Couples
Best Meal Kit for Couples Australia 2026
By Tasty Food Box
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Updated June 2026
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Scores from ProductReview.com.au
Meal kits are particularly well-suited to couples. A 2-person plan gives you restaurant-quality weeknight dinners for two, with no food waste from buying full-size supermarket portions. You cook together (or take turns), and you only pay for what you need.
This guide focuses on meal kits only (not prepared meals) — services where you cook the meal from pre-portioned ingredients. We've ranked all four Australian meal kit services specifically through the lens of couple-friendliness: weekly cost for two, recipe variety, flexibility for travel, and ease of cooking together.
What matters most for couples
- Price per week for 2: Costs add up fast at scale — especially weekly subscriptions
- Recipe variety: Eating the same 5 meals on rotation gets old. Weekly variety matters more for couples than families (who have lower-risk tastes)
- Ease of skipping: Couples travel. You need to skip weeks without friction or unexpected billing
- Cooking together: Meal kits are great date-night cooking. Look for recipes that have parallel tasks rather than single-cook flow
- Flexibility: 2-person plans typically offer 2–5 meals per week. Most couples find 3 the sweet spot
2-person weekly cost comparison
EveryPlate
$4.44/srv × 2 people × 3 meals = $26.64/week
+ $9.99 delivery = ~$36.63 total
HelloFresh
$8.75/srv × 2 people × 3 meals = $52.50/week
+ $9.99 delivery = ~$62.49 total
Dinnerly ⚠
$5.99/srv × 2 people × 3 meals = $35.94/week
+ $9.99 delivery = ~$45.93 total
Marley Spoon ⚠
$8.95/srv × 2 people × 3 meals = $53.70/week
+ $9.99 delivery = ~$63.69 total
EveryPlate is by far the cheapest option for couples at roughly $37/week all-in for 3 meals. HelloFresh costs roughly $62/week — almost double. Over a year of 3-meals-per-week ordering, that's a difference of around $1,300 in favour of EveryPlate.
1. EveryPlate — Best value for couples
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EveryPlate
From $4.44/serving · ~$36/week for 2 people, 3 meals (incl. delivery)
⭐ 4.1 / 5 · 2,602 reviews on ProductReview.com.au
For couples starting out with meal kits, EveryPlate is the easiest recommendation. At $4.44/serving, it's roughly half the cost of HelloFresh with the same 4.1/5 customer score. Simple, beginner-friendly recipes with printed cards make it ideal for couples who cook together. The lower price means you can trial for a month without significant financial commitment. Not available in SA or TAS.
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2. HelloFresh — Best variety for couples
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HelloFresh
From $8.75/serving · ~$62/week for 2 people, 3 meals (incl. delivery)
⭐ 4.1 / 5 · 18,672 reviews on ProductReview.com.au
HelloFresh is the best choice for couples who prioritise variety above cost. With 50+ recipes per week on a 2-person plan, you won't find yourself stuck eating the same cuisine types week after week. HelloFresh also has the best dietary filter options (Low Calorie, Carb Smart, Vegetarian) — useful if partners have different goals. Delivers to all 7 states including TAS and SA.
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Tip for couples — variety vs cost
If you're choosing between EveryPlate and HelloFresh, ask: "Will we get bored of the same types of meals?" If you cook adventurously and want to try different cuisines weekly, HelloFresh's 50+ options are worth the premium. If you're happy with reliable, simple weeknight meals, EveryPlate saves around $1,300 per year.
3. Dinnerly — Budget but use caution
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Dinnerly
From $5.99/serving · ~$46/week for 2 people, 3 meals (incl. delivery)
⚠ 3.2 / 5 · 1,010 reviews on ProductReview.com.au
⚠ Score of 3.2/5 — below our 3.5 caution threshold. Common issues: missing ingredients, late deliveries, billing after cancellation.
Dinnerly has a 2-person plan and digital-only recipes. It's cheaper than HelloFresh but costs more than EveryPlate and scores significantly lower (3.2/5 vs 4.1/5). For couples on a tight budget who can't access EveryPlate (e.g. in SA), Dinnerly is an option — but the service reliability concerns are worth noting. Owned by Marley Spoon Group.
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4. Marley Spoon — Premium recipes, poor service record
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Marley Spoon
From $8.95/serving · ~$64/week for 2 people, 3 meals (incl. delivery)
⚠ 3.0 / 5 · 1,324 reviews on ProductReview.com.au
⚠ Score of 3.0/5 — Australia's lowest meal kit score. Cancellation difficulty widely reported.
Marley Spoon's chef-designed, complex recipes can be a fun date-night cooking experience for couples who enjoy a challenge. However, at a similar price to HelloFresh, the 3.0/5 score and frequent complaints about missing ingredients and cancellation issues make it a difficult recommendation. If complex recipes appeal to you, HelloFresh's premium range offers similar complexity with much better reliability.
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Key considerations for couples choosing a meal kit
How many meals per week? Most couples find 3 meals the sweet spot — covering weeknight cooking while leaving weekends free for eating out or cooking from scratch. All four services offer 2-person plans from 3 meals per week.
Skipping for travel. Both HelloFresh and EveryPlate make skipping easy through their apps. As long as you skip before Wednesday (or the applicable cutoff for your state), the week is cancelled with no charge. This makes them genuinely flexible for couples with unpredictable travel schedules.
Cooking together. Meal kits with printed recipe cards (HelloFresh, EveryPlate) are easier for couples to cook from simultaneously — one person can hold the card while the other chops. Dinnerly's digital-only format requires a tablet or phone propped in the kitchen, which can be less convenient.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest meal kit for 2 people in Australia?
EveryPlate is the cheapest meal kit for couples in Australia, starting from $4.44 per serving. For 2 people ordering 3 meals per week, that's approximately $26.64 per week (plus $9.99 delivery). With a 4.1/5 ProductReview score, it's also highly rated — making it the best value per serving of any meal kit in Australia.
How many meals per week should couples order?
Most couples find 3 meals per week the sweet spot — covering Monday, Wednesday and Friday dinners while leaving room for weekend cooking, eating out, or using leftovers. All four major services offer 2-person plans starting from 3 meals per week. You can usually select up to 5 meals per week on a 2-person plan.
Is HelloFresh worth it for 2 people?
Yes, HelloFresh is worth it for couples who value variety. At $8.75/serving, 3 meals for 2 people costs approximately $52.50/week (plus delivery). The 50+ weekly recipe selection means couples rarely see repetition. HelloFresh's 4.1/5 score from nearly 19,000 reviews makes it one of the most reliable options. If budget is the priority, EveryPlate offers the same score at roughly half the price per serving.
Can couples skip weeks easily?
Yes. HelloFresh and EveryPlate both allow easy week skipping through their app or website, with most services requiring you to skip by Wednesday (or earlier) before the following week's cutoff. This makes meal kits ideal for couples who travel regularly — you simply skip the weeks you're away. Dinnerly and Marley Spoon also offer skip functionality, but check the specific terms as some reviewers have reported difficulty with billing after skips.
Which meal kit has the most variety for couples?
HelloFresh has the most weekly recipe variety for couples, with 50+ recipes per week to choose from on a 2-person plan. This is particularly valuable for couples who cook together regularly and want to avoid eating the same cuisine types week after week. EveryPlate offers 20+ recipes per week — fewer choices but still enough for most couples.