Complete list and breakdown of all 13 Charlotte-based meal prep services, ranging from $5.50 to $20 per meal

Here’s your guide to each, including menu, delivery and cost breakdown.

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Á la Minute

Menu: The menu rotates weekly and has featured bacon and parmesan stuffed chicken breast, London broil and butternut squash with chickpea curry. Á la Minute is committed to protecting its customers from food allergens and cross-contamination.

Delivery: Food will arrive on Monday afternoon between 1- 5PM. They offer different ways to receive a delivery if you are not home, and you will also receive text messages to let you know when we will be delivering to you and when our delivery has arrived.

Cost: Each meal is a la carte, and ranges in price from $9.95-$14.95 per meal.

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Beverly’s Gourmet Food

Menu: The vegetarian and vegan menu doesn’t use processed foods, artificial flavors or preservatives and includes things like vegan bean chili, Athlete’s Lunch (brown rice, chili, tofu), barley soup, ale salad and Tuscan white bean soup. The menu isn’t online (they’re undergoing a website revamp), but you can see items on Facebook.

Delivery: No. Customers can pick up directly from Beverly or find her meals at places like Healthy Home Market, Reid’s and Whole Foods.

Cost: Each meal is about $5.50.

[Related: I ate Beverly’s Gourmet meals for lunch and dinner every day for a week. Here’s why]

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The Blossoming Kitchen

Menu: The menu changes every Tuesday and is live until 10 a.m. on Friday. Menus have included Sriracha Teriyaki Meatballs, Asian Lettuce Wraps, Green Beans with Chimichurri Sauce and Lemon Bars. See the menu.

Delivery: Orders must be placed by 10 a.m. on Friday for a Sunday or Monday delivery. Delivery is free for orders of $60 or more.

Cost: Meals are $12 and desserts are $8 each.

[Related: Local $12 meal service led by three female entrepreneurs takes on Blue Apron, but without the cooking]

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Chop & Chisel

Menu: The menu is focused on fresh, local options that are healthy without compromising in taste. Items include Blackened Salmon with Parsnip Fries, Meat Lasagna and Cous Cous & Steak Power Bowls. Each meal comes in a microwave safe container and will stay good through Sunday. See the full a la carte menu here.

Packs are also available, which include anywhere from 4 to 14 meals. See them.

Delivery: Orders are placed by Thursday at midnight for a Sunday delivery between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Orders of $150 or more include free delivery. Details.

Cost: Customers can order by the pound ($9+), a la carte ($3+) or sign up for packs ($25+). See full pricing.

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Clean Catch

Menu: The fish market offers chef-created meals with menus that change every week and offer items like Faroe Island salmon, grouper, and halibut with sides like collard greens and sweet potato hash.

Delivery: No. Customers e-mail their orders and pick them up in-store.

Cost: $9.99 for sides and sauce, market price for fish

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Clean Eatz

Menu: The menu, focused on the right balance of protein carbs and fats, is updated weekly. Meals have included a French Dip Sandwich, Hawaiian Chicken and Mediterranean Chicken Bowl. Menus are released every Thursday at 8 a.m. See the full menu for the Ayrsley location.

Delivery: Yes. Details.

Cost: Meal plans start at $38 (5 meals) and peak at $128 (21 meals) per week.

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Fit You Meals

Menu: Focused on healthy, organic and gluten-free meals with a menu that changes every Tuesday at 1 p.m. The full menu, whose portions and sides are adjustable, includes Turkey Shepherd’s Pie, Herb Crusted Salmon-Carrot Purée and Habañero Lime Salmon Burrito. All meals come in microwavable containers. See the full menu.

Delivery: Orders must be placed by noon the day before delivery (Sunday and Wednesday) with delivery ranging in price from $4.99 to $7.99, but free pick-up locations are also offered at First Wind Cycling and Live Fit Nutrition. See a full list of eligible zip codes here.

Cost: Each meal and side is a la carte, starting at $8.95.

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Flex5

Menu: The menu is based on the Whole9 Nutrition Principles and is tailored to each individual customer. You’ll consult with a chef to design the menu and make the meals in-house with them. See how it works.

Cost: $230-$295, depending on the number of meals you order, plus the cost of groceries.

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Get Fit Foods

Menu: Over 30 high protein, low sodium and allergy-friendly menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner along with gluten-free options. Options include sweet potato mash and roasted chicken, fajita chicken and steak bowl and ginger glazed salmon with sautéed vegetables. See the full menus.

Delivery: Only to offices.

Cost: Meals range in price from $5.50 to $9.95 a la carte, but the 80/20 Fresh Fit Weekly meal plan, which consists of 15 meals, runs $90 to $120. Details.

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The Good Kitchen

Formerly known as ModPALEO.

Menu: The farm-fresh menu is updated weekly and previous menus have included Smokey NC Pulled Pork BBQ, Chili Lime Chicken and Beef & Broccoli. Each meal comes ready to be microwaved (in the package) and takes just three minutes. See adult meals, kids’ meals and bulk boxes.

Delivery: Shipping is free, and meals will arrive via FedEx Tuesday or Wednesday.

Cost: Customers can choose between the Couples (lunch or dinner for two during the work week, $130/week), Anti-Cook (lunch and dinner every day for one person, $182/week) and All In (one meal per day for a family of three, $231/week) plans or build their own ($70+). See plans here.

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The Green Bunny

Menu: The menu doesn’t change seasonally, but the vegetables do. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner options like Strawberry French Toast, Raspberry Shrimp Salad and Fajitas. With a 12-hour preorder system, meals ordered by 6 p.m. will be available for pickup between 5 and 7 p.m. the next day. All meals are good for up to 7 days in the fridge. See the full menu.

Delivery: No. Customers can pick up Monday through Saturday at the to-go window (510 East 15th Street). Hours are 5-7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and by appointment Tuesday and Thursday.

Cost: Meals are a la carte, ranging from $6.99 to $11.99.

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Nourish

Menu: The organic, vegan, health-oriented menu is updated weekly and includes entrées (ex: Deconstructed Tamales with Jackfruit and Heirloom Pico de Gallo, Bodhi Bowl, etc.), soups (ex: Loaded Baked Potato Stew), sides (ex: Satay Tofu Platter, Tandoori Cauliflower and Chickpeas), salads (ex: Jambalamba), breakfast, snacks and desserts. Full menu.

Delivery: Orders must be received by Thursday at noon for delivery the following Monday and Tuesday. See the full list of zip codes eligible for delivery.

Cost: Meal plans include the Just Lunches Plan, Variety Plan, Professional Plan and Family Plan that range in price from $59/week to $245/week. See them here. Meals can also be bought a la carte, with pricing based on the amount of servings, with prices ranging from $3.95 to $22.95.

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Switchin’ Kitchens

Menu: Following the likes of Blue Apron, Switchin’ Kitchens does everything but cook the meal for you, including all prep work. The 14-item menu is updated monthly and has included Balsamic Pork Tenderloin, Bruschetta Burgers and Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole. See the full menu.

Delivery: No. Customers order online and pick up in-store (8025 Ardrey Kell Road).

Cost: A la carte, ranging from $19.99 to $37.99 for full portions and $10.99 to $19.99 for half portions. The minimum number allowed to be ordered is 3 three full entrees, 6 halves or a combination of the two. Details.

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