Eric Sornoso
Eric Sornoso is the co-founder and lead reviewer at MealFan. Since 2018 he has personally tested and cooked meals from more than 50 meal delivery services across the U.S., evaluating every box on ingredient quality, portion size, prep time, and true cost per serving. His comparisons are based on side-by-side testing — ordering both services in the same week, cooking the same number of meals, and tracking every detail. Eric's work has helped hundreds of thousands of home cooks find the right meal kit for their household.
Best Trifecta Alternatives in 2026
We spent four weeks testing Trifecta and its top competitors across multiple meal plans, tracking price per meal, ingredient quality, dietary plan accuracy, and overall satisfaction. The result: six services that cover the full range of reasons someone might leave Trifecta, from cost concerns to wanting to cook their own meals. Here is what we...
Best CookUnity Alternatives in 2026
We tested CookUnity and its top competitors over six weeks, evaluating each on price, delivery coverage, dietary plan structure, meal quality, and reorder rate. The main limitation with CookUnity is its regional footprint: delivery is tied to local kitchen hubs, so large parts of the US cannot get it at all. The alternatives below all...
Best EveryPlate Alternatives in 2026
We tested EveryPlate and its main competitors across multiple weeks, evaluating on price per serving, ingredient quality, menu variety, and ease of use. EveryPlate wins on raw cost, but most of the alternatives below offer specific advantages that make them worth the extra spend. Here is how they stack up. Quick verdict: HelloFresh is the...
EveryPlate vs Daily Harvest (2026): Budget Kits vs Plant-Based | MealFan
Prices checked September 2026 Current prices: October 20, 2026 These official-source checks replace earlier price claims. Older calculations and offers remain available as dated records. Amounts are in USD, before tax and optional upgrades. A starting price or menu example is not a guaranteed box total. Daily Harvest: Oat bowls $6.79 to $7.79; smoothies $8.49,...
EveryPlate vs Purple Carrot (2026): Budget Kits vs Vegan Kits
Prices checked September 2026 Category EveryPlate Purple Carrot Overall Score 8.5/10 7.6/10 Price per Serving $5-$7 $9-$12 Plant-Based Only No (veg filter available) Yes (100%) Recipes per Week 20+ 8-10 Cook Time 25-35 min 25-45 min Max Servings 4 4 Shipping $10.99 per box; introductory meal discounts do not waive delivery. Checked October 20. $9.99/box...
Dinnerly vs CookUnity (2026): Budget Kits vs Chef-Crafted Meals
Dinnerly vs CookUnity, 2026 CookUnity wins on food quality and chef variety; Dinnerly wins for the most budget-conscious households who want to cook at home. Reviewed by Eric Sornoso · Prices checked September 2026 Quick Navigation Overview Scorecard Who Should Pick Each Our Winner Full Comparison Table FAQs CookUnity wins this one, 9.2 to 8.0...
Dinnerly vs Daily Harvest (2026): Budget Meal Kits vs Plant-Based Convenience
Prices checked September 2026 Current prices: October 20, 2026 These official-source checks replace earlier price claims. Older calculations and offers remain available as dated records. Amounts are in USD, before tax and optional upgrades. A starting price or menu example is not a guaranteed box total. Daily Harvest: Oat bowls $6.79 to $7.79; smoothies $8.49,...
CookUnity vs Marley Spoon (2026): Chef-Crafted Meals vs Gourmet Kits
CookUnity vs Marley Spoon, 2026 CookUnity wins on convenience and variety; Marley Spoon wins for home cooks who want restaurant-quality recipes to make themselves. Reviewed by Eric Sornoso Quick Navigation Overview Scorecard Who Should Pick Each Our Winner Full Comparison Table FAQs CookUnity wins this one, 9.2 to 7.7 in MealFan’s scoring. Its chef prepared...
Dinnerly vs Purple Carrot (2026): Budget Kits vs Vegan Kits
Prices checked September 2026 Category Dinnerly Purple Carrot Overall Score 8.0/10 7.6/10 Price per Serving $5-$7 $9-$12 Plant-Based Only No (veg filter available) Yes (100%) Recipes per Week 15-20 8-10 Cook Time 25-30 min 25-45 min Recipe Complexity Very easy (5 ingredients) Moderate (plant-forward) Shipping $9.99/box $9.99/box Plan Dinnerly Purple Carrot 2 ppl, 3 meals/wk...
Daily Harvest vs Marley Spoon (2026): Plant-Based Convenience vs Gourmet Kits
Current prices: October 20, 2026 These official-source checks replace earlier price claims. Older calculations and offers remain available as dated records. Amounts are in USD, before tax and optional upgrades. A starting price or menu example is not a guaranteed box total. Daily Harvest: Oat bowls $6.79 to $7.79; smoothies $8.49, protein smoothies $9.49; harvest...