Prep Kitchen vs Calo: Which is Better?
Prep Kitchen and Calo are both UK meal prep services with different approaches. Prep Kitchen focuses on balanced nutrition, while Calo specialises in calorie-controlled eating. Here's how they compare.
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Quick Comparison
| Prep Kitchen | Calo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6.95-£7.75/meal | £14-20/day (full plan) |
| Focus | Balanced nutrition | Calorie control |
| Storage | Chilled | Chilled |
| Menu size | 20-30 mains | ~30 mains |
| Best for | Macro-trackers on a budget | Complete daily plans |
Prep Kitchen
Prep Kitchen offers chilled meal prep focused on macro-tracking and competitive pricing. Clear nutritional info for those tracking macros. More functional approach with budget-friendly options.
Calo
Calo offers complete daily meal plans with calorie control. Originally from the Middle East, they provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks as a package. App-based experience with personalised plans.
Key Differences
Nutritional Approach
Prep Kitchen focuses on macro-tracking with clear nutritional info. Calo designs meals around specific calorie limits. Different approaches for different goals.
Price
Different pricing models: Prep Kitchen sells individual meals at £6.95-£7.75. Calo sells daily meal plans at £14-20/day (multiple meals).
Target Customer
Prep Kitchen: Those tracking macros who want competitive pricing. Calo: Those wanting complete daily meal plans with calorie control.
Menu Size
Both offer similar variety: Prep Kitchen has 20-30 mains, Calo has ~30 mains. Limited selections that you may cycle through fairly quickly.
Which Should You Choose?
- Choose Prep Kitchen if you're tracking macros and want competitive pricing. Good for budget-conscious macro-trackers.
- Choose Calo if you want complete daily meal plans with calorie control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which offers more flexibility?
Prep Kitchen lets you pick individual meals. Calo operates on a daily meal plan model with set packages.
Which is cheaper?
Different pricing: Prep Kitchen sells individual meals at £6.95-£7.75. Calo sells daily meal plans at £14-20/day.
Are both fresh or frozen?
Both deliver chilled (fresh) meals, not frozen.
Which has more variety?
Similar: Prep Kitchen has 20-30 mains, Calo has ~30 mains. Both are fairly limited in variety.
Want the Best of Both Worlds?
Try HomeCooks instead
Both Prep Kitchen and Calo have limited menus. Same meals on rotation gets boring quickly.
HomeCooks works with independent chefs across the UK, giving you 200+ dishes - more than any other meal prep service. High protein, balanced nutrition, and constantly changing variety.
- Ultimate convenience - No prep, no cooking, no washing up
- 200+ dishes - More variety than any other meal prep service
- High protein - 30-60g per meal for fitness goals
- Perfectly balanced - Every meal nutritionally optimised
- Super high quality - Restaurant-quality ingredients, not mass-produced
- Independent chefs - Small batch quality, not factory production
- Beautiful presentation - Your meals arrive in lovely bento boxes, like this:
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