Green Chef Vs EveryPlate (+11 Features Of Each)

The following article will be checking out two highly popular meal kit delivery services, Green Chef and EveryPlate. Meal kit delivery services like these bring fresh ingredients along with recipes for users to cook with. While Green Chef focuses on wholesome cooking, EveryPlate is known for its affordability.

In the end, we will give you our opinions on which of these two may be the better choice based on first-hand experiences.

Green Chef vs EveryPlate

In the following table, you will find the main features of Green Chef and EveryPlate. We have also mentioned the delivery areas of these two meal kit delivery services, along with the types of recipes which you can find in these platforms. Using the information presented in the table, you can choose whether Green Chef or EveryPlate serves you better.

Feature	Green Chef	EveryPlate
Delivery areas	98% of the United States aside from Alaska & Hawaii & parts of Louisiana,United Kingdom	98% of the United States from Alaska & Hawaii,Australia
Price range	$11.99 to $13.49 per serving	$44.33 per week for two
Price per plate	$11.99 per plate	$4.99 – $5.99 per plate
Difficulty levels	Easy,Intermediate,Expert	Easy,Intermediate
Avg. cooking time	15 – 40 minutes per meal	25-45 minutes per meal
Avg. calorie count	600-800 calories per serving	750 calories per serving
Supporting material	Nutritional facts,Recipe cards,Helpful footnotes,Mobile app	Recipe cards
Recipes supported	Keto + Paleo,Plant-powered,Balanced Living,Gluten Free,Mediterranean,Fast & Fit,Vegan	Vegetarian,Seafood,Meat,Kid-approved,Family-friendly,No fuss meals
No. of choices	24 per week	18 per week
Introductory deal	$135 off for first 5 boxes	40% off on first meal kit,20% off on second and third
Avg. shelf life	5 days after arrival,3 days for seafood	Within 1 week of delivery

Types of Plans: Green Chef vs EveryPlate

Green Chef	EveryPlate
Two-Person box $12.99 per portion + $9.99 shipping,3 or 4 meals per week	Two-Person plan $29.94 to $49.90 for two servings + $8.99 shipping,3 or 4 or 5 meals per week
Four-Person box $12.99 per portion + $9.99 shipping,2 or 3 or 4 meals per week	Family box $59.88 to $99.80 for four servings + $8.99 shipping,3 or 4 or 5 meals per week
Six-Person box $11.99 per portion + $9.99 shipping,3 or 4 meals per week

When it comes to the types of plans which are offered in Green Chef, there are mainly three types. The user can choose among the two-person box, the four-person box or the six-person box based on the number of members in the household. The user is also free to add more meals to their box if they wish to do so.

In EveryPlate, the meal plans mainly come in two-styles, the two-person plan and the family box. The former is perfect for singles as well as couples, while the latter is great for larger households. The recipes in EveryPlate mostly cover comfort foods, but include new and interesting options as well.

Winner: Green Chef wins the Types of Plans segment.

Types of Ingredients: Green Chef vs EveryPlate

Ingredient type	Green Chef	EveryPlate
Produce	Fully organic produce,No GMOs or pesticides	Farm-fresh produce
Meat, eggs, fish	USDA certified meat,Sustainably sourced ingredients,Antibiotic free	Varies from supplier to supplier
Other ingredients	Pre-made sauces,Marinades,Spice blends	Seasonings,Sauces,Cooking essentials are mentioned on the cards

Both of these meal kit delivery services have a very similar process when it comes to sourcing the ingredients. Green Chef mainly ties up with local vendors and partners in order to source organic and farm-fresh produce and fruits for the meal kits. The meat and the poultry used in Green Chef meal kits are antibiotic-free as well as hormone-free.

EveryPlate is actually the baby of HelloFresh and therefore, the meal kits here come with ingredients similar to those in the parent company. EveryPlate also focuses more on seasonal fruits and vegetables to bring taste as well as health to customers. The meal kits come with the necessary seasonings and spices to be used in the cooking process.

Winner: Green Chef and EveryPlate win the Types of Ingredients segment.

Add-Ons: Green Chef vs EveryPlate

Green Chef	EveryPlate
Juice,Gluten-free bread,Oatmeal cups,Bone broth,Yogurt,Pastas,Soups	Protein packs

When the customer is ordering from the various meal plans in Green Chef, they are also free to add more items to their weekly box in the form of add-ons. The add-on menu in Green Chef is certainly quite large and offers a number of useful items like juice as well as gluten-free bread. Pastas and soups to accompany meals are also offered as add-ons here.

In EveryPlate, the add-on menu is quite limited since this meal kit delivery service tries to be as much as possible. In addition to extra meals, customers of EveryPlate can add items like protein packs to their weekly box. The protein packs in EveryPlate include lean beef and even chicken breasts.

Winner: Green Chef wins the Add-ons segment.

Packaging of Meal kit: Green Chef vs EveryPlate

Green Chef	EveryPlate
Meal box,Cold Packs,BPA free plastic bags,Recipe cards	Meal box,Separator,Ice packs,Box liner,Bottles,Containers,Bags
Fully recyclable	Fully recyclable with instructions for the gel packs and the box liners

Another thing which is pretty similar among both of these meal kit delivery services is the packaging. The meal kits here come in cardboard boxes which can be easily flattened and recycled. The boxes are lined with insulation in the form of denim cotton or some other material. Since EveryPlate focuses on affordability, the meal kits use less packaging.

To protect and preserve the freshness of certain ingredients like meat and seafood, the meal kits come with ice packs. The ice packs in the meal kits of Green Chef as well as EveryPlate come with a non-toxic gel which can be simply disposed into the trash, or even mixed with the soil to help plants grow.

Winner: EveryPlate wins the Packaging of Meal kit segment.

Customer Support: Green Chef vs EveryPlate

Feature	Green Chef	EveryPlate
Chat support	+	+
Email support	–	_
Phone support	+	+
Availability	All days of the week	All days of the week (chat)

In Green Chef, the customer support can be reached through live chat as well as phone lines. The customer support of Green Chef operates throughout the year and on all days of the week at limited hours. The customer support of Green Chef has also been found to be pretty active and quite responsive in dealing with issues.

The customer support of EveryPlate can be reached through mainly live chat, but phone support is also available here. While the chat support is available throughout the week, the phone support is not so. The chat support of EveryPlate is also not guaranteed to be live and real-time at all times.

Winner: Green Chef wins the Customer Support segment.

Sample Meals: Green Chef vs EveryPlate

Sample	Green Chef	EveryPlate
Sample 1	Name: Spicy Chili-Ginger Chicken Kale SaladPreparation time: 20 minsSpice level: MediumDifficulty: Easy	Name: Crispy Buffalo Ranch ChickenPreparation time: 35 minsSpice level: MediumDifficulty: Easy
Sample 2	Name: Lemon-Basil Caper PorkPreparation time: 35 minsSpice level: MediumDifficulty: Intermediate	Name: Smothered & Stuffed MeatloavesPreparation time: 35 minsSpice level: MildDifficulty: Easy
Sample 3	Name: Beef Tenderloin with Savory Mushroom SaucePreparation time: 30 minsSpice level: MildDifficulty: Intermediate	Name: Saucy Chicken & Pepper Stir-FryPreparation time: 35 minsSpice level: MediumDifficulty: Easy

In Green Chef, the user is treated to a large menu full of variety and this is often shuffled and rotated to bring even more variety to the user’s table. The recipes in Green Chef are very easy to cook and most of the recipes can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. The language in which the recipe is printed is also very simple for anyone of any cooking skill to follow.

When it comes to the menu in EveryPlate, the recipes mostly cover comfort foods and therefore even those who are picky in food are going to love this platform. The recipes only require a few steps of cooking and can be prepared from start to finish in a very short span of time, and therefore will be very useful for those who lead very busy lives.

Winner: Green Chef wins the Sample Meals segment.

App rating: Green Chef vs EveryPlate

Platform	Green Chef	EveryPlate
Google Play Store	4.6	4.7
Apple App Store	4.8	4.7
TWP Rating	4.5/5	4/5

Final Verdict: The winner of this battle is Green Chef with its long-list of options and organic ingredients.

Green Chef as a meal kit delivery service is pretty popular among those who strictly watch what they are putting into their bodies. This is mainly due to the fact that this meal kit delivery service only uses organic ingredients for its recipes. The recipes are properly balanced in the macros and micros and therefore quite nutritious.

EveryPlate is the perfect go-to meal kit delivery service for those who want to eat comforting and wholesome foods on a daily basis with very minimal effort in the kitchen. EveryPlate is also very affordable and therefore easily accessible. However, the recipe options in EveryPlate may be pretty limited, while the add-on menu is practically negligible.

Between Green Chef and EveryPlate, the latter is definitely the more affordable option. However, when we consider Green Chef’s completely organic ingredients, along with the plenty of variety, there are no qualms about giving this meal kit delivery service the crown. Green Chef is the clear winner here.

Methodology

To bring you the best reviews of each and every meal delivery service, we spoke to testers and real life users, reviewed the information provided by each service on their respective websites, carried out primary research on social media platforms and checked out the user reviews of these platforms on various social media sites. We have also used the reviews presented by current users of these services on their respective Google and Apple apps.

We are currently conducting our own internal review and we will update this page with videos and pictures of our experiences. If they differ extensively from what our external reviewers said then we will update this post so you get both points of views and can decide which service provider is more suited to your needs based on the information above.

The main types of criteria which we have used in order to assess and evaluate these meal delivery services is the simplicity of the recipes, the variety of meals in the service, the inclusiveness of diets and cuisines and even the supporting material.

In addition to these, we have also taken into regard the sustainability and recyclability of the packaging of these services. Lastly, we have also considered the delivery services and customer services of these platforms.

Frequently asked questions: “Green Chef vs EveryPlate”

Are Green Chef meals high in sodium?

Yes, Green Chef meals are high in sodium. According to the reviews left by any customers of this meal kit delivery service, it has been found that the meal kits and the meals in Green Chef contain a lot of sodium. While this is not on a dangerous level, users may be advised to stay away from adding salt to the meals.

Is everything in Green Chef organic?

Yes, everything in Green Chef is organic. This meal kit delivery service sources only organic ingredients for its customers. In cases where organic ingredients may not be possible to get, Green Chef will explicitly mention so.