Gobble vs Home Chef 2023

Gobble offers 3 menus: Classic, Vegetarian Only, and Lean & Clean. The lean protein dishes in the Lean & Clean menu are low carb and have around 600 calories. The menu constantly rotates. You can order 3 or 4 meals per week and choose between 2 or 4 servings. The prices start at $11.99 per serving no matter what plan you choose. 

There are 2 plans depending on the number of people you order for: 2-person plan and 4-person plan.  You can choose any meal from the menu. The website will also provide you recommended meals depending on your previous preferences. The minimum order is 2 dinner kits (4 meals) per week. If you order only 2 meals per week, the price per serving is higher: $13.99. 

Home Chef offers two plans: Fresh and Easy and Home Chef. The first plan includes meals that require very little or zero preparation. The second plan is the standard plan where you can find all the meals available on the weekly menu. The good thing is that you can choose anything you want and opt between 2 to 6 meals per week. You can order for 2, 4, 6 or more people. The average price for a meal is around $9.99. However, some dishes cost as little as $6.99. To help you order easier, the recipes feature different labels based on their composition: beef, fish nuts, carb-conscious, calorie-conscious, shellfish, pork, mushrooms, etc. 

In this first Gobble vs Home Chef round, we choose Home Chef for its affordable prices.

Gobble’s meals can be cooked in only 15 minutes. Everything you get is prepared as much as possible to help you reduce the cooking time. The meat and vegetables are pre-sliced, the sauces are pre-cooked, etc. Gobble uses all sorts of protein sources: poultry, pork, lamb, beef, fish, shellfish. When you place an order, you can check one or more of these protein sources and you will see the meals that fit your preferences. There are different vegetarian dishes, as well as gluten-free, dairy-free meals, or low-carb recipes for people who want to lose weight. The meals contain between 700-900 calories. 

There are also some add-ons on the menu, including cookie dough and non-alcoholic drinks. You can also add a breakfast subscription for 2 or 4 people and you will get 4 breakfasts per week. Gobble provides recipes from cuisines around the globe. The company uses local, fresh ingredients they purchase from trustworthy farmers. 

Home Chef’s menu changes on a weekly basis, there are more than 20 meals you can choose from. The dishes are inspired by different types of cuisines including Asian, Italian, and American. Most of the recipes this company provides are classic, however, the chef always adds a particular twist to make them more appealing. Their meals are loaded with nutrients, so you won’t feel like asking for a second portion once you have finished yours. There are different recipes that can suit different dietary needs such as vegetarian, pescatarian, low-calorie, low-carb. Generally, you won’t need more than 30 minutes to cook a meal. Moreover, Home Chef also provides other yummy extras such as smoothies and seasonal fruits. 

Gobble is the winner of the second Gobble vs Home Chef round since its meals can be prepared in only 15 minutes.

Gobble makes it easy to order meals. There is a single order page on the website where you have to select your plan, the number of meals, enter your address, and choose the day when you want to receive your first delivery. You can select the meals that the company recommends or enjoy 100% autonomy in editing your order and picking the meals that appeal to you. It’s possible to update your orders, cancel, or skip them at any time. If you want to skip or cancel an order, make sure you do it before Wednesday at 11:59 PM prior to your next delivery to avoid being billed. The ingredients are packed in bags with labels on them. Gobble’s packaging is recyclable, and you can find out how to recycle it on the website, in the Help Center section. 

Home Chef is a flexible subscription-based service. You need an account to be able to place an order, but you can easily pause, cancel, or skip meal deliveries. To change your delivery date, you just have to make sure you register the necessary modifications in your account one week before the next scheduled delivery. The company keeps you updated by email once the new menu becomes available and after you’ve placed an order, to allow you to easily track it. Most of their packaging is curbside recyclable. 

It’s a tie, both services are flexible and use recyclable packaging.

With Gobble, your orders will be shipped every week on the same day, between 8 AM and 8 PM. If the default day doesn’t suit you, you can change it from your delivery preferences section in your account. You can also adjust the delivery date on a week-by-week basis. The shipping fee is $6.99. With your first order, you will enjoy free shipping. 

You can contact the company by calling or texting them. They’re available Monday through Friday between 5 AM and 8 PM and between 5 AM and 1 PM at weekends. You can also send them a message through their web form.  Gobble delivers across the continental US, except for Montana, and with limited service in New Mexico and Nebraska. 

Home Chef delivers to almost all the states. To find out if they deliver to your area, you simply need to enter your zip code on the order page and check. You can reach out to their customer support department by filling in a web form, accessing the live chat, or by calling them. There is also a lot of information you can find on the website regarding the order, shipping, or package recycling process. The shipping fee depends on the size of your order. For orders that exceed $49.99, the shipping fee is $7.99. 

Both services are quite flexible, however, we prefer Gobble for its lower shipping fee.

Gobble’s recipes only require 15 minutes of preparation. They are tasty and creative. Each meal is prepared by the company’s sous chefs. The recipes are inspired by different worldwide cuisines: Mediterranean, Thai, Italian, Korean, Mexica, American, etc. 

You can try different tasty ingredient combinations you might have never thought about by ordering from Home Chef. Their meals are well-crafted, easy-to-cook, and they come with detailed nutritional information. Depending on the recipes you choose, you may spend anywhere between 15 and 45 minutes cooking your meal.