About MealFan
MealFan is the leading independent resource for meal delivery service reviews and comparisons. Since 2024, we have personally tested and reviewed over 40 meal delivery services across 50+ U.S. cities, helping thousands of readers find the right service for their dietary needs, budget, and lifestyle.
Our mission is simple: provide honest, research-backed guidance so you can make confident decisions about meal delivery without relying on marketing claims alone.
Our Testing Process
Every review on MealFan is based on real, first-hand experience. We subscribe to each service with our own money, receive at least two weeks of deliveries, and evaluate meals across five weighted criteria:
Taste (30%) — We cook and taste every recipe, assessing flavor, seasoning balance, and overall satisfaction.
Value (25%) — We compare per-serving costs, portion sizes, and whether the quality justifies the price.
Variety (20%) — We evaluate menu rotation, dietary accommodations, and customization options.
Delivery (15%) — We document packaging quality, temperature on arrival, ingredient freshness, and delivery window accuracy.
Flexibility (10%) — We test how easy it is to skip weeks, cancel, modify orders, and manage subscriptions.
Our standardized scoring methodology ensures every service is evaluated on a level playing field. Full details are available in our Editorial Policy.
Meet the Team
Eric Sornoso — Founder & Editor
Eric founded MealFan in 2024 after years of experience in consumer product research and digital media. He personally leads the testing and review process for every service on the site, from ordering and unboxing to cooking and rating. Eric has no ownership stake in any meal delivery service reviewed on MealFan.
His background in data-driven consumer research and editorial standards ensures that every review is methodical, unbiased, and focused on the details that matter most to real customers.
Editorial Independence
MealFan is editorially independent. While we may earn affiliate commissions on some links, this never influences our ratings, rankings, or recommendations. Services cannot pay for favorable reviews or higher placement. Our editorial team maintains full control over all content published on this site.
We believe transparency builds trust. That is why we publicly share our Editorial Policy, testing methodology, and scoring criteria. If you ever have questions about our process, please contact us.
Coverage
MealFan covers a wide range of meal delivery categories, including keto, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, organic, Mediterranean, family-friendly, and budget meal kits. We also publish city-specific guides that highlight which services deliver to your area and perform best locally.
Our content is updated regularly to reflect current pricing, menu changes, and service availability. Each review and guide notes when it was last verified so you always know how current the information is.