Meal Kit Matchmaker: 5 Meal Types For Every Person

When it comes to cooking, most people either love it or hate it. I happen to fall into the latter category, so meal delivery services like Home Chef are basically essential in my house.

Home Chef delivers a box of meal kits straight to my doorstep on a schedule that works for me. All I need to do is choose my preferred delivery day, and voila—delicious, no-fuss mealtime, every time. I can even skip deliveries!

With over 30 meals and 18 extras, Home Chef truly has something for every time constraint or culinary skill level, like…

1. Culinary Collection Meals

• Elevate your cooking skills
• Impress a dinner date or family member
• Experiment with new flavors and techniques

I was thoroughly impressed by Home Chef's Culinary Collection Meals. Their signature recipes include premium proteins like scallops, filet mignon, and mahi-mahi—perfect for those special occasions. The meals are a little more involved to prepare than others, so if you enjoy a fun challenge in the kitchen, these kits are ideal.

Chef-inspired recipes like the Cheddar and Apple Beef Burger with Maple Mayo and Umami Avocado and Tofu Sushi Bowl are my personal favorites. 😋

2. Meal Kits

• The original Home Chef meal kit!
• Reliable meal plans with familiar flavors and a shorter cooking time
• Pre-portioned, easy-to-follow recipes made with fresh ingredients

The meal kits that started it all!

If you want to spend some time in the kitchen but don’t want to devote too much of it to prepping ingredients, you need Meal Kits. Every ingredient is pre-portioned for consistency and organization, so it’s easy to whip up a meal.

Classic Meal Kits are a great way to try new recipes with familiar flavors like the Peach-Glazed Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes and Tonkatsu Pork Burger with Potato Wedges. 

3. Oven-Ready Meals

• Quick and easy Oven-Ready meals
• Easy prep, no-mess
• Hassle-free, one-pan cooking with fresh food

Oven-Ready Meals are a godsend if you often find yourself choosing between checking all the responsibilities off your daily list and eating a hearty, home-cooked meal.

Every dish comes with perfectly pre-portioned ingredients and an oven-safe tin. All you have to do is follow a few simple directions before popping it into the oven and enjoying a tin-to-table gourmet meal. Oven-Ready recipes include Jalapeño Jelly Glazed Steak with Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Sundried Tomato Chicken with Parmesan Green Beans, or Garlic Sesame Pork Rice Bowl with Sweet Chili Slaw.

If you want fewer dishes in the sink and better recipes on your plate, Oven-Ready is your answer.

4. Fast & Fresh Meals

• Fresh, pre-portioned ingredients
• Easy prep, no mess
• Make meals in the microwave or oven

Fast & Fresh Meals are an excellent option for those who want flexibility (choose between the microwave or oven) and convenience but don’t want to compromise on taste.

These delicious, chef-designed meals are made with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, like Spicy Chipotle Mac Penne with crispy onions and cheddar or Chicken and Poblano Corn Chowder with cheddar cheese.

Fast & Fresh is the perfect way to enjoy a fresh meal with little prep and easy clean-up. 

5. Extras

• Round out your meal kit
• A wide variety of sides, snacks, and desserts
• Easy and convenient way to stock your kitchen

Home Chef is more than a convenient meal kit delivery service. They offer Extras to enhance your chosen meal kit with sides, snacks, or desserts.

Adding these Extras lets you round out your meals and stock your kitchen and skip a trip to the grocery store. Options include Breakfast Frittata and Chocolate Lava Cake.

Meals to match every schedule and budget

Home Chef is an incredibly flexible meal delivery service, with a huge selection of options that take time, budget, taste, and skill level into consideration. And if you’re on a strict budget, worry-not: pricing starts at $7.99 per serving.

If you’re looking to shake up your meal planning game, you need to give Home Chef a try!