Whether you’re a newbie to the paleo diet or a dedicated devotee, it can be challenging to follow the eating plan’s rigid rules. Not only are you advised to steer clear of all processed foods, dairy, added sugars, and grains — all with the aim of eating like our caveman ancestors — but ideally, you should be eating organic produce, grass-fed, free-range meats, and sustainably raised seafood. That’s where paleo diet meal delivery services come in. They take the guesswork out of it, do the grocery shopping detective work for you, and answer the age-old question of “What’s for dinner?”
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Paleo Diet Meal Delivery Service
Pre-Made Meals vs. Meal Kits Some delivery services send ready-to-eat meals that you simply have to warm up, while others send ingredients and recipe cards for meals you have to prepare yourself. Those who don’t want to cook and clean up will appreciate pre-made meals, while those who enjoy cooking and want the freshest food possible may want to consider a meal kit.Subscriptions Most meal delivery services require you to sign up for a subscription. While all the services listed here are easy to pause and cancel, you do have to remember to do so.Cost While these delivery services are undoubtedly convenient, they can be expensive, especially when shipping charges are figured in.Packaging Meal deliveries are delivered to your home in boxes with ice packs. Some are biodegradable, reusable, or recyclable. If conservation is important to you, be sure to check.
Here are our picks for the best paleo diet meal delivery services.
Green Chef
How it works: After signing up for a subscription, you’ll be sent a weekly (Monday through Friday), bi-weekly, or monthly delivery of either three dinners for two people or two dinners for four. You can skip a week or cancel your subscription at anytime. Cost: $14.99 per meal, plus $9 shipping, GreenChef.com
Kettlebell Kitchen
How it works: You can order a la carte meals or meal plans to be delivered to a pick up location, which includes many gyms across the country. For home delivery, you’ll sign up for a subscription that can be paused or canceled at anytime. Depending on your location, orders are delivered either Sunday or Monday and Wednesday or Thursday. Cost: $11.95 to $13.95 plus shipping (shipping charges vary by location), KettlebellKitchen.com
Factor 75
How it works: Sign up for a Factor 75 subscription and choose from a weekly delivery on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of four, six, eight, 12, or 18 individual meals. You can skip a week or cancel your subscription at anytime. Cost: Four meals for $60/week, six meals for $77/week, eight meals for $99/week, 12 meals for $138/week, or 18 meals for $198/week, Factor75.com
Pete’s Paleo
How it works: Order by Monday to receive meals by Friday. You can order five, 10, or 14 meals or a family plan (4 servings of five meals). You can sign up for weekly or biweekly subscriptions. Cost: Five meals for $123, 10 meals for $189, 14 meals for $249, or family plan for $324, PetesPaleo.com
Sun Basket
In addition to offering paleo meals, Sun Basket has a diabetes-friendly meal plan that was created in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association and meals certified by the American Heart Association. Recent meals included Italian sausages with stone fruit mostarda and sautéed greens and sweet and spicy chicken meatballs with blueberry-pecan salad. How it works: After signing up for a subscription, you’ll be sent a weekly delivery Monday through Thursday of three meals for two or four people. You can skip a week or cancel your subscription at anytime. Cost: $11.99 per serving, SunBasket.com.
