Tovala
Prepared mealsPrepared meals that scan and cook in a smart oven
What customers say
Tovala pairs single-serving prepared meals with its own smart oven that scans a barcode and cooks automatically. Owners rate the oven highly and like the hands-off convenience, with the main reservations being a premium per-meal price and a menu that some find limited.
At a glance
The facts, normalized
Price
$12.99/meal
Category
Prepared meals
Shipping
Free
Prep time
20 min
Menu size
60/wk
Frequency
Weekly
Min meals/wk
4
Max meals/wk
16
Owned by
Tovala
Founded
2015
HQ
Chicago, IL
Coverage
Contiguous US
Our Score
How it scores
Why this score
- Value: Around thirteen dollars per meal, premium for prepared, plus a one-time smart-oven cost.
- Ingredient quality: Chef-crafted meals with fresh ingredients; quality is solid but without organic or premium sourcing certifications.
- Menu variety: A weekly menu of roughly five to six dozen meals across a few dietary preferences.
- Flexibility: Skip or cancel anytime online with a standard weekly cutoff.
- Satisfaction: Owners are very positive, with the smart oven and hands-off cooking driving high satisfaction.
Pricing & plans
What you'll actually pay
Pre- and post-coupon pricing across published plans. Shipping shown where applicable.
$12.99/ meal
$77.94 / week with free shipping
Intro offer: Smart oven discounted or free with a meal plan for new customers
Per-meal price drops as you add meals.
- 4 meals / week, 4 meals per week
- $12.99 per meal, $51.96 per week, $0.00 shipping
- 6 meals / week, 6 meals per week
- $12.99 per meal, $77.94 per week, $0.00 shipping
- 8 meals / week, 8 meals per week
- $12.99 per meal, $103.92 per week, $0.00 shipping
- 12 meals / week, 12 meals per week
- $12.99 per meal, $155.88 per week, $0.00 shipping
- 16 meals / week, 16 meals per week
- $12.99 per meal, $207.84 per week, $0.00 shipping
All working offers · verified regularly
Every active offer
Smart oven discounted or free with a meal plan for new customers
Activate offer New customers · verified yesterday
What customers say
Recurring themes
Patterns that recur across review platforms and forums, summarized in our words.
01
The smart oven is the draw
The scan-to-cook oven gets strong praise for consistent, hands-off results, doubling as a capable countertop oven.
02
Genuinely low effort
Meals require no prep beyond scanning and pressing start, which suits busy solo eaters and couples.
03
Premium pricing
Per-meal cost runs high, more so for seafood and premium proteins, which shapes expectations.
04
Menu can feel limited
Some long-term subscribers want more weekly variety, though the rotation has grown over time.
Pros & cons
What people single out
+ Most praised
- Excellent smart oven
- Truly hands-off cooking
- Consistent results
- Good for busy schedules
− Most complained
- Premium per-meal price
- Menu variety
- Upfront oven cost
- Pricey premium proteins
Menu & dietary fit
What's on the menu
Diet options
Calorie SmartHigh ProteinCarb ConsciousVegetarian
Cooking level
none
Heat & eat — no cooking
Best for
Solo eatersCouples
Menu rotation
60 recipes/wk
Refreshed weekly
Top alternatives
Compared with the field
Other highly-rated services.
Frequently asked
Common questions
Do I need the Tovala oven?
Tovala meals are designed to scan and cook in the Tovala smart oven, which is often discounted or free with a meal-plan commitment for new customers.
How much does Tovala cost?
Meals are about $12.99 each, with the number of meals per week ranging from 4 to 16. Premium proteins like seafood cost more.
Can I skip or cancel?
Yes. You can skip a week or cancel anytime from your account before the weekly cutoff.
Are the meals fresh or frozen?
Tovala meals arrive fresh and refrigerated, ready to cook in the smart oven.
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