Should I Try a Meal Kit?

May 10, 2021

We get this question a lot. Obviously, the answer will depend on a variety of factors, but let me (Karen) try to help you answer this question for yourself.

Here are some situations in which people might find a meal kit delivery service helpful:

- You are new to meal planning, shopping, and/or cooking, which can feel overwhelming. Because meal kits help streamline the selection of meals and shopping, they can be a significant stepping stone towards preparing more food at home. And most meal kits come with foolproof instructions for preparation!

- You are in a meal planning rut. You may be burnt out from planning and shopping, or simply out of ideas. Using a meal kit delivery service during these times can give you a much needed mental break, add some excitement to your meals, and possibly inspire your future cooking!

- Your household is comprised of one or two people, which tends to make people feel less motivated to meal plan, shop, and cook. People in smaller households often feel they waste ingredients and have too many leftovers when they prepare traditional recipes. Since most meal kits are scalable down to two servings, they can help solve those problems.

There are several meal kit delivery services to choose from, but I've tried to narrow down the list for you based on popularity and cost. Below are some meal delivery kits you might consider, with a few highlights about each one. Most services allow you to suspend or cancel service at any time, so don't fear that you will be locked into a long-term commitment. And if you are new to a service, be sure to take advantage of first-timer deals!

Hello Fresh

wide-ranging menu

quality ingredients

fairly priced

easy-to-use website

Home Chef

easy-to-follow recipes

flexible plans

meals with wide appeal

highly customizable

Every Plate

one of the most affordable meal kits