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Posted on 1/7/25 at 8:38 pm
Posted by El Segundo Guy
1-866-DHS-2-ICE
Member since Aug 2014
11294 posts
Posted on 1/7/25 at 8:38 pm
Anybody have any recommendations on any of those delivery services that send around 3 meals per week? Would be for one person and decent food but nothing too extravagant or over the top.

Thank you.
Posted by Thundercles
Mars
Member since Sep 2010
6099 posts
Posted on 1/7/25 at 9:03 pm to
I've used Factor several times and always enjoyed them. I'll usually go for a month or two until I get burnt out on them (I get like 10-12 meals a week).

Their lowest is six though, and I'd be surprised if a big operation did 3. Even at 6 the price per meal is a bit high, so that's a drawback.
Posted by BilbeauTBaggins
probably stuck in traffic
Member since May 2021
7632 posts
Posted on 1/7/25 at 9:09 pm to
If you know someone with Blue Apron or any of the similar services, they can send you a code for a few free meals and possible discounts. We used every single meal service from friend referrals. It's fun for two people but for one person you can spread it across two meals. Hello Fresh is also popular.

If you go on YT you can probably find channels with sponsors that use these brands as their 60 second ads.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
82607 posts
Posted on 1/7/25 at 10:13 pm to
I've been using Hello Fresh for maybe 3(?) months now.

I've mostly had good experiences, but that is HIGHLY dependent on your area's nearest warehouse. I guess I have a good warehouse currently.

I also keep a decently stocked fridge/pantry, so as long as what is missing or bad is a staple (onion, garlic, mayo, sour cream, etc), I am not screwed like someone who doesn't have groceries would be.

Your satisfaction of whatever company you choose will be directly correlated to how often you've been screwed. Going to cook dinner and realizing something is missing or bad will turn you sour on a company real fast if you have to go out and buy a replacement or get takeout.

I've done several kinds, and HF has been the best so far.
This post was edited on 1/7/25 at 10:15 pm
Posted by jchamil
Member since Nov 2009
18664 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 8:21 am to
quote:

I'd be surprised if a big operation did 3.


Hello Fresh does 3
Posted by PerplenGold
TX
Member since Nov 2021
2205 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 8:32 am to
We tried several years ago. The service is convenient enough but the amount of trash got old. Every little thing is individually packed and, at least at that time, everything came with freezer packs and the box it's all shipped in.
Posted by HardBall31
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2024
92 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:34 am to
I did three meals weekly from Hello Fresh for a while and really enjoyed it. Only stopped due to traveling a lot
Posted by Professor Dawghair
Member since Oct 2021
1672 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:48 am to
Serious Eats did a review of meal delivery services recently. Includes a few I've never heard of.

Serious Eats
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
47058 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:04 am to
check around on facebook they usually have people that meal prep weekly locally and my guess is you get a better product.
Posted by BigB0882
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2014
5417 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 11:28 am to
We decided to go with Factor for my in laws and they get 8 meals a week for the two of them. They say they have liked them but that the portion size is not what they are used to (small). I think they have gotten in the habit of having a salad with their meal. We were going to give it a try but the price is really high. This last week was $140 which comes out to $17.50 a meal. That’s really high for a small serving. Worth it for the convenience but I think I would prefer to cook for now.
Posted by Penn
Jax Beach
Member since Jan 2008
23629 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 4:48 pm to
Been using factor on and off for a couple of years

Food is ok and prices are reasonable
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