Primal Chef – Healthy Meal Delivery | Menus, Reviews, Prices | Glendale, CA

Price per meal

Diets

Keto Paleo Whole30 Healthy Gluten-Free

Subscription

No Subscription

Service area

Local

Cook level

No Cook: Heat and Eat

Verified as of

May 18, 2026

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About Primal Chef

Primal Chef offers custom meal prep services with chef-prepared, health-focused meals tailored to individual dietary needs. Based on a free phone consultation, clients receive fully personalized menus and flexible delivery options, with no subscription or long-term commitment required. Meals are delivered in individual or family-style packaging, and the service accommodates a wide range of dietary restrictions as specified by the client.

✓ No Cook: Heat and Eat
✓ Personal Chef
✓ No Subscription
✓ Delivery
✓ Keto
✓ Paleo
✓ Whole30
✓ Healthy
✓ Gluten-Free

Frequently Asked Questions for Primal Chef

Where does Primal Chef deliver?

Primal Chef delivers meals for free to many locations within city limits. If you are outside the usual delivery range, delivery is still available through delivery partners, with their rates applied.

What diet types does Primal Chef offer?

Primal Chef offers fully custom meal prep that can be tailored to any dietary needs or restrictions. Many clients have extreme dietary restrictions from their health provider, and Primal Chef can accommodate these by making safe, personalized meals from whatever ingredients you are able to eat.

How does delivery work for Primal Chef?

Meals from Primal Chef are delivered by the chef for free within city limits, and through delivery partners for locations outside the usual range, with additional charges. You can choose between individual packaging (single serving containers) or family style (large foil trays). Delivery frequency is flexible, with most clients opting for 1-3 deliveries per week, and the schedule is arranged during your initial consultation.

How does ordering work for Primal Chef?

Ordering from Primal Chef begins with a free phone consultation to discuss service options, dietary restrictions, menu preferences, and delivery dates. You choose the number of meals and servings based on your household size and desired variety. Most clients opt for 1-3 deliveries per week, and the menu is fully customized for each order.

What is Primal Chef?

Primal Chef is a custom meal prep service that provides chef-prepared, health-focused meals tailored to your dietary needs and preferences. Every menu is 100% custom made and can be modified down to every last spice, with no subscription or long-term commitment required. The service is designed for those who want high-quality, personalized meals without hiring a private chef.

Does Primal Chef require a subscription?

No, Primal Chef does not require a subscription or long-term commitment. You can pause and resume service on a week-by-week basis, making it flexible for those who travel or have changing schedules.

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How much do meals from Primal Chef cost?

As of January 1st, 2025, each delivery from Primal Chef costs $625 plus grocery, supply, and container fees. The total cost depends on the number of deliveries per week and the number of servings, with additional grocery costs for more servings. For example, one delivery per week is $625, two deliveries are $1,250, and three deliveries are $1,800 (with a $75 discount). There is also a $30 supply charge per delivery and container fees ranging from $1 to $3 each.

What types of meals does Primal Chef offer?

Primal Chef offers a wide variety of flavorful, health-focused meals inspired by world cuisines, including dishes from Asia, Mexico, Central, and South America. Each 'complete meal' includes an entrée and relevant sides, such as Chicken Teriyaki with roasted broccoli and cauliflower rice. Meals can be packaged individually or family style, and the menu is fully customized to your preferences and dietary needs.