Diet Chef Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Considering 176 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the variety and taste of the meals, finding them filling and effective for weight loss. The delivery service is often praised for being prompt and the packaging well-done, with the ordering process being straightforward. Reviewers also highlight the convenience of the meals, as they are easy to prepare and store. However, some people were dissatisfied with the quality and taste of certain products, describing them as dry, repetitive, or even inedible. There are also concerns about small portion sizes, difficulty removing meal covers, and issues with gluten-free options. A few other people also felt that customer service could be improved, citing problems with delivery notifications, incorrect orders, and delayed refunds.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The plan generally speaking is good. It motivates you to stay on track with your calorie deficiency plan effortlessly. There are however many things I would like to see change: - The monthly deliv... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

There are 3 meals i won't eat Fish & parsley sauce Tuna pasta Bake & Singapore vegetable Curry & Tex MexBean Pot every thing else is very nice quite filling .

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Most of the meals just about edible which focuses my mind to keep to daily calories. However almost every lunch and dinner has a savoury spicy tomato based sauce which is VERY repetitive. I bough... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The food appears to be a little dry, not sure when it was vacuum sealed. I have had diet chef before approx 20 years ago and enjoyed the variety. This Bach appears different and breakfast and lun... See more

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Company details

  1. Weight Loss Service
  2. Fitness and Nutrition Service
  3. Food Producer
  4. Meal Delivery
  5. Wellness Program

About Diet Chef

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Losing weight never tasted so good!

Chef-prepared meals delivered to your door, satisfying and ready in minutes. Say goodbye to the hassle of counting calories and meal prep. Join over 250,000 people who have achieved their goals.

Why choose Diet Chef?

Reach your goals: Lose up to 7lbs in 7 days with our chef-prepared meals.

Make your life easy: No weighing, measuring or cooking – simply heat and eat.

FREE next day delivery: Choose a day that suits you best.

Eat the food you love: With over 55 delicious options from less than £3.46 a meal plus snacks.

Flexible and convenient: Personalise your menu, change it every month.

How Diet Chef works.

1. Choose your plan: Make your weight loss journey easy with our range of personalised plans.

2. Select your meals: We'll deliver to your door - all you need to do is store in your kitchen cupboard.

3. Heat, eat & enjoy: Microwave and oven friendly - ready to eat in just a matter of minutes!

4. Lose 7lbs in 7 days: With over 15 years of experience you can be confident you'll achieve your goals.

Start now with £50 off!

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14 Day Money Back Guarantee

Try it. Love it. Or your money back.

Try Diet Chef for one day, if it's not for you return your box within 14-days and we'll give you a full refund. Simply get in touch and we'll do the rest.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tasty and convenient

Diet Chef has been a tasty and convenient way for me to lose weight. The monthly delivery and the ability to store meals without any fear that they will spoil were elements that I really appreciated. I lost an average of 1kg (2.2lbs) each week.

I particularly enjoyed the granolas for breakfast, the vegetarian chilli for lunch and the cauliflower and lentil dhal for dinner.

Jenny from the customer service team was very helpful when I made enquiries about my account.

I would recommend Diet Chef to anyone looking for a fuss-free meal plan.

June 24, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Jennifer,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience!

We're delighted to hear that you found Diet Chef both tasty and convenient, and that it helped you achieve such fantastic progress — losing an average of 1kg a week is an incredible achievement. It’s great to know you enjoyed the granolas, vegetarian chilli, and cauliflower & lentil dhal — those are some of our favourites too!

We’ll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to Jenny — she’ll be so pleased to hear she made a positive difference.

Thanks again for your recommendation. We wish you continued success on your health journey!

Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delivery not received and still waiting…

Delivery not received and still waiting for a refund over a week ago

June 15, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi there,

We’re really sorry to hear about your experience. According to our records, your order was delivered on the 17th of June. As part of our 14-day return policy, you’re absolutely entitled to return your first box, and a member of our team is already assisting you with this.

DHL has confirmed they’ll be collecting your return today, and once it’s been received, we’ll make sure your refund is processed as quickly as possible. We truly apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we resolve this for you.

Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking - poor delivery meant were £500+ out of pocket until the parcels make their way back

The DHL delivery driver left our parcels (we had ordered enough for two people) outside a house round the back of ours even though someone was in my house waiting for it and we have a porch that it could have been left in. The neighbour was on holiday and the parcel was no longer outside.
We have since recovered it from a house nearby after doing some detective work but it was after 2-3 days.
We are waiting for a refund from diet chef - they won’t refund until their parcels are returned so it’s lucky we were able to locate them. If they’d been stolen (which could have been very possible as they were left in view of the road) we would be unable to claim it back I assume.

Dreadful service - will never use again and will be spreading the word to anyone thinking about giving them a go.

Had they have sent us a replacement when we first contacted, as it’s not our fault the dhl delivery driver couldn’t be bothered to walk round the corner to our house,I would think differently.

June 15, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Lisa,

We're so sorry to hear about your delivery experience — we completely understand how frustrating this must have been, especially given the effort you had to go to in order to track down your parcels. This is certainly not the level of service we want any of our customers to receive.

While we do rely on third-party couriers like DHL, it's our responsibility to ensure your order reaches you safely. In situations where a parcel is confirmed lost, we always offer either a full refund or a replacement box straight away. However, as your box was eventually recovered, our policy requires it to be returned before we can process a refund — which we know isn’t ideal and we’re sorry for any added inconvenience this has caused.

Our team is working to get this resolved for you as quickly as possible, and we truly appreciate your patience. If there's anything more we can do to help in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@dietchef.co.uk.

Best wishes,
Diet Chef

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just what I needed

Just what I needed!
I have two kids and work full time so little time to prepare and think about diet food for myself.
I was over 5kg and diet chef really helped me go the distance. Great service

June 1, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Elettra,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Diet Chef has been just what you needed — balancing work and family life is no small feat, so we’re really glad we could help make things a little easier.

Congratulations on your progress — losing over 5kg is an amazing achievement! We’re so happy to be part of your journey and that the service has worked well for your busy lifestyle.

Thanks again for sharing your experience — we’re cheering you on!

Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five stars Jenny!

Jenny supported my inquiry so fast and efficiently! I was concerned it would be an automated service or my email would disappear into an internet black hole but no! I was able to pause my delivery easily! Thank you Jenny for making life easier 😊

June 17, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Alexandra,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear that Jenny was able to help you quickly and efficiently.

We know how important it is to have real, responsive support, so it’s great to hear that Jenny made the process smooth and stress-free for you. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her!

Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience — we really appreciate it.

Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Food is great

Food is great. Convenient and customer service is excellent.

June 9, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Elizabeth, thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the food and finding it convenient. It's also great to know our customer service has made a positive impression. We truly appreciate your support! Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The food is seriously disgusting

The food is seriously disgusting. When you open each dish tray, the food is always a dark brown, no matter what the flavour of the dish you've chosen. Not nice. The food itself is too salty and seriously uneatable. DO NOT BUY!

June 1, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Cecile, we're really sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy the meals — we completely understand how important taste and variety are when following a plan.

Our menu includes a wide selection of dishes, and we’re always working to improve and cater to different preferences. If you'd like to explore other options or use our swap-up service to exchange meals from a previous delivery, our team would be happy to help. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch at info@dietchef.co.uk. Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Diet Chef…

Quick delivery and very helpful customer service.
Thank you Jenny

June 11, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Mary, thank you so much for the positive review and we're so pleased to hear Jenny helped you with your query :) Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lots of meals not good with 1st box as…

Lots of meals not good with 1st box as i didnt choose it next box will be different as i will be choosing if you like the meals tht i dont like macoroni cheese i dont eat there were 6 in my 1st box .

May 28, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Shirley, we're sorry to hear you didn't enjoy all your meals in your first box. You can absolutely change your menu for your next delivery and if you would like any assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@dietchef.co.uk. Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Tiny Portions ,

Tiny Portions ,, shrunk compared to how they used to be..

June 8, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Clara, our meals are designed by registered nutritionists and perfectly portioned to be nutritionally balanced for a healthy and sustainable weight loss. With the addition of fruit, veg and dairy to compliment the meals, it should keep you feeling full throughout the day. If you would like further support or advice, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@dietchef.co.uk. Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Meals came on time there is a good…

Meals came on time there is a good choice meals are nice in taste

June 2, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Julia, we're so pleased to hear you're happy with our meals and delivery service :) If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@dietchef.co.uk. Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

There must be an easier way to order…

There must be an easier way to order for two people rather than having to do individual orders.

May 31, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Lee, while you can always join Diet Chef with other people, we recommend to have individual accounts where you'll be able to manage your menu, delivery dates and payment methods. Even if you have the same menu and delivery dates, it’s still important to have your two separate accounts so you can access our weight tracker and food diary in your online account area. If you would like any further assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@dietchef.co.uk. Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Sadly my Diet Chef planning/ booklets missing…

Sadly my Diet Chef monitoring / planning booklets were not in my delivered package ? ?

May 26, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Cheryl, we're so sorry to hear you did not receive the Diet Guide and a member of our team will be in touch shortly to resolve this for you straight away. If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@dietchef.co.uk. Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Missing Planning booklets in one of our 2 x package

My wife and I ordered our diet chef 4 month plan at the same time on the same computer, however when our packages arrived at the same time there were only booklets in my package, and not my wife's? to help with monitoring and recording our progress.
Is this something you can post out for my Wife's benefit asap? as we are doing this plan together.

May 26, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi DJ, we're so sorry to hear your wife did not receive the Diet Guide and we'll of course have it sent as quickly as possible. If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@dietchef.co.uk. Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing food

Amazing food, tastes very very good and will come back in the near future

May 13, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Donna, thank you so much for the positive review and we're so pleased to hear you're enjoying the meals! You're of course welcome back at any time :) Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

exceptional service

Jenny demonstrated exceptional professionalism in dealing with my order. I was amazed how promptly Jenny resolved my issue with such professionalism, highly recommend

May 19, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Sheila, thank you so much for the positive review and we're so pleased to hear Jenny helped you with your order, we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her :) Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Bulking up

Good things
1 wide variety of foods and choice
2. On the whole tasty
3 great that you can change every month.

Could improve
1 quantity is low and could be bulked up with veg
2. Packets could include a message to drink water while the meal is cooking to help hydrate and bulk up.
3. Possibility of meals in which water is added before cooking to bulk up

May 18, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Thomas, we're so pleased to hear you're enjoy the meals and the variety of our menu :) We really appreciate your feedback and we'll be sure to pass it on to our teams so we can continue to improve the Diet Chef experience. Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Some of the meals are a bit bland

Some of the meals are a bit bland, but overall I'm enjoying the journey

May 2, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Margaret, we're so glad to hear you're enjoying the journey, and don't forget you can always change your menu between deliveries :) If you would like any assistance with your menu, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@dietchef.co.uk. Best wishes, Diet Chef

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't do it!!!

Was the WORST thing I've ever done buying these meals!!! They were the perfect size but tasted absolutely disgusting & the snacks tasted like cardboard. So I emailed to say I wanted to cancel any further deliveries. I'd paid a reduced monthly fee of £239 but to cancel i then had
to pay a further £90 to do this!!!! So if you want disgusting meals you'll definitely loose weight because you won't be eating!!!!

April 28, 2025
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Reply from Diet Chef

Hi Andrea, we're sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the meals. We provide a variety of meals to try to cater to everyone's preferences, and also offer a swap up service, and you can change your menu between deliveries. We have a cancel at any time policy without any cancellation fees. However, our longer duration plans are at a discounted price compared to the shorter ones. So, if you cancel whilst within minimum duration, all you would need to do is pay the difference in price between the cheaper plan you had committed to and the more expensive plan you are looking to change to. If you would like any further help with your cancellation, simply get in touch with us at info@dietchef.co.uk. Best wishes, Diet Chef

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