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Tempo

SCORE6.7STRONG

Single-serving, ready-to-heat protein meals. Zero prep, microwave in minutes

BEST FORBusy solo eaters or anyone on a high-protein or GLP-1 routine who wants fully cooked, nutritionist-designed meals ready in 2–3 minutes with no prep or cleanup.
Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 22 days ago (2026-07-15)
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Real Cost Per Serving & Shipping6/10

Meals run $10.98–$13.49/serving depending on plan size, plus a $10.99 shipping fee per delivery. A 6-meal weekly plan totals roughly $77 before discounts. Competitive with Green Chef and Sun Basket but expensive at the minimum.

Prep Time & Cooking Difficulty10/10

Meals arrive fully cooked and refrigerated. Heat in the microwave in 2–3 minutes with zero chopping, measuring, or cleanup. The fastest meal-to-table time in this category.

Dietary Options & Ingredient Quality6/10

Offers protein-packed (30g+), calorie-conscious, fiber-rich, and GLP-1-balanced filters. Limited vegetarian and pescatarian options. No organic certification. Strong for macro-focused eaters, thin for plant-based diets.

Recipe Variety & Cuisine Types5/10

20 rotating meals per week, leaning toward protein-forward combinations of chicken, rice, vegetables, and sauces. A narrower menu than traditional meal kit services. The tradeoff for simplicity.

Flexibility & Cancellation Ease7/10

Six plan sizes from 6 to 16+ meals per week. Skipping and pausing are available. No in-store pickup option like Home Chef.

Nutritional Quality6/10

Tempo publishes full nutritional info and ingredient lists publicly without requiring an account, and many meals hit 30g+ protein with GLP-1-balanced labeling, but the meals are fully cooked and shelf-stabilized rather than cook-from-scratch, and there's no organic certification to confirm whole-food sourcing.

PROS
Meals arrive fully cooked and refrigerated. Heat in 2–3 minutes with no prep, no measuring, and no dishes
Many menu items deliver 30g+ of protein per serving with explicit GLP-1-balanced labeling
Full nutritional info and ingredient lists are publicly visible without creating an account
Six plan sizes (6–16+ meals/week) let solo eaters right-size their order without a family-plan minimum
Backed by Home Chef and Kroger's supply chain for consistent ingredient quality
CONS
Starting at $10.98/serving (up to $13.49/serving on larger plans) plus $10.99 shipping, smaller plans run $77+/week. More expensive per meal than Home Chef or EveryPlate for the same number of servings
Limited plant-based options. Vegetarians and pescatarians will find the selection narrow
20 rotating meals/week is smaller than most competitors. Frequent orderers will hit repetition faster
Delivery only. No in-store pickup unlike Home Chef at 2,400+ Kroger locations
No USDA-organic certification and standard cross-contact allergen warnings apply