The 6 Best Gluten-Free Meal Delivery Services of 2020

Established in 2014, Sun Basket has remained a go-to in the meal delivery service industry and strives to bring a wide variety of meal plans with dietary restrictions to busy folks on the go — who still wish to eat great meals. It’s an exceptional option for families, especially if picky eaters are involved, as tabs allow customers to sort by food allergies and preferences, meat or no meat preferences, and much more, so it’s easy to pick awesome options that go beyond just gluten-free. 

Meals change frequently and include sumptuous delights such as Harissa-rubbed chicken with artichoke tapenade and seared romaine and Mongolian beef and spinach stir-fry over rice. Keeping family top of mind, Sun Basket sources meat and produce meticulously, ensuring produce is organic, meats are antibiotic and hormone-free, and seafood is wild-caught.

Availability: Sun Basket ships to most of the United States (excluding Hawaii, Alaska, Montana, and parts of New Mexico).

Pricing: Meals start at $10.99 per serving and ship in increments of three recipes a week for two or four people, depending on the plan. 

Green Chef was the first meal kit company to receive a Gluten-Free Certification through the Gluten Intolerance Group’s Gluten-Free Food Service program, making it a sought-after service for those seeking gluten-free options that are also downright tasty. They also source quality ingredients that are sustainably grown and arrive at your door in eco-friendly packaging. 

Paleo and keto meals are available in the two-person plan and include seasonally-driven ingredients that satisfy both gluten-free eaters and those with dietary preferences. Think dreamy recipes like balsamic steak with creamy mushrooms, beef shakshuka with sautéed kale cashew “Parmesan,” and Spanish chicken and cauliflower rice. Recipes are developed by a professional chef and rotate weekly. Ingredients come color-coded and match recipe cards, making it easy to pull out ingredients, assemble and cook, all in under 30 minutes. 

Availability: Green Chef delivers across the United States (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of Louisiana).

Pricing: Starting at $10.99 per meal for family options.

Meal delivery services can be spendy, as there’s always a price to pay for convenience, but not when subscribing to EveryPlate. The company strives to offer affordable, healthy meals that cater to the busy crowd that still wish to eat well without breaking the bank. 

Each delivery includes two to four recipes (depending on your subscription), and all the ingredients to whip up complete meals. While the company doesn’t cater to dietary restrictions as other companies do, it’s easy to assess recipes and they also list out allergens on the side online, including wheat and more. Some ingredients will also need to be substituted on occasion, so it’s important to know what you can and can’t eat with this brand, but the affordable price is well worth it. 

Eight simple, delicious meals rotate on a weekly basis and involve dishes such as Southwestern chicken skillet, pork carnitas bowls and more — that can be on the dinner table in 30 minutes or less. 

Availability: EveryPlate delivers to most of the United States; enter your zip code online to see if it's available in your area.

Pricing: Starting at $4.99 per serving. 

If tired of grain bowls, chicken dishes, pizza night and gourmet macaroni and cheese, Takeout Kit is a solid bet to shake mealtime up. Recipes span the world from African to Chinese to Argentinian dishes, adding a real treat to those seeking more than just a healthy meal on the table. Dietary tabs allow customers to pick preferences, gluten-free included, to tailor to specific needs. And for those who like heat, there’s even a spice level tab. 

Choose from meal kit options such as Indian Chana masala, Spanish paella, and Italian truffle risotto — all gluten-free, by the way — and be prepared to be wowed. There’s also a specific gluten-free sampler kit containing three popular recipes from around the world. Fun fact: Takeout Kit meals often include imported items such as Italian tomatoes, curry pastes, spice blends, and more, as well as preservative-free specialty sauces and clean herbs and veggies. 

A notable difference is that kits have a longer shelf life, so you have months to cook, as opposed to a few days. And customers often like that they can order meals à la carte instead of subscription-only.

Availability: Takeout Kit delivers nationwide to the continental U.S., including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and military APO addresses. 

Pricing: Starting at $25.95 per meal, or $6.50 per serving.

With over 30 gluten-free, chef-driven meals each week, Freshly is a trusted source for those seeking quality meals without having to worry about ingredients. Plus, take the labor out of cooking and let Freshly do all the washing, chopping, dicing, cooking and cleaning while you sit back, relax and dive into a memorable meal.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available and arrive fresh, never frozen, and ready to be devoured in three minutes (their claim to fame). Meals are free of artificial preservatives and refined sugars, and there’s no second-guessing as the entire menu is gluten-free and made in a gluten- and peanut-free facility. 

Menus rotate weekly so there are always new dishes to test out, such as cod cakes with chipotle sauce and succotash, a tempting Low Country boil, and chicken tikka masala (there’s a great vegetarian version of this, too). “Top rated” flags won’t lead you wrong, as there’s always time for cauliflower-shell Bolognese with ground beef and Italian cheeses. If further preferences or allergies are part of the equation, a filter allows customers to filter out ingredients and such based on personal preferences. 

Availability: Freshly currently delivers to a wide variety of cities and throughout the continental U.S.; enter zip code online to find out if your area is included. 

Pricing: Starting at $7.99 per meal or $95.88 per week (for twelve meals); customers can easily pause to skip a week if they want.