Top Chef Meals Reviews 7,048

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Consumers appreciate the diversified selection of meals, including options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, catering to different dietary choices. People find the meals tasty, nutritious, and filling, with generous protein portions. The convenience of delivery or pickup options is also well-received. Many customers value the home-cooked touch and the balanced nature of the meals, especially those with health issues. However, some reviewers have noted inconsistencies in product quality, such as dry chicken or tough meat in certain meals. There are mixed opinions regarding the delivery service, with some experiencing delays or failures to follow instructions. A few consumers have expressed disappointment with the lack of customization options and the removal of specific dietary menus. Some people mentioned packaging issues with broken plastic trays.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This is my 5th order. I have some observations: overall meals are tasty & filling. The size of the meat servings are erratic, from bountiful to skimpy. Chicken is invariably very dry no matter how... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good selection and food. Two area could be improved: 1. Consistently listing on the indivdual meals the amount of calories. Some list them; other do not. 2. Delivery service (from order) date can... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great food with a home cooked touch and a diversified selection with different dietary choices. . Their prices are very competitive and meal choices are yours across a varied menu! Breakfast, lunch an... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thrilled that it's local, courier delivery. Have tried 3 meals....Protein Portions are generous compared to others... only negative I can report is both meals with peas had old, mature peas with tou... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I selected items to buy, but did not initially make the purchase. I received an email stating that the items I selected were saved in my cart, but that was untrue. This happened twice, and each time... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I can't customize the meals like I used to, and you eliminated the Gluten-Free Special Diet Menu. Why? Your packaging still says "Customize." At least you still have a Low Sodium menu. However,... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Meals are tasty, nutritious and filling. However they used to let us select the starches and vegetables (for a slight upcharge) but have since discontinued this "for safety reasons". It's take-it-or-l... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would love to the option of choosing riced cauliflower added as a vegetable also incorporated with more meals rather than actual rice...along with gluten free vegan pastas....also would love to have... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I'm not sure what is going on. I placed an order on 11/21 and didn't receive it until Wednesday, 12/3/25 at 4:17 PM. My Dad has been a very loyal / long customer. I reached out via email and recieved... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service is very professional. If there is an issue with an order they immediately do their best to resolve it. They are very courteous,understanding and cooperative. Their meals are very... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I can no longer customize the Flounder or the Meat Loaf. First you remove the Renal category and now you make it even worse by limiting the order choices. Many kidney patients cannot eat potatoes s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've ordered Top Chef Meals for several years, and am rarely disappointed. I'm particularly happy about not having to order on a set schedule. I've narrowed my list of favorites after trying many of t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm on a renal diabetic diet and my husband eats aregular diet. Top Chef Meals gives us a place to get delicious meals, keeping with our preferences, and also gives us the choices of starch and veg... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I get an order about every two weeks or so, and I basically just add the previous order to my cart so it's quick and easy. I have figured out what I like and what works for me already, so it's just a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am still trying the first order we received. Favorites so far are the Pork ragu over polenta (some pieces were tough), Beef stew was seasoned to perfection, Crab cakes (not restaurant quality but n... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I tried to order a small sampling of their meals (less than dozen). FedEx totally failed to deliver until 3 days after posted delivery date (by which time the meals had gone bad). Customer service... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have purchased Top Chef meals many, many times. Because of the great taste I will keep reordering. The only thing the menu lacks is the very small selection of vegetarian meals. I do wish they w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I order these meals for my 102 year old mother. We’ve tried other meal delivery services and this one real does top the others: she eats much more of these. Thanksgiving anytime is one of her favorite... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Even with customization, my orders have always been 100% accurate. I have been using Top Chef for nearly 3 years, and the meals are consistently good and well-portioned. There are a few meals I would... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Reasonably good food, but there are some packaging problems. Often the plastic tray that holds the food arrives broken with small shards of plastic in the food. If you're not careful, you can end up... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The meals used to be customizable for which vegetable and starch you wanted with the entree, but now it's like every other meal delivery service, nothing is customizable. As someone who is looking for... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Communication about order status is poor...non-existent in most cases. And when I call to check an order status, the phone staff is NOT knowledgeable especially the young lady who works in the mornin... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

From long time customer, RE: lack of communication from TCM. Placed order 12/15/25, received no information as to delivery date. I had to call and was told there was a clerical issue on TCM side and o... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Slow delivery remains an issue. Order did not arrive until Saturday noon; was initially slted for Thursday. Calories (and the breakdown of sugar, carbs, etc) do not show on each meal package. So... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was not able to modify my cart to add protein to my meals. In addition, I have not received an email confirming my order. It appears the website needs improvement as these have been ongoing issues... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My 102 year old mom consistently loves her meal, most important. Unfortunately I took off a star because of my problems with the website. Sometimes when I'm checking out it, it stops me and says, Some... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The shipment itself was fine. However, I did not receive any of the usual notifications as to the status of the shipment. There was no notification of when the shipment would leave Top Shelf or any tr... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The food is delicious and portion sizes are appropriate. However the website needs improvement. I was not able to modify my meals; we have dietary restrictions and unfortunately I was not able to sw... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

As I have written before, you are not putting enough dry ice in the package. No reason to put an iceburn warning in the package -- there is no dry ice arriving at my location. Maybe giving you a bad... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The flavor of the different meals varied. Some were ok, others not as good. Also, delivery took a while, as the meals were being delivered across the country. Ordering in the future would require me t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Food is always delicious. I purchase meals for my elderly mother with dementia. The only difficulty I have experienced a couple times now is a delay in delivery. Cold weather I am ok, but once warmer... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tasty, generous protein portions compared to others. Most meals were excellent, a few had very tough meat or overcooked dry chicken...just like home cooking! Just placed my 3rd order.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall good meals, better quality than what people typically pick up from grocery stores. I would like to see more textural differences in the meal components and to see the nutrition facts on the la... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I like the choices, specifically Extra Protein and eliminating carbs to swap for more vegetables. I do not like that Renal meals have been discontinued but I'm not sure the market was large enough to... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Well, I haven’t received my shipment yet but I can tell you the food isn’t the quality it used to be and shipping is a mess. Fed Ex always has delivery issues that lead to lost shipments so it takes... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been ordering meals for my elderly parents and they like the food. Saves time for me not to cook for them daily. But, I ordered meals on 12 15 2025 in time to beat the holiday rush and was very disapp... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They have consistently disappointed in food quality and customer service. I have been purchasing Top Chef meals for years, and over time, the quality has deteriorated. There’s always a shipping issu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After I ordered, a representative called because the shipping and billing addresses were different. This was a gift order so the different addresses were necessary however I had one thing incorrect on... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

On my account, there is a notice that states to be left at the GARAGE door. I AM A SENIOR & HANDICAPPED. And the last order was left at the front door, where I did not have access to. I also thin... See more


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  1. #18 of 23 best companies in Online Food Ordering Service
  2. #13 of 16 best companies in Meal Delivery

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With its simple beginnings in Westchester County, Top Chef Meals now individually prepares affordable, restaurant quality meals, hand-plated by our own chefs and delivered throughout the United States. Our healthy and delicious meals provide a perfect nutritional balance and are perfectly suited for those on a budget.

Top Chef Meals

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At Top Chef Meals we seek to create deeper connections with people by delivering delicious ready-to-eat meals that meet their lifestyle and wellness needs.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

When I did my order on the website it…

When I did my order on the website it did not offer any extra protein or vegetables selection. I did the order on a Wednesday 02/04 evening. I never received an email advising me FedEx picked up the order. Your after hours phone help was very poor. Hope food is ok.

February 11, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Mixed Thoughts on this Supplier

Meals are tasty, nutritious and filling. However they used to let us select the starches and vegetables (for a slight upcharge) but have since discontinued this "for safety reasons". It's take-it-or-leave-it now. And the meals have become a bit pricey.

January 31, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I selected items to buy

I selected items to buy, but did not initially make the purchase. I received an email stating that the items I selected were saved in my cart, but that was untrue. This happened twice, and each time I reported the errors but received an automated reply from a mailbox that doesn't get read.
When I finally did place the order, I received confirmation of the order, but never received the promised ship date. Things are getting sloppy.

January 31, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Reasonably good food but packaging problems.

Reasonably good food, but there are some packaging problems. Often the plastic tray that holds the food arrives broken with small shards of plastic in the food. If you're not careful, you can end up eating some of these shards of plastic and they can be sharp. I've found this happens in at least one dinner in each of my orders. Why are you using plastic anyway?

January 21, 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Changed, and not for the better

I can't customize the meals like I used to, and you eliminated the Gluten-Free Special Diet Menu. Why? Your packaging still says "Customize."

At least you still have a Low Sodium menu. However, it doesn't show all the meals I find by going to the Main Menu and checking off Low Sodium and Gluten-Free there. What's with the inconsistency?

This is not the same Top Chef Meals I discovered a while ago.

January 18, 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The website needs to improved

The website needs to improved. I am unable to customize orders, for example, to add more protein to the meals I order. In addition, I did not receive an email confirming my order and giving an estimated time for delivery. While the quality of the food remains very good, it appears the operations end of the company is going downhill and that's unfortunate for long-time customers like myself.

January 24, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Chef Us Tops!

The meals were delivered on time. We are very pleased with the quality and amount of food put into each meal. We use the Low Sodium offerings. Keep up the good service! ❤️

January 21, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

On my account

On my account, there is a notice that states to be left at the GARAGE door.
I AM A SENIOR & HANDICAPPED. And the last order was left at the front door, where I did not have access to. I also think it was sent by another handler.
FED-EX has always left it down at the garage for me. And on my package from us the directions are explicit. PLEASE USE THOSE DIRECTIONS. When I see FEDEX arriving, I open the garage, they place the order inside and I take over. I have no idea as to why the driver didn't leave it down by the garage. THANK YOU

January 9, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor service

Poor service, no email sent regarding delivery never know when it will arrive used to send emails re delivery other firms better at notifying re delivery date

January 14, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Review of my 4 pack order of Top Chef meals…

The foods arrived frozen which I did not think would be a problem. However, when I would heat the meals up in the microwave the sweet potatoes were watery and the vegetables depending they were would be watery too. The meat was of good quality. The meal overall was a little too bland. Comparing you meals to Factor meals, I would have to go with Factor.

Maybe I did not follow the cooking instructions. I did let them thaw out in the fridge and put them in the fridge as soon as they arrived.

I may consider give Top Chef another try.

January 7, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

this order all the vegetables are wrong…

this order all the vegetables are wrong on the cover over the meals it has the right vegetables peas but none of the orders have peas they have green beans rice and zucchini this hole order is incorrect and 2 of the dinners on the side tray cracks

January 4, 2026

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