Updated October 1, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Kuchnia Vikinga vs Tovala
Kuchnia Vikinga
Higher score in this comparison
Tovala
What sets them apart
| Compare | Kuchnia VikingaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | TovalaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price per serving | PLN 40.59 | $13.99 |
| Recipes per week | 8 to 40 | 45Higher |
| Shipping fee | PLN 0 | $10.99 |
| Markets | PL | US |
| Recyclable packaging | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Skip or pause online (Yes).
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Key differences
- Kuchnia Vikinga scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.7.
- Recipes per week is higher at Tovala: 45 vs 8 to 40.
- Support channels: only Kuchnia Vikinga offers Community.
- Products: only Tovala offers Meal kit.
- Diets: only Kuchnia Vikinga offers Vegan, Keto.
- Diets: only Tovala offers High protein.
- Markets: only Kuchnia Vikinga offers PL.
- Markets: only Tovala offers US.
Our verdict on each
Kuchnia Vikinga
Kuchnia Vikinga suits Polish households that want ready-made family meals, a wide diet choice and free shipping, and it delivers in a single market. Price per serving of PLN 40.59 is the figure to weigh, and it ranks 14 of 21 on that measure.
Tovala
Tovala suits US households who want oven-ready meals and family plans without fussing over prep. Serving price sits at $13.99, menus rotate through 45 recipes a week, and orders can be skipped at any time, which keeps the cost easy to hold steady.
Score breakdown
| Area | Kuchnia Vikinga | Tovala |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherPrice per serving of PLN 40.59 is not the cheapest here, but the shipping fee of PLN 0 softens the gap. | 8.2Serving price of $13.99 and a shipping fee of $10.99, against a site median of €13.15. |
| Offer | 9.4Higherprepared meals, diet meals and breakfast and vegetarian, vegan and keto give a wide range, and orders can be skipped at any time. | 9.1Menu of 45 recipes a week, meal kit, prepared meals and family meals types, and skip anytime on every box. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.7Help centre, email and phone on email, phone and help centre, plus recyclable packaging, from a company founded 2017. |
A third option
Dinnerly has recipes per week at 100, against 8 to 40 for Kuchnia Vikinga and 45 for Tovala.
Dinnerly reviewWhere these facts come from
Kuchnia Vikinga
- kuchniavikinga.pl: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Tovala
- tovala.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Kuchnia Vikinga | Tovala |
|---|---|---|
| Meal kits | 27 of 33 | 31 of 33 |
| Prepared meal delivery | 54 of 66 | 62 of 66 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Kuchnia Vikinga | Tovala |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Prepared meals, Diet meals, Breakfast, Family meals | Meal kit, Prepared meals, Family meals, Diet meals, BreakfastCovers more |
| Diets | Vegetarian, Vegan, Keto, Gluten free, Low calorie, Family | Vegetarian, Gluten free, Low calorie, High protein, Family |
| Legal entity | Grupa Vikinga Sp. z o.o. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Poland | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2017 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Kuchnia Vikinga | Tovala | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recipes per week | 8 to 40at the median | 45above the median | 40 |
Median across 29 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Kuchnia Vikinga
Pros
- Free shipping on the order: the shipping fee is PLN 0, so a weekly basket carries no delivery charge.
- The range covers prepared meals, diet meals and breakfast, with breakfast and family meals sitting alongside ready-made dishes.
- Diet options include vegetarian, vegan and keto, so a household with mixed needs can be catered for inside one order.
Cons
- Price per serving of PLN 40.59 places it at 14 of 21 brands on that measure, so it is not the value pick of this group.
- Delivery runs in PL only, so households outside that market get no service from this provider.
- Weekly recipes run 8 to 40 recipes, under the 100 upper range of the meal-kit category, so larger tables may want more.
Tovala
Pros
- Price is clear at $13.99 a serving, with a separate shipping fee of $10.99 so the total is easy to picture.
- Menu breadth of 45 recipes a week matches the site median of 45, so there is real variety without a huge catalogue.
- Skip anytime, so a busy week costs nothing extra in terms of commitment.
Cons
- The shipping fee of $10.99 adds to every order, so small households pay more per serving than the headline figure suggests.
- Prepared meals are not among its product types (meal kit, prepared meals and family meals), while Dinnerly lists them in meal kit, family meals and prepared meals.
- Desserts are not among its product types (meal kit, prepared meals and family meals), while HelloFresh lists them in meal kit, family meals and diet meals.
Who each suits
Kuchnia Vikinga
Who it suits
- Polish households that want meals delivered ready rather than a kit to cook, since the range covers prepared meals, diet meals and breakfast.
- Shoppers watching the delivery line on a repeating order, because the shipping fee is PLN 0.
- Households with mixed diets, since diet options include vegetarian, vegan and keto.
Who should look elsewhere
- Cooks who want to build their own from raw ingredients: HungryRoot offers meal kit, prepared meals and diet meals, including a cook-from-kit line that this range of prepared meals, diet meals and breakfast does not cover.
- Households after a sweet finish each week: Dinnerly lists meal kit, family meals and prepared meals, which pairs desserts with the meal and family lines.
Tovala
Who it suits
- Families cooking for several people who want one oven and minimal washing up
- Readers who want vegetarian, gluten-free, low-calorie or high-protein options inside one menu
- Anyone who values skipping a delivery over a deep weekly discount
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers wanting desserts on the menu, where HelloFresh lists them in meal kit, family meals and diet meals
- People outside the US, since Tovala runs in US only
- Readers who want prepared meals in the same order, where Dinnerly lists them in meal kit, family meals and prepared meals
Country by country
| Country | Kuchnia Vikinga | Tovala |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Kuchnia Vikinga
What does one serving cost on Kuchnia Vikinga?+
Price per serving is PLN 40.59. That is the figure to compare against the per-serving costs published by HelloFresh, HungryRoot and Dinnerly, and it is the number that decides the weekly bill once the plan size is set. The shipping fee is PLN 0, so nothing extra is added for delivery.
Is there a delivery charge on top of the order?+
The shipping fee is PLN 0, so delivery does not add a separate charge to the basket on top of the meals. On an order that repeats every cycle, a flat delivery charge would otherwise accumulate quietly, so a free shipping line keeps the recurring cost close to the food cost shown.
Tovala
What does Tovala cost per serving?+
The serving price is $13.99, which is the headline figure most readers compare on. Delivery is charged separately at $10.99, so what you pay for a week depends on how many servings you order plus that single fee. Orders can be skipped at any time, so a week you do not need adds nothing to the bill.
Can I skip a Tovala delivery?+
Yes. Skip anytime is available, so a delivery can be paused or passed over without ending the subscription. That makes it easy to step back after a busy week or a month of eating out. Most brands in the meal kit group, 100% of them, offer the same flexibility, so it is standard rather than unusual.
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