Gobble vs Blue Apron 2023

Gobble offers two plans that allow you to access any meals on the menu. The plans are basically divided according to the number of people you want to order for. You can buy meals for 2 or 4, but if you’re celebrating a special occasion or you’ve got a large family, you can obviously order for more than 4 people. The minimum order is two recipes per week. You can also order 3 or 4 meals per week. There are 3 types of menus: Classic, Vegetarian Only, and Lean & Clean. In the latter, you can find low-carb dishes that have around 600 calories. The menu changes every week. If you order more than 2 meals per week, the price per serving is $11.99. For only 2 meals per week, the price is $13.99 per serving.

Blue Apron offers both meat-based and vegetarian recipes. There are 4 plans you can choose from, with one dedicated exclusively to vegetarians. The other 3 plans contain well-balanced meals. The price is $8.99 per serving if you order 2, 3, or 4 meals per week. If you order from the Signature for 4 menu, the price is $7.49 for 4 meals per week.

You can choose your meals from everything you see on the menu and there is also a wine program that enables you to order wines from established winemakers. All the wines are accompanied by a booklet that explains their characteristics. 

This first battle is won by Blue Apron as it offers slightly more affordable starting prices.

Gobble offers a rich and diversified menu that boasts more than 20 weekly recipes. You can also opt for a breakfast subscription for 2 or 4 people, which will offer you 4 breakfast meals per week. The recipes in Gobble’s menu reflect different cuisines such as Thai, Italian, Korean, American, or Mexican. To customize your meals, you can select the protein you want them to contain: pork, lamb, beef, poultry, fish, shellfish. You will find many vegetarian dishes too. Other special diets include gluten-free, dairy-free meals, or low-carb. The recipes contain between 700-900 calories.

You can also order add-ons such as cookie dough and non-alcoholic drinks. The ingredients are local, fresh, and natural. The company partners with different farms to ensure fresh veggies and that the meat comes from animals raised in nature.

Blue Apron doesn’t provide lots of different menus for special diets except for their vegetarian plan. However, generally, all their meals are suitable for people who want to eat healthily and avoid fatty foods. Blue Apron’s recipes are approved by Weight Watchers (WW), which means they are safe for weight loss. The meals are low-fat, carb-conscious and you can also find low-sodium, or diabetes-friendly recipes. The ingredients are carefully picked to ensure high-quality meals. There aren’t any genetically modified ingredients, the veggies are fresh and some of them are also organic. The company only partners with farms that stick to high standards for animal welfare. 

In this Gobble vs Blue Apron battle, we choose Blue Apron as it seems to provide more information about their ingredients on their website.

Gobble’s order process is fast and straightforward. Once you create a subscription (which is mandatory), all you have to do is select your plan, the protein sources, and start picking meals from the menu. If you’re not sure what to order, the company will automatically generate the menu for you based on your previous orders. The subscription is flexible, you can cancel, pause, or skip orders whenever you want to, but you have to enter the necessary modifications in your account before Wednesday at 11:59 PM prior to your next delivery. The packaging is recyclable. The ice packs that keep the food fresh contain non-toxic gel. The cardboard boxes can be recycled, and the same applies to the plastic bags. 

Blue Apron also uses recyclable packaging and offers different indications on how to recycle the boxes and plastic containers on their website. Keep in mind that the ingredients come mixed, to avoid using too much packaging and keep the costs low. This means you have to sort them. Blue Apron is also a subscription-based service. You can cancel or skip meals up to 5 days in advance. 

Both services offer flexible subscriptions and recyclable packaging. It’s a tie.

Gobble delivers almost everywhere to the continental US. The states where their service is limited are Nebraska, Montana, and New Mexico. With your first delivery, you won’t have to pay a shipping fee. Afterward, there is a standard $6.99 shipping cost. You can contact Gobble by phone from Monday to Friday (between 5 AM and 8 PM) or on weekends until 1 PM. There is also a useful help center where you can find different information as well as multiple FAQs. 

You can contact Blue Apron by email, phone, or use their comprehensive help center to browse for answers to your questions. The company delivers to the contiguous US. To track your delivery, you need to verify your email. They will send you a message with the order details and the tracking number once the delivery is on its way. Based on your zip code, you can select the delivery day from the options that are available in your area. The shipping fee is $9.99, and you might also be able to get a discount on this fee during promotional periods. 

Gobble wins this Gobble vs Blue Apron battle for its lower whipping fee.

Gobble is an excellent option if you are looking for healthy meals you can prepare in less than 20 minutes. Their recipes are tasty, diversified, and can cater both to vegan/vegetarians and people who eat meat or fish. 

Blue Apron offers a wide selection of tasty dishes. The company has also partnered with renowned chefs such as Chef Roy Yamaguchi. Not surprisingly, their meals are highly creative and enable you to taste some innovative ingredients. 

Both services offer great meals, but we preferred the recipes we’ve ordered from Blue Apron.