The 6 Best Gluten-Free Meal Delivery Services Of 2023

Fresh n’ Lean offers eight different meal plans, all of which are completely gluten-free. Each offering caters to a different dietary consideration, whether that’s keto, paleo, vegan, low-carb vegan, high-protein, Whole30, or mediterranean—and new menus drop weekly with more than 100 pre-cooked meals.

The simplest plan only sends dinners your way, but you can also add on breakfasts and lunches to drop the overall price per meal. If you prefer to throw your own meals together, there’s also a bulk option, where you can choose from various pre-cooked proteins and sides like seasoned salmon, bison, and mashed sweet potatoes. 

The only caveat of Fresh n’ Lean is that you can’t choose which entrées are sent your way with the curated meal plans. If you’re a picky eater, opt for an à la carte order; it gives you full control over your meals with a minimum $85 spend.

Example Meal:

-Tomatillo shrimp fajitas with white rice and black beans

-Southwest turkey chili with roasted cauliflower

Sustainability & Quality: Fresh n’ Lean’s meals are built around locally grown and seasonal produce, which boosts nutrition and contributes to sustainability. Most produce is organic, beef is grass-fed, and fish is sustainably sourced whenever possible. Most of the packaging, including the trays and plastic wrap, is recyclable with the exception of the insulation, which is biodegradable.

While you can potentially lose weight with any healthy meal delivery service, BistroMD’s meals and menu plans are carefully crafted by registered dietitians to ensure you’re getting maximum nutrition. There are six curated meal plans, including a gluten-free program that has one of the most robust menus of any meal delivery service. 

You can pick and choose from over 50 entrées, plus almost two dozen breakfast options and plenty of health-conscious snacks, like dried chicken breast and honey mustard pretzels. While the company isn’t certified gluten-free, a batch from each meal is tested after cooking to make sure that it meets Federal Drug & Food Administration (FDA) standards of less than 20ppm (percents per million) of gluten before the meal makes it onto the official menu.

Example Meal:

-Blackened chicken with creamy smoked paprika sauce

-Mediterranean quinoa salad

Sustainability & Quality: BistroMD equally values your health and the health of the environment. Ingredients are sourced from local, family-owned farms whenever possible, and animal proteins are free of antibiotics and hormones. All packaging, from cardboard box to the plastic trays (as long as they’re clean), is recyclable.

Green Chef sets itself apart from other meal delivery companies in a few ways. Not only is it a certified organic company, it is also one of the few meal kit services to offer recipes with enough servings for up to six people. As a result, it’s ideal for families or those who just want leftovers for the next day.

Sign up for a dedicated gluten-free plan, which lets you choose from about 14 meals per week. If you have gluten-eating family members, you can also mix and match meals from other meal plans, which include keto and paleo, vegetarian, mediterranean, vegan, and fast and fit. FYI, Green Chef uses the same facility to package all of its meals though, regardless of allergens, so if you have a severe intolerance, it may not be suitable for you.

Example Meal:

-Harissa-spiced sweet potato and mushroom bowls

-Garlic-thyme pork chops

Sustainability & Quality: All produce and eggs in Green Chef’s meals are 100% organic. Proteins aren’t organic, but they’re sourced from farmers and ranchers that are committed to humane treatment of their animals. Green Chef is also a true eco-friendly meal delivery company, offsetting 100% of its carbon footprint from operations and shipping. Most packaging is made from recyclable, compostable, and/or reusable materials, with the exception of some of the plastic wrap on the ready-to-heat meals.

Magic Kitchen offers gluten-free, heat-and-eat meals that arrive frozen, which significantly increases their shelf life (and reduces food waste). But don’t mistake frozen for lower quality; as soon as meals are finished cooking, they’re flash frozen to retain flavor and nutrition. The gluten-free menu offers five dozen options, including entrées, breakfast, desserts, and snacks. 

There are several options for ordering. You can browse an à la carte menu, or sign up for a 3- to 6-month flex subscription that lets you commit to a specific monthly price and fill your box as needed. You can also try out a 15-meal trial kit before committing to a bigger order. Just note that gluten-free meals are not tested and are packaged in the same facility as other meals. 

Example Meal:

-Classic short rib (sous vide)

-Cheese omelet and salsa, broccoli, and hash browns

Sustainability & Quality: Magic Kitchen uses organic produce whenever possible; all other ingredients are hormone-, antibiotic-, and pesticide-free. The biggest downfall is that the brand uses non-recyclable packaging, including the coolers. However it recommends repurposing these elements or donate to organization in need of them, like Meals on Wheels.

Sunbasket is a certified organic company that offers tons of gluten-free variety. Each week, you can choose from about 12 different gluten-free meal kits or 8 prepared meals from the regularly rotating menu. While you can’t mix and match meal types, you can switch it up from week to week. You can also add on breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and various bulk proteins, like organic ground turkey and grass-fed organic NY strip steaks. 

One important note: While Sunbasket is careful not to add any gluten-containing ingredients to its gluten-free meals, they are packaged in the same facility as the other meals. Because of that, this meal plan may not be a good fit for anyone with gluten allergies or Celiac disease; it depends on your level of tolerance.

Example Meal:

-Chili-spiced tofu biryani with cauliflower, brown rice, and raisins

-Smokehouse sausage jambalaya

Sustainability & Quality: When preparing meals, chefs aim to include at least 99% USDA-certified organic produce, eggs, milk, and yogurt, sourcing as many ingredients as possible from small, local farms. All packaging is made with recycled materials and is either reusable, compostable, or safe to recycle again.

Epicured has a 100% gluten-free menu with rigid safety protocols in place to make sure there’s no cross-contamination. Not only is every ingredient gluten-free (and low-FODMAP), all appliances, equipment, surfaces, and tools are cleaned and sanitized before and after each use. After cleaning, equipment is tested for gluten traces by a registered dietitian who signs off that the food is good to go.

As far as ordering goes, you have the option to choose from curated bundles, or you can build your own box from various entrees, soups, bowls, salads, breakfasts, and snack items. Each meal is freshly prepared by Michelin star chefs and arrives at your door ready to heat.

Example Meal:

-Lasagna alessandra

-Chicken cacciatore with polenta

Sustainability & Quality: Epicured sources organic versions of all produce that’s on the Dirty Dozen list. All other ingredients are non-GMO and locally sourced whenever possible. Meat is the highest quality available, too; beef is grass-fed, poultry is organic, and fish is wild caught. All animal proteins are free of antibiotics and hormones. Most of Epicured’s packaging—including the plastic cups, containers, and lids—are safe for curbside recycling.