Factor (6 meals a week) review 2026
Chef-cooked single-serve meals that microwave in three minutes — the best prepared-meal service we tasted, at kit prices and above
Is the Factor Worth It?
Best prepared meal delivery. For one person who does not want to cook, Factor beats every frozen meal and most takeaways. It is priced per person and scored as a meal kit, which is why it sits below the kits it does not compete with.
Factor Pros & Cons
- No cooking, no cleaning — three minutes
- Best-tasting prepared meals we tried; sauces held up
- Nutrition on every label; keto and calorie plans
- Meals keep a week in the fridge
- $12.49 a meal for one person
- Single portions only — not a family solution
- Microwaved vegetables are microwaved vegetables
Factor at a Glance
Rubric v1: Food quality & taste 30 · Recipe variety 20 · Ease & time 15 · Packaging & delivery 10 · Value 25. Score = Σ ÷ 10, locked Sep 11, 2026. How we rank.
Where to buy — prices checked Sep 11, 2026
Factor specifications
Why it scored 7.2
For one person who does not want to cook, Factor beats every frozen meal and most takeaways. It is priced per person and scored as a meal kit, which is why it sits below the kits it does not compete with.
Where it loses
Value; single portions.
Still the right pick for
Solo eaters and lunch at the desk.