The keto diet isn’t exactly easy to follow. To stay in ketosis — the goal of the diet — you have to follow an eating plan that’s high in fat, moderate in protein and very low in carbs. Getting these proportions just right can be tricky. That’s where the best keto meal delivery services can help. Restrictive diets like keto require extra time for planning, shopping and meal prep, which can be hard to do on your own, says registered dietitian Megan Huff of Nutrition by Megan. “The support of a meal delivery service can help you stick to a keto diet, plus keto meal kits offer variety, so you won’t get bored of eating the same thing,” she adds.
The good news: You don’t have to look far to find a meal delivery service that can cater to a keto diet. Many of the most popular services offer keto-friendly meal kits, fully prepared meals or grocery deliveries to simplify following the diet.
To find the best keto meal kits, we reviewed the menus of over 30 meal delivery services to identify those that actually offer keto entrees. From there, we put each one to the test (and then re-tested a year later), evaluating each service based on ingredient quality, weekly variety, flavor combinations, ease of preparation, available add-ons, sustainability practices, packaging and, most importantly, taste and texture. Here are the four services we found to be the best.
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Quick reminder: Talk with a doctor, registered dietitian or other health care professional before making drastic changes to your typical eating pattern, as the keto diet isn’t appropriate for everyone.
Best keto meal delivery overall
Kelli McGrane, MS, RD/Yahoo
Type: Prepared meals | Servings: 1 | Keto-specific menu or lables: Yes, labels | Shipping: $10.99 for first box; $13.99 thereafter
Factor has long been one of the best prepared meal delivery services for people following low-carb diets, like the keto diet. It has a large rotating menu of meals designed by dietitians and always free of nitrates, nitrites, benzoates, parabens, sorbates, refined sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, synthetic dyes and artificial colors and sweeteners.
During the signup process, simply click the box that says you follow a keto diet, and it will preselect suitable meals. You can also pick from the service’s full menu of 114 options, all of which are clearly labeled to help you identify which ones are keto-friendly.
I’ve tried the service multiple times over the years and have found that while some meals reheat well — no mushy vegetables or dry chicken — others don’t seem to hold up as well. That said, the flavors are consistently bold and satisfying.
Read our full review of Factor.
- Flavorful, satisfying meals
- Large rotating weekly menu
- Keto-friendly meals are clearly labeled
- Expensive
- $13.99 shipping fee
- Some meals reheat better than others
Other keto meal delivery services we like for 2026
Kelli McGrane, MS, RD/Yahoo
Type: Prepared meals| Servings: 1| Keto-specific menu or labels: Yes, menu | Shipping: $9.99 or $11.99, depending on ZIP code
Want something as good as takeout? CookUnity stands out because it’s a chef-driven marketplace, meaning meals are designed and cooked by regional, award-winning chefs rather than in a single corporate factory kitchen. And the difference is noticeable. I’ve tried almost all the major prepared meal delivery services, and CookUnity is the only one that truly tastes like takeout from your local restaurant.
The service features a keto diet menu, making it easy to find suitable options. The only downside is that the number of options is more limited than Factor’s. Depending on your region, expect to find around 6-9 keto entrees each week.
Read our full review of CookUnity.
- Restaurant-worthy flavors
- Meals crafted and cooked by award-winning chefs
- Keto-specific menu
- More limited keto options compared to some other services, like Factor
- Some items are high in calories and saturated fat
Home Chef
Type: Meal kits, oven-ready and fully prepared| Servings: 2, 4, 6| Keto-specific menu or labels: Yes, labels | Shipping: $10.99
If you don’t want to spend over $12 per serving or want meal kits, rather than heat-and-eat, Home Chef is the best option. While there isn’t a dedicated keto menu, keto-friendly options are labeled as such — granted, we found there were only four keto-friendly options each week to choose from. Luckily, the service also offers low-carb meals, which can be customized to allow for more keto-friendly choices.
In addition to being one of the cheapest meal delivery services, Home Chef is one of the best if you’re short on time, as you can filter entrées based on how much time they will take to prepare. As with other services on our list, Home Chef offers a variety of add-ons, like fully cooked proteins, breakfast items, quick lunches, snacks and desserts, though many aren’t suitable for a keto diet.
Home Chef’s meals are easy to prepare, so even if you’re a novice cook, you won’t have trouble following the instructions. The ingredients are preportioned, which helps reduce food waste, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the generous portion sizes with plenty of protein.
Read our full review of Home Chef.
- Keto label makes it easier to find compatible options
- Provides flexibility with the ability to swap proteins and side dishes
- Generous portion sizes, often resulting in leftovers
- Option to filter by prep time
- Some meal options may be too basic for more experienced cooks
- Limited keto-friendly meal options per week
- $10.99 shipping fee
Territory
Type: Prepared meals | Servings: 1 | Keto-friendly menu or labels: Yes, menu | Shipping: $9.99 or $10.99, depending on location
Huff says she’s a big fan of Territory for its diverse, delicious, high-quality meals. “What makes them stand out is their collaboration with local chefs, giving you unique meal choices based on your location — plus, all of Territory’s meals are gluten-free, dairy-free and refined-sugar-free, which is a big win for those with specific dietary needs,” she adds. While this might raise concerns about taste, our testers walked away feeling impressed by the ingredient quality and ease of enjoying a healthy lunch with zero prep work.
Territory combines dietitian input with creative recipes you can filter by meal type, ingredients you’d like to avoid, protein sourcing, shelf life and, most importantly, nutrition breakdown. While you’ll need to have rough estimates of how many grams of carbs, protein and fat you want per meal, this tool is great for ensuring your picks fit into your specific dietary needs. If you’re following a standard keto diet, simply select the Keto Friendly filter to quickly see which meals are compliant.
There are 35-plus menu options per week, with about 10 labeled as keto-friendly. Some meals are ready to eat cold and do not require heating. For most other meals, you can microwave according to package instructions. In addition to entrées, the service offers keto-friendly add-ons, like bulk roasted steak tips, steamed broccoli and mushroom broth.
Read our full Territory review.
- No refined sugar, dairy or gluten
- Arrives freshly prepared, not frozen
- Individual or family-size portions available
- Excellent quality and flavors
- Option to filter by nutritional breakdown
- Keto-friendly filter
- Most entrees cost $16-$20
Factors to consider when choosing a keto meal delivery service
When choosing the best keto meal delivery kits, there are several key factors to consider. These include cost, ease of use, menu choice, taste and eco-friendly packaging.
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Cost: The cost of meal delivery services can vary widely depending on the number of meals per week, servings per meal and specific dietary preferences. Prices generally range from $10 to $16 per serving, with an added shipping fee of $9 to $12 per box. It’s important to consider your budget and compare the cost per serving across different services.
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Meal type: Meal delivery services vary in the types of meals they offer. If convenience is your top priority, a prepared meal service may be the best fit — though these are usually single-serve and not ideal for couples or families. Meal kits, on the other hand, typically offer better value and provide two to six servings per recipe, but they do require time for prep and cooking.
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Keto-specific offerings: If you’re new to the keto diet — or just want to keep things simple — look for a meal delivery service that offers a dedicated keto plan or filtering option. If you’re comfortable tracking your macros, a meal kit with customizable or low-carb options can work just as well. Either way, choose a service with enough variety to keep both you and your taste buds satisfied week after week.
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Ingredient quality: If grass-fed beef or organic produce is a priority, look for meal delivery services that cater to those preferences — but be prepared to pay a bit more per serving for the higher-quality ingredients.
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Taste: Above all, you want your meals to be delicious. How a meal tastes can be subjective, so it’s a good idea to read reviews or try a few different services to find one that suits your palate.
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Eco-friendly packaging: Consider the packaging of the meal delivery service. Is it recyclable, compostable or reusable? Some services try to reduce their environmental impact by using eco-friendly packaging, while others rely mostly on plastic.
How we tested
Every meal delivery service we reviewed has different strengths and weaknesses. Some are very easy, others offer more variety; some are great for families with picky eaters and special diets, and others are geared toward single busy professionals.
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To narrow down the list of the best meal delivery services, an in-house culinary expert, along with Yahoo testers and editors, tried the top delivery services with their families. We evaluated the services according to the number of weekly keto menu choices offered, the quality and freshness of the included ingredients, ease of cooking, cost, eco-friendly packaging and, most of all, taste.
Learn more about how we test meal kits at Yahoo.
Other keto-friendly meal delivery services we tested
To ensure we were thorough in our meal kit research, we researched and tested several delivery services that either offered keto-friendly meals or could be adjusted to a more keto-friendly diet. Here are the meal kit services that advertised keto-friendly meals that didn’t make the cut:
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Green Chef: This certified organic service offers an impressive variety of meals each week, including keto, but we did not see where these meals were clearly labeled keto and found you had to decipher which of the weekly meals were keto-friendly, which is not easy for those just starting the dietary plan.
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Sunbasket: When signing up for Sunbasket, you can select keto-friendly as a dietary preference. However, expect a fairly limited number of recipes to choose from, and you may need to modify some of the low-carb options to better fit your macronutrient needs. While Sunbasket isn’t as convenient for strict keto followers as some other services on our list, it’s by far the highest-quality and most flavorful meal kit we’ve tested.
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HelloFresh: This family-friendly meal delivery service doesn’t specifically cater to the keto diet, meaning, like Green Chef, you need to do a little work to find recipes that fit your diet plan. While we like the multiple customization options, which make it easier to DIY a keto-friendly box, it requires more time and thought than other services on our list.
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Looking for more meal kits and delivery options? Head over to our other roundups for the full buffet:
FAQs
Does the keto diet actually work?
Short-term use of the keto diet has been linked to benefits for weight loss in individuals with overweight or obesity and improved blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. However, it’s important to point out that the long-term effects of the keto diet aren’t fully understood, and some studies suggest that over time, the diet may worsen heart and gut health. Further, it’s important to note that many of the benefits of a keto diet can be obtained by following a less restrictive, more balanced diet. As registered dietitian nutritionist Michael Hershey explains, “When calories are equated, a ketogenic diet is not superior for fat loss when compared to other styles of eating.”
There are potential downsides that you should discuss with your health care provider, such as headaches, fatigue, low exercise tolerance, nutritional deficiencies, low fiber intake, high saturated-fat intake and weight regain if you stop following the diet, according to Hershey.
How does keto work?
The keto diet drastically reduces the amount of carbs you eat, which can lead to a calorie deficit, causing weight loss. It also limits the amount of protein in the diet because excess protein can be converted into carbs. Instead of relying on carbohydrates for energy, a body in ketosis makes energy from the fat you eat and the fat stored in your body. When fat is metabolized instead of carbohydrates, ketone bodies, instead of glucose, are used for energy.
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Ketone bodies may help reduce appetite, though the exact reasons aren’t clear. Much of the initial weight loss from the keto diet comes from water loss, and in scientific studies, keto and other low-carb diets don’t seem to work better for losing weight than diets that also limit calories or other dietary approaches like low-fat vegetarian diets. It’s also worth noting that while the keto diet can help with short-term weight loss, it has risks, so replacing it with a more sustainable, balanced diet once weight loss is achieved is a good idea.
What are some good keto recipes?
Healthy keto meals and snacks typically include meat, fish, nonstarchy vegetables and healthy fats. If you’re not relying on a meal delivery service, try focusing on simple recipes like a bell pepper, onion, cheese and spinach omelet, chicken Caesar salad, baked chicken breast with green beans and cauliflower rice, or turkey burgers wrapped in large romaine leaves.
What are meal delivery services?
Meal delivery services provide preportioned ingredients and recipes delivered to your door, enabling you to prepare fresh-cooked meals at home without the need to grocery shop or measure ingredients. Services that offer already prepared meals are even more convenient, often with a higher price point, but they save you time in the kitchen.
What can I expect from a meal delivery service?
If you opt for a meal kit service, you’ll receive preportioned ingredients and recipes that may feed two, four or more people. There are options to suit every dietary need and preference, and you can usually choose your delivery day. Prepackaged meals come already prepared and typically just require you to heat them up before enjoying them.
Do meal delivery services save you money?
Meal delivery services are typically less expensive than ordering takeout and may save you money by reducing food waste and eliminating the need for time-consuming grocery shopping trips. However, the cost-effectiveness will depend on your unique eating habits, lifestyle and meal planning expertise.
Meet our experts
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Michael Hershey, MS, RDN, LD, owner of Michael Hershey Nutrition, specializing in weight loss, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure and general nutrition
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Megan Huff, RDN, owner of Nutrition by Megan, specializing in managing and preventing chronic disease by taking a holistic nutrition and lifestyle approach
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Update, September 24, 2026: We checked all product prices and availability. Our No. 1 pick for the best keto meal delivery service remains unchanged. We updated the rest of our list to reflect changes in keto offerings and more recent testing results.
Our health content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional on questions about your health.