Editorial method

How VelaPlate Chooses

We compare meal delivery and meal kit services on factors we can state accurately, and we say so plainly when we cannot.

What we evaluate

  • Market availability. A service only appears for a country where an approved partner programme genuinely serves that market.
  • Meal format. Meal kits to cook at home, or prepared meals to heat — labelled as the provider actually offers it.
  • Eating styles supported. Only the styles a service genuinely supports on its regular menu.
  • Convenience. How much planning, shopping and cooking the format removes.
  • Menu flexibility. Whether recipes, box sizes and delivery weeks can be changed, based on the provider's published terms.
  • Your stated preferences. The answers you give in the questionnaire decide the order of your results.

What we do not do

  • We do not physically test, taste or independently laboratory-test meals.
  • We do not publish prices, discounts, meal counts or nutrition figures we cannot verify and keep current.
  • We do not publish star ratings, review scores or match percentages.
  • We do not provide medical or nutrition treatment advice, and preference filters do not guarantee allergen safety.

How commissions affect results

Some links are affiliate links. VelaPlate may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Affiliate compensation does not determine whether a service is suitable for you, and any paid placement is clearly labelled as such.

Coverage

Current partner programs are listed for the United States, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and South Korea. Actual delivery coverage varies by provider and local delivery area.

Answer the questionnaire to see how this works with your own preferences, or read our guides.

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