Home Chef review — 2026
★★★★★ Overall score: 5/5
Owned by Kroger. Most-flexible weekly menu — 30+ options including no-prep oven-ready.
Monthly: $0.00/mo
Annual (first year): $0.00/year
Annual (renewal): $0.00/year
Money-back: 0 days
Annual (first year): $0.00/year
Annual (renewal): $0.00/year
Money-back: 0 days
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Protection
| Malware detection rate | 0% |
|---|---|
| False-positive rate | n/a |
| AV-TEST score | n/a |
| Real-time protection | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✗ |
| Firewall | ✗ |
Bundled features
| VPN included | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Password manager | ✗ |
| Parental controls | ✗ |
| Dark web monitoring | ✗ |
| Identity theft protection | ✗ |
| Cloud backup | ✗ |
Compatibility
| Devices covered | Web + Mobile |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
Our review
Home Chef is the right pick for households wanting maximum menu flexibility week-to-week. Fast & Fresh oven-ready meals are unique. Owned by Kroger, so quality control is steady. Best all-around mid-tier pick.
Pros
- 30+ meals per week — most flexible menu in the industry
- Fast & Fresh meals: 15-min cook time, oven-ready options
- Owned by Kroger — also sold in-store at Kroger locations
- Customization: swap proteins, upgrade portions, double protein
- Strong calorie + carb-conscious filtering
Cons
- Quality lags Blue Apron / Sunbasket on premium ingredients
- First-box discount less generous than HelloFresh
- Packaging similar bulk to HelloFresh
- Limited international cuisines