Simmer vs Prep Kitchen: Which is Better?
Simmer and Prep Kitchen are both UK meal prep services delivering ready-to-eat healthy meals. Both target health-conscious customers but have different approaches. Here's how they compare.
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Quick Comparison
| Simmer | Prep Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per meal | £7.49-£7.96 | £6.95-£7.75 |
| Storage | Chilled | Chilled |
| Menu size | 22 dishes (50+ rotating) | 20-30 mains |
| Protein | 30-50g per meal | Balanced nutrition |
| Best for | High protein goals | Macro-trackers on a budget |
Simmer
Simmer delivers chilled, ready-to-eat meals with a focus on high protein (30-50g per meal). They offer 22 dishes at a time with a rotating menu of 50+ recipes. Designed for those with fitness and protein goals.
Prep Kitchen
Prep Kitchen offers chilled meal prep focused on macro-tracking and competitive pricing. Functional approach with clear nutritional info. One of the more affordable options at £6.95-£7.75.
Key Differences
Both Chilled
Both Simmer and Prep Kitchen deliver chilled (fresh) meals, not frozen. Both need to be eaten within a few days of delivery.
Price
Similar pricing: Prep Kitchen is slightly cheaper at £6.95-£7.75 vs Simmer's £7.49-£7.96.
Menu Size
Similar menu sizes: Simmer has 22 dishes at a time (50+ rotating), Prep Kitchen has 20-30 mains. Both offer limited variety that you may cycle through quickly.
Protein Focus
Simmer explicitly focuses on high protein (30-50g per meal). Prep Kitchen focuses on macro-tracking generally without the same protein emphasis.
Which Should You Choose?
- Choose Simmer if you prioritise high protein (30-50g per meal) and want a rotating menu that changes regularly.
- Choose Prep Kitchen if you're tracking macros and want competitive pricing. More budget-friendly option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper?
Prep Kitchen is slightly cheaper at £6.95-£7.75 vs Simmer's £7.49-£7.96.
Are Simmer meals frozen?
No - both Simmer and Prep Kitchen deliver chilled (fresh) meals, not frozen.
Which has more variety?
Similar: Simmer has 22 dishes (50+ rotating), Prep Kitchen has 20-30 mains. Both are fairly limited in variety.
Which has more protein?
Simmer explicitly targets 30-50g protein per meal. Prep Kitchen focuses on macro-tracking without the same protein emphasis.
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Try HomeCooks instead
Both Simmer and Prep Kitchen have decent options, but limited menus mean repetition. Same meals week after week gets boring.
HomeCooks works with independent chefs across the UK, giving you 200+ dishes - more than any other meal prep service. Constantly changing variety means no food boredom.
- 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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