EveryPlate Review

Everything about the website has been designed with simplicity in mind. There’s no clutter or unnecessary information, and the main page is broken down into weekly meals, plans and an FAQ section.

You can view menu items up to three weeks in advance and click on any of the dishes takes you to a detailed nutrition page that lists calories per portion, fat, sugar, carbs, protein, fiber and sodium. Plus, each meal lists any allergens and lays out the ingredients you get in your box.

There are accompanying apps for both Android and iOS, and both have very similar functionality to the website. In addition, you can check out the cooking instructions on your phone for added convenience.

All you need to sign up is an email address and your zip code, and the account creation process should only take a few minutes tops. Once logged in all you need to do is choose the recipes you’d like for your first week’s worth of kits.

There are no plans, categories or specialist options to sign up for. Instead, EveryPlate operates a rotating weekly menu and you make your choices from this list. Whichever meals you choose you’ll have two delivery options open to you:

Meals are largely centered around simple ingredients and large portions. You’ll find a mix of classic dishes alongside a range of Tex-Mex, Italian recipes and stir-fries. Some of our current favorites include:

We’ll be honest, there’s not a huge range of choices of meals each week, and very few options for vegetarians. Still, there’s enough variety on offer to keep you interested for about a month or so, but using Everyplate in the long term might not be enough variety for most people. That being said, it’s easy to take a break in your subscription at any time and restart when you’re ready.

Each serving is a set $4.99 per portion, so your total price will simply be based on how many meals you order. Each delivery comes with an $8.99 shipping charge. You should keep an eye out for any discounts via the website, though, as EveryPlate often reduces prices for new customers.

EveryPlate sits firmly at the budget end of the market and makes no pretense about catering to specific diets. You won’t find any paleo, keto, vegan or pescetarian options here, and even basic vegetarian meals are somewhat thin on the ground. 

While the service will get you in the kitchen cooking from scratch and preparing fresh veg, it’s not recommended for those looking to lose weight either. Some meals have high-fat content and the kits really aren’t designed as a weight-loss tool. 

Allergen information is included as part of each recipe, but EveryPlate’s ingredients are prepared in facilities that process nuts, shellfish and other allergens, so it can’t guarantee completely safe meals.

EveryPlate has some basic add-ons in the form of extra protein packs. The first contains six chicken breasts, while the second pack nets you four chicken breasts and two ranch steaks. You can either swap out one of your other meals for this protein boost, or add it as an extra. 

Unfortunately, that’s it when it comes to add-ons and you won’t find any nice little extras such as smoothies, coffee and porridge pots you get at rival delivery services.

You’ll find a surprisingly comprehensive and responsive customer service team at EveryPlate, not something we’d usually expect from a budget service. It operates both a phone line and a live chat option 24/7, or you can instead choose to send an email and expect a prompt response. 

To be honest, you’ll probably find most of your questions answered via the website’s FAQ page though. Here you’ll find dozens of questions covering additional ingredients you’ll need to buy, what sort of kitchen implements you’ll need, what to do if you don’t receive your order and even guidelines on keeping your food fresh for as long as possible.

Before you decide to cancel, EveryPlate gives you the option to pause your deliveries for up to four weeks. This is actually a great chance to take a break and try out some alternative meal kits of your own recipes.

If you’re still set on canceling, though, the process is quick and you won’t be charged for any unprocessed orders. It should be noted you need to cancel at least five days prior to your next delivery date and by 11:59 pm CT, otherwise, you’ll get another paid-for box delivered.

If budget meal kits aren’t quite your thing, or you have allergies or special dietary requirements, you might want to check out some of these rival services.