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Sun Basket's award-winning chef Justine Kelly works closely with local farmers to bring the freshest seasonal ingredients to your kitchen. Each shipment of Sun Basket comes with organic produce, antibiotic-free meats, and sustainably caught seafood.
Sun Basket's major differentiating factor would be their selection of lifestyle meal plans. Whether you're diabetic, pescatarian or vegan, Sun Basket provides 10 different options with 20 rotating meals to choose from.
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$11.99
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PROS:
- Organic & GMO-Free
- A Wide Variety of Diets
- Many Recipe Options
CONS:
- Organic Meat Option Expensive
- Some Recipes Lack of Flavors
- Delivery Issues
Takeout Kit focuses on international cuisines - perfect for the adventurous foodie. They have searched the globe for hard-to-find ingredients and have created authentic global recipes that require minimal prep time. With each box, you will learn about the culture and background of the dish, discover exotic new ingredients, and follow easy instructions to craft your globally-inspired meal.
Takeout Kit is also the only meal kit company on the market that claims to have a shelf life of 2-months and are packaged in a way that eliminates the need for refrigeration. They offer individual meal-kits, sampler-packs, and various drink add-ons.
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$8.05
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PROS:
- Exotic & Original Recipes
- Drink Kit Add-ons
- Adjustable Spice Levels
CONS:
- Four Servings Only
- No Fresh Ingredients
- No Classic Recipes Available
Terra’s Kitchen is a farm-to-table meal kit service that focuses on sustainability and minimizing prep time and dishes. Sounds pretty good, right? Indeed. But does it live up to expectations?
We’re digging into what the Terra’s Kitchen meal kit experience is really like. Is it actually good for the planet? How much does it cost? Are the meals tasty? We’re giving you answers to these questions and so many more.
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$14.49
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PROS:
- Best for the health nut who hates dishes
- Pre-chopped ingredients
- Minimal dishes and prep
- Very sustainable practices
CONS:
- Not best for the budget shopper
- Delivery area is unclear
- Repeating recipes
Vegano is Canada’s first 100% plant-based vegan meal kit company based out of Vancouver, B.C.. Launched in January of 2021, they deliver vegan meal kits to Metro Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and Vancouver Island. Their meal kits include 3 meals per week that are perfect for 2 people.
Vegano’s ingredients are locally sourced and their packaging is minimal. There are no animal products in any of the facilities so you can rest assured that there is zero risk of cross-contamination. Vegano also practices an Empty Kitchen policy so when there is leftover food at their production facility, it gets used to make soups or sauces.
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$9.17
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PROS:
- Locally sourced ingredients
- Packaging is recyclable, compostable, and made from recycled materials
- Recipes online
- Cook time 30-45 minutes and easy-to-follow instructions
- Very little waste
- Some veggies pre-cut
- Great value
- Large portions
CONS:
- Not notified when the box is dropped off
- Fewer vegetables than expected in some meals
- Shipping cost
Based in Vancouver, Fresh Prep was founded in 2014 for people in search of an easier answer to the question "what's for dinner?". Fresh Prep sources local and all-natural produce and prioritize organic ingredients.
With an emphasis on sustainability, they deliver the meal kits in a reusable insulated cooler bag. Fresh Prep offers plans for couples and families. Price per serving starts at $10.
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$10.00
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PROS:
- Locally sourced, high-quality ingredients
- Free shipping and pick up
- Packaging is recyclable, compostable, and made from recycled materials
- Recipes online
- Cook time 25-30 minutes and easy-to-follow instructions
- Very little waste
- Some veggies pre-cut
- Great value
- Large portions
CONS:
- Cost is on the pricey side
- Only 10 weekly meals to choose from
- No single option
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HelloFresh is one of the largest meal-kit companies in the world and has established operations in Canada, Western Europe, and the United States. They offer three types of meal plan options that are geared towards families, vegetarians, and people just looking for quick meals.
Each recipe is inspired by one of HelloFresh's expert chefs and features seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients that are pre-measured and delivered to your door. They also provide discounts to students and offer a convenient app to help manage your orders.
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$5.99
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PROS:
- Canada & US Delivery
- A Large Variety of Diets
- Wine Delivery Option
CONS:
- No Free Shipping Under $50
- No Single Option
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Meal kit services aren’t the most budget-friendly meal-time solution for Canadians. But along the spectrum of cost, Chefs Plate sits on the most affordable end. You can’t help but wonder if this is an indicator that the quality of the service/ingredients/recipes is lower as well.
Does one of Canada’s most affordable meal kit companies come with drawbacks that devalue its service?
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$2.99
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PROS:
- Budget-friendly
- Free delivery with most plans
- Some ingredients come precooked (with an extra fee)
- Consistent quality
- Reliable delivery service
- New recipes every week
CONS:
- Recipes are often high on sodium and sugar
- Portion sizes tend to leave customers dissatisfied
- Too much packaging due to every ingredient being packaged separately
- Auto-renewal service typically results in surprise orders
- Not safe for those with serious dietary restrictions
- Only two serving size options