Fit Chef vs THR1VE
All are ready-made meals you heat and eat. Below is how they compare on price, nutrition, menu size, delivery coverage and customer ratings, using each provider's published information.
Short answer: THR1VE scores highest on our criteria. It is the stronger pick for macro tracked low carb and high protein eating.
Side by side
 Fit Chef |  THR1VE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per meal | $12.50 | $12.95 |
| What that covers | Standard main meal ordered a la carte at $12.50; shred and some premium versions $12.90. Minimum order $60. Bulk discounts of up to 15% apply at 25+ meals and subscribing saves up to a further 10%. | 10 meal box on an ongoing weekly subscription, published per meal rate. The 14 meal box, described as the most popular, works out at $12.50 per meal. |
| Intro offer | Not published | Starter Box at $109.95 for 10 meals on a first, one-time order. New customers can also get up to $30 off a first box, tiered $0, $10, $20 and $30 at 10, 14, 18 and 25 meals. |
| Customer rating | 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews | 4.4 / 5 from 214 reviews |
| Product type | Prepared meals | Prepared meals |
| Format | Fresh | Fresh |
| Preparation | Heat & Eat | Ready to Eat |
| Menu size | 49+ meals | 75+ meals |
| Calories per meal | 330 to 530 | 320 to 430 |
| Protein per meal | 15g to 33g | 32g to 48g |
| Full macros listed | Yes | Yes |
| One-off orders | Yes | Yes |
| Delivers to | SA | NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, ACT |
| Order cut-off | Thursday 12 midnight for weekend delivery and Monday pickup | Tuesday 9:00pm AEST for first and one-off orders; ongoing subscriptions bill Monday 9:30am AEST and can be edited or skipped until then |
| Delivery fee | $15.00 delivery, Adelaide metro only, on a minimum $60 order. Free pickup available from Melrose Park. | Free shipping on every subscription order. One-time orders pay shipping calculated from the delivery address. $89 minimum food order applies. |
| Our score | 55/100 | 71/100 |
| Visit | Fit Chef | THR1VE |
Prices and delivery details last checked 24 August 2026. Highlighted cells are the strongest value in that row.
Fit Chef
Best for: Adelaide locals tracking macros for training goals
A good value Adelaide option for anyone tracking macros, with full nutrition panels on every dish and low carb Shred versions of most mains. The single weekly delivery window and metro-only footprint make it impractical outside Adelaide.
- Calories plus protein, carbs and fat shown on every meal tile, so tracking macros is straightforward
- Meals mostly $12.50, cheaper than many national prepared meal services, with 15% off at 25+ meals and up to 10% off for subscribing
- Around 40 meals on the menu including low carb Shred versions, 10 vegan options, gluten free and dairy free filters
- Free Monday pickup option from Melrose Park if you want to skip the $15 delivery fee
- Adelaide metro only, no delivery anywhere else in Australia
- One delivery window per week with a Thursday midnight cut-off, so little flexibility
- $15 delivery fee plus a $60 minimum order adds up on smaller orders
- Delivery day is stated as Saturday in one place and Sunday in another, which is confusing at checkout
THR1VE
Best for: Macro tracked low carb and high protein eating
Suits people tracking macros who want low carb or high protein meals with the numbers spelled out, and who can take a Saturday chilled delivery. Best value kicks in at 18 meals or more, so it is less appealing if you only want a few meals a week.
- Clear published price ladder: $12.95 per meal at 10, down to $9.95 at 25
- Full macros and a per serve nutrition panel, ingredients and allergens on every meal
- Chilled not frozen, ready in about 2 minutes, with a target of at least 7 days fridge life
- Goal collections for high protein, keto, low carb and under 400 calories, plus free shipping and no lock-in on subscriptions
- Not national: no delivery to TAS or NT, and site pages conflict on whether SA is served
- $89 minimum food order per delivery, so small top-up boxes are not possible
- Single delivery window starting Saturday after a Friday pack, which suits weekend restocking only
- The cheapest $9.95 per meal tier requires a 25 meal subscription
Diets each one caters for
Fit Chef
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