In this day and age, you do not need to be a Michelin star chef by any means to make a deliciously decadent meal at home. In fact, you can have little-to-no cooking skills whatsoever as long as you have a meal delivery service kit in your hands.
Meal services deliver food kits directly to your door with all the ingredients and instructions you need to make a fantastic meal, either for yourself, guests, or the family.
The beauty of utilizing one of these delivery services is they send the exact measurement and quantity of food, along with whatever sides, sauces and garnishes, so you do not need to use any ingredients from home or run to the store. And with an easy-to-follow recipe, sometimes even with pictures, you can create amazing dishes in no time. If you are interested in giving a meal delivery service a try, check out the best, top-rated options to start making tasty feasts.
Perhaps the most popular and the #1 choice on our list, HelloFresh offers amazing kits with delicious and unique options. Although HelloFresh does not offer as high-end options as some of the other choices, their wide variety makes it easy to find something everyone will like. Plus, it is well catered to people with allergies and special diets with having each meal tagged based on one's preference or needs. With the substitution capability, too, you can swap out any aspect of a recipe you do not enjoy. And you can even order kits that are keto or paleo diet, so you can stay on track with your own goals while having easy-to-make meals delivered. We also prefer this option because of the portion sizes, making them the best choice for families or hosting a dinner party.
Blue Apron is a close second with its eight weekly menu choices, including international and pescatarian or vegetarian options. However, Blue Apron's tagging system operates a bit differently than HelloFresh... in a good way. Recipes are labeled "quick and easy," "great for grilling," "customer favorite" and more. This makes it great for planning ahead of time, selecting a quicker meal knowing it will be a busy night, or going for a great grilling choice when the weather is expected to be nice. Blue Apron will also invite special celebrity chefs to come up with amazing, next-level recipes. Go with a wine pairing and you and your guests are in for an amazing meal.
Freshly differs from the above two options in that you can get fully cooked, ready-to-eat meals delivered to your door. This makes it a perfect option for people who are always on the go or parents who work full-time and need dinner to be prepared quickly. But do not expect the quickness to compromise on the deliciousness. Freshly offers tasty comfort food, such as pasta bolognese, peppercorn steak, and countless others. All of their kits come recently prepared, right before delivery, so they can be effortlessly reheated and enjoyed. And they are never frozen!
Green Cher is perhaps the most expensive choice on this list, but it is the most versatile with different diet plans available. With pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, keto, paleo, and even gluten-free kits, Green Chef has meals for everyone. This delivery meal service pick is the best for those who pride themselves on eating organically, too. Those who have tried multiple meal kit services have noted the difference in taste the organic ingredients bring to the table (see what we did there).
Although the other options have vegetarian and vegan options and tagging capabilities, they are limited. That is where Purple Carrot comes in. All of their options are 100 percent plant-based, making it the easiest to choose from for those who do not eat meat or animal by-products. They are both delicious and nutritious, giving you a full meal packed with the necessary vitamins, proteins and energy as all meals would. Purple Carrot gives helpful resources on cooking vegan, making it perfect for those new to it, as well as introducing you to unique sauces and condiments you might not have heard of before.
When it comes to deciding on the meal delivery service you want to try or fully sign-up for, it is important you select the one that is right for you. Whether it be for budgetary, allergy, or dietary reasons, there are countless options available to satisfy you, your friends, or party guests and family, even beyond this list. Plus, many options offer discount codes or free delivery for new, first-time customers. If you are interested in trying a meal-delivery kit, talk with some of your friends who have tried them before. Not only can they provide insight and/or suggest their favorite meal, but some options also have referral codes. This benefits both parties, for you may get a coupon code and they will get a discount on next month's kit or a free meal. Whatever choice you may pick, discuss with the parties involved to see which meal most amount of people will enjoy, and be sure to use the allergy tags to prevent someone from having a negative reaction.
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