Tempo
Prepared mealsChef-crafted meals that heat in 2 minutes
What customers say
Tempo, the heat-and-eat line from Home Chef, earns good marks for flavor, generous portions, and genuine two-minute convenience, and reviewers say the menu has improved since launch. The main objection is price, with several feeling the per-meal cost is high for a microwave meal and the selection still limited.
At a glance
The facts, normalized
Price
$12.48/meal
Category
Prepared meals
Shipping
$10.99
Prep time
Heat & eat
Menu size
20/wk
Frequency
Weekly
Min meals/wk
4
Max meals/wk
16
Owned by
The Kroger Co.
Founded
2022
HQ
Chicago, IL
Coverage
98% of the US
Our Score
How it scores
Why this score
- Value: Around fourteen dollars all in per serving at the popular plan size, premium for prepared meals.
- Ingredient quality: Dietitian-designed, protein-forward meals made with real ingredients, though sourcing is largely conventional.
- Menu variety: About 20 dietitian-approved meals a week, narrower than larger prepared rivals.
- Flexibility: Cancel, skip, or switch to biweekly or monthly online, with a Wednesday cutoff and clean skips.
- Satisfaction: Trustpilot sample is too thin to rely on, so we lean on broader sentiment: flavor and portions are praised while price draws criticism.
Pricing & plans
What you'll actually pay
Pre- and post-coupon pricing across published plans. Shipping shown where applicable.
$12.48/ meal
$124.80 / week plus $10.99 shipping
Intro offer: 30% off your first month, up to $53 off per box
Per-meal price drops as you add meals.
- 4 meals / week, 4 meals per week
- $15.98 per meal, $63.92 per week, $10.99 shipping
- 6 meals / week, 6 meals per week
- $13.48 per meal, $80.88 per week, $10.99 shipping
- 8 meals / week, 8 meals per week
- $12.98 per meal, $103.84 per week, $10.99 shipping
- 10 meals / week, 10 meals per week
- $12.48 per meal, $124.80 per week, $10.99 shipping
- 12 meals / week, 12 meals per week
- $11.98 per meal, $143.76 per week, $10.99 shipping
- 14 meals / week, 14 meals per week
- $11.48 per meal, $160.72 per week, $10.99 shipping
- 16 meals / week, 16 meals per week
- $10.98 per meal, $175.68 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
Convenience is the whole point
Single-serving meals that heat in about two minutes suit busy lunches and dinners with no cleanup.
02
Flavor and portions land well
Many reviewers find the meals tasty and filling, with protein-forward recipes and solid portion sizes.
03
Price is the sticking point
The most common complaint is cost, with some feeling the per-meal price is steep for prepared microwave meals.
04
Selection is still growing
Reviewers note the weekly menu is narrower than larger prepared rivals, though it has widened over time.
05
Quality improved since launch
Early adopters say the food is noticeably better than when Tempo first started offering ready meals.
Pros & cons
What people single out
+ Most praised
- Two-minute heat and eat
- Protein-forward, filling meals
- Flavorful recipes
- No cooking or cleanup
− Most complained
- High price per meal
- Limited weekly selection
- Does not feel especially healthy
- Newer, smaller menu
Menu & dietary fit
What's on the menu
Diet options
High ProteinCalorie SmartCarb ConsciousHigh Fiber
Cooking level
none
Heat & eat — no cooking
Best for
Solo eatersCouplesAthletes
Menu rotation
20 recipes/wk
Refreshed weekly
Top alternatives
Compared with the field
Other highly-rated services.
Frequently asked
Common questions
How much does Tempo cost?
Per-serving price drops with plan size, from $15.98 per meal on the 4-meal plan to $10.98 on the largest. Shipping is $10.99 per order.
How do the meals cook?
Tempo meals are fully prepared and single-serving. You keep them refrigerated and microwave them in about two minutes.
Can I skip or cancel?
Yes. You can skip a delivery, switch to biweekly or monthly, or cancel, with changes due by 12pm CT the Wednesday before delivery.
Who makes Tempo?
Tempo is made by Home Chef, which is owned by The Kroger Co.
Are the meals high protein?
Many Tempo meals are built around 30 grams or more of protein, with calorie- and carb-conscious options on the weekly menu.
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