Sometimes finding time to prepare and cook dinner can be a real challenge. Luckily, there are plenty of services available that can help put meal planning and grocery shopping on autopilot.
I’ve tested and closely examined the many meal delivery services that deliver to the Tulsa area. After review, I picked out the ones that have the best selection, the highest quality ingredients, and the most affordable prices.
Factor gets my nod for Tulsa’s best meal delivery service. But every service on this list has something to offer. Hungry working families, stressed students, vegans looking for inspiration – there’s something to suit just about every hungry Tulsan. Read on and find the meal delivery service that’s perfect for you.
Factor – Best prepared meal delivery in Tulsa
Green Chef – Best certified organic meal kits for Tulsans
Blue Apron – Best for international recipes
HelloFresh – Best family-friendly meal kits in Tulsa
Home Chef – Best customizable meal delivery service
Nutritionist-designed and chef-prepared meals you heat and eat
35 prepared meals plus add-ons each week
Keto, high-protein, vegetarian, and more
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If you’re pressed for time, Factor can help you put supper on the table in 3 minutes. Factor meals come fully cooked and just need heating in a conventional oven or microwave.
Factor's Keto menu features meals that are low in carbs and high in healthy fats. The Keto Turkey Chili pictured above is topped with pepper jack cheese and seasoned with ancho chili powder for spicy warmth, then cooled with a dollop of lime crema on the side. With 34 g of fat and 25 g of protein, this dish leaves you feeling full with just 11 g of carbohydrates.
Tulsa dieters will also appreciate Factor’s Calorie Smart selections. These meals come in at 550 calories or less but have plenty of flavor. The Keto Turkey Chili is also a Calorie Smart selection that comes in at just 440 calories.
Factor offers Gourmet Plus options for those who crave convenient, restaurant-quality meals. Gourmet Plus entrees cost a bit more but are crafted using premium ingredients like filet mignon, wild mushrooms, and mahi-mahi. You can also order add-ons including breakfast items, smoothies, wheatgrass juices, and healthy desserts like low-carb keto cheesecake.
Factor offers 6 plans and allows you to choose 1 or more. Your choices help Factor recommend meals and influence the order in which items show up on your menu. But whatever choices you make, you can always order any item on Factor’s menu. The plans include Chef’s Choice, Vegan & Veggie, Calorie Smart, Keto, Protein Plus, and Flexitarian.
With your Factor subscription, you also get a free 20-minute consultation with a dietitian who can provide you with healthy eating tips. You can book further consultations at an additional fee if you find the sessions helpful.
Factor is a great alternative to greasy fast food for busy Tulsa professionals who have limited kitchen equipment and space at the office. Our tested review gave Factor high marks for its large menu, which includes healthy riffs on takeout favorites.
The minimum Factor order is 6 single-serving meals per week, with a maximum of 18 meals. Prices drop with larger orders, so you can get 18 meals for just $103.41 on your first order using our link.
Premade sauces and easy instructions
45+ weekly recipes
Keto, high-protein, plant-based, and other menus available
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Green Chef is famous for its high-quality organic ingredients and is the first USDA-certified organic meal delivery service. It remains popular with keto dieters, vegans, vegetarians, and anybody looking for healthy organic meals with fresh, seasonal produce and responsibly-sourced proteins.
The Keto plan is 1 of Green Chef’s most popular options. The Cumin-Spiced Shrimp (pictured) is a keto-friendly meal that you can prepare in just 25 minutes. Like many Green Chef recipes, this entree is certified gluten-free.
Each serving of a Protein-Packed meal contains an average of 40 g of protein, making them a fantastic option for athletic Tulsa residents. And Green Chef also offers a Plant Based meal plan if you’re looking for vegetarian or vegan-friendly recipes or simply want to add more veggies to your diet.
You can also choose from a selection of add-ons, including chicken cutlets, salmon filets, and other protein packs, as well as breakfasts, snacks, and 10-minute lunches. The selection of add-ons is not as large as some other services, but the quality is consistently excellent.
You get a choice of 8 plans with Green Chef, which are Keto, Mediterranean, Gut & Brain Health, Quick & Easy, Calorie Smart, Plant Based, Gluten Free, and Protein Packed. Note that you can order any recipe on the menu, whichever meal plan(s) you choose.
While the whole Keto plan isn’t gluten-free, most recipes have little-to-no gluten added. It’s no wonder Green Chef consistently scores highly on our best keto meal delivery services list.
Green Chef is 1 of the more expensive meal delivery services on my list, but you definitely get what you pay for. We tried Green Chef at home and enjoyed some of the best meals we’ve ever cooked.
Green Chef’s minimum order is 3 recipes for 2 people, and its maximum is 4 servings for 6 people. Prices start at $9.99 per serving, and discounts are available for first responders, teachers, nurses, veterans, and active military personnel.
Gourmet meal kits and prepared options
80+ menu items each week including add-ons
Diabetes-friendly, vegetarian, and other options
Current deal: Enjoy meals starting as low as $4.00 + get your first week shipped for free!
Blue Apron’s menu offers a selection of both sophisticated meals and family favorites. We reviewed Blue Apron and were impressed by the menu variety and flavors. The Pork & Ramen Noodles pictured above add a sweet and spicy Korean gochujang sauce for a meal that will please hungry kids and foodie parents alike.
Blue Apron’s Wellness meals resemble heart-healthy Mediterranean recipes, with lean proteins, fresh vegetables, and healthy plant fats. Many other recipes offer suggestions for lowering calories, like replacing sour cream with nonfat yogurt.
Fast & Easy meals are ready in 25 minutes or less and include offerings like the Pork Ramen Noodles above. Every week, Blue Apron also includes a good selection of Veggie meals for vegetarians, though vegans might do better with a service on our list of the best vegan meal delivery services.
In addition to meals, Blue Apron offers a variety of add-ons to create a one-stop-shopping experience. You can choose from extras like breakfasts, desserts, party bundles, and prepared meals with up to 2 servings to fill your weekly box. Blue Apron also provides bulk proteins like shrimp and chicken breast pieces.
Blue Apron’s Customized feature lets you swap proteins in some select recipes. Vegetarians can order Seared Chicken and Kale Salad with veggie avocado and hard-boiled eggs. Omnivores and pescatarians can add salmon to their vegetarian Couscous-Stuffed Poblano Peppers.
Blue Apron offers 5 Meal Kit plans – Chef Favorites, Wellness, Family Friendly, Veggies, and Fast & Easy. Note that you can order anything on the Meal Kit menu, whichever plan(s) you choose. Prepared & Ready meal plans are Keto Friendly, 600 Calories or Less, 30 g of Protein, and Carb Conscious.
Blue Apron offers clear instructions and helpful online demos to make its recipes easy to follow. This feature is especially useful for those who want to improve their culinary skills, as it provides a great opportunity to refine cooking techniques.
Blue Apron offers high-quality meals for reasonable prices. It also lets you test its recipes without registering an account. For that, check its Market section.
Besides meal kits and prepared meals, you can buy desserts and soups from the Add-ons section. If you want to mix and match meal kits and prepared meals, you’ll need to create separate orders.
Blue Apron prices start from $4.00 per serving. Your minimum order is 2 meals of 2 servings per week, while you can order no less than 4 Prepared & Ready meals. The maximum order per plan is 5 meals, with 4 servings for kits and 10 single-serving recipes for Prepared & Ready meals. But you can manually add more of each if you wish.
Family-friendly recipes that even the kids will love
Over 100 recipes and market items each week, plus customizations
Vegetarian, low-calorie, pescatarian, and other diet options available
HelloFresh is America’s largest meal delivery company, and it runs like a well-oiled engine. The app makes it simple to sign up and manage deliveries, and we speak highly of its customer service in our review.
HelloFresh has more than 100 weekly meals and other menu items on offer. The most popular recipes return to the menu under the Hall of Fame tag. For example, the Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers above are a Mexican take on an Italian classic – and a clear customer favorite. HelloFresh replaces mozzarella with melty Mexican cheese and uses lower-fat ground turkey with fluffy rice. It then tops everything with pickled onion and red pepper lime crema.
Fit & Wholesome meals contain 600 calories per serving or less for those watching their weight. You can also look for Carb Smart and Calorie Smart tags. HelloCustom lets you swap out proteins on select recipes and you can also add extra grocery items through The Market.
Recipes are labeled by difficulty, and most dishes are rated either Easy or Medium. There are many options for novice chefs including dishes labeled as Easy Prep & Clean. But don’t be afraid to go outside of your culinary comfort zone, as the recipes are clear and will guide you through the whole cooking process.
You can choose between 6 plans, which are Meat & Veggies, Family Friendly, Under 20 Minutes, Veggie, Fit & Wholesome, and Pescatarian. HelloFresh uses your selected plan to suggest meals each week. But you can replace any suggestion with another item on the menu.
HelloFresh is committed to sustainability, with a focus on reducing food waste and its carbon footprint. Almost all packaging is recyclable, including the box and ice packs. You can find recycling information and articles about HelloFresh’s environmental initiatives on its website.
HelloFresh caters to people with different dietary needs and requirements. It suits couples and families better than individuals because of its range of serving sizes, though. Blue Apron could be better for you if you live alone as it has single-serving meals.
HelloFresh offers mid-tier pricing with great value for larger boxes, giving you a better per-serving cost. For example, first-time users can get 6 meals for 4 people for only $107.75.
Wide range of easy-prep meals
30+ meals plus extras on each week’s menu
Dietary options include low-carb, low-calorie, and vegetarian
Home Chef has something for almost everybody. Its 30+ weekly recipes include meal kits, easy prep dishes, and low-effort meals, so you can make a hot home-cooked dinner even on a busy night. From dinner-party dishes to quick weeknight recipes, Home Chef can help you cook exactly the meal you want.
Home Chef has dozens of dishes, offering meals and extras across diverse categories like Meal Kits, Express, Oven-Ready, Fast & Fresh, Lunch, Bundle & Save, and Extras. This extensive range addresses various dietary preferences and time constraints. But with its great meal personalization features, Home Chef expands its selection significantly.
For carb- and calorie-conscious dishes, look for the green Fresh Start tomato. There’s also a good selection of vegetarian options. And for special occasions, try Home Chef’s more complex premium Culinary Collection entrees for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Home Chef's ordering process is straightforward, with clear timings, difficulty ratings, and spice levels provided for each meal. Most meals are rated Easy or Intermediate, with most Expert dishes appearing in the Culinary Collection. You can also add extras to your weekly box, including protein packs, salads, desserts, breakfasts, snacks, and more.
What sets Home Chef apart from other meal delivery services is its Customize It feature. Many services let you customize a few recipes, but most Home Chef meals offer a customization option. We cooked a few Home Chef meals and were very impressed by the flexibility.
The Cream of Broccoli Rigatoni pictured above has multiple customization options. You can add diced chicken, Italian sausage, or steak strips to your meal kit if you want to add some meat to your pasta. Or, if you want something extra but want to keep the meal vegetarian, you can throw in some plant-based Impossible Burger when it’s available.
Home Chef has meals for virtually everyone. The user-friendly website and filters help you find meals that suit your dietary needs. You can easily exclude specific ingredients when ordering, but there’s a chance of cross-contamination while preparing or packing. Those with serious sensitivities should see our list of the best allergy-friendly meal delivery services.
Home Chef lets you order meals for 2, 4, or 6 people per week, which is great for large households. Prices start at $9.99 per serving with each meal priced separately.
Physician-designed meals and dietitian support
150+ breakfast, lunch, and dinner items plus snacks
Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Menopause, and other options
BistroMD delivers flash-frozen prepared meals directly to your doorstep. The menu is designed to aid in weight loss and help you develop healthier eating habits. As a result, BistroMD isn’t as focused on flavor as other services on my list.
BistroMD provides a weekly suggested menu, but you can substitute any meal that doesn’t strike your fancy. The majority of its plans suit omnivores. Vegetarians and vegans should opt for the Vegan plan for the most choice.
Each BistroMD meal has fewer than 450 calories. All menus are designed by dietitians to ensure a balanced diet while restricting calories. Professional chefs make sure the meals are as tasty as possible while still being healthy. The Meat Loaf with Honey Bourbon Glaze pictured above is delicious and filling but has just 340 calories.
To avoid daytime cravings, BistroMD also provides Essential and Tasty Snacks (EATS). These optional snacks include diet bars and protein shakes, as well as desserts such as cheesecake. The Women’s plan recommends 2 EATS per day, while the men’s plan recommends 3 EATS.
BistroMD offers separate programs for men and women. The women’s plan averages 1,200 calories a day, while the men’s plan averages 1,400. Every plan includes counseling with a dietitian on weight and lifestyle goals. We found BistroMD to be a good fit for serious dieters in our tested review.
BistroMD offers 7 plans, which are Signature, Gluten Free, Menopause, Keto Flex, Heart Healthy, Diabetic, and Vegan. You can choose only one while tailoring your meal plan. But most dishes fall into different plans.
Dr. Caroline Cedarquist, a bariatric physician, established BistroMD in 2005 as an option for her patients who were dissatisfied with the available diet meals. Over time, BistroMD's menus have expanded to include options for various health conditions.
BistroMD is a top choice for weight loss or healthy eating and is ideal if you prefer stability in your meal options. It particularly caters to individuals who appreciate a consistent menu, making it easy to stick with favorite dishes without the need for frequent changes.
BistroMD’s smallest plan is 5 days of lunch and dinner per week (10 meals). Its maximum plan is 3 meals 6 days and 2 meals 1 day a week (20 meals). For the remaining meal (My Night) you can eat whatever you wish. Prices start from $6.59 per serving. EATS are optional, but highly recommended.Meal kits and prepared meals available
Dozens of weekly entrees plus breakfast and lunch items
High-protein, nut-free, soy-free and other options
Purple Carrot meals celebrate vegetables with a range of international influences. Not only do its kits encourage you to eat more veggies, but they also teach you new vegan recipes and techniques you can use in your own cooking. Plant-based meals like the Sicilian-Style Broccoli pictured above will introduce a world beyond veggie meat substitutes.
The vegan meal delivery service has meal kits categorized as Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners, among other categories. You can look for meals using various icons, some of which indicate nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, soy-free, and low-calorie recipes.
For busy vegans, Purple Carrot's prepared meals take just 2-3 minutes in the microwave. You have to choose prepared meals or meal kits when you sign up but you can mix and match across plans when choosing your meals.
Purple Carrot’s Plantry has vegan add-ons like snacks, desserts, meat substitutes, and more. There are also breakfast and lunch entrees available. If you are having difficulty finding vegan food in your neighborhood, Purple Carrot brings it right to your doorstep.
Purple Carrot’s Less Prep meal kits are great if you like cooking but are short on time. These recipes feature premade sauces and pre-chopped veggies for more convenience. You can also mix and match Less Prep meals with standard meal kits.
Purple Carrot also participates in The Farmlink Project, which connects farms with surplus produce to communities in need. We all know that plant-based diets are better for the environment, but Purple Carrot also helps make vegetables more accessible to people living in food deserts on a limited income.
You don’t have to be vegan, or even vegetarian, to love Purple Carrot. We tried Purple Carrot at home and loved it. We found that the service makes it easy to enjoy tasty, healthy vegan meals even if you’re an omnivore.
Your minimum Purple Carrot weekly order for meal kits is 3 meals of 2 servings each, with a maximum of 3 meals for 4 people. You can order 6, 8, or 10 single-serving prepared meals per week. Purple Carrot prices start at $11.00 per serving.
Easy-to-follow recipes to improve your cooking skills
100+ meals and add-ons each week,
Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and more dietary options
Marley Spoon is 1 of America’s top meal delivery services and can help you cook more sophisticated meals like the Harissa-Rubbed Chicken Thighs pictured above. But you can also find simpler meals suited for picky young eaters like quesadillas and pizza.
This meal subscription service caters to a wide range of dietary needs. It boasts over 100 menu items, including many customizable options that enhance the weekly variety. Whether you're a vegetarian, meat lover, seafood eater, or something else, this service meets your needs. Plus, you can preview upcoming meals up to 4 weeks ahead.
The varied menu includes tags that highlight the meals’ key features. Some of them are Under 30 Minutes, Dairy Free, One Pot Meals, Kid Friendly, Healthy, and Low-Calorie. But before you get into the details, check the Meat, Fish, and Veggie labels to see if the meal fits into your diet.
Recipes assume that you have a fully stocked pantry with items like white wine and balsamic vinegar on hand. With this service, it’s a good idea to check each week’s recipes to make sure you have everything you need before you start cooking.
You can check recipes for allergens or problem ingredients on the Ingredient Hub, but Marley Spoon lacks filters to eliminate unsuitable recipes. And while you can find No Added Gluten recipe tags, all meals are prepared and stored in the same kitchens and warehouses. They may not be suitable for those with severe allergies or intolerances due to cross-contamination risk.
Marley Spoon is the first meal delivery service to go completely carbon-neutral and is committed to sustainable practices. Its website offers instructions on how to recycle or reuse all packaging. There is even a “Climatarian” tag that points out meals with a low carbon footprint.
Marley Spoon is a great way to learn new culinary techniques while feeding your family meals they’ll love. If you find the idea of cooking these meals a bit intimidating, don’t worry. During our in-depth look at Marley Spoon’s meals, we found that the recipe cards made everything clear.
Marley Spoon has a minimum order of 2 meals for 2 people per week and a maximum of 6 meals of 4 servings. Meals start at a very reasonable $4.99 per serving.Meal kits ready in 40 minutes or less
100+ weekly recipes and Market extras
Low-calorie, vegetarian and dairy-free options available
Dinnerly is an affordable meal delivery service that offers creative and varied meals. With the cost of living constantly going up, many of us are looking to save money. Dinnerly is a great choice for those who want to save money on groceries without compromising on nutrition, variety, or taste.
Every week Dinnerly gives you over 100 menu options, which is impressive for a budget meal delivery service. In our tested review, we noted that Dinnerly’s menu is larger than those offered by many more expensive services. What’s more, Dinnerly recipes use high-quality ingredients, with some even featuring organic fruits and vegetables.
This company differs from many other meal delivery services by not organizing its menu by meal type. To find suitable options, you should follow tags such as Healthy, Poultry, Low-Calorie, Under 30 Minutes, and Kid Friendly, among many others. If you seek a delivery service with distinct categorizations and a filtering system for its dishes, I highly recommend Home Chef.
Dinnerly’s Market sells breakfast items, desserts, groceries, snacks, and other items, saving you trips to the grocery store.
Dinnerly keeps prices low by bundling ingredients together instead of packaging each ingredient separately. You can also access its recipes on its website or app to eliminate the cost of printing recipe cards. Just update your account settings to stop the physical recipes from automatically being sent out.
These steps to cut down on packaging are good for the environment as well. Many meal delivery services wrap their ingredients in plastic that winds up in landfills. Sorting ingredients and reading recipes on your smartphone may be a bit of a hassle, but it saves trees and is kinder to the earth.
Dinnerly and Marley Spoon are owned by the same company, and many Dinnerly meals use Marley Spoon ingredients. But Dinnerly's recipes are simpler, with fewer uncommon spices or international recipes. The No Chop! Beef Taco Pasta Bake pictured above is fast (you don’t need to chop any ingredients), easy, and sure to please a hungry family.
Customers can choose vegetarian meals by checking a box when signing up for Dinnerly. Most budget meal delivery services have little to offer people who prefer plant-based meals. But Dinnerly has many vegetarian and even a few vegan offerings. It’s no wonder Dinnerly is a favorite on our best cheapest meal delivery services list.
Customers can order between 2 and 6 meals of 2 or 4 servings every week. Prices start at $2.12 per serving.
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Tulsa locals have many meal delivery options, so finding the best service can be tricky. To make it easier, here are some expert tips to keep in mind.
Check the menu. You can view several upcoming weeks of menus with most services. If you struggle to find enough options that appeal to you each week, consider trying a service with a larger menu, like HelloFresh.
Know your dietary needs. If you are on a niche diet or have serious sensitivities, you need a service that has a dedicated menu. Factor caters to niche diets like keto and vegan. Green Chef has many gluten-free options.
Cost is important, but quality matters, too. Allocating a bit more money can notably improve your dining experience, making the additional expenditure worthwhile. Furthermore, even with a limited budget, there are excellent affordable services such as Dinnerly.
Don't stick if it's not working. If you're not happy with your first choice, switching is easy since all services on my list have easy-to-follow cancelation rules.
Factor is my choice for Tulsa’s best meal delivery service. Factor has an excellent selection of prepared meals you simply heat and eat, so you can’t beat the convenience. And Factor also has specialized menus like Keto and Calorie Smart for people on different diets.
Green Chef’s Keto menu is my top choice for Tulsa’s best keto meal delivery service. All Green Chef Keto meals are certified gluten-free and made with sustainably sourced proteins and organic produce and eggs.
BistroMD’s flash-frozen fresh entrees make it Tulsa’s best diet meal delivery service. BistroMD is especially recommended for dieters who have an underlying issue like diabetes or heart disease, as it offers a number of menus dedicated to particular medical conditions.
Dinnerly is the most affordable meal delivery service in Tulsa, with prices starting at just $2.12 per serving. Dinnerly isn’t just cheap, it offers great value with 100+ weekly recipes.