Updated October 17, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Fresh Prep vs Welcome Home
Fresh Prep
Welcome Home
Higher score in this comparison
Where Fresh Prep and Welcome Home differ
| Compare | Fresh PrepReviewVisitVisit | Welcome HomeReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price per serving | CA$11.30 | $38.89 |
| Recipes per week | 35Higher | 9 to 15 |
| Introductory discount | 50%Higher | 15% |
| Markets | CA | US |
| Recyclable packaging | Not confirmed | No |
Same on both: Skip or pause online (Yes).
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Key differences
- Welcome Home scores higher overall: 8.2 vs 8.0.
- Recipes per week is higher at Fresh Prep: 35 vs 9 to 15.
- Introductory discount is higher at Fresh Prep: 50% vs 15%.
- Support channels: only Fresh Prep offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Welcome Home offers Help centre.
- Diets: only Fresh Prep offers Family.
- Diets: only Welcome Home offers Gluten free.
- Markets: only Fresh Prep offers CA.
- Markets: only Welcome Home offers US.
Our verdict on each
Fresh Prep
Fresh Prep offers prepared meals alongside meal kits through the same service. It is a meal kit service in Canada for households that want home cooking plus ready made options for varied weekly routines and tastes.
Welcome Home
Welcome Home suits US households who want ready-made family meals in one box rather than raw ingredients to cook, with 9 to 15 recipes a week and skip anytime flexibility. The catch is price per serving at $38.89, plus email and help centre only for help.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fresh Prep | Welcome Home |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.0Fees of $38.89 a serving sit against 21 of 21 brands ranked on price per serving. |
| Offer | Not confirmed | 8.4A 15% introductory discount and 9 to 15 recipes a week support a 8.4 offer score against 8.2 overall. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Fresh Prep | Welcome Home |
|---|---|---|
| Meal kits | 11 of 33 | 1 of 33 |
| Prepared meal delivery | 29 of 66 | 1 of 66 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Fresh Prep | Welcome Home |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada | United States |
Also worth a look
EveryPlate has introductory discount at 57%, against 50% for Fresh Prep and 15% for Welcome Home.
EveryPlate reviewWhere these facts come from
Fresh Prep
- freshprep.ca: 8 facts, checked October 17, 2026
Welcome Home
- getwelcomehome.co: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fresh Prep | Welcome Home |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Prepared meals, Family meals, Diet meals, Breakfast |
| Diets | Vegetarian, Vegan, Family | Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free |
| Legal entity | Fresh Prep Foods Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Canada | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Fresh Prep | Welcome Home | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recipes per week | 35below the median | 9 to 15lowest quarter | 40 |
| Introductory discount | 50%above the median | 15%lowest quarter | 30% |
Median across 29 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Fresh Prep
Pros
- Sells meal kits for home cooking through a dedicated service
- Adds prepared meals alongside meal kits for varied routines
Cons
- Kits require cooking at home, so they involve more hands on time than ready to eat meals
- The choice is wide with many meals each week, which can take time to work through
Welcome Home
Pros
- Prepared meals arrive ready to heat, so there is no chopping or prep at the end of a long day
- A 15% introductory discount softens the first order
- Plans cover prepared meals, family meals and diet meals, so breakfast and family meals sit in the same subscription
Cons
- Fees of $38.89 a serving put Welcome Home mid-table, at 21 of 21 brands ranked on price per serving
- Packaging is not recyclable, and 90.9% of meal kit brands do offer recyclable packaging
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone line as 77.8% of meal kit brands provide
Who each suits
Fresh Prep
Who it suits
- Households in Canada seeking meal kits
- Homes wanting prepared meals plus kits
Who should look elsewhere
- People who want a single, fixed menu each week
- Shoppers who live outside Canada
Welcome Home
Who it suits
- US households feeding a family who would rather heat than cook
- Readers with no time for prep who value prepared meals, family meals and diet meals in one subscription
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free eaters who want all three covered
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want the cheapest price per serving and will cook, where Hungryroot and HelloFresh sit lower on cost
- Shoppers who care about packaging, since Welcome Home does not offer recyclable packaging
- Anyone outside US, as the plan does not deliver there
Current offers
Welcome Home
Current offer
Discount code
15% off your first order: 15%
Exclusive offer popup on the homepage; code delivered instantly by text after signing up at getwelcomehome.co/text
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Free trial
The Third Trimester One Day Trial: $115
One full day of Welcome Home meals as a trial before committing to a subscription plan
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Fresh Prep | Welcome Home |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Fresh Prep
What does Fresh Prep sell?+
Fresh Prep is a meal kit service that sells meal kits and prepared meals. Meal kits support cooking at home, while prepared meals suit faster mealtimes. That combination gives households different ways to eat through that service.
Where does Fresh Prep work?+
Fresh Prep serves Canada as its market for meal kits and prepared meals. Coverage can differ by area, so households confirm local service before planning meals. Staying within its market helps avoid gaps when ordering week to week.
Welcome Home
How much does Welcome Home cost per serving?+
Welcome Home lists fees of $38.89 a serving on its plan pages. That lands it at 21 of 21 brands ranked on price per serving, so it sits in the middle of the field rather than at the budget end. New customers can start with a 15% introductory discount on the first order.
How many recipes come in a Welcome Home box?+
Each Welcome Home box carries 9 to 15 recipes a week across the plan. Prepared meal delivery brands on the site run a 45 recipe median, so Welcome Home asks for less cooking capacity each week. That suits smaller households who would rather not cook a week of food they do not finish.