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EveryPlate Review (After I tried)

Written By: Paul

EveryPlate Review
Last Updated on January 5, 2024

With increasing living costs and an ever-increasing workload that keeps me away from writing out detailed grocery lists, I decided to try EveryPlate which promises to deliver fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes to your doorstep! 

In this EveryPlate Review, I’ll outline exactly what I learned from this budget-friendly meal delivery service. 

I’ll explore: 

  • How it works
  • What options you’re given
  • Pros and cons.

If you’re interested in my own experiences and how I found the meals, I’ll cover that too. Let's get into it!

What is EveryPlate, and How Does It Work?

Everyplate website

Every Plate is a grocery delivery service that delivers high-quality ingredients right to your doorstep, with a step-by-step recipe card so you can whip up delicious meals, without needing to decide what to cook. 

You call the shots: EveryPlate allows you to choose how many meals a week you would like, and for how many people! 

You’ll get to choose from 26 delicious recipes every week, and if you need to skip weeks or cancel your subscription, you can do so whenever you like. 

Signing Up and Placing an Order 

Signing up and placing an order is nice and easy with Every Plate:

  1. Click on one of the buttons, to Sign Up or Get Started on the EveryPlate website
  2. Choose a plan that works for you and your family 
  3. Enter your email address and a password
  4. Type in your delivery address and choose a delivery day that suits you
  5. Put in your payment info 
  6. Review your information and sign up – Easy! 

What to Expect?

EveryPlate prides itself on user-friendliness and helps families to create healthy meals without breaking the bank. You can expect family-style meals which are healthy and easy to make.

Menu Options

Everyplate menu options

Product packaging and delivery timeline 

Once you make an order with EveryPlate you get to choose your delivery date. EveryPlate is unique in the fact that it delivers 7 days a week in most areas of the US. 

They send their ingredients out in specialized boxes with insulated liners, ice packs, and cooling material to keep their food nice and fresh. 

Once delivered to you, the boxes will keep your food fresh for another 48 hours. 

Customer support and returns policy 

EveryPlate has a team of customer support experts that you can contact either through their online live chat function or by calling them at (973) 210-4915. 

If you have problems with your box, you can contact them within 5 days of receiving your order. If there is a problem with your order, they can give you credit and offer either partial or full refunds depending on the circumstance!

Customization Options

  • Food Preferences: Before you order, you’ll get to choose your preferences for menu items to choose from. You can choose from Meat & Veggie, Veggie, Family Faves, Quick & Easy, Nutrish & Delish, or Gourmet 

  • Box Size: You can customize your box size based on your needs. You can choose to buy meals for 2, 4 or 6 people. Then, you can decide whether you want 3, 4, 5, or 6 meals a week. You also get numerous add-on options.

  • Delivery: Before you order your box, you can choose when you would like it delivered. You can also change the delivery date, and cancel orders.

How Much Does It Cost?

EveryPlate is by far one of the most affordable meal delivery services. Their meals start at $4.99 per meal, and they pride themselves on saving you money without cutting corners.

Meal Plan

Overall cost

Price per meal

3 Meals for 2 people

$44.94

$7.49

4 Meals for 2 people

$55.92

$6.99

4 Meals for 4 people

$87.84

$5.49

4 Meals for 6 people

$119.76

$4.99

It is important to note that shipping costs are not included, it'll cost you about $9.99 to receive your box.

Discounts or promotions 

Promotions: Every Plate often runs promotions, such as their $1 steak for life, allowing you to add a $1 steak to your box. 

Student Discounts: They also offer outstanding student specials: 75% off the first box, with free shipping, plus 15% off for every other box via UNIDAYS. 

Let’s Talk About the Pros and Cons of EveryPlate

EveryPlate is a popular meal delivery service for people who are looking for a convenient, budget-friendly option.

However, even the most user-friendly, cheap services have some cons. Let's delve into that!

Pros 

  • Affordability: EveryPlate focuses on low prices and simplicity, their meals start at $4.99/serving. They also offer great student specials and frequently run promotional deals. 

  • Convenience: Their easy-to-follow recipes are foolproof and designed for busy people. They ship 7 days a week right to your doorstep. 

  • Flexibility: The flexible ordering options make it easy to increase the number of meals per week once and then go back without needing to take the detour via customer service. You can also cancel or change your order 5 days before delivery. 

Cons

  • No Options for Speciality Diets: Because EveryPlate focuses on low prices, they are unable to cater to some diets such as vegans, or people on keto diets for examples

  • Shipping Costs: Whilst many other meal delivery services offer free shipping, you have to pay shipping separately, making it a significant cost for couples buying for themselves each week.

My Personal Experience with EveryPlate

Product box of everyplate

I recently decided to give EveryPlate, to give my wallet a bit of a break. Skeptical about the quality of the meals, given the cheap price, I was left pleasantly surprised.

Their ordering process was a breeze, I was guided through the various options and decided to opt for their classic Meat & Veggie menu options. 

As I was buying for myself, I decided to order 3 meals for 2 people, as I had one dinner meal for lunch the next day. 

The ingredients ended up on my front door as expected, packaged with ice and insulators, which kept the meat frozen.

Meals I tried: 

  • Creamy Lemon herb Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato and Carrots 
  • Sesame Pork Rice Bowls with Creamy Slaw & Spicy Mayo 
  • Caramelized Zucchini Linguine with Lemony Parmesan Cream Sauce

Given the low price point, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ingredients. My package included fresh produce and decent cuts of meat. 

The menu cards were also easy to follow, and only left me with a couple of pans to wash up by the end! 

The meals themselves were surprisingly tasty, with flavors that surpassed my expectations. 

Overall, I’m happy to recommend EveryPlate to friends and family (and to you!) – especially those who are cutting back on food spending or short on time.

 

EveryPlate affordable meal kits delivery

EveryPlate

  • Low prices and simple cooking
  • Ready in less than 30 minutes
  • Less pots and pans – easier cleanup
  • Familiar, family-favorite meals

Hi, I'm Paul. Welcome to my website! I, along with my cronies, are leveraging our years of working in the food industry to review meal and drink delivery services. We review. You eat happily ever after.

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