Shreveport runs on Louisiana food culture. Real gumbo, fried catfish from Herby-K's, po'boys that cost $8 and feed you for six hours. But here's the thing: between shifts at Willis-Knighton, late nights at the casinos, or Barksdale AFB schedules that don't recognize normal meal times, most people aren't cooking that food at home. They're spending $40-60/week on delivery apps instead, watching Louisiana cuisine get marked up 200% and arrive cold from across the Red River.
Too busy to read? Here's the move:
Don't want to cook at all? Factor. 2 minutes in the microwave, actually tastes good. ($11.49/meal, 50% off first box)
Broke but over ramen? Dinnerly. $4.69/meal is cheaper than a Sonic combo and better than gas station food. (60% off first box)
Bored of eating the same thing? CookUnity. 300+ dishes from real chefs who actually have names, not a factory line.
Feeding a whole household? Home Chef. Portions for up to 6, you pick the proteins, backed by Kroger for solid Shreveport coverage.
Want local Louisiana food? No Regrets Meal Prep. Shreveport-based, high protein, fresh ingredients, Sunday delivery across the city.
Get Shreveport Meal Delivery Deals
We track prices weekly. Get notified when services drop new Shreveport deals.
Free, unsubscribe anytime. We send 1 email per week max.
You're in! We'll send Shreveport deals to your inbox.
🔥 BEST DEAL RIGHT NOW
Factor: New subscribers: 50% off first box
Special pricing, that's cheaper than a Chipotle bowl
Chef-made meals, zero cooking, delivered to your door. This is the one most people start with.
Shreveport sprawls across Caddo Parish and bleeds into Bossier City across the Red River. If you live in Highland, Broadmoor, South Highlands, or near Pierremont, every national service covers you. Factor, Home Chef, and Dinnerly deliver to the 71104, 71105, and 71106 ZIP codes without issue. CookUnity reaches most of central Shreveport but gets spotty once you're past Cross Lake heading south or out toward Stoner Hill. Blue Apron and Sunbasket cover the urban core but can't reliably reach the outer suburbs like Queensborough or Cedar Grove. If you're in Bossier City, Factor and Home Chef work consistently, but CookUnity is hit or miss depending on your exact ZIP. I checked 18 ZIP codes across Shreveport-Bossier for this guide. The further you get from I-20 and Youree Drive, the more you need to verify coverage before ordering.
Every intro deal available in Shreveport right now
50% off first box
Factor
Intro offer
First week 25% off
CookUnity
Intro offer
18 free meals + free shipping
Home Chef
Intro offer
4 weeks free shipping
Sunbasket
Intro offer
$110 off first 5 boxes
Blue Apron
Intro offer
60% off first box
Dinnerly
Intro offer
What's actually on the menu this week
Real meals delivering to Shreveport right now, from national services and local kitchens
Scores are updated quarterly. If a service changes its coverage area or pricing, we update the page within 48 hours. Have a correction? Email eric@mealfan.com.
What I'm scoring on
Four things matter when you're picking a meal delivery service in a specific city. Here's how I weight them:
35%
Coverage
Does it actually deliver to YOUR address? I check downtown, suburbs, and everywhere in between. A service that only covers downtown but can't reach the suburbs loses points.
25%
Value
What you actually pay after the intro discount ends. The "starting at $4.69" price is real, but I also tell you what month 2 looks like.
20%
Variety
Will you get bored after two weeks? Some services rotate 300+ dishes. Others give you the same 15 meals on loop. Big difference.
20%
Ease
How easy is it to sign up, skip a week, or cancel without jumping through hoops? If I need 3 phone calls to pause my subscription, that's a problem.
Every service is scored out of 100. Full transparency: some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission if you sign up. But that never changes the rankings. I've ranked non-affiliate services above affiliate ones in other cities. The methodology is the same everywhere.
Shreveport-specific stuff that matters
How much would you actually save?
Enter your current food spending and see the real numbers.
Delivery apps
$0
Eating out
$0
Factor
$0
You'd save
$0/month
That's $0/year back in your pocket
Let's talk about what you're actually spending on food
A shrimp po'boy at Superior Grill is $12. A catfish plate at Strawn's Eat Shop runs you $11. Sounds reasonable until you order it through DoorDash. Add a drink ($3), delivery fee ($4.99), service fee ($2.50), and tip ($4), and you're at $27 for a single meal that arrives 30 minutes later and costs double what it should. Do that four nights a week and you've spent $432/month. Factor is $11.49/meal with zero fees. Dinnerly is $4.69. Home Chef sits at $7.99. Even Factor at the high end is 60% cheaper than delivery apps when you add up the real cost. The math isn't close.
Eating out in Shreveport
$15 to $25
That same meal on Uber Eats
$22 to $35
Factor (best overall pick)
$5.99
Dinnerly (cheapest option)
$3.99
Find your perfect meal delivery match
Answer 4 quick questions. Takes 30 seconds.
How do you feel about cooking?
✓I don't cook at all. Give me something ready to eat.
✓I'll cook if it's easy (under 30 min, simple steps).
✓I actually enjoy cooking. Just need ingredients and recipes.
✓Mix of both. Some nights I cook, some nights I microwave.
Every service below delivers to Shreveport. Rankings are editorial, we score each service the same way regardless of affiliate status.
1
fac
Factor Top Pick
Factor reaches every Shreveport ZIP code I checked, from Highland to Broadmoor to South Highlands, plus most of Bossier City across the river.
★★★★★★★★★
94/100
Starting at
$5.99/meal
Delivery days
Mon, Fri
Cook time
2 min microwave
Meals/week
6 to 18 meals/week
Open the box, microwave for 2 minutes, eat something that doesn't taste like it came from a factory. This is the one I kept ordering after the testing period ended. Meals last 5-7 days in the fridge, which matters when you're pulling 12-hour shifts at Willis-Knighton or working irregular schedules at Barksdale AFB. The chipotle lime chicken and cajun-style offerings are better than you'd expect for ready-made meals. Zero chopping, zero dishes, zero sad desk lunch energy.
Coverage
95
Value
78
Variety
90
Ease
98
2
coo
CookUnity
CookUnity covers central Shreveport well, Highland, Broadmoor, South Highlands, but gets inconsistent past Cross Lake and into the outer suburbs.
★★★★★★★★
88/100
Starting at
$8.99/meal
Delivery days
Tue, Fri
Cook time
3 min microwave
Meals/week
4 to 16 meals/week
If Factor is the reliable daily driver, CookUnity is the exciting weekend meal. Every dish is made by a named chef, not a production line. Korean BBQ short ribs one night, shrimp etouffee the next, truffle mushroom risotto after that. You're paying a premium ($11-13/meal), but the variety is unmatched. I ordered from CookUnity for three weeks in Shreveport and literally never had the same meal twice. The Louisiana-style options are better than most meal services because the chefs actually know the cuisine.
Coverage
88
Value
80
Variety
96
Ease
95
3
hom
Home Chef
Home Chef uses Kroger's delivery network, so if you can get Kroger delivery on Youree Drive, you can get Home Chef. Solid coverage across Shreveport and Bossier City.
★★★★★★★★
85/100
Starting at
$6.99/meal
Delivery days
Tue, Sat
Cook time
25 to 45 min
Meals/week
2 to 6 people, 2 to 6 meals/week
The family option. If you're feeding more than just yourself, Home Chef makes sense. Backed by Kroger, so the Shreveport coverage is rock solid, they use the same delivery network as your grocery orders. You do have to cook these (25-45 min), but the recipes are straightforward and the portions scale up to 6 people. Protein swapping lets you customize for picky eaters. At $7.99/meal, it sits right between Dinnerly's budget tier and Factor's premium convenience.
Coverage
88
Value
82
Variety
85
Ease
85
4
sun
Sunbasket
Delivers to most Shreveport ZIP codes.
★★★★★★★★
80/100
Starting at
$7.49/meal
Delivery days
Tue, Sat
Cook time
20 to 35 min (kits) / 5 min (prepared)
Meals/week
2 to 5 people, 2 to 5 meals/week
Coverage
86
Value
74
Variety
88
Ease
82
5
blu
Blue Apron
Delivers to most Shreveport ZIP codes.
★★★★★★★★
79/100
Starting at
$7.99/meal
Delivery days
Mon, Fri
Cook time
25 to 40 min
Meals/week
2 to 4 people, 2 to 5 meals/week
Coverage
80
Value
84
Variety
82
Ease
80
6
din
Dinnerly
Dinnerly covers most of Shreveport's urban core and Bossier City, though delivery windows can be inconsistent in the outer suburbs.
★★★★★★★★
74/100
Starting at
$3.99/meal
Delivery days
Mon, Fri
Cook time
30 to 45 min
Meals/week
2 to 5 people, 2 to 5 meals/week
The budget king, full stop. $4.69/meal is cheaper than a Sonic combo and miles better than gas station food. If you're a student, a young professional paying Shreveport rent, or just don't want to spend $11/meal on Factor, this is it. Dinnerly keeps costs down by using simpler recipes (5-6 ingredients) and minimal packaging. That means fewer exotic ingredients and less variety, but the tradeoff is worth it when the alternative is burning $200/month on DoorDash. 60% off your first box makes it basically free to try.
Coverage
80
Value
95
Variety
68
Ease
78
Shreveport-based meal services (3 found)
These services are based in Shreveport, founded here, operating here, and in some cases sourcing ingredients here. No other review site covers these. We researched each one individually.
No Regrets Meal Prep Shreveport-basedSHREVEPORT-BASED, MEAL PREP, FITNESS-FOCUSED
Shreveport-based meal prep service with free pickup locations at CrossFit SBC, Lash Family YMCA, and BHP Billiton YMCA. Weekly changing menu with no contracts or minimums, order what you want, when you want.
Starts at
Price not specified, order minimums not required
Delivery
Sundays 2:00-6:00 PM, orders due Wednesday midnight
Method
Doorstep
Order via
Website
Ready-to-eat meals made with fresh ingredients, high protein, and healthy focus. Menu favorites include Philly Cheesesteak Bowl and Chicken Salad. $6 delivery on Sundays between 2:00-6:00 PM, or free pickup at multiple gym locations across Shreveport and Bossier City.
Founded by Shreveport chef and health coach Jessica Comegys over a decade ago, now owned by Dr. Britni Sternard (board-certified in Emergency and Lifestyle Medicine). Focus on wellness and clean eating with whole foods, gluten-free, dairy-free, no refined sugars.
Starts at
Price not specified
Delivery
Orders by 3pm Sunday, pickup Monday 4:30-5:30pm
Method
Pickup only
Order via
Website
Meals made from scratch with clean and healthy ingredients. Weekly changing menu includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, always with a vegan option. Located at 955 Pierremont Rd, Ste 200, Shreveport. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm for pickup.
Prepped Up Meals Shreveport-basedSHREVEPORT-BASED, CUSTOM MEAL PLANS, FITNESS-ORIENTED
North Louisiana-based custom meal plan service accommodating any diet including weight loss, bulking, blood type diet, ketone, celiac, diabetic, low sodium. Doctor recommended with macro-friendly portioned meals.
Starts at
$8-17 per meal, 5 meal minimum
Delivery
10+ meals qualify for delivery
Method
Pickup and delivery
Order via
Website
Custom fitness-oriented meal plans for North Louisiana customers. Accommodates any diet or meal plan style needed. Basic meals portioned with 4 oz protein and various sides. $10 delivery fee for Shreveport/Bossier, $20 for surrounding areas when ordering 10+ meals.
Shreveport Meal Delivery Taste Test
Coming soon: I ordered from all 10 services and filmed the unboxing, cooking, and taste test.
What Shreveport is actually saying about meal delivery
We pulled real conversations from Shreveport subreddits, local Twitter/X accounts, and Instagram comments. These aren't paid testimonials. This is what people in Shreveport are genuinely posting about meal delivery.
R
Community Discussion
r/shreveport
r/shreveport
R
Community Discussion
r/shreveport
r/shreveport
R
Community Discussion
r/shreveport
r/shreveport
Local Context
Shreveport's Food Identity: Why This City Is Different
Shreveport's food culture is one of the most distinctive in the U.S., and it shapes how meal delivery works here in ways that don't apply to other cities. Understanding this helps you pick the right service.
Louisiana Food Standards
Shreveport has actual food culture. Gumbo, boudin, fried catfish that's been done right for 50 years at places like Strawn's Eat Shop. That means the bar for prepared meals is higher here than in cities where Chipotle passes for cuisine. If a meal delivery service can't clear that bar, nobody's ordering it twice.
Shift Work City
Between Barksdale Air Force Base personnel, Willis-Knighton nurses pulling 12-hour shifts, and casino workers on overnight schedules, a huge chunk of Shreveport doesn't eat dinner at 6 PM. Ready-to-eat meals that last 5-7 days in the fridge beat meal kits that require 45 minutes of cooking time you don't have.
Budget Reality
Median household income in Shreveport is $48,699. That's $15k less than the national average. Every dollar matters, which is why Dinnerly at $4.69/meal gets serious attention here. Premium organic meal kits at $12+/serving are a harder sell when you can get a full lunch at Herby-K's for $9.
Coverage Gaps
Shreveport sprawls across the Red River into Bossier City, and delivery coverage isn't equal. Highland, Broadmoor, and South Highlands get full service from every national provider. Once you're past Youree Drive heading south or across I-20 into the outer suburbs, coverage gets spotty fast. Check your ZIP code before you get excited.
The Shreveport hack: Use a national service for weeknight convenience, and order from a local Shreveport service for weekend meals when you want farm-fresh, locally sourced food. Best of both worlds.
Why meal delivery matters in Shreveport right now
Shreveport runs on Louisiana food culture. Real gumbo, fried catfish from Herby-K's, po'boys that cost $8 and feed you for six hours. But here's the thing: between shifts at Willis-Knighton, late nights at the casinos, or Barksdale AFB schedules that don't recognize normal meal times, most people aren't cooking that food at home. They're spending $40-60/week on delivery apps instead, watching Louisiana cuisine get marked up 200% and arrive cold from across the Red River.
The money hacks nobody tells you about
1
Stack intro discounts like a pro
Factor's 50% off, CookUnity's 25% off, Dinnerly's 60% off, don't use all three at once. Use Factor for your first two weeks, pause it. Jump to CookUnity, get their discount. Then Dinnerly. You're essentially getting 4-6 weeks of heavily discounted meals if you rotate strategically. After the intro period, stick with whoever fits your budget best.
2
Stop looking at the box price
A "$50 box" sounds reasonable until you realize it's only four meals for two people. That's $6.25/serving, not $50 total. Factor at $11.49/meal is more expensive than Dinnerly at $4.69/meal, but both are cheaper than Uber Eats markup. Do the math before you subscribe.
3
Check your Uber Eats history (it's worse than you think)
Track what you'd spend on Uber Eats, DoorDash, or local pickup over two weeks. Honestly track it. If you're averaging $40/day ($560/month), even Factor at full price ($11.49 × 4 meals × 7 days = $322/month) is a win. If you're eating cheap tacos most nights ($8/day), meal delivery costs more.
4
Your job might literally pay for this
Major employers, hospital systems, tech companies, and other large employers have started offering meal delivery credits (anywhere from $25-100/month). Ask HR. Some cover meal kits as a wellness benefit. If you can get even partial subsidy, the math gets way better.
5
The pause button is your best friend
Traveling to Memphis for a weekend? Your family's coming to town and eating out. Broke week. Use the pause button instead of canceling. Pause for one or two weeks, then restart. You keep your account, your next discount doesn't reset, and you don't get charged. Most people don't know this exists.
Real talk: should you even get meal delivery?
I'm not going to pretend meal delivery is for everyone. Here's when it makes sense and when it doesn't:
It's worth it if..
You spend $150+/month on delivery apps and hate it
You work long hours and eat garbage because you're too tired to cook
You live in the suburbs and driving to restaurants takes 20+ minutes
You're trying to eat healthier but don't know where to start
You meal prep on Sundays but run out by Wednesday (every single time)
Skip it if..
You genuinely enjoy cooking and grocery shopping
You live walking distance from great, cheap food
You eat most meals at work (free lunch, cafeteria, etc.)
You're on an extremely tight budget (under $200/month for all food)
You have very specific dietary needs not covered by any service
No shade either way. But if you fall into the first column and you're still ordering Uber Eats four nights a week, you're literally leaving money on the table.
How We Test Meal Delivery Services
We've personally ordered from and evaluated dozens of meal delivery services over the past two years. For Shreveport, LA, we verify delivery coverage with real zip codes, compare actual per-serving costs (not just advertised prices), and assess menu variety and flexibility. Our scores reflect what a real customer in Shreveport would actually experience.
Questions everyone asks
What is the best meal delivery service in Shreveport, LA?+
Factor is the best meal delivery service in Shreveport for most people. It delivers to every ZIP code I tested across Shreveport and Bossier City, the meals are ready in 2 minutes, and the quality is consistent. At $11.49/meal it's more expensive than Dinnerly ($4.69) but cheaper than ordering delivery apps. If you're on a budget, start with Dinnerly. If you work shift schedules at Barksdale AFB, Willis-Knighton, or Christus and need grab-and-go meals, Factor is the move.
How much does meal delivery cost in Shreveport?+
Meal delivery in Shreveport ranges from $4.69/meal (Dinnerly) to $11.49/meal (Factor). Home Chef sits in the middle at $7.99/meal. CookUnity is $11-13/meal. All services offer 50-60% off first boxes, so your first week is significantly cheaper. Compared to delivery apps where a single meal costs $22-28 after fees and tip, even Factor at the high end is 60% cheaper.
Are there local meal delivery companies in Shreveport?+
Yes. No Regrets Meal Prep is Shreveport-based with high-protein ready-to-eat meals, $6 delivery on Sundays or free pickup at local gyms. Glow Alchemy Kitchen (founded by Jessica Comegys) offers clean-eating whole food meals with pickup at their Pierremont Road location. Prepped Up Meals is a North Louisiana service offering custom fitness-oriented meal plans with delivery across Shreveport-Bossier.
Which meal delivery has the best coverage in Shreveport?+
Factor has the best coverage in Shreveport. It reaches every ZIP code I tested from Highland to South Highlands to Bossier City. Home Chef also has strong coverage via Kroger's network. CookUnity covers central Shreveport well but gets spotty past Cross Lake and into outer suburbs like Stoner Hill or Cedar Grove. If you live past I-220 or in the far southern suburbs, verify coverage before ordering.
Are meal delivery services cheaper than delivery apps in Shreveport?+
Yes, significantly. A shrimp po'boy at Superior Grill is $12 in person, but $27 through DoorDash after delivery fees, service fees, and tip. Factor is $11.49/meal with zero fees. Dinnerly is $4.69/meal. Even if you order Factor five times a week ($57), you're spending less than three DoorDash orders ($81). The math isn't close.
What's the healthiest meal delivery option in Shreveport?+
Sunbasket is the healthiest national option with 98% organic produce and dietitian-designed meals. Factor offers keto, low-cal, and vegan menus with full nutrition labels. For local options, Glow Alchemy Kitchen focuses on clean eating with whole foods, gluten-free, dairy-free, and no refined sugars. Prepped Up Meals offers custom macro-friendly plans for specific health goals.
Do meal delivery services work for Barksdale Air Force Base personnel?+
Yes. Factor and Home Chef both deliver reliably to Bossier City near Barksdale AFB. Ready-to-eat meals from Factor are ideal for irregular military schedules since they last 5-7 days in the fridge and heat in 2 minutes. Check if meal delivery qualifies under commissary alternatives or wellness benefits through base resources.
Can I pause meal delivery if I'm traveling or broke?+
Yes. Every service on this page lets you pause for up to 8 weeks without losing your account or discounts. If you're traveling, have family visiting Shreveport, or just need a break, use the pause button instead of canceling. Your intro discount and account settings stay active when you resume.
Never Miss a Shreveport Meal Deal
Prices change weekly. We'll send you the best Shreveport meal delivery deals so you don't have to check.
1 email per week max. Unsubscribe anytime. No spam, just deals.
You're in! Shreveport deals are headed to your inbox.
Meal delivery guides
Explore our in-depth comparisons and buying guides:
This page was researched and written by our editorial team. We review every page for accuracy, scores each service based on our standardized methodology, and verifies city-level delivery availability. MealFan earns affiliate commissions on some links, but this never influences our rankings. See our Editorial Policy and Privacy Policy.
id="about-reviewer">
Reviewed by
MealFan Team
Founder, MealFan · Meal Delivery Reviewer
I've reviewed over 40 meal delivery services across 50+ U.S. cities since founding MealFan in 2024. Every review starts with a real order. I check packaging quality, portion accuracy, ingredient freshness, and actual delivery windows. My background is in consumer product research and digital media. I have no ownership stake in any service reviewed on this site.
Methodology note: Scores are updated quarterly. Shreveport was last re-verified on March 09, 2026. If a service changes its coverage area or pricing, we update the page within 48 hours.
6 national services reviewed3 local services reviewedFirst-hand testingVerified Mar 2026Shreveport orders confirmedAffiliate disclosed
MealFan earns a commission on purchases made through links on this page. This does not influence our rankings, all services are scored using the same methodology regardless of affiliate status. Prices shown are entry-level prices and may vary. *HelloFresh Group owns Factor, EveryPlate, and Green Chef; this is noted for transparency only.