In a nutshell
Chefs Plate is a meal kit delivery service that efficiently delivers fresh and pre-portioned ingredients with easy-to-follow recipe cards. It is a weekly e-commerce subscription service offering a wide variety of meal plans, including vegetarian dishes.
With meals starting from just $8.99, it is now easy for you to cook like a gourmet chef without going through the hassle of shopping for ingredients and preparing them which takes up a long time. Read our Chefs Plate review Canada to learn more about the service and find out if it’s the one for you.
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Chefs Plate Review
Pros and cons
- Cancel anytime
- Easy-to-use mobile app
- Fair and affordable prices
- Meals come with detailed online descriptions
- No vegan plans
- No gluten-free options
How does Chefs Plate work?
Chefs Plate Canada is a weekly subscription service for chef-designed meals. After you have signed up, you will receive a box that contains all the ingredients needed for your chosen recipe. A detailed instruction card is also included.
Each week Chefs Plate gives its customers twenty-three exquisite meals to choose from, so you can always find something you and your family will love on their menu. The best part of the service, according to our Chefs Plate review Canada, is that there is no membership fee, but keep in mind that there is a fixed delivery fee of $6 for meal plans.
Currently, Chefs Plate delivery is available in the following areas: Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.
Who is Chefs Plate good for?
Our Chefs Plate review Canada has revealed that Chefs Plate is a great choice for busy people who don’t have time to go grocery shopping or spend time researching new recipes but still want to feed their families tasty and nutritious meals every week.
With this meal kit delivery service, you won’t need to spend a fortune on eating out: Chefs Plate will allow you to get delicious meals on your table in as little as 15 minutes.
How much does Chefs Plate cost?
Here is a basic price table which illustrates the serving size with 3 recipes for each individual category:
Serving size | Meat and Vegetables | Vegetarian | Family-friendly |
2 servings | $59.94 | $59.94 | $59.94 |
4 servings | $71.92 | $107.88 | $107.88 |
Chefs Plate meal kit prices are considered affordable and vary depending on the number of recipes and serving sizes of the meals. For two people or more, prices start at $10-$12. You can get cheaper packages by opting for up to 5 recipes per week, making prices drop as low as $9 per person per week.
The service offers a special discount code of up to 60% off when ordering for the first time. There are also occasional discount codes available that provide discounts of up to 90%. Senior and students discount are also available.
Chefs Plate meal plans
Chefs plate offers up to 20 recipes each week from which you can choose when building your plan. These recipes are part of four options available:
- Meat and vegetables: this meal plan offers the widest selection of recipes. You can choose two to four recipes per week, with servings for two or four people. The starting cost is approximately $9.99 per serving or $45.96 per week.
- Family: this plan serves four people. You can also choose from two to four recipes. This Chefs Plate menu is available at $8.99 per serving.
- Vegetarian: available in two or four servings, vegetarian Chefs Plate recipes are the perfect replacement for meat. The price is similar to the classic meat and vegetables menu.
- 15-Minute meals: for quick-to-prepare meals, Chefs Plate includes 15-minute dishes available in two or four servings with an average cost of $12.95 per serving.
How to place an order on the Chefs Plate
To order your meal kits from Chefs Plate, follow these steps:
- Create an account on the Chefs Plate website or download their mobile app for quick accessibility.
- Choose recipes from their weekly menu.
- Select the number of servings and recipes in your box.
- Provide your shipping address and payment information for your subscription which is charged at this time.
After you place the order, the company will assemble the meal kit and deliver it to your doorstep. Once you receive your Chefs Plate box with all prepared ingredients and recipes, you can start cooking like a chef! All Chefs Plate meals are perfect for beginners, and you can cancel your subscription anytime.
Meals available on Chefs Plate
According to our Chefs Plate review Canada, Chefs plate focuses on providing healthy and delicious food that is also portion controlled. While they are not a diet or calorie-restrictive service, they believe that cooking with fresh ingredients can help people stay healthy. This beats any type of convenient frozen or fast food.
The ingredients Chefs Plate uses are sourced from local and national farmers and suppliers of poultry and meat. Their unique weekly menus are created and developed by an expert culinary team. Even though they currently don’t provide boxes for specific dietary needs and allergies, they do cater to certain taste preferences. Here are some examples of recipes on the Chefs Plate weekly menu:
- Spicy Jalapeño & Beef Tacos with chipotle sauce
- Mushroom & Broccoli Pasta with creamy sauce
- Air Fryer Breaded Chicken with Caesar salad
- Simple Spinach Caesar Salad Sun-dried Tomato & Feta Flatbreads
Many of the ingredients are sent completely fresh, so you’ll need to prep the veggies and prepare simple sauces using the ingredients you receive. Calories and nutrition information is mentioned on the website for reference.
Chefs Plate shipping and delivery
When you sign up for Chef’s plate and enter your zip code, you can select a delivery day based on the days available in your area. The delivery will arrive on that day before 8 pm. You can even opt for no-contact delivery if you desire. Prior to delivery, an email will be sent to you notifying you that the box will be delivered that day.
If you aren’t home, the delivery person will drop the package outside your door for you to collect later. All boxes contain an insulated liner and ice packs to keep your food fresh until you get home on the night of delivery! The bags neatly fit into the box, and the recipe cards for the week are kept with them.
The kits need to be kept in the fridge for longevity. After you have used the boxes and devoured the tasty food you don’t need to worry about disposing of the boxes as they are 100% recyclable.
Dietary options on Chefs Plate
Currently, Chefs Plate meal kits do not cater to people with severe allergies and strict dietary restrictions as they don’t have separate gluten-free, vegan, or calorie-controlled plans. That being said, the company offers a plan for people adhering to a vegetarian diet.
They list the ingredients and nutritional value of their meals on the website, so you can choose only the meals that are suitable for you. You can also remove or swap the ingredients you don’t want to incorporate for alternatives once your kit arrives, as each ingredient is packaged separately.
The Chefs Plate cooking process
Each delivery box contains individually packaged recipes, which include all the pre-measured ingredients you need for the meal (with the exception of oil, salt, pepper, and butter) and a detailed recipe card.
The recipe card lists the ingredients and amounts, has a photo of the finished product, and offers easy, step-by-step directions for how to make the meal.
Our experience cooking Chefs Plate dishes
- Honey-Garlic Chicken & Rice: the flavours of this dish are balanced and have just the right level of spice. The recipe is also easy to follow.
- Mushroom & Broccoli Pasta with Creamy Sauce: although this dish is good, it’s not the best we’ve tried since the mushrooms weren’t as fresh as we’d hoped.
- Greek-Inspired Flatbreads with Dill-Garlic Sauce: the dish is easy to make and can work well as a snack or starter, but it’s not filling enough for a main dish.
What makes Chefs Plate unique?
Chefs Plates stands out because the meal plan is easy to cook and is especially good for people who have picky eaters in their families. It is also an economical option compared to many other meal plans and provides gourmet meals on a budget. The meals are made with high-quality ingredients, balanced flavours, and perfect portion sizes. Chefs Plate even offers student and senior discounts to cater to different portions of the population.
Brand Comparision
Here is a competitor analysis for Chefs plate with two other popular meal kit services:
Companies | Chef’s Plate | Hello Fresh | Miss Fresh |
Price for 3 meals for 2 people | $59.94 | $82.44 | $64.95 |
Subscription without commitments | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Smallest box(recipes) | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Offers ready-to-eat meals | No | No | Yes |
How to cancel the Chefs Plate subscription?
Chefs Plate offers free cancellation, but you need to do it before the cut-off time. Otherwise, your order will be delivered as expected. To cancel an order, follow these steps:
- Choose the week with the order that you would like to cancel
- On the top right, click the button that says Cancel Delivery
- Receive a refund within five to seven days
FAQs
These are the answers to the most commonly asked questions we came across during the process of our Chefs Plate review Canada.
How long do Chefs Plate meals stay fresh?
On average, Chefs Plate meals can remain fresh for five to seven days after delivery. The company sources only the freshest ingredients available, so it is best to cook the meals as soon as possible.
Does the Chefs Plate menu change every week?
To make sure that their customers are enjoying varied meals, Chefs Plate changes its menu every Thursday. This means that you can eat something different with every delivery.
Is there a minimum length for a subscription?
According to our Chefs Plate review Canada, there’s no minimum term for any of the Chefs Plate subscriptions.
Our final verdict: is Chefs Plate worth it?
According to our Chefs Plate review Canada, Chefs plate has a wide range of food offerings for many different kinds of people. It’s a great option for households looking to reduce the time for meal prep and increase food variety. However, it may not work for people who have many dietary restrictions. If you’re looking for convenience on a budget, Chefs Plate might be the right choice for you.
Be Careful
If you have any food allergies, we recommend to double check the brand website as a precaution measure as recipes and ingredients change frequently.
I got my first Chefs Plate box a few days ago and I couldn’t be happier! All ingredients were portioned out and packaged separately and the instructions were very detailed. I will definitely keep them so I can cook these meals again in the future. The meals were super easy and fast to cook, perfect for weeknight dinners. I will definitely continue ordering from Chefs Plate, I think it will be a great way to cut down on my food delivery expenses and reduce the amount of junk food I eat when I’m too tired to cook.