Prices checked: 18 October 2026. Advertised prices, minimum orders and delivery fees change often, so confirm on the provider’s website before ordering. MealFinder is an independent directory and does not prepare or sell meals. This is not a quality ranking.
If you want cheap meal delivery in Australia, the lowest advertised prices we found were for fresh ready-made meals from about $10 to $14 a serve, with meal kits advertising lower starting prices and funded programs charging a small co-payment. Chefgood, My Muscle Chef, The Good Meal Co, My Fitness Kitchn, Mitch’s Meals and Bondi Meal Prep all advertise meals in that range, but minimum orders and delivery fees decide what you actually pay. This guide compares the most affordable options we could verify, shows weekly costs side by side and explains how to avoid paying more than the menu price. For the broader picture, see how much meal delivery costs in Australia and our guide to ready-made meals in Australia.
How we chose these providers
“Affordable” here means a low advertised price per serve combined with reasonable minimum orders. We read each provider’s own website on 18 October 2026. For providers on Shopify-style online stores we also checked the listed meal prices and used the median meal price, which is labelled “typical” below. We excluded providers with no visible prices or that we couldn’t load. We did not place orders or taste the food, and Google ratings are those shown on MealFinder profiles. Promotional codes are not used in our calculations.
Cheapest Meal Delivery Services at a Glance
Sorted by lowest advertised price per meal. Cheapest on paper isn’t always the best value, so read the notes.
| Provider | Type | Advertised price per meal | Minimum order / delivery | Delivery areas (provider-stated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HelloFresh | Meal kit (you cook) | “Starting from $6.36” (promotional starting price) | Check with provider | National; check postcode |
| Able Foods | Funded meals (NDIS / Support at Home) | Co-payment “usually just $2.00” for funded customers; private pricing: check with provider | No lock-in contracts | Check with provider |
| Chefgood | Fresh | $10.08–$11.20 (plan size) | Free shipping above a threshold on recurring orders ($99+ and $125+ shown) | Postcode checker |
| My Muscle Chef | Fresh | From $10.95 | Check with provider | “Across Australia” |
| The Good Meal Co | Fresh/chilled | $11.40 regular, $14.40 large | Check with provider | Check suburb with provider |
| Dineamic | Fresh | From $11.95 | $49 minimum; $15 flat shipping | 4,000+ suburbs |
| My Fitness Kitchn | Fresh | Typically about $12.50 | 10-meal minimum | Sydney, Blue Mountains, Wollongong, ACT, Newcastle, Central Coast, Bondi, Northern Beaches |
| Athletes Nutrition | Fresh | Typically about $12.95 ($8.95–$17.45 range) | Discounted delivery over $200 | Sydney and other cities; check |
| Bondi Meal Prep | Fresh | Typically about $13.90 ($12.90–$15.90) | Free shipping over $175; subscription minimum $60 | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane areas |
| Mitch’s Meals | Fresh | Typically about $13.50 ($13–$15) | $40 minimum | Sydney; Sunday/Monday deliveries |
| The Dinner Ladies | Frozen | About $10.25–$13.25 a serve | $75 minimum food order | Suburb checker |
The Most Affordable Meal Delivery Options Reviewed
Chefgood — lowest advertised fresh price on larger plans
Chefgood advertises $11.20 a meal on 5 or 7 meals, falling to $10.98 (10 meals), $10.36 (14 meals) and $10.08 (20 meals) on its Slim & Trim plans, with meals under 400 calories. It states no lock-ins and free shipping on recurring orders above a threshold (shown as $99+ in one place and $125+ in another). Watch for: MealFinder shows 3.8 stars from 844 Google reviews, with some reviewers reporting order mistakes and damaged boxes. Chefgood on MealFinder.
My Muscle Chef — low starting price and a large menu
My Muscle Chef advertises 70+ ready-made meals from $10.95, delivered chilled across Australia. New-customer discounts we saw carried conditions (a $99 minimum order and a second order within 14 days), so check the regular price. MealFinder shows 4.1 from 1,370 Google reviews, with some complaints about late or missing deliveries. My Muscle Chef on MealFinder.
The Good Meal Co — regular and large serves from $11.40
The Good Meal Co lists regular meals at $11.40 and large meals at $14.40, plus soups and desserts, and offers subsidised pricing for NDIS and aged care (HCP and Support at Home) customers. Watch for: MealFinder shows 3.3 from 321 Google reviews, with reports of delivery problems, so read recent reviews. The Good Meal Co on MealFinder.
My Fitness Kitchn — mid-priced, weekly Sydney-area delivery
My Fitness Kitchn lists meals typically around $12.50 (for example, creamy basil chicken penne and Thai basil chicken with rice and egg). Its cart requires a minimum of 10 meals or a meal pack and shows bulk discounts of up to 10%. It delivers to Sydney and parts of NSW and the ACT. MealFinder shows 4.9 from 659 Google reviews. My Fitness Kitchn on MealFinder.
Mitch’s Meals — low minimum order
Mitch’s Meals lists meals at about $13–$15 and has a $40 minimum order, one of the lowest we found. Deliveries are offered on Sundays and Mondays depending on your area, with a Thursday 8pm cut-off. MealFinder shows 5.0 from 99 Google reviews (a small sample). Mitch’s Meals on MealFinder.
Bondi Meal Prep — free shipping over $175
Bondi Meal Prep’s meals typically cost about $13.90, with free shipping over $175 and a 10% subscribe-and-save option (minimum spend $60). It links to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane delivery areas. MealFinder shows 4.8 from 115 reviews. Bondi Meal Prep on MealFinder.
Dineamic — no subscription needed, but shipping adds up
Dineamic advertises meals from $11.95 with no lock-in. A $15 flat shipping fee means a small order costs more per meal (five meals work out to $14.95 each, ten to $13.45). It delivers to 4,000+ suburbs, including regional areas. See the shipping maths in our meal delivery cost guide.
The Dinner Ladies — frozen family dinners per serve
Frozen meals are priced per dish: serves 2 from $21.50 and serves 4 about $41 on featured items, or roughly $10.25–$13.25 a serve, with a $75 minimum food order. Good for stocking the freezer. MealFinder shows 4.3 from 363 reviews. The Dinner Ladies on MealFinder.
HelloFresh — lowest starting price, but you cook
HelloFresh’s homepage shows meal kits “starting from just $6.36” a meal alongside promotional offers. That is a starting price, so check the cost for your box size and serves, and remember you still cook and clean up yourself.
Able Foods — funded meals with a small co-payment
Able Foods is a registered NDIS and Support at Home provider. Its website says funded customers typically pay a co-payment of about $2 per meal for ingredients, with preparation and delivery billed to their plan. It also lists a private-funding option with 140+ meal options and no lock-in contracts; private prices: check with provider. MealFinder shows 4.0 from 76 reviews. Able Foods on MealFinder.
Also worth checking: Westbourne Lane sells chef-prepared frozen meals in Sydney with a $120 minimum order and free metro delivery from $200 (prices: check with provider).
What Do Five Cheap Lunches Cost?
Five ready-made lunches typically cost roughly $55–$80 a week on advertised prices before delivery. Examples use advertised or typical online-store prices, no discount codes and no delivery fee unless stated.
| Provider | Calculation (5 lunches) | Weekly cost |
|---|---|---|
| My Muscle Chef | 5 × $10.95 | $54.75 |
| Chefgood | 5 × $11.20 | $56.00 |
| The Good Meal Co | 5 × $11.40 | $57.00 |
| Mitch’s Meals | 5 × about $13.50 (above the $40 minimum) | about $67.50 |
| Bondi Meal Prep | 5 × about $13.90 | about $69.50 |
| Dineamic | 5 × $11.95 + $15 shipping | $74.75 |
Ten meals: Chefgood $109.80 (10 × $10.98), My Muscle Chef $109.50, The Good Meal Co $114.00, My Fitness Kitchn about $125 (10 × about $12.50, before any bulk discount), Dineamic $134.50, Mitch’s Meals about $135 and Bondi Meal Prep about $139. Delivery fees are extra where not stated.
How to Get Meal Delivery for Less
- Compare cost per serve including delivery, not the headline price.
- Order enough to reach free shipping or lower the fee per meal (for example Bondi Meal Prep over $175, Westbourne Lane from $200).
- Pick a low minimum if you only need a few meals (Mitch’s Meals $40, Dineamic $49).
- Use bulk and subscribe discounts only if you’ll use them (My Fitness Kitchn up to 10%, Bondi Meal Prep 10% on subscriptions). Check cancellation terms first.
- Check regular prices, not first-order offers.
- Check funding eligibility. If you’re on NDIS or Support at Home, providers such as Able Foods and The Good Meal Co advertise funded pricing; eligibility depends on your own plan.
- Consider frozen for stocking up, with per-serve pricing and fewer wasted meals.
Is Cheap Meal Delivery Good Quality?
Price alone doesn’t tell you quality, portion size or nutrition. A cheaper meal may be smaller, and MealFinder profiles show mixed Google ratings for some low-priced providers (for example 3.3 for The Good Meal Co and 3.8 for Chefgood), while others rate higher. Check serve weight, the nutrition panel, allergens and recent reviews, and consider ordering a small first order before committing. See our guides to healthy meal options and high-protein providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest meal delivery service in Australia?
Among ready-made providers we checked on 18 October 2026, Chefgood’s larger plans advertised from $10.08 a meal and My Muscle Chef from $10.95. HelloFresh meal kits advertise from $6.36, but you cook them. Compare the full order total, including delivery.
What is the cheapest ready-made meal delivery in Australia?
On advertised prices, My Muscle Chef (from $10.95), Chefgood ($10.08–$11.20) and The Good Meal Co ($11.40 regular) were the lowest we found. Delivery fees and minimum orders change the final cost.
Is there meal delivery with no minimum order?
We didn’t find a provider with no minimum at all. The lowest we found were Mitch’s Meals ($40) and Dineamic ($49). Others set minimums of $75 to $120 or more, or require 10 meals.
Is meal delivery cheaper than cooking at home?
Usually not, if you cook cheaply in bulk, but it can be cheaper than buying lunch or takeaway most days. Compare your own weekly spending.
Can I get cheap meal delivery with NDIS or Support at Home?
Some providers offer funded pricing. Able Foods says funded customers typically pay about a $2 co-payment per meal. Eligibility depends on your plan, so confirm with your plan manager and the provider.
Are frozen meals cheaper?
Not necessarily. Frozen meals can reduce waste, but often have higher minimum orders. Compare cost per serve plus delivery.
Do cheap meal delivery services charge for delivery?
Often yes. Dineamic charges a $15 flat fee, and several providers waive delivery above a threshold. Check at checkout for your postcode.
Final Verdict — Cutting the Cost of Meal Delivery
For the lowest advertised fresh price, compare Chefgood’s larger plans, My Muscle Chef and The Good Meal Co. If you only want a few meals, a low minimum such as Mitch’s Meals ($40) matters more than the headline price. If you cook but want a lower cost per serve, a meal kit may help. If you’re funded through NDIS or Support at Home, ask about co-payment pricing. Always check your postcode, minimum order and regular price before ordering.
Explore meal delivery services on MealFinder.com.au, compare local providers and find affordable options in your area: browse all providers or read the Sydney meal delivery guide.