I like to gobble gobble long after Thanksgiving, and before for that matter!
The adorably-named meal kit is one that I have tried before, during my four-year journey to try every meal kit on the market. I wanted to do another deeper dive into Gobble again, getting into the offerings on the traditional meal kit menu, as well as any sides and desserts I could get my hands on. Note, Gobble carries my favorite single-serve cookie dough, so get your cookie sheets ready.
How Gobble Works
Gobble meal kits work like any other traditional delivery service, where one would sign up for a weekly plan and then fill a box with meals, sides, and other add-ons to be delivered the following week. They also carry specialty meals that serve four people, perfect for families, as well as single-serve meals that are ready to heat and eat from the fridge to the microwave.
With the many options, Gobble is great for singles and families alike, all of whom want to have meals at their fingertips without a trip to the grocery store.
Gobble Price
The cost of Gobble varies in price depending on which meal plan you pick. It offers Classic Dinner, Lean and Clean, and Vegetarian plans, each of which starts at $11.99 per serving.
Servings can be ordered for two or four, with two, three, four or five meals per week. There is also a shipping cost of $9.99 after the first week.
Gobble Meals
When I first tried Gobble, I was very impressed with the size and quality of the produce and food. The meals each come pre-packaged per recipe, making it very easy to pull one from the fridge and get to cooking.
The meals themselves are also very hearty and made for delicious and wholesome dinners. Many dishes have a creamy or meaty sauce or something savory that makes for a hot and filling experience. They also are healthy, but not at the expense of flavor or portion size, and you may have leftovers.
We’ve tried:
- Artichoke and Goat Cheese Pizza
- Japanese-Style Chicken Tsukune Meatballs
- Parmesan Yuca Fries
- Italian Flat Iron Steak and Polenta
- Thai Red Curry Shrimp
- Corn, Bacon, Tomato and Avocado Chopped Salad
Pros:
- Generous portions for both the two and four-person meals, with enough for leftovers if cooking for one
- All produce and proteins arrived fresh and ripe
- Hearty meals perfect for dinners
- Gobble meal kit menu includes snacks, desserts, and sides — all are equally delicious
- Easy to follow directions are included in each bag
Cons:
- Fair amount of plastic use, but can be reused if desired to cut back on waste. There’s also a fair amount of plastic containers for sauces and other ingredients
I truly did gobble up these recipes.
Gobble meal delivery markets their meals as ready in 15 minutes, and for many of them, that is indeed true. I whipped up delicious yucca fries and dip in about seven minutes and my flatbread pizza in 15 flat (ha) — but some of the more complex recipes may take a touch longer. Not too much though, as the meatballs, steak and other meals I tried took no more than 30 (when taking my sweet time handling raw meat).
The kit is super easy to follow and can be a great way to introduce kids, as well as adults, to cooking, as each ingredient comes prepackaged and labeled, so you won’t ever be confused — Is this quinoa or farro?
This does mean excess packaging, so those who are more eco-conscious may want to steer clear or wash each container thoroughly and recycle them.
The Gobble meal plans themselves are filling and wholesome, providing fun flavors spanning American, Asian, Latin American and other cuisines in a very accessible way. I would recommend Gobble for those who do have a bit of time to cook each night but don’t want to spend it chopping or getting too fancy in the kitchen.
The final verdict
Gobble is a great choice for couples and families, specifically of two or four, as that is how many servings the plans typically serve. It also offers pre-made meals for one, but you would be cheating yourself if you didn’t try the full thing. Be sure to try the chocolate chip cookies and don’t skip the sides and breakfast meals if you want some fun dishes to spice up the week.
How we tested
- Ease of ordering: When looking at the menu, Gobble is simple to set up and order for each week, but do note the add-ons. I always take into consideration how to customize the order, make changes, and pause a membership when testing.
- Prep, cook and cleanup time: A major selling point of meal kits is that they save time. Gobble meal kits takes between 15 and 45 minutes per meal, sticking very closely to what the recipe estimates. I still noted how long it took me to have a complete meal from unpackaging to cooking, eating and recycling.
- Flavor and fullness: Meal kits are meant to remove all the guesswork from cooking, including seasoning. When testing Gobble I took into account if any of the dishes I ordered needed to be seasoned or altered to become more palpable. I also considered how satisfied they left me and for how long.
- Sustainability: Not all meal kits are eco-friendly or use sustainable practices. To determine where Gobble stood on the eco-conscious scale, I reviewed its production policy and looked into how it sourced its ingredients. Other things I took into account were its packaging and whether it could be recycled.
- Price: Meal kits typically run between $7 and $15 per serving, and so Gobble sits in the middle at $11.99 per serving. I also take into account how many meals per week and how many servings I received for the price.
FAQ: What to look for when choosing a meal kit
Diet: Pay attention to the dietary options each service caters to, from vegetarian and vegan to Keto and paleo.
Household Size: Count the number of people in your family and then account for how much they eat to best calculate how many servings you need to feed everyone. Some kits detailed above have larger portions, while others are single-serve only.
Budget: Meal kits and services have a wide range of prices. Some offer free shipping, while others have a minimum spend. Specialty or health-related plans may cost more.
Time: Think about how long you want to be cooking for each night. Some meals require 30 or more minutes to cook, not including cleaning up. Others are microwavable and thus don’t require clean-up time, either.
