Fit Chef vs Youfoodz
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: Youfoodz scores highest on our criteria. It is the stronger pick for busy households wanting fresh, no-prep meals with a big weekly menu.
Side by side
 Fit Chef |  Youfoodz | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per meal | $12.50 | Not published |
| 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%. | No price table was published: plan pricing only appears after entering a postcode and choosing a box size. The only figure shown is a promotional "from $9.29/meal" headline, which reflects the largest plan size and discounted rates rather than a typical ongoing 10 meal order. |
| Intro offer | Not published | Up to 40% off plus free add-ons for 12 weeks for new subscribers, advertised as up to $200 off in total, with free shipping on some offers. |
| Customer rating | 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews | 3.9 / 5 from 48,760 reviews |
| Product type | Prepared meals | Prepared meals |
| Format | Fresh | Fresh |
| Preparation | Heat & Eat | Heat & Eat |
| Menu size | 49+ meals | 70+ meals |
| Calories per meal | 330 to 530 | Not published |
| Protein per meal | 15g to 33g | Not published |
| Full macros listed | Yes | Yes |
| One-off orders | Yes | No |
| Delivers to | SA | All of Australia |
| Order cut-off | Thursday 12 midnight for weekend delivery and Monday pickup | Varies by state and delivery day, for example NSW, VIC, ACT and QLD Monday deliveries close Thursday 11:59PM, while WA and NT close 9:59PM |
| Delivery fee | $15.00 delivery, Adelaide metro only, on a minimum $60 order. Free pickup available from Melrose Park. | Shipping costs vary by location, with regional fees differing from metro. Free shipping is included in some promotional offers. |
| Our score | 55/100 | 61/100 |
| Visit | Fit Chef | Youfoodz |
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
Youfoodz
Best for: Busy households wanting fresh, no-prep meals with a big weekly menu
A strong pick if you want fresh heat and eat meals with plenty of weekly variety and dietary ranges from calorie controlled to high protein, and you live in a metro area or a decent sized regional centre. The catch is pricing transparency: you will need to run a postcode and plan size through checkout to see what you actually pay once the introductory offer ends.
- Large rotating menu with 40 to 80 items a week plus snacks, juices and desserts
- Meals are fresh, never frozen, ready in about two minutes and keep up to 9 days in the fridge
- Coverage across all states and territories, including a long list of regional centres
- No lock-in contract: skip, pause or cancel before the weekly cut-off, and a registered NDIS provider
- Per meal prices are not published upfront: you must enter a postcode and pick a plan size to see them
- Marketing leans heavily on a 12 week introductory discount, so the ongoing rate is hard to judge
- Tasmania and the Northern Territory get limited coverage and only one to three delivery days a week
- Shipping is charged and varies by location, with higher fees possible in regional areas
Diets each one caters for
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