Marley Spoon
Meal kitChef-designed recipes with a global menu
What customers say
Marley Spoon is known for an unusually broad, globally inspired menu and adventurous recipes, which fans value for variety. Opinions split on execution: some find the food fresh and flavorful, while others report bland results that need extra seasoning, tough proteins, and occasional delivery problems.
At a glance
The facts, normalized
Price
$11.99/meal
Category
Meal kit
Shipping
$10.99
Prep time
35 min
Menu size
100/wk
Frequency
Weekly
Min meals/wk
2
Max meals/wk
6
Owned by
Marley Spoon SE
Founded
2014
HQ
Berlin, Germany
Coverage
Contiguous US
Our Score
How it scores
Why this score
- Value: Around thirteen to fourteen dollars all in per serving at typical box sizes, mid-pack for meal kits.
- Ingredient quality: Mostly conventional ingredients with customizable proteins and some premium options, but limited certification claims.
- Menu variety: Over 100 recipes a week across six dietary preference tracks, one of the broadest menus we track.
- Flexibility: Edit, skip, pause, or cancel anytime online with a standard weekly cutoff.
- Satisfaction: Customers value the broad menu, while inconsistent execution and delivery draw the most criticism.
Pricing & plans
What you'll actually pay
Pre- and post-coupon pricing across published plans. Shipping shown where applicable.
Prices shown for 2 servings per meal
$11.99/ meal
$71.94 / week plus $10.99 shipping
Intro offer: Discounted first boxes for new customers
Per-meal price drops as you add meals.
- 2 meals / week (2 servings), 2 meals per week
- $11.99 per meal, $47.96 per week, $10.99 shipping
- 3 meals / week (2 servings), 3 meals per week
- $11.99 per meal, $71.94 per week, $10.99 shipping
- 4 meals / week (2 servings), 4 meals per week
- $11.99 per meal, $95.92 per week, $10.99 shipping
- 5 meals / week (2 servings), 5 meals per week
- $11.99 per meal, $119.90 per week, $10.99 shipping
- 6 meals / week (2 servings), 6 meals per week
- $11.99 per meal, $143.88 per week, $10.99 shipping
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What customers say
Recurring themes
Patterns that recur across review platforms and forums, summarized in our words.
01
Big, adventurous menu
Over 100 recipes a week with global flavors is the most-cited strength, especially for cooks who like variety.
02
Execution is inconsistent
Reports range from fresh and tasty to bland or under-seasoned, with tough or dry proteins coming up more than once.
03
Delivery can be a weak point
A subset of customers cite late boxes, missing items, or produce that arrived past its best.
04
Flexible plan, longer cook times
Skip and cancel are easy, though several note recipes take longer than the listed time.
Pros & cons
What people single out
+ Most praised
- Large, varied menu
- Global, adventurous recipes
- Flexible skip and cancel
- Good for confident cooks
− Most complained
- Bland or under-seasoned meals
- Tough or dry proteins
- Delivery and freshness issues
- Longer prep than advertised
Menu & dietary fit
What's on the menu
Diet options
Quick & EasyUnder 15 MinutesVegetarianLow CarbLow CalorieMediterranean
Cooking level
medium
20–30 min prep
Best for
CouplesFamilies
Menu rotation
100 recipes/wk
Refreshed weekly
Top alternatives
Compared with the field
Other highly-rated services.
Frequently asked
Common questions
How much does Marley Spoon cost?
Recipes are about $11.99 per serving, with shipping of $10.99 per box. Per-serving cost can drop slightly on Saver recipes and larger boxes.
How many recipes are there each week?
Marley Spoon offers more than 100 recipes a week, including vegetarian, low-carb, low-calorie, and Mediterranean options.
Can I skip or cancel?
Yes. You can edit, skip, pause, or cancel anytime before your weekly cutoff, and changes apply to all unshipped orders.
Who owns Marley Spoon?
Marley Spoon is run by Marley Spoon SE, the same company behind the budget brand Dinnerly.
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