In a Nutshell
pros
- Lean & Clean menu features low-cal, low-carb meals
- Home-cooked meals in 15 minutes
- Great for sticking to your weight-loss goals
cons
- Recipes not available online
- May not deliver to certain parts of the US
Ideal For
- Customers interested in losing weight or eating healthier
- Parents who want a healthy, time-saving option
- Career-minded folks looking to cut down on prep time
- Singles who want home-cooked food with minimum meal prep
What’s Unique About Gobble?
With a huge variety of meal options including choices for specific dietary restrictions, flexible ordering policies, and a nice $30 off your first box, it’s no wonder Gobble was rated one of the best meal delivery services by Parenting Magazine.
Offering members the chance to delight in delicious and healthy meals in under 15 minutes, Gobble is bringing homemade cooking back to the world in a wonderfully convenient way. Its wholesome, accessible meals remove the compromises that often come from trying to eat healthy while maintaining a busy schedule. Great for those looking to lose weight, eat healthier, or break the habit ordering in, Gobble is a nice solution that sacrifices neither flavor or affordability.
Gobble has been lauded by BuzzFeed, Parenting Magazine, and other media outlets as one of the best meal kit services, and for good reason. The food is tasty, the menus are varied and exciting, and the service itself is a pleasure to work with. But what really sets Gobble apart from the rest of the competition are these points:
Speed & Convenience
Since everything is already prepared, all you have to do is toss it into a pan. Your food will be ready in under 15 minutes and without any peeling, cutting, measuring, or seasoning—unless you like your own seasoning, of course.
Even the sauces that make your Gobble meal delicious are pre-made, pre-measured, and packaged in zip lock bags ready to be poured onto your dish. The best part is that Gobble meal kits can be made in a single pan or pot. That means very little clean up!
Health & Weight Loss
Gobble offers a specialty Lean & Clean menu that’s a solid choice for those looking to lose weight or get in shape. It features low-calorie, low-carb meals made with lean proteins and healthy fats. Lean & Clean meals incorporate omega-3s, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, and a calorie count that never exceeds 600 calories. The Lean & Clean menu allows parents to order weight-loss-centric entrees while their kids still enjoy their own entrees from Gobble’s standard dinner menu.
Organization
Another reason Gobble really outshines the competition is its organization. We mentioned that speed and convenience were two of its major advantages, and Gobble takes these themes all the way. You’ll receive all of your ingredients neatly organized according to meals, so there’s no guesswork about which ingredients need to be used for which meal.
How It Works
Ordering with Gobble is super simple. Start by marking your food preferences—no shellfish, vegetarian, etc. Then, you’ll be given a variety of meal options based on your preferences. Choose the meals you like to create your own personalized menu.
Now, here’s the really fun part. Once you’ve ordered your meals, the chefs at Gobble get to work. They’ll peel, chop, marinate, and prepare all of the food items on your list. That way, when your box arrives, all you’ll have to do is toss everything into a pan and you’ll have a delicious meal in no time at all.
Gobble makes ordering and canceling orders really simple. You won’t have to jump through hoops, call up an agent that will try to convince you not to cancel, or even send an email. You can cancel your order directly on the website. The deadline to skip or cancel a delivery is the Wednesday before your scheduled delivery, though you can reach out to customer service for help after the deadline.
Meal Options
While you won’t find as much variety each week as you will with some other meal delivery services, we were really impressed by how diverse the Gobble menu options were. With a standard dinner menu and a Lean & Clean menu for weight loss, Gobble covers enough ground to cover diners of many tastes and dietary needs. In fact, if you have a restrictive diet, this could be the best solution for you, whether it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, low-carb and low-calorie, or something else. Gobble even has a few kid menu options, so if you have a finicky eater, you’ll still be able to accommodate their tastes.
In addition to dinner meals, Gobble offers tasty add-ons that you can order separately. These are great if you want to add a little more to make the meal more filling or to replace a meal with a quicker option once in a while. These extras include:
- Salads
- Soups
- Drink Mixes
- Desserts
Favorite Gobble Meals
1. Roasted Garlic Crusted Bistro Filet with Brussels Sprouts & Root Vegetable Purée
15-minute dinner | Kid friendly | Contains: milk and wheat
2. Pan-Roasted Salmon with Leek Patties, Sauteed Greens & Salsa Verde
15-minute dinner | Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Fish
3. General Tso's Cauliflower with Asian Stir-Fry Vegetables & Brown Rice
15-minute dinner | Kid friendly | Contains: Eggs, Wheat, Soy
Pricing
Gobble meals cost between $11.99 - $13.99 per meal. Shipping costs an additional $6.99. Here’s a quick look at the pricing:
Gobble structures its pricing based on the number of people who will be eating with you. There are meal plans for singles, couples or families. Here’s what you get with each plan:
- 2-person plan: 6 meals per week, 3 meals for 2 people.
- 4-person plan: 12 meals per week, 3 meals for 4 people.
- 1-person plan: 2 meals per week
You can order the 1-person plan with just 2 meal kits, but it’ll bump the price up from $11.99 to $13.99. Additionally, you have the option to add servings to your meal order. That way if you want a meal to last longer, or if you have more people in your family or friends coming over, you can easily order enough food for everyone. This is a handy feature that makes Gobble stand out from the competition.
Help & Support
Gobble has friendly customer support options in case you need any help. You can reach a rep via telephone during these hours:
- Monday - Friday, 8AM - 8PM PST
- Saturday & Sunday, 8AM - 4PM PST
Otherwise, you can send an email via the online contact form. There is also an in-depth help center that covers everything from FAQs to general account management.
Gobble—Simple, Healthy, and Tasty
Gobble is a solid service for anyone looking to save time on meal prep while spending less and eating healthier. The order and delivery processes are easy, the cooking takes under 15 minutes, and even the clean up is fast. With a variety of tasty options to meet an array of dietary preferences, including low-calorie, low-carb meals designed for weight loss and a host of sides, salads, and desserts, Gobble is a solid meal delivery service that likely has something to offer everyone sitting at the dinner table.