Best Meal Delivery Service for Singles (2026): 9 Tasty Options for Solo Diners

Hungryroot isn’t really a meal kit delivery service per se—it’s more of a meal kit and online grocery store mashup. While most recipes in meal kits still require 30 to 45 minutes of your time, many of Hungryroot’s recipes take just 10 minutes to prepare. 

Senior director of content Kate Meier, CPT, USAW-L1, CF-L1, actually timed it and confirmed that dinner was on the table in 10 minutes, and there was very little cleanup. She used one skillet for most meals and didn’t have to chop anything.

There are a bunch of cuisine options, from Mexican to Thai to Italian, and the company sends ingredients and recipe cards. A lot of the ingredients are already pre-cooked, so you just have to combine a few things and then heat them through. And in addition to entrees, you can add on any groceries you need for that week, so it’s really a one-stop-shop that can save you a bunch of time. 

Kate gave Hungryroot a 5 out of 5 score for multiple factors, but taste and variety of meals were two of the most notable. 

“So far, this is so good. Everything is so fresh, and you don’t need to [add] any seasoning because most foods are prepped already for you with spices,” she says.

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Kate gave Hungryroot a 4 out of 5 for portion sizes, too. Most meals were between 440 and 600 calories, which worked well for her. If you’re a competitive athlete or just have higher calorie needs, you could add some additional protein or rice to each meal.

“Because it’s so customizable, you can make it almost as big or as small as you want. Every recipe gives you two servings, so you could technically get eight or more meals each time,” she says.

The only thing Kate didn’t love about Hungryroot was the ordering process, which she said was a bit confusing at first. You get used to it over time, but it’s not as easy as some of the other services. Everything arrived on-time and fresh, though, so it all worked out.

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If you’re an athlete or need to fuel an active lifestyle, Trifecta is our pick for delicious, single-serving meals that can work within different macro goals. There are four main Trifecta meal plans—Clean, Paleo/Whole30, Keto, and Plant-Based—each with an average of 20 to 45 grams of protein per meal.

There’s also a meal prep option that makes it really easy to throw your own meals together in your preferred portion sizes. With this, you get bulk-cooked proteins, carbohydrates, and veggies (four servings per item), so you can build your meals however you want. Everything arrives fully cooked, so you’ll just reheat and eat—minimal effort required.

Senior director of content Kate Meier, CPT, USAW-L1, CF-L1, and GGR tester Sarah Price tried Trifecta, giving it a 5 out of 5 for variety and customization. They also rated Trifecta a 5 out of 5 for portion sizes. They agreed that it’s really great for macro tracking and that you get plenty of food to fill you up. There’s also a decent level of customization since you can opt to remove up to six ingredients from your meals.

The company uses high-quality ingredients, too, so our meal testers were happy about that. As far as the meals go, the taste was a little hit or miss. Some were really good, and some were just “meh,” but that’s to be expected with most meal delivery services.

“Some of the meals were good, some I took one bite and threw away,” Sarah said.

On the other hand, Kate was mostly pleased with the flavor of the meals she tried.

“I tried multiple egg scrambles, a salmon meal, a chicken and broccoli casserole – and I really liked the taste of all of them. For context, I typically eat pretty plainly, so I don’t need a crazy amount of flavor or spice,” she explained.

Kate and Sarah said they found themselves going back to the same style of meals they knew they liked, which worked really well.

The ordering process was easy, too, earning a rating of 4 out of 5. You can opt for a curated “Chef’s Choice” box, or you can pick your meals. You can also add on breakfast meals if you want to cover your whole day.

“The chef does choose for you to get you started, but you can remove meals you don’t like and add ones you do, and there are more than a dozen options for each entree,” Kate explained.

Read more of her thoughts in our complete Trifecta meal delivery review.

Factor is known for its keto-friendly meals and definitely lives up to the hype. While the net carbs are a little on the high side for some of the meals—the average is around 15 grams per meal—there are a lot of options to choose from, so you can find plenty that will work for you. There are about 20 keto meals offered each week and 36 meals total, giving you ample flexibility to tailor your low-carb lifestyle to your liking.

The menu changes weekly, and you can see three weeks’ worth in advance to plan your meals. Should your dietary preferences change, Factor also has low-calorie, high-protein, vegan, and vegetarian options. You can mix and match meal plans, too, so if you ever have guests to feed or just want to switch up your macros, you have that option.

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Amanda Capritto, CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, and former GGR senior staff writer, gave Factor a 4 out of 5 for both variety and taste, saying she was very surprised by how good the steak meals tasted and that they stayed pink in the middle even after microwaving. She did call out that all the meals followed the same format: a protein and a side of veggies (or grains if you want extra carbs). The flavor profile is different for each meal, but you’ll be eating the same kind of meal a lot.

“I think my expectations were a little too high due to all the rave about this brand. I can make better food for sure, but the convenience makes the “just-decent” taste more tolerable,” Amanda explained.

Factor also got high marks for ordering (5 out of 5) and customer service (4 out of 5). Amanda was able to do everything right through her account on the website, so she didn’t have to speak to a representative to cancel.

She was also very impressed with the portion sizes, especially since most other prepared meals tend to have lighter portions. “This is the only meal service I tried that had ample portions,” she says. “These meals can fill up a triathlete in the middle of a tough training block, so they can fill up just about anyone. Some of these are quite high in calories for one meal (750-800), just something to be cognizant of depending on your goals.”

For more on Amanda’s experience with this meal delivery service, check out her in-depth Factor Meals review.

ModifyHealth is one of the least expensive meal delivery services out there, with breakfasts costing $9.95 each and entrees being $12.95 per meal. If you were to get three of each, it would be less than your typical meal delivery kit. Some meal kits can cost around $12.95 per meal, but only if you order a certain number of meals each week. With ModifyHealth, it’s a flat rate. (There’s also a good chance you’ll receive a first-time customer discount, too).

The company prides itself on creating meals to people with certain health or dietary conditions. There are diabetes-friendly, gluten-free, low-FODMAP, heart-friendly, carb-conscious, and Mediterranean diet menu items available each week, with a six-order minimum.

“Most of their meals contain a lean source of protein like chicken, fish, or tofu, which is ideal for anyone wanting to eat less saturated fat or reduce their cholesterol,” says registered dietitian Perry Nix.

Nicole Davis, director of content and a certified Precision Nutrition coach, was surprised at how much she liked the frozen meals and rated them a 4.5 out of 5 in the taste department. “I tried an assortment of meals from the Mediterranean plan, which is a lot of fish, and I enjoyed all of them,” she says. “Salmon was my favorite.”

These are microwaveable meals, so they get a 5 out of 5 on ease of preparation. The portion size was a 4 out of 5, with Nicole saying it was fine by her but not enough for her husband. Nix also warns that some of the meals may be too low in calories for people of all sizes.

“Meals with less than 400 calories may not give you the energy your body needs to function optimally,” she says.

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There are a number of weight loss programs, but if we had to pick the best meal delivery for weight loss, it would be Fuel Meals. This is mainly because the whole focus is on low-calorie and macro-friendly meals, while others have low-calorie menu options but don’t necessarily build weekly meal plans around them.

The meals are high in protein, low in fat, and have a moderate amount of carbs. “This balance supports muscle growth and provides enough energy to help you power through your workout,” says Perry Nix, MS, RD, LD.

The ease of preparation is a big draw here, too, especially since you just need to heat them in the microwave. That earns it an automatic 5 out of 5 for ease of preparation, though the taste was a little lower at a 4 out of 5. “They all taste totally fine, completely edible, could order and eat again,” says certified personal trainer and competitive weightlifter Kate Meier. “I just wanted something more.”

Kate found herself adding vegetables or sauces to her meals. Fellow certified personal trainer and Precision Nutrition coach Nicole Davis said she enjoyed the meat portion of most of her dishes, though she found the sides to be a letdown. “It was always sweet potatoes or potatoes with not much to them,” she says in our Fuel Meals review.

Nix says one of the drawbacks is most of the meals consist of your typical fitness foods—chicken, rice, potatoes, vegetables, steak, etc. We love those foods, but sometimes we want to branch out into something a little different, so we rated the variety a 3 out of 5.

The portion size received a 4 out of 5. Kate said they were good and had a good amount of calories, though she was always left wanting more. Nicole found that it was just enough food for her.

In our opinion, there are two things that make Home Chef the best meal kit for singles. The first is they have some of the tastiest meal options, with our testers scoring it a 5 out of 5, and the second is it truly does help you pick up cooking skills. And hey, using those newfound skills could one day have you searching for the best meal kits for families.

“My husband and I have learned a lot about cooking just from making different recipes,” says Emily, a two-year Home Chef customer and friend of Garage Gym Reviews. Emily says in her Home Chef review that the meal kits typically take around 20 minutes, though there are Express meal options that can be ready in 15 minutes or less.

Cooking your own meals can also have an impact on your overall health, according to registered dietitian Perry Nix. “Home Chef is a good option for those wanting to learn how to build balanced meals and acquire new cooking skills,” she says. “Even if you only use the meal kits short-term, you can mimic the recipes using store bought ingredients.”

Unless you choose the oven-ready meals, you’re going to have to drag out and later on clean some bowls, cutting boards, and other dishes. Emily says it’s worth all that hard work.

“We frequently get more than the three weekly meals because they’re so easy to make and are delicious,” she says. “Many of the meals have wonderful sauces that just make the dish absolutely perfect.”

The ordering process is simple, with the service pre-selecting meals based on your preferences (which you tell them while signing up via a short survey) that you can later edit or delay if needed. “I get email reminders every week to go select my meals,” Emily says. “They have tons of rotating options and it is easy to filter for preferences.”

Paleo on the Go doesn’t have the same brand recognition as some of the other meal delivery services, but it’s our favorite for paleo meal delivery, specifically. Every meal is 100% paleo, which means they’re gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free by definition. The meals and snacks are also autoimmune protocol (AIP)-compliant, an elimination diet that’s similar to paleo.

“This definitely fills a gap in the meal service arena,” says registered dietitian Perry Nix. “Few other meal delivery services cater strictly to paleo and AIP diets.”

Former paleo dieter and certified nutrition coach Frieda Johnson says it’s some of the best paleo food she’s had and that it was on par with her homemade food. “Overall, I was impressed with the quality of food for frozen paleo food,” she says, rating the overall flavor a 5 out of 5. “I will note that most of the meals recommend reheating in the oven, not the microwave, and this really does make a difference; the only meal I was disappointed by was the one that I microwaved.”

It also received a perfect score for the ordering process, since you can get a one-time box without a subscription and they make it simple to postpone or cancel orders. Frieda had no complaints with the portion sizes, giving it a 5 out of 5 as well.

“I was satisfied with the amount of food,” she says. “There were actually a few meals where I could barely finish all of it.”

Frieda says she’d continue this service if it wasn’t so expensive. Your total price varies based on the types of meals or snacks you put in your cart, each item has a different price, but entrees can cost around $20-$25.

“I do think these are high-quality meals, but I have a hard time justifying the expense, even with the higher cost of many paleo/aip ingredients,” Frieda says.

Green Chef is a USDA-certified organic company that prioritizes organic ingredients. They use fresh organic produce and eggs in all of their meal kits and offer organic beef, chicken, and wild-caught seafood upgrades.

But the higher ingredient quality isn’t the only draw here. Nicole Davis, certified personal trainer and GGR Senior Editor, scored them a 4 out of 5 for their meal plans and customization since they offer a total of eight meal plans: Mediterranean, Calorie Smart, Quick & Easy, Plant-Based, Protein Packed, Keto, Gluten Free and “Delicious Discoveries,” which randomizes meals to give you new weekly options to try. If you don’t have specific dietary needs, you can mix and match as many meal plans as you want.

Green Chef is a meal kit service, and Nicole says most of her meals took about 30 minutes to prepare, which is the most she’d want to spend on weeknight cooking, so she gave it a 3 out of 5 for ease of preparation. Everything is packaged really well to make things more straightforward, though.

“I really like how they have all of the produce, dairy, and spices packed into singular bags for each recipe, while the meat is packaged at the bottom of the box under ice. Makes it easier to grab and go when it’s time to cook,” Nicole says.

One thing to be aware of is that the recipes are more involved than others. They’re not necessarily difficult, but they often require multiple pots and pans, so there will be more cleanup involved.

Nicole says the portions on the smaller side, too. All the recipes come with a minimum of two servings, so a single person could easily just increase their portion size. The downside is that it would up the cost per serving, and you may not have any leftovers, so you’d have to cook twice for the same amount of food.

For more, check out Nicole’s in-depth Green Chef reviews.

Most meal delivery services offer plant-based meals, but Purple Carrot is 100% vegan. Because of this, there aren’t any meal plans. Instead you get access to the full menu, which includes both meal kits and prepared meals.

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Each week, there are about 20 meal kits and eight prepared meals to choose from, so not a whole lot of variety here, but former GGR performance editor and certified personal trainer (CPT) Anthony O’Reilly says there’s a decent amount of high-protein and gluten-free options.

If you choose a meal kit, you’ll get two servings with each recipe, but prepared meals are a single serving. Anthony says in addition to using fresh ingredients, the portion sizes are pretty generous, too, especially for a vegan/vegetarian meal service. He gave Purple Carrot a 4 out of 5 for portion sizes and a 5 out of 5 for ingredient quality, saying that everything was fresh and tasted delicious.

“I only went with the meal kit (the stuff you make at home). The ingredients were fresh, and I thought everything tasted really good! My favorite was the sloppy Joe (with tofu instead of meat). Considering this was a plant-based meal service, I was quite happy with how everything came out, and the portions were quite good,” he says in our Purple Carrot review.

The only knock Anthony gave Purple Carrot was on their customization, scoring it a 3 out of 5. You can’t make any changes to the meals, and the company doesn’t accommodate any allergies (besides gluten), which is a bummer for those who need more targeted dietary plans.

All in all, our testers (who are mostly meat eaters) were very impressed with Purple Carrot and would order again.