Goodfood is a Canadian meal kit company that focuses on providing easy-to-follow recipes that cater to all cooking levels and styles. They offer five different meal plan options that can be a simple and quick recipe or a unique culinary experience the entire family to enjoy.
They also have a charity component. For every box purchased, Goodfood will contribute a meal to a child in need.
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$9.46
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PROS:
- Best for Adventurous Amateurs
- Creative Recipes Every Week
- Time-saving Options with Pre-cut Ingredients
- Free Delivery
CONS:
- Not Best for Dietary Restrictions
- Too Much Plastic
- Non-intuitive Online User Experience
- Cooking Times Up To 60 Minutes
Founded in 2014, Green Chef offers GMO-free and organic meal kits. They are a USDA-certified company and work on providing sustainable ingredients of the highest quality.
They work closely with farmers, fisherman, and ranchers to source wholesome and natural ingredients. Green Chef offers a wide variety of dietary plans, including keto, paleo, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Their meal kits are ideal for people looking to cook organic food and eat healthily.
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$12.29
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- Great Variety of Diets
- Organic & GMO-Free
- Sustainable & Traceable Ingredients
CONS:
- A Bit Pricey
- Not Ideal for Big Appetites
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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$11.49
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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
Home Chef is a Chicago-based weekly subscription meal kit service. They serve 3-million customers each month, sending all the fresh ingredients needed to make restaurant-quality recipes at home.
Like other meal kits, Home Chef helps you to save time by taking care of grocery shopping, finding new recipes, meal planning, and portioning for you. Instead of choosing specific meal plan options, Home Chef allows you to pick your specific recipes from a menu that rotates every five weeks.
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$8.97
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PROS:
- Best for tons of dietary options and tastes
- Simple and tasty meals
- Add breakfast, fruit baskets, smoothies, or premium meals
CONS:
- Not best for Vegans
- No option for three portions
- Minimal cooking tips
Hungryroot is a meal kit company that delivers nearly-ready meals to your door. They come with unique ingredients and sauces that just need to be heated and mixed together so you can enjoy a meal in 10 minutes or less.
Everything they make to is plant-centric, with a focus on including the fiber, protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats to keep you energized and satisfied. They also offer a variety of snack options and healthy desserts.
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$8.30
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PROS:
- Almost Ready to Eat
- 100% Personalized Meals
- Wide Variety of Diets
CONS:
- Few Plan Customization Options
- Items Are Sometimes Missing
- US Availability Only
Marley Spoon is a German company that provides meal kits all around the world, including the United States, and Australia.
They offer meal kits for people who like cooking, which make them not the best choice for busy beginners but will be ideal for busy cooking lovers.
Marley Spoon desires to connect the growers to the cooks by offering in-season meals that include vegetarian, fish and meat.
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$8.49
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PROS:
- Best For Busy Lovers Of Cooking
- Large Recipe Choice
- Delicious Meals
- Quality Ingredients
CONS:
- Not Best For Busy Beginners
- Lots of Dishes
- Inaccurate Recipe Times
Misfits Market is a grocery delivery service with a sustainable mission. They specialize in selling and delivering organic produce that wouldn’t normally be sold at traditional grocery stores for superficial reasons—hence the name “misfits”.
They also offer affordable meats, pantry staples, specialty treats, and wine for a one-stop shopping experience.
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$6.00
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PROS:
- Sustainable & environmentally friendly business
- Mostly organic
- Very affordable
- Recipes included on their website
CONS:
- Have to plug in credit card information before you can shop
- Have to use food right away
- Almost guaranteed to have something arrive overripe or damaged
- Can’t accommodate dietary restrictions
MissFresh is a Canadian meal kit company that strives to inspire people to cook at home by helping them discover delicious new recipes and flavours. Each box comes with fresh, pre-portioned ingredients that are easy to prepare and create a shareable experience for the entire family.
Their meal plans are highly customizable and offer many unique dinner, breakfast and snack options that can be delivered all across Canada.
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$10.09
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PROS:
- Easy to Follow & Delicious Recipes
- Portion Sizes Are Big
- Snack & Breakfast Options
CONS:
- Vegan Options Limited
- Delivery Issues
Nutrimeals is a Calgary-owned and operated meal prep delivery company offering individually portioned, pre-made meals to homes across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Simply heat up the meals in the microwave and enjoy!
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$8.99
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Nutrimeals is a Calgary-owned and operated meal prep delivery company offering individually portioned, pre-made meals to homes across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Simply heat up the meals in the microwave and enjoy!
PROS:
- Convenient
- Highly customizable
- Balanced & healthy
- Great for those with dietary restrictions or allergies
CONS:
- Lots of packaging
Founded in 2015, One Potato offers organic and GMO-free meal kits. Their recipes and plans are family-friendly which make One Potato meal kits ideal for busy families that care for their health.
While their recipes are quite basics, they are beginners friendly. One Potato also offers vegetarian and gluten-free options. And for cookie lovers, One Potato add free cookie dough in every box!
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$14.95
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PROS:
- Organic and GMO-free
- 3, 5 and 6 people options available
- Best for busy families
CONS:
- No free shipping for the smallest plans
- A bit pricey
PeachDish offers Southern-style recipes. They source high-quality ingredients locally and emphasize on sustainable sourcing and composting their wastes.
PeachDish meal kit recipes are developed by award-winning chefs. They offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals. They are best for busy couples who want to cook their dinner and eat healthy meals.
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$12.50
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PROS:
- A great variety of recipes
- Locally sourced ingredients
- Best for busy couples
CONS:
- No free-shipping in some states
- A bit pricey for families
New York-based Plated has been dishing up “the perfect cooking experience” since 2012 with their fresh meal kit delivery service. Promising food you’ll love and the flexibility you crave, this little start-up has made it to the big time. It’s now one of the more well-recognized meal kit options on the market, holding its own with brands like HelloFresh and Blue Apron.
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$11.95
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PROS:
- Best for those who like options
- Dessert available
- Lots of meals to choose from each week
- Exotic global cuisine
- Flexibility in meal number and frequency
CONS:
- Not best for people who don’t like cooking
- Only delivers to 95% of the US.
- Minimal information on the source of ingredients