HelloFresh and Green Chef are owned by the same company, but they are aimed at different people. HelloFresh is the mainstream all-rounder; Green Chef is its healthy, diet-focused sister brand. Here is how to choose between them.
| HelloFresh | Green Chef | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Value | £4.06 / portion | £6.30 / portion |
| Recipes/week | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Cook time | ~30 min | ~30 min |
| Diets | Family-friendly, High-protein, Low-calorie, Pescatarian, Vegan | High-protein, Keto, Low-calorie, Pescatarian, Vegan |
| Delivery | Mainland UK; £4.99 per box; some Highland and island postcodes excluded | UK mainland plus Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Isle of Wight; about £4.99. Excludes NI and Scottish Highlands and islands |
| Subscription | Subscription only | Subscription only |
| Packaging | Recyclable | Recyclable |
| Get the deal - Up to 60% off your first box | Get the deal - 40% off your first box |
Price
HelloFresh is cheaper - from around £4.06 a portion at a four-recipe box for four, against Green Chef's £6.30. You pay a clear premium for Green Chef's nutritionist-designed, diet-specific menus.
Diet focus
This is the real difference. Green Chef is built around eight dietary preferences, including keto and lower-carb that almost no other mainstream kit offers, plus high-protein, vegan, vegetarian and calorie-conscious. HelloFresh has a broad menu with vegetarian, vegan and family options, but no dedicated keto or low-carb plan. If you follow a specific way of eating, Green Chef is designed for it.
Choice and servings
HelloFresh has the larger overall menu and is the simpler, more familiar experience. Both do two- and four-person boxes; neither does singles. Both are flexible subscriptions you can skip or cancel.
Packaging
Green Chef uses fully recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging and is carbon-neutral; HelloFresh uses recyclable insulated packaging. Neither is a B Corp.
Which should you choose?
Choose Green Chef if you follow keto, low-carb, high-protein or another specific diet and want the menu built around it. Choose HelloFresh for everyday value, the biggest menu and a simpler experience. In short: Green Chef for diet focus, HelloFresh for value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between HelloFresh and Green Chef?
Same parent company, different focus. HelloFresh is the mainstream all-rounder; Green Chef is the healthy, diet-specific brand with keto, low-carb and high-protein plans, at a higher price.
Is Green Chef worth the extra money over HelloFresh?
If you follow a specific diet like keto or low-carb, yes - Green Chef is built for it. For general value, HelloFresh is cheaper and has a bigger menu.