As meal kits are prepared and portioned using bulk ingredients and set menus meeting individual allergy needs can be out of reach. However, most meal kit providers offer customisation for dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian and low calorie, with a smaller number of services offering gluten free, diary free and nut free options.

EveryPlate proudly claims to be the most affordable meal kit in Australia starting from as little as $2.39 per plate, followed by Dinnerly starting from $4.85 per serve.

Yes, Marley Spoon, Hello Fresh and Dinnerly offer vegan meal kit options, however, there is not a huge variety. Just Add Vegan and Veg Me Up are two 100% vegan meal kit providers that offer a huge variety of vegan recipes to select from each week.

Having a meal kit is a great way to reduce food waste, as everything is pre-portioned according to the number of meals you have selected,  typically avoiding food waste.

Most meal kit providers have made huge efforts to create environmentally conscious steps in reducing waste. According to a University of Michigan Study, Hellofresh’s carbon footprint is 25% lower than meals bought from the grocery store. This can be associated with an efficient supply chain and distribution which in turn lowers greenhouse gas emissions.

At this stage there aren’t any meal kits for one, only a 2-person meal kit offering can be found on the market.

Not always. Meal kits cost $9–$13 per serving, while the average weekly grocery bill is $185 (Canstar Blue). For individuals or couples, meal kits can reduce food waste and save time, but larger households often find supermarkets more cost-effective. Their convenience, however, adds value for many.

It is unlikely ingredients are frozen in meal kits as most providers pride themselves on using fresh high-quality ingredients. However, this will depend on the provider and you will need to check with the company prior to ordering if this is something you want to avoid.

Pepperleaf has a family box for 4-6 people, 2-5 meals per week.

EveryPlate has a family box for 4-6 people, 3-6 meals per week.

Not all meal kits come gluten-free you will need to check if the provider offers gluten-free meal alternatives. Hellofresh offers naturally gluten free meal options on their menus which lets consumers choose recipes for the week ahead! 

Hellofresh offers recipes on their weekly menu for consumers to choose a low carb meal from their regularly updated menu. The reduced carb meals will say under 30g carbs and customers can add this to their weekly planned meals. Marley Spoon also offers low carb recipes, with less than 25g of carbs per meal.

Yes! There are many kid-friendly meal options available among meal kit providers, making meal kits the perfect family friendly activity to include the kids in the process! Have kids pick their favourite meal to cook for the week!  Hellofresh and EveryPlate have an array of children-friendly recipes that are regularly updated keeping the kids excited each week for new flavours!

Everyone’s weight loss journey is different, and you will need to consider your own needs before purchasing a meal kit. We recommend speaking with your trusted health professional before buying a low-calorie meal kit. 

HelloFresh does offer recipes that are under 650kcal, these can be ordered within the weekly rotating meals.