The 5 Best Meal Delivery Services in 2024, Tested and Dietitian Approved

Finding the time to shop for ingredients, plan meals, and cook just isn’t possible for people leading busy lives working, caring for a family, or running a household.

There are a several meal delivery services that can help make meal prep easier. However, they differ in meal types, suitability for various diets, quality of ingredients, variety of flavors, and cost.

Healthline editors and registered dietitians tried 32 of the most popular meal delivery services on the market to help you decide which one is right for you.

Whether you’re looking for meal kits you cook yourself or fully prepared meals that are ready to heat and eat, keep reading to see our picks of the five best meal delivery services, as well as our list of other services that just narrowly missed the cut.

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Disclaimer: All the services tested below were tried by Healthline writers or editors who initially received the meals for free. All opinions are our own.

Here’s a quick look at how our top picks compare:

Narrowing down our favorite food delivery services wasn’t an easy feat. Here are seven additional services that scored well during testing but fell short of making our top five:

• Sunbasket (4.6 out of 5): Offering exciting flavor combinations, a wide variety of recipes to choose from, and multiple diet-specific menus, Sunbasket was one of our favorites during testing. However, because we couldn’t justify the service’s high price point (some meals cost as much as $28 per serving), Sunbasket didn’t make our top five.
• Splendid Spoon (4.3 out of 5): Similar to Daily Harvest, Splendid Spoon is best for people interested in smoothies or light lunches. After trying more than 25 items, Splendid Spoon’s noodle bowls were by far our favorite items. We also liked that you can order meals without a subscription.
• HelloFresh (4.2 out of 5): HelloFresh is a great option for families and beginners. It’s moderately priced and has a large rotating menu. However, our testers noted that the service can get repetitive after several months.
• Green Chef (4.2 out of 5): Green Chef is a certified organic meal kit subscription service and one of the best options if sustainability is your top priority. It also scored highly for ease of sign-up, meal variety, nutrition quality, and taste.
• Martha Stewart and Marley Spoon (4.2 out of 5): With recipes from Martha Stewart, it’s no surprise that we found Martha Stewart and Marley Spoon’s recipes to be rich and comforting. You can also select healthier entrees, though you’ll have to sift through the large weekly menu to find them.
• Trifecta Nutrition (4.2 out of 5): Featuring dietitian-designed meals that are calorie and portion controlled, Trifecta Nutrition is one of the best meal prep companies for those looking to lose weight. Just keep in mind that meals are selected for you, so it’s not the best option for picky eaters.
• BistroMD (4.1 out of 5): A great option if you’re interested in weight loss, BistroMD delivers a week’s worth of low calorie, pre-portioned meals, including breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
• Epicured (4.1 out of 5): While it’s on the pricier side, if you’re following a low FODMAP diet, then it’s worth considering Epicured. The meals are all gluten-free, low in FODMAPs, and fully prepared. The meals we tested featured fresh ingredients and enjoyable flavor combinations.
• Territory (4.1 out of 5): Territory is a good, but expensive, option if you follow a specialty diet, such as keto, paleo, low carb, or plant-based. Our tester noted that the meals tasted incredibly fresh and had a good variety of textures and ingredients.
• CookUnity (4.0 out of 5): If you regularly find yourself ordering takeout, then you’re going to love CookUnity. Menus vary by region, and each meal is crafted by an award-winning chef. The service scored highly for overall taste and quality. However, it was tricky to find meals that were nutritionally balanced. The service also lost a few points for its higher cost and limited delivery area.
• Mosaic Foods (3.9 out of 5): Mosaic Foods is another fully plant-based, prepared meal delivery service that’s worth considering. In particular, the company stands out for its family-sized meals that are fully prepared and ready to pop in the oven. Just keep in mind that they can take 90 minutes or longer to reheat.
• Daily Harvest (3.6 out of 5): Known for its commitment to plant-based, organic ingredients, Daily Harvest is worth considering if you’re looking for nutrient-dense smoothies or light lunches to keep stocked in the freezer. However, it wouldn’t be our pick for heartier, more filling entrees.

At Healthline, we know that meal delivery services aren’t a small investment, which is why we’ve taken the time to test more than 30 of the most popular meal delivery services on the market.

Testers select a week’s worth of meals from multiple menus to get a well-rounded view of the types of flavors and ingredients offered.

During testing, we consider several factors, including the ease of the sign-up and meal selection process, the variety and nutritional composition of the meals offered, ingredient quality and freshness, how easy the meals are to cook, and, of course, the taste.

Additionally, each service we feature is in compliance with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food safety and manufacturing regulations and uses a trusted shipper to handle its food products.

Learn more about how we test meal kits.

Although many food delivery services are available, only some offer both nutritious and delicious options.

The meal delivery services listed above have been tested to make sure they provide satisfying, tasty meals. Many also offer dishes that are suitable for a variety of dietary needs, food preferences, and common food allergies.

You can use the list above to choose the best meal delivery service based on your lifestyle and nutritional needs.