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Short answer: One Potato no longer ships meal kits. For most families, HelloFresh is the easiest all-round pick, Home Chef has a dedicated family plan, and EveryPlate or Dinnerly cost the least. If you want to cook with your kids rather than just feed them, look at Raddish.
What happened to One Potato meal kits?
One Potato started as a family meal-kit company. We stopped shipping boxes, but we kept doing what our families told us they valued most: easy, kid-friendly recipes and conversations with chefs and parents about getting dinner on the table. Everything on this site is free to cook from. If you still want a box on the porch, here are the services we’d look at today.
Family meal kits compared
Prices checked: October 22, 2026. Ranges are per serving before shipping and change with plan size and promotions.
| Meal kit | Best for | About per serving | Shipping | Family-friendly features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HelloFresh | Most families | $10–$13 | About $11–$13 a box | Plans for 2, 3, 4 or 6 people; a large weekly menu; build-a-plate options for picky eaters |
| Home Chef | A real family plan | $8–$12 | About $11 a box | Family Plan with 4 or 8 servings per meal; Express meals ready in under 30 minutes |
| EveryPlate | Lowest cost with simple recipes | $6–$7 | About $11 a box | Short, familiar recipes; good for a starter week |
| Dinnerly | Tightest budget | $6–$11.50 | About $12 a box | Classic dishes kids already know: lasagna, tacos, chili |
| Blue Apron | No subscription | $7.50–$15 | About $11.50 a box, free with Blue Apron+ | One-time orders; Family Style bundles for 2, 4 or 6 people |
| Marley Spoon | The biggest menu | $10–$14 | About $11–$13 a box | 100+ weekly options and Family of 4 and Family of 6 plans; some recipes take longer |
Which meal kit is best for picky eaters?
HelloFresh and Marley Spoon give you the most choice each week, which matters most when one child eats only five things. HelloFresh also lets you build the plate yourself: pick the protein, then the sides. Dinnerly leans on familiar dishes such as tacos and lasagna, which tend to go over well with younger kids.
What is the cheapest meal kit for a family of four?
EveryPlate and Dinnerly are the budget options, at roughly $6 to $8 a serving on their larger plans, before shipping. For four people, three nights a week, plan on roughly $85 to $110 a week once shipping is added. Check the current price on each site, because introductory discounts change the first few boxes a lot.
Is there a meal kit that doesn’t require a subscription?
Yes. Blue Apron sells one-time orders, so you can try a box without signing up for a weekly plan. Most other services are subscriptions you can skip or pause each week.
Which meal kit is fastest on a weeknight?
Home Chef’s Express meals are designed to be ready in under 30 minutes. If you want no cooking at all, a prepared-meal service such as Factor delivers heat-and-eat meals instead of ingredients.
What’s the best kit for cooking with kids?
Raddish is a monthly cooking club for kids aged 4 to 14, not a dinner kit. Each box has illustrated recipe cards, a real kitchen tool, a hands-on activity and a skill lesson. It turns one dinner a month into a cooking lesson.
Not ready for a box? Cook from One Potato tonight
- Kid-friendly recipes
- Easy main dishes
- School lunch ideas
- Slow cooker dinners
- Order Up! conversations with chefs and parents about family dinner
Frequently asked questions
Does One Potato still deliver meal kits?
No. One Potato no longer ships meal kits. The site and newsletter now share free family recipes and interviews with chefs and parents.
What is the best meal kit for families?
For most families, HelloFresh is the easiest all-round choice because of its plan sizes and large menu. Home Chef is a strong alternative if you want a dedicated family plan with 4 or 8 servings per meal.
Are meal kits cheaper than grocery shopping?
Usually not per serving, but they can cut food waste and last-minute takeout. Budget kits such as EveryPlate and Dinnerly come closest to grocery prices.
