From vegetarians to singles: 14 best meal kits for every type of eater

Fending for yourself in the kitchen and wandering the grocery store’s aisles can be tedious, expensive and exhausting.It’s about time to start thinking outside of the box — and into the meal delivery kit box.

The best meal kits offer the combined powers of mixing things up in the kitchen and accomplishing personal goals, from wanting to eat healthier to saving money.We started this journey in 2020 and have since tested more than 25 meal delivery companies.

Over the years, many have changed packaging, meal plans, and more — hence, why we thought it smart to retest them all so that we could have a comprehensive list of the top picks for this year.Here’s everything you need to know about all the meal kits you’ve heard about and some you haven’t but need to know about right now.Bon appétit!ButcherBox | EveryPlate │Home Chef | Marley Spoon | Dinnerly | Blue Apron │Factor │Green Chef│Purple Carrot │Hello Fresh │Hungryroot │Thistle | Little Spoon | What A CrockPros:Cons:ButcherBox isn’t your typical meal kit; it’s a subscription service that delivers high-quality, humanely raised meat right to your door.

Instead of sifting through the grocery store’s options or wondering where your protein comes from, ButcherBox gives you peace of mind with 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and wild-caught seafood.The flexibility of choosing curated boxes or customizing your own makes it ideal for busy millennial moms or anyone who wants a stocked freezer without sacrificing quality.For me, especially as someone who cooks for a (part-time) living, what sets ButcherBox apart is its consistency.

Every cut meets very high standards of sourcing and sustainability, and deliveries arrive frozen for easy storage.My box was even in the Texas summer sun for upwards of 5 hours before I was able to get to it, and everything was still frozen solid.

If you’re tired of rushing last-minute dinners or want to build meals around reliable, premium p...