When it comes to healthy, macro-balanced meals, The Good Prep is spot on. It isn’t tough to see why, since you get chef-cooked meals that actually taste good.

We love that the meals are made with fresh ingredients. The best bit is the variety of plans, such as balanced meals, high-protein and low-carb options, halal-certified menu, and an Ultimate Performance partnership for gym folks.

Plus, the meals are flavourful but not overwhelmingly so. They’re not bland, as even our team’s picky eaters enjoyed the food they got.

That’s no shocker since they offer global flavours, such as Chinese and Indian cuisines. We mustn’t overlook the snacks, which are healthy while satisfying your sweet cravings! 

This meal prep company is also flexible, as there’s no minimum subscription period. It’s a bummer they’re just on the pricey side, reaching £94 for nine meals in a single week, but you still get what you pay for, in flavours, variety, and nutrition.

Tastiest and highest quality option by far

“I have tried multiple meal prep companies over the years. These meals are by far the tastiest options with the highest quality and quantity of protein per meal. I highly recommend to anybody who lacks time to cook, during their day, or those who simply struggle to make tasty meals that have a good macronutrient balance.”

Callum Baines, Google Review

Consistent with food sizes

“I have used every food prep company and good prep is by far the best. By my nature and rather pessimistic however the good prep in every way is the best food prep service I’ve used the team great the food sizes are consistent. The macros are in line with fitness goals. I have used them every week for the last two years. It honestly makes my life so easy even though I’ve completely forgotten how to cook.”

Erin short, Google Review

Aptly named, The Nutritionist Manchester offers meal plans that were designed by nutritionists. You get nutritionally balanced meals, the kind of thing we want in a meal prep company!

We were quite taken with their sustainable practices. By sourcing local ingredients, they’re supporting the community while ensuring everything that goes into the pot is fresh!

Another thing we rather like is the variety of meal plans available. There’s something for losing weight, cutting back on meals, maintaining weight, and gaining muscle!

The personal nutritional consultation is brilliant, too! You can quickly book this online so you’ll know what meal plan will work best for your goals and lifestyle!

It’s a bit of a bummer that there’s a minimum one-month subscription. We were also gutted that, should you decide to cancel, you have to notify them at least a month before.

Still, they make the meal plan delivery flexible. You can switch up your meals, which they deliver twice a week.

Happy with the quality, efficiency, and professionalism

“I’ve just completed my first month of meals with The Nutritionist Mcr, and I’m really happy with not just the quality but also the efficiency and professionalism of Ryan and the team. It’s nice to deal with a smaller, local firm who can rival/beat the quality and delivery of the bigger players.”

Ashley Dribben. Google Review

Pricing and meals are exceptional

“As someone in/out of the country and on the go I needed a solution to spending too much money on lunches and dinners out and not having enough tasty food at home. I got recommended Nutritionist MCR by a friend who is also using them and I couldn’t be happier. The meals are perfectly sized for me, and give me enough flavour and depth to enjoy… Ryan and the team have been amazing at customer service and keeping updates where necessary. Super happy, the pricing is great, meals are exceptional and above all, a team that really cares about their business. Thank you!”

Shay Ijaz, Google Review

The ONCO Healthy Meal Delivery is bang on if you’re looking for gourmet meals at affordable prices with discounts! They make meal prep delivery accessible for Manchester residents, which is an awesome thing!

They’re ethical with their meal delivery. We appreciate that they source local ingredients and ethical meats, ensuring high-quality food!

Plus, these guys accommodate dietary restrictions. They can make most of their meals free from gluten, dairy, and wheat—absolutely ace!

And if that weren’t enough, you’ll find a diverse selection of recipes. We saw loads of options in various cuisines, including Mediterranean and Asian.

It’s a bit of a shame there aren’t set meal plans. Instead, you choose your food on your own, which is lovely, but it would be nice to add specific meal plans to target specific needs.

Do note there’s a minimum of £100 per delivery. To save your quid, you can pick up your meals in Stockport, though!

Made with the best ingredients

“I am currently in my second week of enjoying meals from Onco, and the experience keeps getting better. I can’t wait for each new day to try the delicious meals they offer. These meals are made with the best ingredients and have been a lifesaver on busy work days, preventing me from indulging in unhealthy options. 10/10”

Anna Michael, Google Review

Meals are full of flavours

“Being busy at work this a fantastic, healthy option. They are delivered to me once a week. Packaged beautifully with all nutritional content on the front, great serving size but what differentiates them from other meal prep companies I tried in the past is the taste. All full of flavour and fresh ingredients. The meatballs were above restaurant quality! Can’t wait for my next delivery thanks guys.”

Lee Wardle, Google Review

We fancy healthy and tasty meals, which is what you’ll be getting at Woo’d By Food. From what we’ve tasted, this Manchester meal prep company specialises in healthy food that delights the palate!

These guys rotate through three menus, which are all fully loaded with delicious recipes, although there aren’t meal plans available that target specific needs. Then again, these are still balanced, healthy meals.

Moreover, you basically choose your meals (which are decently priced, by the way). If you’re calorie counting, the macros are listed on the website, making your meal prep quick and easy.

We also love the 1 to 3-month subscription plans, which come with discounts. It’s nice you can save more quid if you pick up your order from their kitchen, which is in Oldham.

It’s also brilliant that the menus come in different cuisines, making meal prep exciting every week! And in regards to flavours, our taste buds weren’t disappointed!

Fresh and delicious meals, packed with flavours

“I’ve tried a few meal prep companies before, but this one stands out by miles. The meals are fresh, delicious, and packed with flavour—not to mention perfectly portioned. I love how convenient it is having healthy, restaurant-quality food ready to go for the week. The variety is great too—I’ve never felt bored with the options. Customer service has been spot on as well. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to eat well without the hassle!”

Harvey Wild, Google Review

Perfect for tracking your intake

“Woos meals are exceptional. The best meal prep out there, the quality and freshness of the food cannot be beaten in my opinion. The boxes have all of the calorie and macro information so perfect for tracking your intake. Number 1 meal prep company!”

James Sheerin, Google Review

If you’re looking for an accessible meal prep company, Prep Kitchen is worth checking out. They deliver all over mainland UK, where all orders get free delivery!

They make calorie-counting easy to do. Each serving has roughly 40g of protein and always comes with veggies for nutritionally balanced meals.

It was delightful to know that they offer muscle gain and weight loss meal plans. Plus, you can opt for either balanced carbs or lower carbs for better meal planning.

The whole process is customisable, including the cuisines you want to try—there’s a bunch of options, might I add. Although there were a few reports of the taste being a hit or miss.

We were also gutted that some clients experienced refund troubles. That was unfortunate, considering pausing or cancelling the membership should’ve been easy.

On the bright side, the meal plans aren’t ridiculously expensive. You can get five meals a week for under £40, which is a decent price!

Enjoyed the variety of meals

“I recently tried prep kitchen as my partner and I are trying to be more health conscious with our evening meals. The ease of being able to go to the gym and not have to worry about cooking a healthy meal was convenient and it gave us so much more free time on our evenings. We often fall into the trap of cooking the same meals each evening so we enjoyed having a variety of different meals to choose from. We would definitely recommend to any one who is health conscious and loves a busy lifestyle.”

hayley leeming, Google Review

Service and quality of food impressed me

“First time using any food delivery service and I must say that I was impressed on the service and quality of food delivered. I really enjoyed the jerk chicken, pork and mustard and chicken curry. You can taste the good quality ingredients especially in the meat. I only wish I had bigger portions because they tasted delicious 🤤”

Foulah Cesay, Google Review