Gourmet Dinner Service vs My Muscle Chef
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: My Muscle Chef scores highest on our criteria. It is the stronger pick for high protein, macro tracked meals for training and body composition goals.
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 Gourmet Dinner Service |  My Muscle Chef | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per meal | Not published | $11.95 |
| What that covers | No retail per-meal price table is published; meals are priced individually across meals for one, mains for two and family sizes, with a $75 minimum food order plus delivery. The only figure given is 'prices start at $4 per meal' for Support at Home customers paying a 30% co-payment, which is not representative of a standard retail order. | A la carte per meal pricing with no fixed box size: most main meals list at $10.95, premium PRO meals at $12.95, so roughly $11.95 for a typical mixed order |
| Intro offer | Free Intro Pack for new Support at Home customers: $100 retail value of meals with the usual $30 co-payment waived. | Up to 40% off your first two orders: 30% off the first order and 40% off the second |
| Customer rating | 3.8 / 5 from 20 reviews | 4.3 / 5 from 3,233 reviews |
| Product type | Prepared meals | Prepared meals |
| Format | Frozen | Fresh |
| Preparation | Heat & Eat | Ready to Eat |
| Menu size | 140+ meals | 75+ meals |
| Calories per meal | Not published | 330 to 700 |
| Protein per meal | Not published | 36g to 65g |
| Full macros listed | Yes | Yes |
| One-off orders | Yes | Yes |
| Delivers to | NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT, SA | NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT |
| Order cut-off | 11am, two business days before your delivery day (Melbourne example: 11am Thursday for Monday delivery) | Not published |
| Delivery fee | Delivery pricing varies by postcode and is shown after entering your postcode. Minimum food order value of $75 applies, plus a delivery fee. Free pick up from the Sydney and Brisbane kitchens. | Free shipping available on qualifying orders, conditions apply |
| Our score | 61/100 | 76/100 |
| Visit | Gourmet Dinner Service | My Muscle Chef |
Prices and delivery details last checked 24 August 2026. Highlighted cells are the strongest value in that row.
Gourmet Dinner Service
Best for: Aged care and NDIS funded frozen meals with no subscription
A long-running frozen meal service that suits households wanting restaurant style comfort food without a subscription, and it is particularly well set up for Support at Home and NDIS funded customers. The lack of upfront per-meal pricing and the $75 minimum order make it harder to compare on cost.
- No subscription or lock-in contract: order only when you want
- Snap frozen with no preservatives or additives, so meals keep for up to 4 months in the freezer
- Over 100 dishes spanning single serves, mains for two, family sizes, sides and desserts
- Set up for Support at Home and NDIS funding, with a 30% co-payment option and phone ordering
- No published per-meal price list, so you need to browse the menu or enter a postcode to work out costs
- $75 minimum food order plus a delivery fee on top
- Delivery limited to NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT and SA, with no WA, TAS or NT coverage
- Meals cannot be customised, and dietary options are limited to filters rather than dedicated plans
My Muscle Chef
Best for: High protein, macro tracked meals for training and body composition goals
A strong fit for people tracking macros who want high protein ready meals without committing to a weekly subscription, though the per meal price is above budget rivals unless you order during a sale.
- Large menu of 155 listed items including 70 plus meals, snacks, drinks and bundles
- Calories, protein, carbs and fat are shown on every meal tile, plus filters for calories, carbs and protein type
- No subscription required: meals can be bought individually and cart contents changed each order
- Frequent discounting, with select meals dropped to $7.95 and first and second order offers
- Standard meal prices of $10.95 to $12.95 sit at the higher end for ready meals
- Premium PRO range costs more again at $12.95 per meal
- Delivery is suburb by suburb rather than truly nationwide, so remote addresses need a postcode check
- Allergen disclaimer notes traces of milk, eggs, gluten, nuts and seafood are possible, so not suitable for severe allergies
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