Kitchen reno = microwave only. FuelHub vs Prep Kitchen vs Calo vs Frive?
My kitchen is getting fully renovated for the next month and I’ll literally only have a microwave and a fridge. No hob, no oven, possibly no freezer depending on timing.
I love cooking, but the upcoming reno is forcing me to rethink meal prep. I’m doing high-intensity workouts 5x a week and trying to build muscle, so protein, calories and decent ingredients all matter.
Ideally, I want proper whole-food meals: high protein, not too UPF-heavy, and filling enough that I’m not raiding corner shops at 10pm!
After reading around, I’ve narrowed it down to these:
• FuelHub: from what I’ve read, this seems strongest for protein and clean, performance-focused meals. People seem to rate the portions/taste, but the main concerns I’ve seen are less variety and some order issues.
• Prep Kitchen: probably seems like the safest first trial based on my research. Feedback seems good on taste, freshness, portions and customer service, and the Muscle Gain / Large option looks useful.
• Calo: this looks more premium and personalised, with a fitness/high-protein angle. I’m just not sure whether the higher price is justified vs the other options.
• Frive: this seems like the cleanest option on paper: UPF-free, no seed oils, frequent deliveries and good fridge life. The feedback I found though is pretty mixed - some people rate it for convenience and clean eating, while others say it can be bland, inconsistent or not filling enough.
Also curious about Bozu - has anyone here tried it?
Right now I’m leaning toward FuelHub for protein/ingredients, or Prep Kitchen as the safest first trial. Calo also looks interesting if it’s worth the premium.
Would love to hear from anyone who’s tried these before I commit to a month of microwave-only meal prep
Bonus points for direct comparisons!