As a busy parent, cooking for your kids every day can feel challenging and downright overwhelming.

On top of that, you have to make sure lunches are packed, breakfast is eaten, and snacks are stocked for the week.

If youโ€™re feeling like you can barely keep up with all the meal planning, prepping, and clean ups, it might be time to consider a meal delivery service for your family.

Meal kits and pre-made meal delivery services are a gift to busy parents. By choosing the right service for your familyโ€™s needs, you can throw stress out the window. No more worrying about the kids lunches, how nutritious the food is that theyโ€™re eating, or what to throw together for dinner. The meal delivery service does all the tedious, heavy lifting for you.

Because there are so many options out there, weโ€™ve compiled a list of the best family-friendly meal delivery services weโ€™ve personally tested here at Food Box HQ. Some of these services are just for the kiddos, while others are for the whole family to enjoy. Be sure to read to the end where we’ll help you narrow down the right choice given your specific family needs.

Food Box HQ Note: There are no meal delivery services that we’re aware of that provide meals for adults and babies. If you’re a new parent and would like to have baby food delivered, you may want to read this article on our top picks for kids meal delivery services instead.

Best For Cooking Together

One Potato

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What It Is: With One Potato, you can have the whole family cooking and creating a delicious dinner together. As a meal kit delivery service, One Potato works by sending you pre-selected recipes each week that come pre-measured and pre-prepped. The recipes are designed for the kids to jump in on the cooking process, so theyโ€™re easy to understand and follow. One of the aspects we love about One Potato is that they make it so their meals can be ready in thirty minutes or less. This means quick and easy meals on the table for everyone to enjoy. Plus, they source their ingredients from organic farmers across the U.S. Most ingredients in their recipes are organic, non-GMO, and sustainably sourced. One Potato offers 2 to 3 meals per week with two to six servings per meal. Perhaps the best part of it all is that every box comes with free cookie dough!

Types Of Meals Offered: Lunch, Dinner, and Smoothies

Lowest Price Per Meal: $8.32 (six serving plan)

Examples Of One Potatoโ€™s Meals:

  • Ginger Beef Satay with Coconut Rice & Green Papaya Salad
  • Chicken Chimichangas with Beans, Guacamole, and Salsa
  • Vegan Tikka Masala
  • Classic Burger & Fries
  • Bright Green Smoothie

Why One Potato Made The List:

  • They are one of the only meal delivery services specifically designed for kids to join in on the cooking process.
  • They offer two to six serving sizes so thereโ€™s enough for families 6+.
  • Offer a good variety of different types of cuisine, such as Mexican and Italian. This makes them a good option for exposing kids to new types of food, yet not too adventurous that they dislike the new tastes.
  • They provide vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free meal options.
  • Theyโ€™re a great option for busy families since most of their recipes can be done within 30 minutes.

Potential Drawbacks:

  • They donโ€™t offer a lot of meal variety to choose from each week so options are more limited than many other meal delivery services.
  • Theyโ€™re somewhat allergy-friendly (gluten and nut), but not fully accommodating to dietary preferences and other common allergens. It should also be noted that their ingredients do not come from a nut-free or gluten-free facility so there is risk of cross-contamination.
  • They do not offer any breakfast items other than smoothies.

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Best For Quick & Easy Homemade Meals

Gobble

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What It Is: Gobble claims you can have dinner ready in just 15 minutes. While in our tests we found that sometimes stretches to 20-25 minutes, itโ€™s still pretty remarkable that you can have dinner on the table in that short amount of time. Everything comes pre-measured and pre-chopped so all you have to do is throw it together to create a delicious, mouth-watering meal. Gobble works similarly to other meal kit services in that they have you pick a plan and then the meals you would like for that week. They currently offer two plans, Classic as well as Lean & Cleanโ€”the first is going to have a variety of gourmet dinners and the latter is going to have meals that are fairly low calorie and low carb. For the most family-friendly option, we recommend going with the Classic plan as those recipes are more versatile and well-received for all eaters (the pickiest ones included).

Types Of Meals Offered: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, and Sides

Lowest Price Per Meal: $11.99

Examples Of Gobbleโ€™s Meals:

  • Chicken Piccata with Broccolini
  • Chimichurri Shrimp with Asparagus & Couscous
  • Kung Pao Tofu Stir-Fry with Vegetables & Brown Rice
  • Ham, Egg, & Cheese Croissanwich
  • Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake with Sour Cherry Compote

Why Gobble Made The List:

  • Gobble is one of the most customizable meal kits out there allowing you to swap proteins and exclude certain ingredients.
  • They offer family-friendly recipes that we found to be fun and easy to make.
  • From our tests, we found that cooking time usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the dinner and the individualโ€™s cooking speed.
  • They offer a variety of different cuisines and meal options, including breakfast, sides, and desserts.

Potential Drawbacks: ย 

  • The price per meal stays the same for every serving size and number of people, which is a downside as itโ€™s on the expensive side of meal kits.
  • They only offer a few dinners to choose from each week (around 9). That being said, the menu rotates weekly.
  • Because all the ingredients are pre-prepped and individually packaged, thereโ€™s a lot of plastic waste.
  • Gobble doesnโ€™t share where they source ingredients or if they use organic/non-GMO ingredients.

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Best Plant-Based Family Meals

Mosaic Foods

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What It Is: Mosaic Foods is a vegan, pre-made meal delivery service. While they are solely plant-based, their meals donโ€™t feel traditionally โ€œveganโ€ (that means no soy or tofu-packed meals). This is a great plan to consider if you want to include more vegetables in your childโ€™s diet in a both sneaky and tasty way. Plus, Mosaic now offers Family Meals, which are oven-ready meals that take about an hour to bake. When signing up for Mosaic, you start out with an 8 meal box. Then you select which meals you would like in your box. Every meal comes frozen so they can be stored in your freezer. After the initial 8 meal plan, you can upgrade to a 12 meal plan if you wish. This is a great service to consider if youโ€™re looking for frozen meals with zero preservatives or artificial flavors that are packed with veggies and (most importantly) taste good.

Types Of Meals Offered: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Lowest Price Per Meal: $4.99

Examples of Mosaicโ€™s Meals:

  • Broccoli Cheddar Mac (Family Meal)
  • Thai Peanut Curry (Family Meal)
  • Brussels & Squash Harvest Bowl
  • Chipotle Mango Burrito Bowl
  • Golden Milk & Blackberry Oats

Why Mosaic Foods Made The List:

  • Great service to consider if you want to include more vegetables in your kidโ€™s daily meals.
  • They offer a wide selection of meals, both family oven-ready meals and veggie bowls.
  • Mosaic uses organic ingredients that are locally sourced.
  • Because each meal comes frozen, theyโ€™re great for school lunches (for those with access to a microwave).
  • Mosaic meals are delicious, filling, ready in minutes, and packed with nutrients.

Potential Drawbacks:

  • They only allow you to select the 8 meal plan when starting out.
  • They donโ€™t allow you to learn about the plans they offer unless you put in an email address, which is a bit annoying.
  • If you have specific dietary preferences and/or allergies, they are not the best option to consider.
  • The Family Meals can take an hour or more to cook since theyโ€™re frozen oven meals. This is only a downside if youโ€™re pressed for time during the evenings.

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Best For Toddler & Kids Meals

Nurture Life

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What It Is: Nurture Life is a pre-made meal delivery service designed specifically for toddlers and kids. The meals for toddlers are called Finger Foods and are for toddlers 10 months and older. The kid’s menu offers a wide selection of traditional meals that we found even picky eaters will enjoy. Though, they do offer a few more adventurous dishes for kids who want to explore new tastes. Each meal is fairly nutritionally balanced, coming with a serving of vegetables, protein, and grains. It’s worth noting that Nurture Life is one of the only options on this list that is most accommodating to allergies and dietary preferences with an easy-to-use filter found on their menu. They offer plans big enough to feed upwards of 2 to 3 kids per week, with options of 6, 9, 12, or 15 items per box/week.

Types Of Meals Offered: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, and Smoothies

Lowest Price Per Meal: $6.99

Examples Of Nurture Lifeโ€™s Meals:

  • Spaghetti Bites with Meatballs & Broccoli (Finger Food)
  • Mini White Mac with Hidden Cauli & Broccoli (Finger Food)
  • Chicken and Mac with Hidden Squash and Peas (Kids Meal)
  • Tortellini Bolognese with Green Beans (Kids Meal)
  • Chocolate Chip Mighty Bites
  • Blue Blast Smoothie

Why Nurture Life Made The List:

  • Nurture Life is designed to make your life as a parent easier, while also still providing your child with nutritionally balanced foods that still retain maximum flavor.
  • Since their foods are pre-made, a meal can be ready for your little one in minutes.
  • They use organic and antibiotic-free
  • We found that Nurture Life offers meals that are best suited for picky eaters.
  • All meals are processed in a nut-free facility so thereโ€™s no worry of cross-contamination if your little one has a nut allergy.

Potential Drawbacks:

  • If youโ€™re looking for a service for the whole family to enjoy, including the adults, Nurture Life may not be the best fit as they only serve kid/toddler meals.
  • They donโ€™t offer a lot of breakfast options.
  • For larger families of 3+ kids, they may not be the best option since you cannot add additional meals to your box. Youโ€™re stuck with up to 15 meals per week.

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Best Affordable Family Meal Kit

Dinnerly

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What It Is: Dinnerly is one of the most affordable meat kits on the market. Even though theyโ€™re cheaper than most of their competition, from our experiences, we found that they still deliver high-quality and delicious meals. Dinnerly is a traditional meal kit in the fact that you pick how many people you would like meals for (2-4), and then how many meals you would like per week (3-6). You pre-select whatever meals are calling to your taste buds that week, then they send you the ingredients in an insulated box. Their meals range from classics (such as mac and cheese) to some more bold cuisines (such as chicken katsu bites). For the most part, though, youโ€™ll find many traditional options (e.g. tacos, spaghetti dishes, chicken and veggies). Each recipe has helpful notes, such as โ€œkid-friendlyโ€ and โ€œdairy-freeโ€ so you can easily find meals that work best for your family. From our many tests of Nurture Life, we found their meals to be straightforward and easy to prepare, making mealtime a breeze.

Types Of Meals Offered: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Desserts, and additional Protein

Lowest Price Per Meal: $4.99 (for 4 people + 6 servings)

Examples Of Dinnerlyโ€™s Meals:

  • Seared Steak and Parmesan-Truffle Fries with Garlic Aioli
  • Creamy Tomato-Basil โ€œTortelloniโ€ with Peas
  • Crispy Shrimp with Oven Fries & Garlic-Butter Broccoli
  • Three-Cheese White Pizza with Spinach & Pesto
  • Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Brown Sugar Streusel

Why Dinnerly Made The List:

  • At around $5 per meal, Dinnerly is one of the least expensive options on this list.
  • They offer โ€œless than 30-minuteโ€ meals for busy weeknights.
  • They offer a wide selection of meals to choose from each week, and when I say wide selection Iโ€™m talking about 40+ meals! Thereโ€™s no doubt youโ€™ll find meals for the whole family with that many to select from.
  • We found their recipes to be pretty simple to follow and even easier to prepare and cook.
  • They have a small marketplace where you can add additional foods and grocery items to your cart, such as

Potential Drawbacks:

  • To reduce costs they donโ€™t send paper recipes in the box you receive. Instead, they email you a digital recipe card. We found that cooking and trying to read the digital recipe card is sometimes a pain (especially when your hands are dirty from cooking).
  • The only downside to Dinnerlyโ€™s affordable price is that some of the meals arenโ€™t as healthy or nutritionally balanced as others on this list.
  • Some ingredients are organic when theyโ€™re able to source from local suppliers, but thatโ€™s only on occasion.
  • They only offer servings for up to 4 people, which wouldnโ€™t work for a larger family.
  • Shipping isnโ€™t free.

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Best For Nutritionally Balanced Kids Meals

Yumble

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What It Is: Yumble is similar to Nurture Life in that itโ€™s a pre-made meal delivery service specific to kids. The key difference between the two is that Yumble specifically caters to kids between the ages of 4 to 10, and doesnโ€™t offer meals for toddlers. They offer upwards of 45 meals to choose from each week. However, we noticed in our tests that the menu doesnโ€™t rotate as frequently as others listed here. If you donโ€™t feel like picking each meal out, they offer a โ€œpicky eaters boxโ€ that includes their top-rated, picky-eater-approved meals.

Types Of Meals Offered: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks

Lowest Price Per Meal: $6.99

Examples of Yumbleโ€™s Meals:

  • Sesame Sunbutter Noodles & Chicken Lunch
  • Butternut Queso Burrito Dipper
  • Ham nโ€™ Cheese Pocket & Trees (broccoli)
  • Fruit French Toast
  • Coco-Cocoa Snack Poppers

Why Yumble Made The List:

  • Every meal Yumble offers is nutritionist-approved.
  • They use sustainably sourced and non-GMO ingredients.
  • Theyโ€™re highly accommodating to dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • They have a fun loyalty program where each meal you receive gives you a set number of points. After accumulating a set number of points, your kid can trade them in for toys.

Potential Drawbacks:

  • They donโ€™t offer meals for infants or toddlers, nor do they have meals for teenagers or adults. This is a drawback if youโ€™re looking for a meal delivery service the whole family can enjoy.
  • Though we didnโ€™t find them to be bland, many of the meals donโ€™t have unique flavors. This is great if you have a picky eater, but not so much if you want your child to experience different cuisines/flavors.

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Best For Adventurous Eaters

Sunbasket

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What It Is: ย If youโ€™re looking to evolve your childโ€™s taste palette, then this is probably the meal delivery service you’re looking for. Sunbasket specializes in crafting supremely unique and delicious meals. While first starting out as a traditional meal kit, Sunbasket now has much more. They still offer meal kit meals (whereby they send the ingredients and recipe for you to make) but they now offer pre-made meals as well as a full marketplace of add-ons. The combination of meal kit meals, pre-made meals, and grocery essentials (such as bread, pasta, breakfast items, snacks, and drinks) allows you to replace most supermarket trips with a Sunbasket subscription. One the aspects of Sunbasket we really enjoyed is how accommodating they are to different diets, food preferences, and allergies. Sunbasket is, by far, one of the most versatile meal delivery services weโ€™ve tested. Itโ€™s perfect for those looking for a little more adventure in their lives, especially when it comes to flavor.

Types Of Meals Offered: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Drinks, Desserts, and additional Meats

Lowest Price Per Meal: $9.99 (Fresh & Ready Meals) – $11.49 per serving for meal kit meals.

Examples Of Sunbasketโ€™s Meals:

  • Korean BBQ tostadas with pollock, charred scallions, and carrot slaw
  • Mexican chicken and cauliflower โ€œriceโ€ with sweet peppers
  • Burmese beef khow suey with ramen noodles in a coconut-curry broth
  • Overnight Oats, Vanilla Bean
  • Gluten-Free Wild Blueberry Waffles (6 count)
  • Oat Milk Latte, Vanilla

Why Sunbasket Made The List:

  • Sunbasket uses ingredients that are sustainably sourced from ranchers/farmers who practice regenerative agriculture.
  • We found them to be one of the best meal kits when it comes to variety and flavor.
  • They are highly accommodating to dietary preferences and allergies, allowing you to remove a number of options when signing up.
  • They offer more than just dinner meals, such as ready-to-eat lunches, breakfast options, and a wide selection of snacks/drinks. Their marketplace offerings are some of the largest we’ve seen when it comes to meal delivery services.

Potential Drawbacks:

  • This definitely isnโ€™t the best service if you have a picky eater or one used to traditional chicken and veggie meals. Many of Sunbasketโ€™s meals are Asian and Indian inspired.
  • They only offer servings for up to 4 people and up to 5 dinners per week. Because of this, they arenโ€™t accommodating to larger families.
  • Some of the food prep is more hands-on, requiring chopping and dicing, so little ones might not be able to join in on the full process.

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Best For Tasty Plant-Based Meals

MamaSezz

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What It Is: MamaSezz is a plant-based, pre-made meal delivery service that specializes in whole-food meals. What sets them apart from other services is the fact that you donโ€™t have to start a subscription to try them out. You can build your box a la carte and after you receive your first box, you can see if theyโ€™re a good fit. This is a great option to consider if youโ€™re looking to incorporate plant-based meals into your family’s diet but donโ€™t yet want to commit to a subscription. MamaSezz works by either choosing an available โ€œbundleโ€ or picking your meals a la carte. They offer a variety of bundles, such as โ€œGet Me Started Bundleโ€ and โ€œProtein Bundle.โ€ Plus, every box comes with added granola which is a nice little snack for your little ones.

Types Of Meals Offered: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Sides, and Sauces

Lowest Price Per Meal: $9.99

Examples of MamaSezzโ€™s Meals:

  • Lazy Lasagna
  • Ricotta Style Mushroom & Tomato Bake
  • Creamy Broccoli Soup
  • Mamaโ€™s Burger
  • Aunt Maryโ€™s Chickโ€™n Salad

Why MamaSezz Made The List:

  • Along with dinner meals, Mamasezz offers side dishes and protein options so you can easily add more plant-based food to your daily meals.
  • They use organic ingredients (when possible) without any added sugar, preservatives, or artificial flavoring.
  • Their packaging is fully recyclable, and even sends a packing slip so you can send your box back to be reused.
  • Shipping is always free.

Potential Drawbacks:

  • There is a higher minimum order spend than many of the other options listed. This is due to the fact that you can only order in โ€œbundlesโ€.
  • Some of the meals we tried did require some added spices to liven them up.

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Best For Meal Variety

Home Chef

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What It Is: If youโ€™re looking for a high-quality yet straightforward meal kit service with a lot of customizability, Home Chef may be your best option. One of the best parts about Home Chef is that they give you the option to choose a plan for up to six people for servings. Most other meal kits only have up to 4 servings, which makes it difficult for larger families. Plus, they are super flexibleโ€”each meal is able to be customized to a degree weโ€™ve rarely seen with other meal kits. For example, you can swap out proteins, double on serving size, and even add extra meals to your box. They also offer menus tailored to specific diets, such as veggie, low-carb, and calorie-conscious. We found the meals to be easy to prepare, cook, and most are ready in under 30 minutes. Home Chef offers a nice balance of meals, from traditional favorites to more adventurous cuisines.

Types Of Meals Offered: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Desserts, Bread, and Appetizers

Lowest Price Per Meal: $6.99

Examples of Home Chefโ€™s Meals:

  • NY Strip Steak with Roasted Garlic Herb Butter and Shrimp with roasted parsley potatoes and Parmesan asparagus
  • Cornbread-Crusted Mahi-Mahi and Honey-BBQ Aioli with corn on the cob and sweet potato wedges
  • Cuban-Style Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Bowl with cilantro vinaigrette
  • Blueberry Crisp Cake with brown butter streusel topping

Why Home Chef Made The List:

  • Home Chef is not only one of the more affordable meal kits on this list, but they also offer serving sizes for the whole family.
  • We found their recipes to be some of the easiest to prepare. For example, prepping their oven-ready meals simply requires you to add all the ingredients into the provided tin and pop it in the oven. This makes them a great option for easy homemade dinners.
  • You can customize every meal to fit your preferences, which is unique in a meal kit delivery service.

Potential Drawbacks:

  • Home Chef is not very accommodating to dietary restrictions/allergens, nor do they offer diet-specific meals or plans, such as Keto, Paleo, or the Mediterranean diet.
  • They donโ€™t use organic, non-GMO ingredients.

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Best For Babies, Toddlers & Young Kids

Once Upon A Farm

What It Is: Once Upon A Farm (previously known as Raised Real) is a pre-made meal delivery service for babies and toddlers, from ages 6 months to 6+ year old. They offer a variety of โ€œPouchesโ€ which are pre-blended fruit and vegetable pouches that are stored in the fridge and ready to eat. These are perfect for when youโ€™re on the go and want to provide your little one with a nutrient-rich, healthy snack. Once Upon A Farm also offers โ€œMealsโ€ which is a mix of frozen veggies that need to be cooked/mixed/mashed before eating. These are intended for little ones around 6 months to 1 year of age who are ready to start experiencing different foods/textures. The best part about this kidโ€™s meal delivery service is that theyโ€™re organic and non-GMO without any added sugars or preservatives. Plus, every meal and pouch is dairy-free.

Types Of Meals Offered: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Smoothies, and Snack Pouches

Lowest Price Per Meal: $4.69 Per Meal, $2.69 Per Pouch

Examples of Once Upon A Farmโ€™s Meals:

  • Ancient Grains & Greens with Quinoa, Spinach, and Pear (Advanced Nutrition Pouch)
  • Apple, Banana, and Kale with Hemp Seed (Pouch)
  • Apple & Cinnamon Overnight Oats
  • Quinoa, Pineapple, Cauliflower & Coconut Milk (Meal)
  • Pea, Zucchini, and Basil (Meal)

Why Once Upon A Farm Made The List:

  • Once Upon A Farm offers a variety of nutritionally balanced snacks and meals for babies, toddlers, and young kids.
  • Theyโ€™re an excellent service to consider if youโ€™re looking for baby food that doesnโ€™t require a lot of prepping and cooking.
  • Every ingredient is non-GMO, organic, and locally sourced from organic farms.
  • They offer a wide selection of pouches, smoothies, overnight oats, and meals.
  • Theyโ€™re best for busy parents who are constantly on the go and want to provide their children with healthy and nutritious snacks.

Potential Drawbacks:

  • They only offer โ€œmealsโ€ for babies and toddlers. This is a downside if youโ€™re looking for a service that covers the whole family and offers โ€œbig kidโ€ meals.
  • When you sign up for a subscription, you canโ€™t order both meals and pouches (as far as I can tell), it has to be either/or.

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Which Family-Friendly Meal Delivery Service Is Best?

We choose our favorite by evaluating overall value, price per meal, meal variety, and convenience. After thoroughly researching each of these services (including testing each one individually) our pick for the best family-friendly meal delivery service is Home Chef. Hereโ€™s why we chose themโ€ฆ

  • They offer up to six servings so larger families can enjoy their service.
  • Their lowest price per meal is $6.99 which is highly affordable when compared to many other meal kit options (depending on your budget, of course).
  • They offer a wide selection of meals and plans to choose from, which is great if you want ready-to-eat meals as well as meals you cook yourself.
  • Theyโ€™ve perfected the oven-ready meal, making dinners exceptionally easy to prep and clean-up.
  • They allow you to swap out ingredients, making them perfect for picky eaters or those with certain food preferences.
  • They are highly accommodating to dietary restrictions and allergens.

What To Consider When Choosing A Family-Friendly Meal Delivery Service

There are a few things to consider when picking the right meal delivery service for your family. To help you in the decision-making process, weโ€™ve put together some questions youโ€™ll want to answer before signing up for a service.

By figuring out exactly what you want and expect from your service, you can avoid the tricky canceling process, unwanted subscriptions, and undesired meals.

How Many Meals Are You Wanting For Your Family?

If youโ€™re looking to have a service cover weeknight dinners, then youโ€™ll want to consider one that allows you to pick 5 to 6 meals. Some meal kits listed above only allow you to select 2 to 4 meals, which is a better option if youโ€™re looking for just a few meals covered per week.

If youโ€™re wanting to stay stocked on nutritionally balanced lunches for the kidโ€™s school meals, then we recommend considering a pre-made meal delivery service. Mosaic Foods is one of the most versatile and nutritionally balanced pre-made options for school lunches but it is a frozen meal, if you want the best of both worlds (meal kits and pre-made meals) Sunbasket could be an even better option to consider.

What Type Of Meals Does Your Family Need?

To expand on the first note, knowing the type of meals youโ€™re looking for is incredibly important when choosing the right meal delivery service for your family. Perhaps you have dinners nailed, and itโ€™s breakfast and lunch meals that youโ€™re after. Or, maybe you just want some quick-and-easy family dinners to make life easier during the week.

Some services are more accommodating to breakfast and snack options than others are. If youโ€™re after a service that offers a wide selection of breakfast and snack, we recommend checking out Mosaic Foods or Sunbasket. While Sunbasket has much more variety, Mosaic Foods has a great selection of pre-made frozen foods to choose from.

If you donโ€™t need breakfast options, then every service on this list is going to have a wide selection of lunch and dinner meals.

What Is Your Budget?

The nice thing about most meal delivery services is that the more servings/meals you order, the cheaper the price will be. This is especially important for families who need to order more to satisfy everyoneโ€™s needs.

On the other hand, because youโ€™ll be ordering more, youโ€™ll want to have your budget figured out before choosing a service. Meal delivery services can range quite a bit when it comes to priceโ€”some are expensive while others are more affordable. It all depends on how much youโ€™re willing to pay.

If youโ€™re looking for an affordable option for your family then Dinnerly, Home Chef, and Mosaic Foods are the least expensive options we covered above. Another service to consider that didnโ€™t make this list is EveryPlate, which is priced closely to Dinnerly. The only reason EveryPlate didnโ€™t make the list because they only offer up to 5 meals per week (per person) whereas Dinnerly offers servings up to 6.

Do You Have Any Food Allergies?

This is a very important question to consider as some services are much more accommodating to allergens and dietary restrictions than others. If you or one of your family members has a food allergy, youโ€™ll want to look for a service that clearly states potential allergens in each of their meals, as well as a filter that will help you single out the meals that you can eat.

Some of the options on this list that are accommodating to food allergies are Sunbasket, Nurture Life, and Yumble. If your little one has a severe nut allergy, Nurture Life prepares all of its food in a nut-free facility and would be our recommendation to consider.

Would You Like Your Meals Pre-Made or Would You Prefer To Make The Meals?

If youโ€™re looking for your meals to come fully prepared and ready to heat and eat, then youโ€™ll want to go with a pre-made meal delivery service or a hybrid service that offers both meal kit meals and pre-made meals.

If youโ€™re looking for a meal to prepare yourself or with the whole family, youโ€™ll want to consider a meal kit. Meal kits can range quite a bit in efficiency, time, and simplicity. Some are easier and quicker to prepare, like Gobble and Home Chef, while others may be more hands-on, like Sunbasket.

If youโ€™re wanting a meal kit that the kids can help prepare and learn how to cook, then youโ€™ll definitely want to consider either One Potato or Gobble. One Potato would be our first choice, since theyโ€™re geared towards cooking with kids, however, we found that Gobbleโ€™s meals are more filling and have bigger portions.

Are There Other Meal Kits That Are Family-Friendly?

If youโ€™re already familiar with meal kits, then you may have noticed I left out a few of the more popular options, such as HelloFresh and Blue Apron. The reason for this is because they only allow you to choose up to 4 servings.

If you have a family of four, those are still great options to consider. For the sake of this list, I wanted to include options that families of 5 and 6 can benefit from as well. If you have a smaller family and want to check out more options, then check out the reviews for these services:

Also, if youโ€™re interested in more services that are just for kids, then check out our list of the best kid-friendly meal delivery services.

Our Methodology For Selecting The Family-Friendly Meal Delivery Services On This List

Our main desire in researching and writing this article is to help you figure out which meal delivery service is best for your family by summarizing our personal experience as well as key details about each of those services. Thatโ€™s why we want you to know that all of the meal delivery services listed in this article have been vetted by me and my team. This includes, but is not limited to, purchasing the product, reviewing the service in its entirety, taste tests, and more. You can read more about our review process here.

We used these specific guidelines to evaluate every cheap meal delivery service we researched:

  • The meal delivery services have to offer enough meals to serve a family of at least 3 people (2 adults and 1 child).
  • The meal delivery service has to offer a variety of meals to choose from.
  • They have to offer high-quality ingredients that meet nutritional needs outlined by the USDA.
  • The meal delivery service has to be able to ship to every state and town within the continental United States.

Have a question about any of the services listed? Let us know in the comments below and weโ€™ll get back to you as soon as possible!

Rhianna Quanstrom

Rhianna Quanstrom is a freelance writer, herbalist, and nature enthusiast. She also greatly enjoys cooking and eating delicious, healthy food. When not writing or working in the kitchen, you can find her studying medicinal plants while sipping on a yummy herbal tea.