FOOD NEWS
HelloFresh Vs Factor: Which Prepared Meals Did We Prefer?
By Hunter Wren Miele
HelloFresh
HelloFresh began in 2011 and is a highly regarded meal kit subscription service. Recently, it started selling fully prepared dishes, dubbed "Ready Made Meals."
The meals arrive in pre-portioned, single-serving containers that can be cooked in the microwave like fresh, high-quality versions of TV dinners. They cost $9.99 per serving.
Factor
Factor started in 2013 and is known for shipping solely ready-to-eat meals. You can receive between six and 18 servings per week, and each can be made in the microwave.
Factor offers snacks, breakfast items, smoothies, and juices along with its gourmet, pre-made dinners, and each meal costs between $11 and $14, depending on how many you order.
HelloFresh's Cavatappi
This Alfredo truffle cavatappi is expertly-cooked, tender pasta perfection with a punch of nutty and umami truffle flavor thanks to its real truffle pieces.
Factor's Chicken Pasta
This chicken Alfredo pasta was the worst of the meals sampled. It tasted smoky, the sauce was watery, the chicken was dry, and the broccoli was mushy.
HelloFresh's Southwest
The Southwest-style chicken bowl is a hearty, bold dish with a substantial amount of meat, a blend of Mexican cheeses, and a hint of warming spice.
