Tempo
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)
Scores. Click any row to see our rationale
Real Cost Per Serving & Shipping▼6/10
Prep Time & Cooking Difficulty▼10/10
Dietary Options & Ingredient Quality▼6/10
Recipe Variety & Cuisine Types▼5/10
Flexibility & Cancellation Ease▼7/10
Nutritional Quality▼6/10
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
