Since its inception, Cookunity has sprinted their way into becoming one of the most popular pre-made meal delivery services on the market. They’ve made tremendous progress to improve their service and become what I believe is the closest thing to hiring a private chef (but for much less money). That being said, they aren’t perfect and they definitely aren’t the best choice for everyone out there.

Today we’re going to cover the most important things you should know about Cookunity before you place your first order.

How Much Does Cookunity Cost Per Meal?

Cookunity offers different plan “tiers” depending on how much you order. The more you order, the less expensive each meal is. Here’s a breakdown of the pricing:

  • At 16 meals per week each meal will cost $10.49.
  • At 12 meals per week each meal will cost $10.99.
  • At 8 meals per week each meal will cost $11.49.
  • At 6 meals per week each meal will cost $11.99.
  • At 4 meals per week each meal will cost $13.49.

Do They Charge For Shipping?

Shipping is free for every plan.

Are There Additional Fees To be Aware Of?

Yes. When looking through the menu, you may occasionally see meals that have an additional cost. These are Cookunity’s premium dishes, which will be more expensive.

What Kind of Meals Can I Expect?

Cookunity does an impressive job of varying the types of meals and cuisines you can select.

They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals.

In terms of cuisines, Cookunity offers a pretty remarkable selection. Here’s a look at all of the cuisines I’ve seen when selecting meals:

  • Italian
  • Greek
  • Spanish
  • Indian
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • French
  • Mexican
  • Thai
  • American

And those are just the cuisines that I personally saw. It’s possible that there are dishes from other cultures on their menu too.

How Many Meals Are On The Menu Each Week?

Cookunity offers an incredible 200+ meals on their menu every week.

From my experience, this is astonishing when you compare their service to other similar pre-made meal delivery brands such as Freshly (which offers around 60 meals on their menu each week).

Cookunity is able to do this because their business operates much differently than many other pre-made meal delivery services out there. Rather than having a commercial kitchen, where they cook and send out their meals, they have a network of chefs across the country who prep and cook at their own restaurants. This not only allows Cookunity to offer their customers more meals on their menu but it also allows their customers to try a variety of different types of meals from different chefs.

What Diets Does Cookunity Cover?

Cookunity’s meals cover a wide variety of diets when compared to many other similar pre-made meal delivery services we’ve reviewed in the past.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Low Calorie
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free
  • Low Sodium
  • Keto
  • Paleo

They’ve made many of our diet-specific top meal delivery service lists, including our best keto meal delivery services article.

Cookunity is also one of the few meal delivery services that gives you access to speak with a staff nutritionist about your nutrition goals.

Can I Choose My Delivery Day And Time?

You can choose your desired delivery day and time when you place your order. However, keep in mind that availability may be limited depending on your location.

Can I Cancel Or Change My Order?

Yes, you can cancel or change your order at any time. However, depending on how close it is to your delivery date, there may be a processing fee.

Do They Have a Satisfaction Guarantee?

Yes. Cookunity offers a satisfaction guarantee on all of their meal plans. If you’re not happy with your meals for any reason, they’ll work to fix the issue or give you a refund.

We’ve never had any issues with Cookunity’s meals but a reader commented on our review of Cookunity stating that she had an issue and Cookunity refunded her with credit.

How Often Does The Menu Change?

The menu changes every week with different meal options. You can preview the upcoming menu on their website each Wednesday.

Keep in mind that because Cookunity works with a network of chefs across the country (rather than having one central commercial kitchen) the meals and menu change depending on your location.

Can You Customize Your Cookunity Order?

Yes. You have the ability to customize your order by selecting the number of people you’re cooking for, dietary restrictions, and meal preferences.

They aren’t the most customizable meal delivery service out there, though. For example, Fresh n Lean allows you to exclude certain ingredients and Home Chef lets you double up on portions.

Do They Have a Referral Program?

Yes. Cookunity has a referral program that gives both you and the person you refer $20 credit to use towards your order.

Can I Choose What Day My Meals Are Delivered?

Yes, they give you the ability to schedule the specific day you’d like your meals to arrive at your door.

Is Cookunity A Good Meal Delivery Option For Weight Loss?

Upon signing up for Cookunity, they give you the option to select what your goals are. One of those options is “weight loss”. They also have many diet-specific ways in which you can filter down their menu. For example, low calorie meals and low carbohydrate meals.

Also, as mentioned above, Cookunity is one of the few meal delivery services that give you access to speak with a staff nutritionist about your nutrition goals.

If you are looking to lose weight, I highly recommend speaking with a medical professional and/or dietitian first before signing up for Cookunity.

Are Cookunity Meals Organic?

They do source organic ingredients, when possible, but all meals will be 100% organic.

That being said, because they work directly with chefs, some of those chefs will use ingredients from their private farms.

How Long Do Their Meals Last?

Cookunity meals will last in the fridge for around 5-7 days. Each meal tray will have a “use by” date to give you an exact date to eat it by.

You can also freeze them for up to six months.

Just remember, if you do choose to freeze your meals, it’s important to thaw them properly in the fridge before cooking and eating.

Is It Easy To Cancel Your Cookunity Subscription?

Yes, it’s very simple to cancel. You just need to login to your account, go to the “My Plan” section, and cancel before your next delivery date. You will not be charged any cancellation fees.

What’s The Difference Between Cookunity & Freshly?

Cookunity’s biggest competitor is Freshly. Both have cornered the pre-made meal delivery market to become the most popular options out there.

While they seem like similar services, they’re actually quite different. Here are some of the key differences to be aware of:

  • Cookunity offers a satisfaction guarantee, whereas Freshly does not.
  • Cookunity offers 200+ meals to choose from on their menu each week, Freshly offers around 50.
  • Cookunity offers many more diet-specific meals, such as keto, paleo, vegan, and vegetarian. Freshly offers some but not enough to use their meal delivery service as a means to cover every meal for your diet.
  • Freshly is less expensive than Cookunity. The lowest price per meal using Cookunity is $10.49. The lowest price using Freshly is $8.99.
  • Freshly charges a $11.99 delivery fee whereas Cookunity does not.

Have a question, comment, or concern about Cookunity we didn’t answer in this article? You can learn even more by reading our in-depth review and experience using their pre-made meal delivery service or by watching our YouTube review of Cookunity here.

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