And for the people who are really short on time, Sunbasket also offers single-serving prepared meals on its Fresh & Ready menu—they arrive precooked, so you just have to reheat and serve.
Meal examples: Thai-style spicy yuba noodle soup with potatoes and bell pepper; spinach saag paneer with basmati rice; Black Angus steaks with Brussels sprouts and chipotle-mustard vinaigrette.
Cost: Fresh & Ready meals start at $10 per serving; meal kits start at $11 per serving.
Availability: Nationwide, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, and parts of New Mexico.
More Meal Delivery Services to Consider
There are many more top-selling meal kits beyond those we’ve tested so far. Below, find a few of the most popular ones with an overview of each service’s offerings and availability.
Marley Spoon ships Martha Stewart-approved recipes and ingredients that can help you build some new culinary skills (and impress anyone who’s lucky enough to be your guest). The company promises that each meal takes less than 30 minutes of prep time with a max of six steps to follow.
Meal examples: Coffee rubbed steak and chimichurri; Greek lemon soup with ready to heat chicken; creamy ricotta and mushroom cannelloni.
Cost: Two-person plans start at $64 for two meals per week; four-person plans start at $96 for two meals per week. Shipping is an additional $12.
Availability: Contiguous United States.
Dinnerly bills itself as the “affordable meal kit,” with meals starting at $5. Each week, you can choose from over 100 five-step recipes, many of which you can customize if you wish to make substitutions (say, swapping beef for chicken or vice versa). The company also has a “market,” so you can add additional ready-to-heat meals, snacks, desserts, and breakfast items to your box.
Meal examples: Pan-roasted pork cutlets; miso-glazed sweet potatoes; brown butter-za’atar tilapia and orzo
Cost: Two-person plans start at $39 for three meals per week; four-person plans start at $67 for three meals per week. Shipping is an additional $8.
Availability: Contiguous United States.
Misfits Market is a great option for anyone who’s concerned about food waste. The grocery delivery service sources and sends boxes of seasonal produce, proteins, and dairy products passed over by stores because of their uneven appearance or that were part of an excess supply. These items are sold for as much as 40% less than they might be at your traditional supermarket, Misfits says. The company offers a weekly grocery plan that pre-selects products for you, as well as an à la carte plan, so you can choose your own.