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Home Chef Review

Our take on Home Chef, the fan-favorite meal delivery company.

  • Customize
  • Cook
  • Enjoy

Last Updated: July 2024

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Our Summary

With over 200 million meals delivered since 2013, Home Chef knows exactly how to make sure every meal is a customer favorite.

After filtering by dietary preference, Home Chef customers choose from a menu of 30 rotating recipes each week. They can even add extra proteins, snacks, and desserts to their weekly order. They receive their first shipment quickly, just a few days after ordering. Every Home Chef box comes packed with fresh ingredients, easy-to-follow cooking instructions, and mostly-recyclable packaging.

With over 200 million meals delivered since 2013, Home Chef knows exactly how to make sure every meal is a customer favorite.

After filtering by dietary preference, Home Chef customers choose from a menu of 30 rotating recipes each week. They can even add extra proteins, snacks, and desserts to their weekly order. They receive their first shipment quickly, just a few days after ordering. Every Home Chef box comes packed with fresh ingredients, easy-to-follow cooking instructions, and mostly-recyclable packaging.

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Home Chef Key Takeaways

These characteristics make Home Chef a great choice for mealtimes:

  • Flavor
    From fried Mahi-Mahi with lemon garlic aioli to a Cuban-style avocado black bean quinoa bowl, every recipe is chef-inspired and delicious.
  • Speed
    Most Home Chef meals are ready to cook and eat in 30 minutes or less, with “Fresh and Easy” pre-made options that are ready in seconds.
  • Price
    Meals start at $6.99/serving, making Home Chef cheaper than most takeout.
  • Dietary Choices
    Customers can easily filter their meals to avoid common allergens, restrict animal proteins, and reduce calories.
  • Reviews
    Home Chef has over four million five-star reviews (and counting).
  • Add-Ons
    Customers can purchase snacks, desserts, easy-to-make meals, and additional servings of protein as à la carte add-ons for their regular meal delivery.

How Does Home Chef Meal Delivery Work?

Curious about how Home Chef sends you delicious meals? Here’s how it works:

1. Filter
Customers can filter out meals right from the start via dietary restrictions. Losing weight? Choose a calorie-conscious meal. Keto? Try a carb-conscious menu.

2. Select
Customers choose the number of servings they need per meal, depending on the size of their household. Serving size options include 2, 4, or 6.

3. Personalize
Customers then plan their first shipment from over 30 weekly menu items.

4. Receive
After entering payment and shipping information, customers receive their chilled box directly to their doorstep a few days after purchase.

5. Enjoy
The best part! Using the step-by-step cooking guide included in the box, customers cook tonight’s meal using the included ingredients or simply heat and eat Fresh and Easy premade meals.

Home Chef Pricing

Pricing starts as low as $6.99 per portion, but the actual price is even lower thanks to ongoing discounts.

Shipping prices vary by shipment size and location. To see your specific price, you can visit Home Chef and input your specific information.

Included in your price per serving:

Every Home Chef box arrives with eco-friendly packaging organized by recipe. Recipes include fresh ingredients sourced from local farms, with protein, vegetables, fruit, sauces, and seasoning all ready to be whipped up into a tasty dinner. Every box also comes with step-by-step cooking instructions for easy meal prep.

How to Order Home Chef

After a customer selects their meals and signs up for service, Home Chef will automatically select a delivery date. Home Chef ships meals weekly, so it’s easy to stay stocked up on easy-to-prep Home Chef meals.

Home Chef meals are insulated and chilled with biodegradable cooling gel—there’s no need to rush home for a delivery, as a Home Chef box will stay fresh and cold all day.


Ready to order your first meal chef delivery kit? To save on your first box, click here. Once on the Home Chef website, simply click “Get Started” at the top right of the screen to begin your meal-making journey.

Final Thoughts about Home Chef Meal Delivery

There’s a reason Home Chef is a household name: when it comes to delivering easy-to-make and delicious-to-eat meals, Home Chef has been doing it since 2013. Great for foodies and savings-savvy customers alike, Home Chef offers 30+ rotating weekly menu items at a starting price of $6.99 per serving. Thanks to easy-to-use dietary filtering and an impressive supply of meal add-ons, Home Chef is sure to make anyone’s mealtime simple and savory.

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