Martha Stewart can do no wrong—well, at least when it comes to food.
For those who don’t know, you can get pretty close to Martha being a living chef with her meal kit company, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon. I’ve reviewed Marley Spoon before; when I was testing more than 20 other meal kits from 2020 to the end of 2024 for our 2025 refresh of my larger-than-life roundup – and while I may not have cooked as much as Martha, it feels a lot close!
I wanted to give Marley Spoon a special shout out as one of the best gourmet options on the market. The kit uses only the freshest ingredients to create seasonal recipes that are sure to please.
Not all meals are fancy pants, as Martha also knows that comfort food is just as important as good food. For that reason, many of the 100-plus recipes on the weekly menu are comfort classics like burgers, casseroles, stews—you get the idea.
How Marley Spoon Works
The kit is traditional, with more than 100 weekly recipes, with fresh ingredients delivered on your schedule. You can choose the two-person or four-person plan, and then choose the number of meals you need per week, from two to six.
The ingredients come in a brown paper bag and the proteins come in ice packs to maintain freshness. Each box also includes all the easy-to-follow recipe cards that can be recycled or kept for later use.
Marley spoon price
Marley Spoon’s pricing varies, but traditionally starts at $8.69 and can go up to $12.99 per serving. Shipping is a flat rate of $11.99, regardless of box size. Be sure to check if your location is eligible for shipping, as some areas are not yet served by Marley Spoon.
There are frequent Marley Spoon coupons, so be sure to check the site for incoming offers for discounts and free shipping.
The pros:
- Delicious and high quality food – but what else would we expect from Marta?
- Perfect for the home cook who likes a balance of easy meals and learning new skills
- Great for home cooked dinners with simple instructions
- Options for specific diets, including vegetarian and low-carb recipes, in addition to classic comfort foods
- Sustainable packaging and practices
Disadvantages:
- Be sure to check your zip code for delivery, as some areas in the Midwest and other countries are not eligible as of publication time.
- You may need to have extra ingredients on hand, especially for baking recipes
Marley Spoon serves almost everything, as there are more than 100 options on the weekly menu, plus premium options with fancier ingredients and proteins, as well as frugal options for more affordable and stripped-down meals.
There are also options on the site for appetizers, entrees, breakfast, and even dessert, which I tried during Halloween – yes, they offer some fun seasonal menu items and yes, they are all adorable!
When you sign up, you can enjoy the full menu or be presented with selected dietary options, including gluten-free, low-calorie, low-carb, vegetarian, vegan and plant-based, as well as family-friendly. There is also a menu for picky eaters that limits spicy foods and more unusual ingredients.
We have tried:
When I broke down the ingredients, I loved how the included recipe cards listed everything, making it easier to sort through my fridge and know what extras I’d need, like butter, oil, vinegar, and some homemade spices. Be sure to check your fridge and pantry before you start. I ended up needing an egg and vanilla for a baking recipe. The cards also list the necessary cooking tools, as well as allergens and food per serving.
Because these recipes are from Martha Stewart, I wasn’t surprised that many of them were more complex, requiring a lot of oven use. Note: cooking time may vary depending on your device, so keep that in mind if you’re in a hurry. For example, the breakfast I cooked in my old oven needed a lower temperature than listed, while the cookies took much less time in my powerful toaster oven. Other time variations can result from additional slicing, dicing, and fancy steps such as roasting nuts or pre-roasting vegetables.
However, I was rewarded for my time and effort. Every recipe turned out great and tasted even better. The cookies took longer. I know ‘baking is a science’, but I still jumped a bit by adding a little extra spice to the custard filling. I also spent more on my pasta to make sure the soup was perfect before plating. I think Marta would be proud of the extra effort.
Final decision
The Marley Spoon is a gourmet meal kit, perfect for those who love the cooking process but not the grocery shopping part. The meals are all delicious and great for families, as there are options for larger portions and kid-friendly meals.
Compared to other meal kits I’ve tested, this one had more options for weekly recipes, as well as more advanced meals for those who want to spend time improving their cooking skills.
How we tested it
- Ease of ordering: When looking at the menu, Marley Spoon is simple to set up and order for each week. I always consider how to customize the order, make changes and stop a membership during testing.
- Preparation, cooking and cleaning time: A major selling point of meal kits is that they save time. Marley Spoon takes anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes per meal, sometimes more than the recipe estimates. I still noticed how long it took me to eat a full meal from unpacking to cooking, eating and recycling afterwards.
- Taste and fullness: Meal kits are meant to take all the guesswork out of cooking, including seasonings. When I tested the Marley Spoon, I considered whether any of the dishes I ordered needed to be seasoned or altered to make them more tactile. I also thought about how satisfied they left me and for how long.
- Durability: Not all meal kits are eco-friendly or use sustainable practices. To determine where Marley Spoon stood on the scale of environmental consciousness, I reviewed its manufacturing policy and looked at how it sourced its ingredients. Other things I considered were its packaging and whether it could be recycled.
- Price: Meal kits typically cost between $7 and $15 per serving, and so Marley Spoon sits in the middle at $8.69 to $12.99 per serving. I also took into account how many meals per week and how many portions I could get for the total price.
FAQ: What to look for when choosing a meal kit
Diet: Pay attention to the dietary options that each service caters for, from vegetarians and vegans to Keto and paleo.
House size: Count the number of people in your family and then calculate how much they eat to best calculate how many servings you need to feed everyone. Some of the kits detailed above have larger portions, while others are only for one serving.
Budget: Meal kits and services have a wide range of prices. Some offer free shipping, while others have a minimal charge. Specialty or health-related plans may cost more.
Time: Think about how long you want to cook each night. Some meals take 30 or more minutes to cook, not including cleanup. Others are microwaveable and thus require no cleanup time.
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