Final Verdict
The world of prepared meals has come a long way from frozen TV dinners, and CookUnity represents the best of what’s current in the marketplace. The service has a large menu with a diverse set of dishes, all chef-crafted, and many of them can meet your dietary restrictions. We loved the freshness of the food, the bold flavors, and, of course, the doorstep delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Much Do Prepared Meal Delivery Services Cost?Costs can vary across prepared meal delivery services depending on ingredients, portion sizes, packaging options, and other variables. On average, prepared meals range from around $10 to $15 each, although the per-serving price will often fluctuate depending on how many meals you order. It’s also worth considering that shipping cost is not included for some services.
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What Are Prepared Meal Delivery Services?Prepared meal delivery services offer the convenience of a meal kit, made even easier with the cooking done for you. There’s a lot to choose from: fresh meals, frozen, meals designed for a diet, and food focused on flavor. These services usually run on a subscription basis and are delivered right to your door, so you’ll have even less work to do when it comes to deciding what’s for dinner.
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What Diets Are Included With Prepared Meal Delivery Services?Most prepared meal delivery services offer food that may work for certain medically necessary diets, such as allergen-free meals and those designed for diabetes management. Other services may be more geared toward the lifestyle needs of active individuals, or those who wish to try eating a certain style, such as Mediterranean, vegan, or paleo.
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Are Prepared Meal Delivery Services Worth It?If you’re interested in the ultimate low-effort eating experience, we think prepared meal delivery services can be worth the cost. Most are single serving size and may work better for individuals or pairs, but if you can find the right fit, they can really take the guesswork out of mealtimes.
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How Do I Choose a Prepared Meal Delivery Service?When selecting any meal delivery service, whether it’s a kit or prepared meals, it’s important to narrow the options down to those that suit your needs. This may mean taking into account the following:
Price: If you’re on a tight budget, consider that as you order a larger volume, most companies become less expensive per serving. Also, consider whether individual meals are the right choice if you’re looking to feed a large group.
Preparation: While most prepared meals only take minutes to heat up in the microwave, consider that some kits may have alternative instructions for stovetop heating, may require defrosting if frozen, and more. You can usually learn more about this by exploring the recipes as you select them for your order.
Sustainability: If you’re looking to prioritize the planet with your prepared meal delivery service, consider researching the company’s sustainability platform on its website. You may be able to find information on sourcing, animal welfare requirements, farming partners and practices, and even details on how to properly dispose of all the packaging so that you can minimize your impact.
Dietary Needs: Some prepared meal services are designed with dietary requirements in mind, while others are less so. If you’re looking to accommodate medically necessary restrictions, thoroughly check out each service’s offerings and dietary accommodations.
Methodology
We ordered, cooked, and evaluated meals from 40 different meal delivery services to rate each one’s offerings, nutrition profiles, prices, sustainability, and, of course, flavors. We contacted the customer service teams at each of the companies, collected data, and rigorously reviewed each one.
Our Verywell Fit writers are all registered dieticians who relied on their research and its resulting data to inform their reviews.