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Vegan And Vegetarian Meal Delivery Services: 12 Options Worth Considering

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Eating more plant-based meals doesn’t have to mean spending more time planning menus, shopping for groceries or cooking dinner. Meal delivery services can take care of some or all of that work, whether you enjoy preparing your own meals or would rather have something ready to heat and eat.

The choices have expanded considerably, too. Some companies specialize in entirely vegan meals, while others offer vegetarian and plant-based options alongside meat-based dishes. And there’s a big difference between receiving a box of ingredients and having dinner ready in five minutes.

We’ve gathered information from meal delivery services and independent reviews to compare a dozen options, including what they offer, what they cost and where they might fall short.*

Fully Vegan Meal Delivery Services

These four services specialize in food made without animal products, so there’s no need to sort through meat and dairy dishes to find something suitable:

  • Purple Carrot: Offers both meal kits and prepared meals, with a rotating menu that’s completely vegan. Meal kits start around $13.25 per serving, while prepared meals are advertised from $6.99 each. Its varied, flavorful recipes have earned strong reviews, although some require more cooking experience and preparation time than beginners might expect.
  • Splendid Spoon: Focuses on ready-made vegan meals, including smoothies, soups, noodle bowls and other dishes. Prices start around $9.99 for smoothies, with soups and larger dishes costing more. The meals have received praise for their flavors and convenience, although the menu leans heavily toward smoothies and soups, which may not appeal to someone looking for more traditional dinners.
  • Daily Harvest: Offers frozen, plant-based meals and snacks, including oat bowls, smoothies and other single-serving options. Oat bowls start around $6.99, with smoothies generally costing more. The service is particularly convenient for people cooking for one, although some meals have received mixed reviews for flavor and texture, and some items require a blender.
  • Sakara: Specializes in prepared, organic, vegan and gluten-free meals delivered through structured meal programs. Pricing depends on the number of meals and days selected, with programs advertised from $76. NBC Select included Sakara as its splurge option, although its premium pricing and emphasis on fresh, sometimes raw vegetable dishes won’t appeal to everyone.

Plant-Based-Focused Services With Other Options

These companies emphasize plant-based food but aren’t necessarily exclusively vegan. Vegetarian dishes or optional animal-based additions mean it’s still worth checking individual meals:

  • Mosaic: Offers frozen vegan and vegetarian meals, including individual bowls and family-sized dishes. Family meals start around $6.24 per serving, while individual veggie bowls cost approximately $11.99. Meals can be ready in about five minutes, making Mosaic appealing to households that want a few easy dinners in the freezer. Some reviewers have found the flavor combinations repetitive, though.
  • Thistle: Delivers fresh, prepared meals built primarily around plant-based ingredients, with optional meat choices. Vegan lunches and dinners are advertised from around $11.50, although prices and delivery availability depend on location. The menu emphasizes fresh produce, salads and inventive combinations, but geographic availability is more limited than with many national services.

Broader Meal Delivery Services With Plant-Based Choices

These six services offer vegetarian or vegan meals alongside meat-based options. They can work well for households with different dietary preferences, although strictly vegan customers may find the weekly selection more limited:

  • Sunbasket: Offers both meal kits and prepared meals, with vegetarian and some vegan choices. Its current menu advertises meals starting around $11.49 per serving. The service offers considerable flexibility, with relatively short preparation times and a variety of meal formats. However, its weekly vegan selection can be limited, so it’s worth checking the menu before signing up.
  • Blue Apron: Offers meal kits, oven-ready dishes and prepared meals, including vegetarian selections. Some recipes contain dairy, eggs or honey, so vegan customers will need to check ingredients carefully. Many recipes take about 25 to 35 minutes to prepare, and the service offers purchases without requiring a subscription. Prices vary by meal and order configuration.
  • HelloFresh: Offers meal kits with vegetarian and some vegan-friendly recipes, including options that can be adapted by leaving out dairy ingredients. Regular prices generally range from about $9.99 to $11.49 per serving, depending on plan size, before shipping. The recipes are generally straightforward and accessible, but the relatively small number of fully vegan meals makes HelloFresh better suited to vegetarians or households that aren’t exclusively plant-based.
  • Factor: Specializes in prepared, single-serving meals that can be heated in under 10 minutes. Its menu includes vegetarian and vegan choices alongside meat-based dishes, with prices depending on the number of meals ordered. Convenience is the main attraction here, although strictly vegan customers should check the current menu to make sure there are enough suitable choices to keep things interesting.
  • Green Chef: Offers meal kits with vegetarian and vegan options, including plans that can serve families of up to six people. Pricing depends on the selected plan, with WIRED reporting approximately $12 per serving when it reviewed the service in December 2025. The recipes are generally approachable and family-friendly, although vegan selections can be repetitive and some meals take longer to prepare than expected.
  • Hungryroot: Takes a different approach by combining grocery delivery with suggested recipes and meal planning. Customers can choose plant-based and vegetarian ingredients alongside other groceries, making it useful for households with mixed diets. Plans start around $65 per delivery rather than at a fixed per-meal price. Its familiar foods and flexible approach may appeal to people new to plant-based eating, although browsing meal choices before committing isn’t always straightforward.

Which Meal Delivery Service Is Right For You?

The first question is whether you actually want to cook.

If you enjoy preparing dinner but would rather skip the planning and shopping, meal kits from Purple Carrot, Sunbasket, Green Chef and similar services may be a good fit. They provide the ingredients and instructions but leave the cooking to you.

If convenience matters more, prepared meals from Splendid Spoon, Mosaic, Factor and Daily Harvest require little more than heating or blending. Some services also offer both formats, giving you the flexibility to cook when you have time and take the easy route when you don’t.

Cost is another consideration, but comparing starting prices isn’t always straightforward. A $6.99 breakfast bowl isn’t necessarily comparable to a $13 dinner, and a family-sized meal priced per serving can look much cheaper than an individually packaged entrĂ©e. Shipping charges, minimum orders and introductory discounts can also make a significant difference.

Subscription requirements are worth checking, too. While many meal delivery services operate on recurring weekly plans, some, including Blue Apron and Daily Harvest, offer one-time purchases without a subscription. Others allow customers to skip deliveries or pause their plans, so it’s worth understanding how each service works before placing an order.

Finally, if you’re vegan rather than vegetarian, pay attention to how many fully plant-based meals are available each week. A company advertising vegetarian options may still use dairy, eggs or honey in many of its recipes.

There’s no single service that’s going to work for everyone, but with choices ranging from inexpensive frozen meals to elaborate gourmet cooking kits, finding a plant-based dinner that fits your schedule is getting easier. Whether the price fits your grocery budget is another question.

Prices are approximate starting prices based on publicly available information as of October 2026, unless otherwise noted. Actual costs can vary by plan, portion size, location, shipping fees and promotions. Menus and availability can change, too.

Sources: NBC Select, WIRED’s Plant-Based Meal Delivery Guide, WIRED’s Purple Carrot Review and official service websites and pricing pages.