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Cheapest meal prep per meal
Sorted by lowest published price per meal, from each provider’s own page. Shipping not included. Checked Oct 25, 2026.
Ready-to-eat meals
Brain Food Meal PrepBrooklyn meal prep shop (111 Court St) with fresh, never-frozen meals.$8/meal
- Where
- Brooklyn store; delivers across NYC, Long Island, Westchester, North NJ
- Price
- Meals from $8
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
Clean EatzHealthy café chain; its Clean Eatz Kitchen arm ships meal plans, including to New York City.from $8.50/meal
- Where
- US cafés + shipped meal plans (Clean Eatz Kitchen)
- Price
- From $8.99 per meal; plans $8.50–$10.50 per meal
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- Free delivery on all meal plans (provider page)
Redefine MealsLong Island meal prep since 2016: 65+ fresh, never-frozen meals, 25+ grab-and-go stores, no subscription needed.from $8.99/meal
- Where
- Long Island, NYC (not Staten Island), Westchester
- Price
- $8.99–$13.57 per meal
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- Delivery about $10; $50 online minimum; pickup free (provider FAQ)
TovalaFresh meals with about one minute of prep, designed for the Tovala smart oven.from $8.99/serving
- Where
- US (not AK/HI)
- Price
- From $8.99 per serving (two-packs); singles from $13.99
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- Flat $10.99 shipping per delivery (provider page)
Healthy Meals DirectLong Island kitchen with 30+ grab-and-go locations, local delivery and nationwide UPS shipping; macros on every label.from $9.99/meal
- Where
- Long Island stores + UPS to lower 48; NYC Tuesday delivery
- Price
- $9.99 value meals; regular meals e.g. $11.99
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- Free UPS shipping on $199+ (provider page)
FactorChef-prepared, ready-to-heat meals delivered weekly; plans from 6 to 18 meals.from $10.99/serving
- Where
- US nationwide
- Price
- $10.99–$13.49 per serving
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
Trifecta NutritionMacro-focused fitness meal delivery with chef-built plans and bulk "Meal Prep" proteins, carbs and veggies.from $11/meal
- Where
- US nationwide
- Price
- About $11–$12 per meal (from $99 per delivery)
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Diets
- Keto · per provider
ICON MealsHigh-protein prepared meal plans and à la carte meals, shipped nationwide.from $11.50/meal
- Where
- US nationwide
- Price
- $11.50–$14.09 per meal (12-meal plans)
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
Hummus FitLong Island meal prep kitchen with 14 pickup stores, local delivery and nationwide UPS shipping. Mediterranean-leaning menu.$11.75/meal
- Where
- Long Island stores + ships to all 50 states and Canada
- Price
- $11.75 per meal (featured meals)
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- Long Island delivery $15; UPS shipping $19.99–$29.99; store pickup free (provider FAQ)
Mosaic FoodsFrozen, mostly vegetable-forward bowls, soups, family meals and smoothies.$11.99/meal
- Where
- US
- Price
- Bowls $11.99; family meals $24.95
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
ChefryMarketplace for local meal prep chefs, with pickup or delivery depending on the chef.from $12/meal
- Where
- US (local chefs)
- Price
- $12–$25 per meal (local chefs)
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Diets
- Keto Vegan Paleo High-protein · per provider
Magic KitchenFrozen meals delivered, including complete-meal and à la carte menus; popular with seniors.from $12/meal
- Where
- US
- Price
- $12–$60 per meal depending on menu
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- $50 minimum order (provider page)
CookUnityChef marketplace: ready-to-heat meals from independent chefs, 4 to 16 meals per week.$12.59/meal
- Where
- US (by ZIP)
- Price
- From $12.59 per meal
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
Eat Clean BroNJ meal prep kitchen with macros on every meal and modifications available.from $13.25/meal
- Where
- NJ-based; ships regionally
- Price
- $13.25–$16.25 per meal (menu items)
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
MegaFit MealsFamily-owned high-protein meal prep with macros listed on every meal; signature and custom meals.from $15.99/meal
- Where
- US
- Price
- $15.99–$21.99 per meal ($12.79–$17.59 with subscribe & save)
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
Sunday SpreadWeekly meal prep plans from a Williamsburg kitchen; free Sunday pickup or courier delivery.from $17.50/meal
- Where
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn (pickup) + NYC delivery
- Price
- Extra portions $17.50–$20 each (plan pricing varies)
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- Free Sunday pickup or $20/week delivery (provider page)
Meal kits (you cook)
EveryPlateBudget meal kit from the HelloFresh group with classic home-style recipes.$5.99/serving
- Where
- US
- Price
- From $5.99 per serving
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- $10.99 shipping per week (provider page)
DinnerlyLow-cost meal kit with 2, 4 or 6-person plans and 2 to 6 meals a week.from $6.32/serving
- Where
- US
- Price
- $6.32–$14.49 per serving by box size (we divided box price by servings)
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page (read via search-engine index; site blocked direct fetch) · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- $11.99 shipping per order (provider help center)
Blue ApronMeal kits, oven-ready and ready-to-eat meals with no subscription required.from $6.50/serving
- Where
- US (not AK/HI)
- Price
- Menu items $6.50–$16.49 per serving
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page (read via search-engine index; site blocked direct fetch) · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- $9.99 shipping per order, or free with Blue Apron+ at $9.99/month (provider support pages)
HelloFreshThe largest US meal kit: pre-portioned ingredients and recipe cards delivered weekly.$7.99/serving
- Where
- US
- Price
- From $7.99 per serving
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
Home ChefCustomizable meal kits plus oven-ready options; 35+ meals a week.from $8.99/serving
- Where
- US
- Price
- From $8.99 per serving (average $9.99)
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- Minimum weekly order $50.95 including shipping (provider page)
HungryrootPersonalized grocery and simple-recipe delivery, with prepared items.$8.99/serving
- Where
- US
- Price
- Dinners from $8.99 per serving; lunch $5.99; breakfast $3.99
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- Free shipping over $70 (provider page)
Purple Carrot100% plant-based meal kits and ready-to-eat meals.from $11/serving
- Where
- US
- Price
- Meal kits $11.00–$14.25 per serving; ready-to-eat $13–$18
- Source
- Provider-reported from the provider's own page (read via search-engine index; site blocked direct fetch) · source · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Fees
- Free shipping on orders $120+ (provider help center)
- Diets
- Vegan Gluten-free High-protein · per provider
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What is the cheapest meal prep service per meal?
Among services we track with a current published price, the lowest ready-to-eat starting price is Brain Food Meal Prep at $8 per meal, before shipping. Among meal kits it is EveryPlate at $5.99 per serving.
Do these prices include shipping?
No. They are each provider’s lowest published price per meal or serving. Shipping and minimum orders are shown on each listing where the provider states them.