PRICE GUIDE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · 2026–2027
Meal Prep Service cost in the UK
£42–£100 per week. Typically £80.
A meal prep service costs £42 to £100 a week, and about £80 is typical for a cook preparing a week of meals. The number of meals and people, special diets, ingredients and delivery decide the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does meal prep service cost in the UK?
| Low end | £42 | a few meals for one person |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £80 | what most people pay |
| High end | £100 | a full week for a family |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the personal and lifestyle providers near you.
What moves the price
- Number of meals — a full week of lunches and dinners costs more than a few dinners
- Household size — meal prep for a family costs more than for one person
- Special diets — keto, vegan and high-protein meal prep can cost more
- Ingredients — some meal prep prices include groceries and others do not
- Delivery or home cooking — delivered meal prep may add a delivery charge
- Location — London meal prep services charge more
WHAT YOU GET
What a meal prep service booking includes
Takes: Usually a few hours of cooking each week. Not included: Groceries on some quotes, containers and delivery outside the service area are usually extra.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common meal prep service bookings
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How to pay less
- Book meal prep every week, as many services discount regular customers
- Supply your own groceries if the meal prep service charges extra for shopping
- Choose simpler dishes that freeze well to stretch each meal prep session
Before you book
- Tell the meal prep service about allergies and dietary needs
- Check the meal prep service is registered as a food business with the council
- Ask whether groceries, containers and delivery are included
- Clear enough fridge and freezer space for a week of prepared meals
Meal Prep Service cost: questions people ask
Usually £42 to £100 a week, with about £80 typical. Family meals and special diets cost more.
Most cooked meals keep two to three days in the fridge, and many freeze for longer. Follow the labels and storage advice.
No. A meal kit sends ingredients and recipes for you to cook, while a meal prep service cooks the meals for you.
Yes. Most services work on a weekly plan, and some let you pause or skip weeks.
Groceries on some quotes, containers and delivery may be extra. Ask for a full breakdown.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from published UK meal prep job prices and meal kit cost reviews. Providers set their own prices.
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