Corpus Christi is known as the sparkling city by the sea and most residents want to maximize the leisure time they get to spend by the gulf. Grocery shopping and meal planning can take a lot of your time and energy each week, but meal delivery services are becoming more and more popular because they give you that time back.
I’ve researched dozens of different meal delivery services and selected the top ten for the Corpus Christi area. There’s something on this list for everyone including families with picky eaters and people looking for healthy food that takes just minutes to cook. For example, Veestro meals come ready to heat and eat so you can grab a quick lunch before spending your afternoon at the beach.
I’ll compare prices, plans, and more to help you choose the meal plan that works best for your family.
Veestro – Best prepared meal service in Corpus Christi
Sunbasket – Best service for specific diets in Corpus Christi
Splendid Spoon – Best healthy prepared meals for Texans
Purple Carrot – Best plant-based meals for the people of Corpus Christi
Nutrisystem – Best weight-loss service in Corpus Christi
Weight loss plan available with meals chosen for you
More than 50 meals per week
All vegan meals with gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and kosher options
Current deal: No active deal
Veestro offers two plan options. You can either order from the à la carte menu or join the weight loss program. Each meal arrives prepared and can be stored in the freezer until you’re ready to eat it.
The weight loss plan has pre-selected meals that total about 1,200 calories per day. All meals are completely plant-based, but you won’t be short on protein. Each meal is packed with all the nutrients you need for a healthy, balanced diet. Read our Veestro review for more information.
Recipes include some classic family favorites that have been adapted for a vegan diet (such as kid-friendly Chick’n Nuggets), so everyone will find something to try. There are even breakfast options available so you can utilize this service for all three meals each day.
Choose between traditional meal kits or prepared meals
30+ unique recipes per week
Many dietary options including paleo, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and more
Current deal: No active deal
Sunbasket is a popular meal delivery service in Corpus Christi because it has so many different offerings. Within the 10 dietary-specific plans and a choice of meal kits or prepared meals, you can find options for multiple specialized diets including pescatarian, vegan, and diabetes-friendly. You can read more about these plans in this Sunbasket review.
Sunbasket also covers breakfasts and snacks with the add-ons offered. With eggs, yogurts, smoothies, and snacks, you can even stock up your pantry and never have to worry about being out of food. Add pasta, sauces, and proteins to make your own lunches and add to dinners when you have guests.
Meal plans include breakfast, lunch, and dinner
50 meal options per week
6 dietary options including gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and low in sodium
Current deal: Get $120 off your first 4 deliveries!
Splendid Spoon takes all the work out of meal planning. When you sign up, you can choose one of the five plans and then select the meals you want. You’ll receive a delivery with your lunches and dinners, plus the supplies for a reset day. There’s an option to include breakfast as well. You can also do an on-demand box and just choose the number of items you want when you want them.
To find out more about the meal plans check out this detailed Splendid Spoon review.
The menu is completely plant-based and made up of smoothies, soups, grains and noodle bowls, and cold-pressed juices. Each meal is packed with nutrition and healthy ingredients. It’s a great way to get healthy and avoid the grocery store so you can spend your days splashing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Order traditional meal kits or prepared meals
12 unique meal kit recipes per week
Multiple dietary options including gluten-free, nut-free, and high protein
Purple Carrot is a completely plant-based meal delivery service. Traditionally, it offered just meal kits, but now customers can also select prepared meals to make it even more convenient to try a vegan diet. There are eight dinners, two breakfasts, two lunch options, plus around 10 prepared meals to choose from each week.
The environmental impact is important for Purple Carrot and the company is constantly working to improve its sustainability. You can find out more about Purple Carrot’s sustainable practices in this Purple Carrot review.
Plant-based diets have many different perks and Purple Carrot helps to educate customers while feeding them. It’s one of the best options in Corpus Christi if you want to try a vegan diet.
Options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
Over 80 recipes to choose from
Many dietary options including vegetarian, diabetes-friendly, and dairy-free
Nutrisystem is a tried and tested weight-loss program that’s been helping the people of Corpus Christi for years. With different payment plans available, you can choose how long you want to try the service. You’ll eat six times each day with food that’s all prepped and just needs to be heated up, at most, before enjoying. You can learn more about the Nutrisystem meals in this Nutrisystem review.
Filter the Nutrisystem menu by different ingredients you want to exclude or choose the diabetes-friendly plan. Each meal has perfectly balanced macros, so you don’t have to worry about measuring fat, protein, and carbohydrates. There’s also an app you can download and take advantage of the weight-loss tools.
Full meal plan including three meals and snacks
5-week rotation of meals for variety
All Keto options with plans for vegetarians, diabetics, and low-carb diets
Diet-to-Go is a meal delivery service that focuses on helping with weight loss. The Ketogenic program supplies meals that fit within the keto lifestyle. Choose between four different plans – Vegetarian, Balance, Low Carb, and Diabetes. You’ll receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner for five or seven days a week. Once your plan is selected, you’ll receive your prepared meals and all you need to do is grab one and pop it in the microwave.
All of the portion-controlled meals are created by a chef and taste-tested to ensure that everything is delicious. You can find out more about the meals in this detailed Ketogenic Diet-to-Go review. You’ll be able to stick with your plan and enjoy your meals without having to step foot in a grocery store or sit down to plan out your weekly food.
Oven-ready and grill-ready options for busy nights
30+ unique recipes per week
4 dietary options including vegetarian, carb-conscious, and calorie-conscious
Home Chef is a popular meal delivery service in Corpus Christi thanks to the incredibly customizable menu. (Read more in this Home Chef review ). There are vegetarian-friendly meals available each week, but you can create more when you swap the proteins of other meals for the plant-based options using the Customize-It swaps available for each meal.
There’s also a good variety of prep options. On beautiful Texas evenings, you can choose the grill-ready meals that send you everything you need to throw a meal together in your backyard. There are options for 15-minutes, oven-ready, and the traditional meal kit as well. Plus, check the weekly menu to see which dessert, pizza, protein, and salad bundles are available as add-ons.
Family-friendly meal delivery service
50+ unique recipes per week
6 dietary options including Veggie, Fit & Wholesome, Pescatarian, and Quick & Easy
HelloFresh is a fantastic family-friendly meal delivery service with menus that feature a wide variety of flavors. See brand new recipes each week and a collection of Hall of Fame recipes that are brought back from previous menus thanks to customers’ rave reviews. Find out more in this great HelloFresh review.
Corpus Christi families are busy with so many different activities. HelloFresh is able to provide up to six meals each week to make things a little easier. Choose between two and four servings depending on your family size. HelloCustom will allow you to swap sides and proteins on certain recipes as well providing even more options on the menu.
Order up to six servings per meal
24 unique recipes per week
6 dietary options including keto, paleo, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more
Green Chef uses 100% certified organic produce with each of its recipes. The six plans include Keto + Paleo, Vegetarian, Vegan, Mediterranean, Fast & Fit, and Gluten Free. Choose your plan and pick your meals for the week. You’ll receive all the ingredients prepped and ready to mix together and cook. Read this detailed Green Chef review for more about the plans and ingredients.
In addition to the organic produce, you can count on Green Chef to use the most environmentally friendly packaging. All the information you need on how to recycle or compost each item is available on the website.
Team of health professionals available for support
5 weeks of rotating menus
4 dietary plans including Vegetarian, Balance, Balance-Diabetes, and Keto-Carb30
Freshology sends deliveries each week that include five or seven days worth of meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All the meals are portion-controlled and help you stick to your diet plan and weight loss goals. Learn more about the meals in this Freshology review.
You’ll get your customized plan created when you sign up to the program. This will include the support of health professionals and dietitians. Freshology provides ease in meal planning to the residents of Corpus Christi. You won’t even need to think about condiments or side dishes, because those are included with your delivery.
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Starting Price | $7.16 Per Serving | $4.27 Per Serving | $9.99 Per Serving | $8.50 Per Serving | $8.54 Per Serving | $4.60 Per Serving | $7.99 Per Serving | $3.32 Per Serving | $5.99 Per Serving | $4.60 Per Serving |
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Minimum Order | 10 prepared meals | 2 meal kits for 2 people/4 prepared meals | 5 lunches | 3 meal kits for 2 people/6 prepared meals | 6 meals for 4 days | 10 meals | 2 meals for 2 people | 2 meals for 2 people | 3 meals for 2 people | 10 prepared meals |
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Meal Types | Prepared meals | Fresh & Ready meals, 30-Min Meal Kits | Prepared Meals, Juices & Smoothies | Meal kits, prepared meals | Prepared meals, shelf-stable, and frozen food | Prepared meals | Kits, speedy kits, oven-ready | Meal kits, speedy kits, prepared meals | 30-minute meal kits | Prepared meals |
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Prep Time | 2-5 min | 3-40 min | 0-3 min | 3-40 min | 0-3 min | 2-3 min | 5-50 min | 5-50 min | 25-40 min | 2-3 min |
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When choosing your meal delivery service, there are a few things that you should consider to pick the best service for your household.
Check specific plans: If there are any ingredients you need to avoid due to allergies or specific dietary requirements, make sure there's a plan that suits your needs.
Compare pricing: Your budget is important when choosing which service fits you the best. Prices vary and you have to consider shipping fees and any add-on costs.
Determine the level of prep: Choose the traditional meal kits where you’ll get the ingredients and you’ll prep and make it yourself or find options that do some of the prep work for you.
Find the right serving size: Each service has different serving amounts to fit different sized families. The most common are two or four servings, but you can find other amounts.
This top ten list covers the needs of many Corpus Christi families and residents. From vegans to pescatarians to meat-loving households, there are plans that’ll fit what you’re looking for. You'll save time and energy avoiding the grocery store and the meal planning tasks each week.
With services, like Veestro, you can have healthy, balanced meals ready to go in your fridge each day to help you get the nutrients you need. For more traditional cooking options where you prep and cook the meals, Sunbasket provides you with many options.
For prepared meals that are healthy and ready to eat, you can try Veestro. If you’re looking for a more traditional meal kit, Sunbasket has incredibly healthy and flavorful options.
There are multiple meal delivery services available in Corpus Christi for vegan diets. Veestro offers prepared meals that fit the vegan lifestyle. Purple Carrot is another completely plant-based meal delivery service with meal kits and prepared options.
Nutrisystem is an incredible option for those looking for assistance on a weight-loss journey. All the meals are balanced and designed by a dietitian to make sure you’re getting all your nutrients while sticking to your goals.