“Australia’s most affordable meal kit.” It’s a bold claim Dinnerly has made for years, but is it actually true in 2025? After personally testing every major meal kit service in Australia and analyzing real costs, I’ve uncovered some surprising results.
This comprehensive analysis reveals exactly what you’ll pay across different household sizes, moving past marketing claims to show how you could save thousands on your weekly meal deliveries.
This article has last been updated in the middle of 2025, so prices may have changed slightly when you read this.
Don’t want to read the whole article? Well, I can announce that the cheapest meal kit in Australia is actually EveryPlate. They are consistently cheaper than their nearest competitor, Dinnerly, across all subscription sizes.
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How we investigate meal kit prices
To find out which meal kit really gives you the most for your money, I’ve looked at all the costs that affect what you’ll actually pay each week. I wanted to go beyond the marketing claims and understand what these services truly cost.
My analysis includes the two main cost factors:
- Base subscription cost: The advertised price for the meal kit itself, including ingredients, recipe cards, and packaging
- Delivery fees: The additional weekly charge for delivery to your door
This approach lets me make fair comparisons between different providers despite their varying pricing structures.
For this analysis, I’ve focused on two of the most common household scenarios that sit on opposite ends of the size spectrum:
- Couples ordering 3 meals weekly (6 portions)
- Families of four ordering 4 meals weekly (16 portions)
To show what you’ll really pay long-term, I’ve deliberately excluded introductory offers, first-box discounts, and limited-time promotions, although these can be a fantastic way to keep costs down. All prices represent the standard ongoing rates.
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Where meal kit providers offer multiple box types (such as “standard,” “vegetarian,” or “family”), I’ve used their standard box pricing to keep the comparison consistent. Delivery costs shown are for metropolitan areas, as prices can be higher for remote locations.
Which meal kits are available in Australia?
Australia has 9 primary meal kit providers, each with different delivery coverage across the country.
The table below provides a general overview of where each company delivers, but coverage can change as providers expand their service areas. I always recommend checking directly on the provider’s website by entering your specific postcode before making a decision.
| Company | Delivery Areas | Full Review |
|---|---|---|
| DinnerTwist | Perth Metro & WA Regional Areas | |
| Dinnerly | All States | Dinnerly Review |
| EveryPlate | NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD, WA Metro Areas | EveryPlate Review |
| HelloFresh | All Metro Areas inc. Perth | HelloFresh Review |
| Marley Spoon | All Metro Areas inc. Perth | Marley Spoon Review |
| Pepper Leaf | Major Metro Areas exc. Perth | Pepper Leaf Review |
| QuiteLike | Sydney & Melbourne | QuiteLike Review |
| YouPlateIt | Perth Metro Area | You Plate It Review |
| My Foodie Box | NSW, VIC, ACT, WA Metro Areas | My Foodie Box Review |
Finding the cheapest meal kit subscription available
The most significant cost associated with a meal kit service is the subscription itself. This includes all ingredients, recipe cards, and packaging needed to prepare your meals. After analyzing pricing data across all Australian meal kit providers, I’ve found that per-portion costs decrease substantially as you increase your order size.
For perspective, the pricing spectrum is quite dramatic. You Plate It charges the highest per-portion cost at $19.50 for their smallest box (2 meals for 2 people), while EveryPlate offers the most economical option at just $3.98 per portion when ordering their largest box (6 meals for 6 people). This represents a striking price difference of nearly 80% between the highest and lowest per-portion costs in the market.
Let’s examine how the major players compare when ordering a standard couple’s box of 6 portions (typically 3 meals for 2 people):
See data in table format including price per portion
| Service | Pricing (6 Meals) | Cost Per Portion |
|---|---|---|
| EveryPlate | $ 45.00 | $7.50 |
| Dinnerly | $ 53.94 | $8.99 |
| HelloFresh | $ 70.00 | $11.67 |
| Dinner Twist | $ 75.00 | $12.50 |
| QuiteLike | $ 77.00 | $12.83 |
| Marley Spoon | $ 77.94 | $12.99 |
| My Foodie Box | $ 86.95 | $14.49 |
| Pepper Leaf | $ 90.00 | $15.00 |
| You Plate It | $ 98.00 | $16.33 |
EveryPlate emerges as the clear price leader at $7.50 per portion, which is a remarkable 16.6% cheaper than Dinnerly, its nearest competitor. More impressively, EveryPlate is 35.7% less expensive than the industry average of $11.67 per portion and a staggering 54.1% cheaper than You Plate It, the most premium-priced option.
When we look at Dinnerly, while no longer the cheapest option, it still provides excellent value at $8.99 per portion. This positions it 23% below the industry average and creates a distinct “budget tier” alongside EveryPlate that’s separated from the mid-range options by a substantial price gap of $2.68 per portion.
The mid-range market segment (HelloFresh through Marley Spoon) clusters within a narrow $1.32 price band, a very competitive segment where providers differentiate on quality and recipe variety rather than price.
For families or larger households ordering 16 portions weekly (typically 4 meals for 4 people), the value proposition improves dramatically:
See data in table format including price per portion
| Service | Pricing (16 Meals) | Cost Per Portion |
|---|---|---|
| EveryPlate | $ 92.00 | $5.75 |
| Dinnerly | $ 111.84 | $6.99 |
| HelloFresh | $ 150.00 | $9.38 |
| Dinner Twist | $ 150.00 | $9.38 |
| QuiteLike | $ 162.00 | $10.13 |
| Marley Spoon | $ 164.64 | $10.29 |
| My Foodie Box | $ 169.95 | $10.62 |
| Pepper Leaf | $ 183.00 | $11.44 |
| You Plate It | $ 200.00 | $12.50 |
At this volume, the economies of scale become evident. EveryPlate’s per-portion cost drops by 23.3% compared to their 6-portion offering, while Dinnerly’s decreases by 22.2%. This pattern is consistent across all providers, with an average reduction of 20.8% when upgrading from 6 to 16 portions.
The absolute price difference between EveryPlate and premium options becomes even more pronounced. At $5.75 per portion, EveryPlate is now 38.7% cheaper than the industry average ($9.39) and an impressive 54% less expensive than You Plate It. In practical terms, a family ordering from EveryPlate instead of HelloFresh would save $58 per week, or over $3,000 annually which is a saving that’s hard to ignore.
What’s particularly interesting is that the price gap between EveryPlate and Dinnerly widens as order size increases. While EveryPlate was 16.6% cheaper for 6 portions, this advantage grows to 17.7% for 16 portions, suggesting EveryPlate’s volume discount strategy is more aggressive than Dinnerly’s. I’ll examine that more thoroughly a bit later.
The data clearly demonstrates a three-tiered market structure:
- Budget tier (EveryPlate and Dinnerly): $5-$7 per portion
- Mid-range tier (HelloFresh through My Foodie Box): $9-$11 per portion
- Premium tier (Pepper Leaf and You Plate It): $11-$13 per portion
For consumers, this means choosing between EveryPlate and Dinnerly can save approximately 40% compared to mid-range options, equivalent to getting almost 7 meals for the price of 4 when compared to premium providers.
However, before concluding that EveryPlate is the cheapest meal kit in Australia (spoiler: it is!), we also need to consider the impact of delivery fees.
Cheapest meal kit including delivery fees
Delivery fees are the hidden cost factor that can significantly alter the value equation of meal kit services. As someone who’s ordered hundreds of boxes, I can confidently state that ignoring delivery costs is the most common mistake people make when comparing options.
These weekly fees add up substantially over time and must be factored into any comprehensive price analysis. Let’s examine how delivery fees vary across the Australian market:
| Company | Delivery Cost |
|---|---|
| DinnerTwist | $12.90 |
| Dinnerly | $9.99 |
| EveryPlate | $9.99 |
| HelloFresh | $11.99 |
| Marley Spoon | $10.99 |
| PepperLeaf | FREE |
| QuiteLike | $9.99 |
| My Foodie Box | $9.95 |
| YouPlateIt | FREE |
The market clearly divides into two delivery strategies. First, the major players all charge substantial delivery fees ranging from $9.95 to $12.90. Second, a couple of smaller providers (Pepper Leaf, You Plate It) offer free delivery as a competitive advantage. However, the reality is that these smaller providers are just incorporating the delivery fees in more expensive subscriptions.
When we incorporate these delivery fees into our 6-portion analysis, the total cost picture shifts a bit:
See data in table format including delivery fee
| Service | Pricing (6 Meals) | Delivery Fee | Total Cost Inc Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| EveryPlate | $ 45.00 | $9.99 | $ 54.99 |
| Dinnerly | $ 53.94 | $9.99 | $ 63.93 |
| HelloFresh | $ 70.00 | $11.99 | $ 81.99 |
| Dinner Twist | $ 75.00 | $12.90 | $ 87.90 |
| QuiteLike | $ 77.00 | $9.99 | $ 86.99 |
| Marley Spoon | $ 77.94 | $10.99 | $ 88.93 |
| My Foodie Box | $ 86.95 | $9.95 | $ 96.90 |
| Pepper Leaf | $ 90.00 | $0.00 | $ 90.00 |
| You Plate It | $ 98.00 | $0.00 | $ 98.00 |
With delivery included, EveryPlate maintains its dominant position at $54.99 total, which is 14% cheaper than Dinnerly and a substantial 33% below the market average of $83.29.
What’s particularly interesting is how the ‘free’ delivery services fail to become much more competitive with this apparent advantage. Pepper Leaf and You Plate It remain among the most expensive options despite eliminating delivery fees.
For EveryPlate customers, the delivery fee represents 18.2% of the total cost, which is proportionally higher than for premium services (HelloFresh’s delivery fee is just 14.6% of total cost). You’re paying proportionally more for delivery with a budget meal kit provider.
The impact of delivery fees is even more instructive when analyzing 16-portion boxes:
See data in table format including delivery fee
| Service | Pricing (16 Meals) | Delivery Fee | Total Cost Inc Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| EveryPlate | $ 92.00 | $9.99 | $101.99 |
| Dinnerly | $ 111.84 | $9.99 | $121.83 |
| HelloFresh | $ 150.00 | $11.99 | $161.99 |
| Dinner Twist | $ 150.00 | $12.90 | $162.90 |
| QuiteLike | $ 162.00 | $9.99 | $171.99 |
| Marley Spoon | $ 164.64 | $10.99 | $175.63 |
| My Foodie Box | $ 169.95 | $9.95 | $179.90 |
| Pepper Leaf | $ 183.00 | $0.00 | $183.00 |
| You Plate It | $ 200.00 | $0.00 | $200.00 |
At this volume, the delivery fee’s proportional impact diminishes significantly. Comprising just 9.8% of EveryPlate’s total cost compared to 18.2% for the smaller box. This creates an even more compelling value proposition for larger households, with EveryPlate’s total cost coming in 37% below the market average.
Most tellingly, the annual cost implications are substantial. A family ordering 16 portions weekly from EveryPlate rather than HelloFresh would save $60 weekly after delivery, amounting to over $3,120 annually.
When accounting for delivery, our three-tier market structure remains intact, but My Foodie Box squeezes up into the premium tier:
- Budget tier (EveryPlate and Dinnerly)
- Mid-range tier (HelloFresh, Dinner Twist, QuiteLike, Marley Spoon)
- Premium tier (My Foodie Box, Pepper Leaf, You Plate It)
Ultimately, the data is conclusive. EveryPlate offers the lowest total cost meal kit service in Australia across all common subscription sizes, with Dinnerly maintaining a strong second-place position.
The price gap between these budget options and the rest of the market remains substantial enough to classify them as a distinct category of offering.
Costs of Dinnerly vs EveryPlate
With Dinnerly and EveryPlate emerging as the clear budget leaders, I wanted to dig a little deeper. Even though it’s clear EveryPlate wins across our sampled 6 and 16 person boxes, I wonder if that remains true across all box sizes.
Let’s focus on these two cheap meal kits and see how they compare across a wide range of meals per box. This is without added delivery/ingredient costs.
See cost per portion comparison in table format
| Service | 6 Portions | 8 Portions | 10 Portions | 12 Portions | 16 Portions | 20 Portions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinnerly | $8.99 | $8.49 | $7.99 | $7.49 | $6.99 | $6.79 |
| EveryPlate | $7.50 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $6.10 | $5.75 | $5.50 |
The data reveals that EveryPlate consistently undercuts Dinnerly by 16-19% across all box sizes. Interestingly, the percentage savings actually increases with larger orders, making EveryPlate particularly advantageous for families.
For a standard family box (16 portions), the annual savings are substantial:
| Service | Weekly Total (inc. delivery) | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dinnerly | $121.83 | $6,335.16 |
| EveryPlate | $101.99 | $5,303.48 |
| Savings | $19.84 | $1,031.68 |
This represents over $1,000 in annual savings with EveryPlate, a significant amount that could cover several months of utility bills for the average Australian household.
The verdict is clear: while both services occupy the budget tier, EveryPlate maintains a decisive price advantage across all box sizes, making it Australia’s cheapest meal kit service.
Which is Australia’s cheapest meal kit?
After conducting a comprehensive price analysis across all meal kit providers in Australia, the data speaks for itself. While Dinnerly had previously held the title of Australia’s cheapest meal kit for several years, EveryPlate has definitively claimed this position in 2025.
The evidence is compelling:
- EveryPlate consistently offers 16-19% lower per-portion costs across all box sizes
- The price advantage increases with larger orders, benefiting families most
- Even after including delivery fees, EveryPlate maintains a 14-16% cost advantage
- Annual savings can exceed $1,000 compared to Dinnerly and $3,000+ compared to premium options
- The three-tier market structure places EveryPlate firmly at the top of the budget category
Our verdict is clear and unambiguous:
EveryPlate is Australia’s cheapest meal kit in 2025.
It’s important to note that price is just one consideration when selecting a meal kit service. This analysis hasn’t evaluated recipe variety, ingredient quality, or customer service – factors that may justify the premium pricing of other providers for some consumers.
For a more comprehensive understanding of what each service offers beyond price, I recommend reading our in-depth reviews:
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