Cancel Guide Hub · June 2026
How to Cancel Your Meal Delivery Service
Step-by-step cancellation guides for every major meal kit and meal delivery brand. Find your service below.
Canceling a meal delivery subscription should take under two minutes, but the process varies by brand. Some let you cancel online in three clicks. Others bury the option in account settings or require a phone call.
We have tested the cancellation process for every major service. Click your brand below for a complete step-by-step guide, including the cancellation deadline, refund policy, and how to pause instead of cancel if you just need a break.
Cancel by Brand
HelloFresh Cancel online in 3 steps · Wednesday cutoff
Factor Cancel online or via app · Wednesday cutoff
Home Chef Cancel online anytime · Friday cutoff
Green Chef Cancel online in account settings · Wednesday cutoff
Blue Apron Cancel online via Plan Settings · Thursday cutoff
EveryPlate Cancel online or via app · Wednesday cutoff
Dinnerly Cancel online in account settings · Wednesday cutoff
Sunbasket Cancel online anytime · Tuesday cutoff
Marley Spoon Cancel online via account · Wednesday cutoff
Trifecta Cancel online via Manage Plan · Thursday cutoff
Daily Harvest Cancel via email to support · 4 days before delivery
Purple Carrot Cancel online in account settings · Wednesday cutoff
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What to Know Before You Cancel
Every meal kit service has a weekly order cutoff, typically Wednesday or Thursday night. If you cancel after the cutoff, you will still receive (and be charged for) that week's box. Cancel before the cutoff to avoid the next charge.
Most services let you skip or pause deliveries instead of canceling. If you are canceling because of cost or a busy schedule, skipping a few weeks may be a better option, you keep your discount and subscription settings.
How to Cancel Step by Step (General Guide)
While every brand has a slightly different process, the general steps are the same for most meal delivery services:
- Log in to your account on the brand website or app.
- Go to Account Settings or Plan Settings, usually found in the top-right menu under your name or email.
- Find the Cancel option, look for "Cancel Plan," "Cancel Subscription," or "Cancel Membership." It may be near the bottom of the settings page.
- Complete the exit survey, most services ask why you are canceling. You must complete this to proceed.
- Confirm the cancellation, look for a final confirmation button or email. Save the confirmation email as proof.
If you cannot find the cancel option, check our brand-specific guide above. Some services (like Daily Harvest) require you to email customer support directly.
Should You Pause Instead of Cancel?
Before you cancel, consider pausing or skipping deliveries. Most T1 meal kit services allow you to skip between 2 and 8 weeks without canceling your subscription. Pausing keeps your account active, preserves your introductory or loyalty pricing, and lets you restart without re-entering payment details.
When pausing makes sense: you are going on vacation, you want to reduce spending temporarily, or you are just feeling overwhelmed with food. When canceling makes more sense: you no longer want the service at all, you want to avoid any future charges, or you have already paused multiple times and the charges keep resuming.
Cancellation Deadlines by Brand
| Brand | Weekly Cutoff | Cancel Method |
|---|---|---|
| HelloFresh | Wednesday midnight | Online / App |
| Factor | Wednesday midnight | Online / App |
| Home Chef | Friday midnight | Online |
| Green Chef | Wednesday midnight | Online |
| Blue Apron | Thursday midnight | Online |
| EveryPlate | Wednesday midnight | Online / App |
| Dinnerly | Wednesday midnight | Online |
| Sunbasket | Tuesday midnight | Online |
| Marley Spoon | Wednesday midnight | Online |
| Trifecta | Thursday midnight | Online |
| Daily Harvest | 4 days before delivery | Email support |
| Purple Carrot | Wednesday midnight | Online |
| CookUnity | Wednesday midnight | Online / App |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cancel a meal delivery service?
Log in to your account, go to Account Settings or Plan Settings, and look for a Cancel or Cancel Plan option. Most services like HelloFresh, EveryPlate, and Dinnerly let you cancel online without calling. Factor, Sunbasket, and Home Chef also allow full online cancellation. Daily Harvest requires email cancellation to [email protected].
Can I cancel a meal delivery subscription any time?
Yes, all major meal delivery services allow cancellation at any time. However, each service has a weekly cutoff (usually Wednesday at midnight). Cancel before the cutoff to avoid the next week's charge and delivery.
Do you get a refund when you cancel a meal kit?
Canceling your subscription does not automatically trigger a refund for past orders. If a box is already being prepared or shipped, you will receive it and will not receive a refund for that order. Contact customer support within 24 hours of delivery if you received a damaged or incorrect order.
What is the difference between canceling and pausing a meal kit?
Pausing or skipping keeps your account active, you simply do not receive deliveries during the pause period. Canceling closes your subscription entirely. Most services including HelloFresh, Factor, Home Chef, and EveryPlate allow skipping or pausing for up to 8 weeks at no cost. If you cancel, you may lose any loyalty discounts or saved recipes.
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How to Pause Your Meal Delivery Instead of Canceling
Most meal delivery services let you pause or skip deliveries without canceling your account. Pausing is faster, easier, and lets you restart with all your preferences intact.
General Steps to Pause or Skip
- Log in to your meal delivery account online or via the app.
- Go to Subscription Settings, Manage Plan, or Upcoming Deliveries.
- Choose Skip on specific weeks, or find a Pause option to suspend your plan for a set period.
- Confirm your choice, most services do not charge for skipped or paused weeks.
Key tip: Changes typically must be submitted 5-7 days before your next delivery date. Check your specific service's cutoff in its account settings.
Use the guides above to find step-by-step skip and pause instructions for each brand.
We tested Modifyhealth across several weeks and box sizes, our Modifyhealth review covers what held up and what didn't.
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