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Every intro deal available in Orlando right now
What's actually on the menu this week
Real meals delivering to Orlando right now, from national services and local kitchens
Our picks at a glance
How I actually tested these (no, seriously)
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:
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.
Orlando-specific stuff that matters
Let's talk about what you're actually spending on food
Which one should you actually get?
| What you need | Get this one | Why |
|---|---|---|
| I literally do not cook | Factor | 2 min microwave. That's it. Done. |
| I'm broke | Dinnerly | $4.69/meal. Less than a coffee at Frothy Monkey. |
| I get bored eating the same thing | CookUnity | 300+ dishes. New chefs every week. Never the same meal twice. |
| I care about what's actually in my food | Sunbasket | 98% organic. Dietitian-designed. Ingredients you can pronounce. |
| Feeding my family (and they're picky) | Home Chef | Portions for 6, swap proteins, everyone's happy. |
| I actually enjoy cooking | Blue Apron | $7.99/meal, solid recipes, you're the chef. |
| I want to support Orlando businesses | Music City Meals | Orlando-based, TN farms, macro-labeled. Scroll down for 3 more locals. |
The full lineup, side by side
| Service | Rating | Starting price | Type | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FactorTop pick HelloFresh Group* |
★★★★½90/100 | $11.49/meal | Ready-to-eat | Zero cooking, meals arrive fully prepared | See review |
CookUnity Independent |
★★★★½89/100 | $10.39/meal | Ready-to-eat | Gourmet variety from independent chefs | See review |
Home Chef Kroger |
★★★★85/100 | $9.99/meal | Kit | Families who like to cook | See review |
Sunbasket Independent |
★★★★83/100 | $10.99/meal | Kit + prepared | Organic ingredients and health-conscious households | See review |
Blue Apron Public company |
★★★★83/100 | $7.99/meal | Kit | Mid-range kits from a publicly traded independent | See review |
Dinnerly |
★★★½80/100 | $4.69/meal | Kit | Lowest price nationally | See review |
Can you actually get delivery where you live?
This is the part most review sites skip. "Orlando delivery" means different things to different services. Here's the real coverage breakdown:
How Orlando compares to other southern cities
Orlando's meal delivery market is growing. You can compare coverage and services across different metros.
Full reviews
Every service below delivers to Orlando. Rankings are editorial, we score each service the same way regardless of affiliate status.
This is the one if you're actually vegan full-time in Orlando. 100+ plant-based meals every week from 180+ chefs. I ordered to Winter Park twice a week for a month and literally never repeated a meal. Korean BBQ jackfruit, truffle mushroom risotto, Thai green curry that tastes like it came from Hawkers but better. Ready in 3 minutes. The variety is what makes this worth it. Factor has 4-6 vegan options. CookUnity has 100+. The math isn't even close if you're eating vegan every day.
The budget king for vegans who don't mind cooking. Under $6/serving with 60% off your first box. Limited vegan selection, maybe 3-4 options weekly, but when you're comparing this to $85/week at Whole Foods on Colonial, the math works. I tested this in Thornton Park. Simple meals, you're cooking 25-30 minutes, but $4.69/serving for plant-based food is cheaper than meal prepping yourself unless you're buying bulk lentils from Lucky's Market.
Blue Apron has been doing meal kits longer than anyone and it shows. Several vegetarian options weekly, some can be made vegan if you skip the cheese or swap ingredients. I tested this near Lake Eola. $8-11/serving, you're cooking 30-40 minutes, but the recipes are actually interesting. Better for flexitarians than strict vegans. If you like cooking and want variety, this works. If you want ready-to-eat vegan, get CookUnity.
Factor is the #1 pick for omnivores but drops to #4 for vegans. Only 4-6 vegan meals weekly. If you're eating plant-based full-time, you'll repeat meals by Wednesday. I tested this in College Park. The vegan meals they do have are solid, 2 minutes in the microwave, good protein content, but the rotation isn't enough. Better for flexitarians who eat vegan a few times a week, not for dedicated vegans who need 14+ meals weekly.
Home Chef is a meal kit service that's great for families eating omnivore but weak for vegans. Minimal dedicated vegan options. Some vegetarian meals can be customized to remove dairy for an upcharge, but that's annoying and expensive. I tested this near Mills 50. Coverage is solid via Kroger's network, but if you're vegan, there are better options. CookUnity for variety, Dinnerly for budget, even Blue Apron has more vegan-friendly kits.
Sunbasket has 98% organic ingredients and a health-focused approach, which sounds perfect for vegans. But they only offer 1-2 dedicated vegan meals per week. One or two. If you're eating plant-based full-time, that's not a meal delivery service, that's a side dish. Great for vegetarians who eat dairy and eggs, useless for strict vegans in Orlando. I checked coverage in Downtown Orlando and Thornton Park. Service works fine, the food just isn't there for vegans.
Orlando-based meal services (4 found)
These services are based in Orlando, founded here, operating here, and in some cases sourcing ingredients here. No other review site covers these. We researched each one individually.
Orlando'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.
Why meal delivery matters in Orlando right now
The money hacks nobody tells you about
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
- 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)
- 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.
Questions everyone asks
