7 Best Meal Delivery Services in Baton Rouge 2024

Meal delivery services can be less expensive than getting takeout and much more convenient than grocery shopping for Baton Rouge residents. The only problem is finding the right one with so much choice.

I’ve pored over menus and scanned ingredients for dozens of meal delivery services. After weighing up the differences between them, I’ve come up with a list of the top 7 meal delivery services for Baton Rouge. All of the services on my list have been tested, so be sure to check out the reviews.

Factor gets my nod for the best meal delivery service in Baton Rouge. But every service on this list has something to offer. Working parents feeding hungry families, plant-powered vegans, fitness buffs, dieters trying to break their beignet habit – all will find a meal delivery service here that’s perfect for them.

Our 10 Best Meal Delivery Services in Baton Rouge Reviewed

1. Factor – Best Prepared Meal Delivery Service in Baton Rouge

Factor caters to health-conscious people with busy lifestyles. Its single-serving meals are created by registered dietitians and prepared by culinary experts to be both delicious and nutritious. These premade meals can be heated up in minutes and are perfect for those who are always on the go or who follow specific diets.

What’s on the Menu?

The menu is user-friendly and features an array of American and international meals. You can easily filter the menu to show meals that fit your dietary requirements, such as keto, high-protein, calorie smart, vegetarian, spicy, and vegan.

Many meals fall into multiple diet categories. For example, the Asian Chili Shrimp pictured above is a Calorie Smart and Protein Plus meal. It gives you spicy chili garlic shrimp over fried brown rice with ginger and red peppers, alongside broccoli with a dash of sesame oil and sesame seeds. You even get a side of Sriracha sauce for a delicious Chinese meal that has just 510 calories and 30 g of protein. 

Factor’s add-ons include soups, protein packs, smoothies, and breakfast options. The smoothie packs are a convenient way to get a quick and nutritious breakfast, and Factor’s keto-friendly snacks let you enjoy a guilt-free low-carb treat.

What Makes It Special?

In our tested Factor review, we found the meals to be convenient, high quality, and really tasty. If you’re skeptical about microwavable meals, rest assured that Factor brings the flavor.

You get a free 20-minute consultation with a registered dietitian when you join Factor, as well as optional subscription access to Factor’s nutrition coaching programs. If you’re still having trouble staying away from the beignets, Factor’s coaches can help you learn healthier eating habits.

Is It Good Value?

Factor is especially good for those on specific diets. No matter which of the 6 plans you choose, you’re free to select any menu item:

• Calorie Smart

• Chef’s Choice

• Keto

• Protein Plus

• Vegan & Veggie

• Flexitarian

Factor’s vegetarian and vegan options are somewhat limited compared to the other categories. If you’re a strict vegan, you’ll find a modest selection of meals at Factor. But you might want to check out our list of the best vegan meal delivery services.

Factor pricing varies by order size, with larger orders providing the best savings. For example, you can get 18 meals for $103.41 on your first order with our link.

2. Green Chef – The Best Organic Meal Kits in Baton Rouge

Green Chef uses unique ingredients to create bold and exciting flavors. Premade sauces, marinades, and spice blends make cooking easy. Each recipe comes with step-by-step instructions, photos, and tips, so even those with little experience in the kitchen can feel confident preparing healthy and delicious meals.

What’s on the Menu?

We were impressed by the restaurant-level recipes when trying Green Chef at home. The service’s commitment to organic vegetables and clean proteins isn’t just healthier: it also resulted in some great-tasting dishes!

The Ranch Steak with Truffle Sauce pictured above is ready in just 25 minutes. With pan-seared ranch steaks atop a truffle and cremini mushroom sauce, roasted rainbow carrots, and a sprinkling of chives and parmesan, this is a meal fit for a king. And with just 610 calories, His Highness can enjoy it without worrying about the royal waistline.

If you’re gluten-intolerant, some Green Chef meals are gluten-free. Most gluten-free meals are on the Keto menu (including the Ranch Steak), but you should check other menu categories as well.

What Makes It Special?

Green Chef stands out for its commitment to organic ingredients. The company is USDA-certified organic, which means the produce and eggs used in Green Chef meal kits are organic. All meat is antibiotic and hormone-free, while all fish and seafood are wild-caught and sustainably harvested.

You can choose between 8 Green Chef plans, but you can always order from the entire menu:

• Mediterranean

• Calorie Smart

• Quick & Easy

• Plant Based

• Protein Packed

• Keto

• Gut & Brain Health

• Gluten Free

Is It Good Value?

Green Chef’s meals are great for foodies and adventurous palates, but they may not be suitable for picky eaters. (My 11-year-old turned her nose up at meals my wife and I loved.) If you’re feeding children who don’t share your love of gourmet food, check out our list of the best family-friendly meal delivery services.

The minimum weekly Green Chef order is 3 meals of 2 servings, with a maximum of 4 meals for 6. Green Chef is 1 of the few meal delivery services to offer 6-serving kits, which makes it a great choice for big households. Green Chef prices start at $9.99 per serving.

3. Blue Apron – Best Gourmet Meal Delivery Service in Baton Rouge

Blue Apron is a great choice for people who love trying out new recipes. Its ingredients are always fresh and sustainably sourced, and the generous serving sizes will leave you feeling full for hours.

What’s on the Menu?

Blue Apron has Meal Kits and Prepared & Ready meals on offer. It divides meal kits into 5 and prepared meals into 4 categories. 

The Wellness meal kit menu features healthy, flavorful meals inspired by the Mediterranean diet. Recipes offer diet tips like using nonfat yogurt instead of sour cream, making Blue Apron a great choice for those looking to lose a few pounds. Meals on the Veggie menu are bursting with wholesome, fresh ingredients like fruits, grains, legumes, vegetables, and artisan cheeses. 

You can also find a number of easy prep meals on the Blue Apron menu. The Cornbread Chili Casserole above arrives with a recyclable baking tin. All you have to do is assemble the pre-chopped ingredients, bake for 30 minutes, and enjoy a spicy vegetarian supper.

What Makes It Special?

Even inexperienced cooks will have no trouble preparing Blue Apron meals, thanks to the easy-to-follow recipe cards and step-by-step instructions. You can order a few prepared meals in the same order as meal kits if a full week of cooking seems too much.

Blue Apron also lets you customize some entrees. For example, swap the ground beef in your Mexican-Style Beef & Rice Bowls with black beans and a bell pepper.

We were impressed with Blue Apron’s selection of American and international recipes in our tested review. There are enough sophisticated meals here to please foodies, but also plenty of meals that’ll leave a big smile on the pickiest eater’s face.

Is It Good Value?

Blue Apron gives you 5 Meal Kits menu preferences to choose from, which are Chef Favorites, Family Friendly, Wellness, Fast & Easy, and Veggies. You always have the flexibility to order anything on the menu. As for Prepared & Ready meals, you can choose between 600 Calories or Less, Keto Friendly, 30g of Protein, and Carb Conscious plans.

Blue Apron’s minimum order is 2 kits for 2 people or 4 prepared meals per week. The largest orders are 5 meal kits with 4 servings or 10 heat-and-eat options. The cost per meal starts at $4.00.

You can’t order a full box of meal kits and prepared meals in the same week, but you can change it weekly or choose a few prepared meals from the add-ons section.

4. HelloFresh – Best Meal Delivery for Families in Baton Rouge

HelloFresh is America’s most popular meal delivery service, and it's not hard to see why. With a focus on customer service and fresh ingredients and a huge selection of fun, easy-to-make, and healthy recipes, HelloFresh offers something for everyone.

What’s on the Menu?

There are many classic American recipes on the HelloFresh menu, but there are also international dishes like Turkish Spiced Chicken in Apricot Sauce or Thai Coconut Curry Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice. HelloFresh works to prevent food waste and uses farm-fresh, responsibly sourced, seasonal produce.

HelloFresh has a limited selection of meals if you’re on a specialized diet, such as keto. But flexitarians, vegetarians, and omnivores looking for a reliable meal delivery service with a good selection of easy family-friendly meals may find HelloFresh is exactly what they were looking for.

HelloFresh’s Marketplace also has a curated selection of breakfasts, lunches, and other items, including desserts, spices, bulk proteins, and fresh produce. We tried HelloFresh at home and loved how easily the recipes came together – not to mention how tasty the dishes were!

What Makes It Special?

HelloFresh offers some customization options on select entrees. For example, you can replace potatoes with broccoli for a lower-carb meal. Some dishes also offer the option to change the protein choice.

The HelloFresh website has an online Cookbook with 2,500+ recipes, as well as blog posts on different ingredients and cooking techniques. These are great resources if you’re looking for new dinner ideas or want to improve your game in the kitchen.

Most HelloFresh meals take 30 minutes or less to make, and most dishes require only basic culinary skills like chopping and frying. (Look for Quick and Easy Cleanup recipes for especially busy nights).  The Greek Diner Spaghetti pictured above takes just 25 minutes to prepare.

Is It Good Value?

For those new to meal delivery services, HelloFresh is an easy and approachable option. The website is user-friendly, and customer service is responsive. Plus, Baton Rouge students, military personnel, and veterans can enjoy a 15% discount.

HelloFresh offers 6 plans, but you can also order items outside your plan.

• Meat & Veggies 

• Family Friendly

• Pescatarian

• Veggie

• Fit & Wholesome 

• Under 20 Minutes
  

HelloFresh provides affordable meal kits with the best per-serving price on larger orders. For example, using our link, new customers can enjoy 6 meals for 4 people for just $107.75.

5. Home Chef – Best for Customizable Meals in Baton Rouge

Home Chef is among the best Baton Rouge meal delivery services for meal customization. First, you can take a quick quiz to help the company suggest recipes based on your interests and tastes. Later on, you can personalize proteins while selecting meals. The company also lets you leave out up to 9 common allergens from your meal plan.

What’s on the Menu?

Home Chef has meal options to fit any schedule. The Culinary Collection features complex dishes with premium ingredients that take around an hour to prepare. Prices for these meals start at around $15 per portion, which is less than you’d pay for a meal at a high-end restaurant.

For busy nights, Home Chef offers quick options like speedy Express kits, oven-ready kits, and Fast & Fresh microwaveable meals. These kits come with pre-chopped veggies and pre-prepped ingredients. Oven-Ready meals require no prep work and can be cooked in the provided oven-safe tray for a hands-off dinner in 20 to 40 minutes.

Home Chef offers a decent selection of vegetarian entrees, but little for vegans. Vegans might prefer Green Chef, which offers a better selection of plant-based meals. Home Chef also has Calorie-Conscious and Carb-Conscious recipes, and it even has some Keto-Friendly and Gluten-Smart meals (look out for those labels on the main menu.)

What Makes It Special?

Home Chef’s best feature is its Customize It option. While some delivery services offer a limited number of customizable options, with Home Chef, you can swap, double-up on, or upgrade the protein on most dishes. You can order the Steak Strip and Broccoli Stir Fry pictured above with shrimp, diced boneless skinless chicken breasts, or veggie Impossible Burger.

The recipe cards that come with each Home Chef meal are a great bonus. With your first order, Home Chef sends a binder, so you can save your favorite recipes and even recreate them on your own in the future.

You can also order from the Home Chef Market. It offers pre-made breakfasts, salads, pizzas, snacks, and bread options, as well as protein packs of meat, poultry, and seafood. With so many options to choose from, the Market offers a convenient way to stock your pantry and freezer.

Is It Good Value?

We discuss the service’s menu and pricing in greater detail in our tested Home Chef review. The service’s menu provides information about cooking difficulty and spice levels, so you can choose recipes to suit your heat tolerance and your culinary skill. 

You can order up to 6 Home Chef meals for 6 people each week, with a minimum weekly order of 2 meals for 2. Prices start at $9.99 per serving, but items are individually priced.

6. BistroMD – Best Weight Loss Meal Delivery Service in Baton Rouge

BistroMD is a convenient and effective way to lose weight without sacrificing flavor or satisfaction. With a focus on science-based nutrition and balanced macronutrient ratios, BistroMD meals are designed to help you burn fat while maintaining lean muscle mass.

What’s on the Menu?

You'll find a fixed menu of 150 meals on BistroMD's website. Browse these offerings through the Breakfast, Lunch/Dinner, and Snacks sections. You'll find options for omnivores, plant-based, pescatarians, and other dieters.

The meals themselves are prepared by trained chefs with fresh ingredients. They are then flash-frozen to preserve their nutrients and flavor. Each entrée contains less than 450 calories per serving and is generously portioned to keep you feeling full and satisfied.

BistroMD's EATS (Essential And Tasty Snacks) are a great way to stave off cravings. These high-protein and high-fiber snacks can help you avoid temptation and stay on track. EATS are optional but highly recommended and include items like low-calorie cheesecake. In our tried and tested review, we were impressed by the variety in BistroMD’s desserts and snack menu.

What Makes It Special?

BistroMD’s founder is a physician specializing in weight management who started the service to provide balanced meals for patients. Today, it employs a team of dietitians and provides weight loss programs for a number of different medical conditions.

In addition to the standard program, BistroMD offers a variety of specialized programs, including heart health, diabetes, men's and women's health, menopause, and gluten-free options. This means you can find a program that works for your specific needs and preferences.

The service also offers a vegan plan. However, you can only order lunch and dinner with this plan.

Is It Good Value?

One of the greatest benefits of BistroMD is the convenience factor. With fully prepped meals delivered straight to your door, all you have to do is heat them up in the microwave or oven and enjoy. This takes the stress and hassle out of meal planning and preparation, making it easier to stick to your weight loss goals.

You can order as few as 2 BistroMD meals per day (lunch and dinner) or order a complete meal plan of 3 meals per day for 6 days a week and 2 recipes for 1 day. Pricing starts at $6.59 per serving. BistroMD also offers a 15% discount for couples who want to lose weight together.

7. Purple Carrot – Baton Rouge’s Best Vegan Meal Delivery Service

Purple Carrot is the only fully vegan service on my list. With around 2 dozen breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, as well as access to the Plantry for vegan staples, the service is a perennial favorite on our list of the best vegan meal delivery services.

What’s on the Menu?

The company’s meals prioritize whole, fresh vegetables over processed meat substitutes, with plant-forward international vegan favorites like the West African Peanut Stew pictured above. Purple Carrot also offers meals for a range of dietary needs, with high-protein, soy-free, low-calorie, gluten-free, and nut-free options.

Purple Carrot also offers a selection of around 20 prepared meals that you simply heat and eat. And if you enjoy cooking but are short on time, Purple Carrot’s Less Prep recipes feature pre-chopped vegetables and prepared sauces. Since you can mix and match these items, you can choose vegan meals that suit your schedule.

You can also order staples like vegan desserts and cashew cream cheese at the Plantry. Finding vegan pantry items can be challenging at many grocery stores, but with Purple Carrot, you can get them delivered to your door.

What Makes It Special?

I can attest to the fact that Purple Carrot’s menu is consistently excellent. It contains enough variety to keep the interest of vegans, vegetarians, and people who just want more plants in their diet.

This company caters to various dietary preferences with a vegan foundation, steering clear of typical allergens. It's perfect for those seeking meals with more protein, fewer calories, or gluten-free options.

Purple Carrot's FAQ section is exceptionally detailed. It provides all the necessary information without the need to contact customer service. I found answers to every question I could think of.

Is It Good Value?

Even non-vegans will have no problem finding meals they love. We tested Purple Carrot’s recipes and thought every dish was tasty enough to appeal to any omnivore. We also appreciated the service’s mission to provide naturally healthy meals.

Purple Carrot’s menu is smaller than many other meal delivery services and only posts the current week’s menu. This is in contrast to a service like HelloFresh that posts the menu several weeks ahead, which helps with meal planning.

Purple Carrot’s minimum weekly order is 3 meal kits for 2, with a maximum of 3 kits for 4. You can order 6, 8, or 10 single-serving prepared meals each week. Prices start at $11.00 per serving. 

Quick Comparison Table

Tips for Choosing the Best Meal Delivery Service in Baton Rouge 

Residents of Baton Rouge have several meal delivery services to choose from. Here are some tips from a professional reviewer on how to select the right one.

• Find a service that fits your dietary needs: If you’re on a specialized diet, trying to find meals that suit your needs can be frustrating. Keto and vegan dieters will do better choosing a service like Green Chef that has a dedicated menu. 

• Know your budget, but don’t be afraid to spend a bit more: Don't shy away from spending a little bit more for exciting, healthy meals. That being said, even on a very limited budget you can enjoy great suppers. 

• Check the service’s extras: You can also order snacks, bulk proteins, and other high-quality ingredients at many meal delivery services. I recommend making sure the service of your choice has the extras you’re looking for.

• Don’t be afraid to try a different service: It can take some time to find a meal delivery service that everyone in your household enjoys. All of the services listed on this list have easy cancelation policies, so you can always switch if things aren’t working out. 

FAQ

What is the best meal delivery service in Baton Rouge?

Factor is my choice for the best meal delivery service in Baton Rouge. Its prepared meals cater to everyday folks along with fitness enthusiasts. This is thanks to its large selection of higher-protein and lower-calorie meal offerings. You also get a respectable number of sides, snacks, and extras as well.

What is the best organic meal delivery service in Baton Rouge?

Green Chef was the first meal delivery service to receive a USDA Organic certification, and it remains the best choice for Baton Rouge natives who want organic eggs and produce, antibiotic and hormone-free meats, and wild-caught and sustainably-harvested seafood.

What is the most affordable meal delivery service in Baton Rouge?

Blue Apron is one of the most affordable meal delivery services in Baton Rouge, with prices starting at $4.00 per serving. But most of the other option I recommend are also budget-friendly and offer excellent value for both individuals and families.

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