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How to Cancel Home Chef (2026 guide)

Q: Will I get a refund if I cancel Home Chef?

Home Chef doesn't provide refunds for cancelled subscriptions, but you won't be charged for future deliveries if you cancel with proper notice.

Q: Can I cancel Home Chef online?

Yes, you can cancel through your Home Chef account settings on the website or mobile app, as long as you meet the 5-day advance notice requirement.

Q: What happens after I cancel Home Chef?

Your subscription ends immediately and you won't receive any future deliveries. Your account preferences are saved if you decide to reactivate later.

Q: Why can't I find the cancel button in my Home Chef account?

If you subscribed through a grocery store partnership like Kroger, you may need to cancel through that provider instead of directly through Home Chef.

Q: Can I cancel Home Chef without calling?

Yes, most Home Chef subscriptions can be cancelled online through your account settings. You only need to call if you're past the 5-day notice deadline.

Q: Does skipping a Home Chef delivery cancel my subscription?

No, skipping deliveries just pauses them temporarily. To fully cancel, you need to go through the cancellation process in your account settings.

Q: How do I check if my Home Chef subscription is fully cancelled?

You'll receive an email confirmation when your cancellation is processed. You can also log into your account to verify your subscription status.

Cancelling Home Chef depends on how you manage your subscription and when your next delivery is scheduled. This guide covers cancellation through the Home Chef website, mobile app, and customer service options.

Food

Lifestyle

Consumer

Quick Cancellation Overview

Cancel Online

Yes

Main Cancel methods

Website

Mobile App

Phone

Time to Cancel

2-3 mins

Plus phone wait time if needed

Where to Cancel

Account Settings

Or customer service

Home Chef requires 5 days advance notice to skip or cancel deliveries. If you're within this window, you may need to contact customer service to avoid the next charge.

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Time for a subscription cleanout?

Search or upload a statement. Cancel everything you don't need in minutes.

Start cancelling

Time for a subscription cleanout?

Search or upload a statement. Cancel everything you don't need in minutes.

Start cancelling

Step-by-step

Tips & Tricks

Alternatives

FAQ

Step-by-step

Tips & Tricks

Alternatives

FAQ

Step-by-step

Tips & Tricks

Alternatives

FAQ

Step-by-step

Tips & Tricks

Alternatives

FAQ

Cancel Your Home Chef Subscription

These steps work for most Home Chef users. Remember that you need 5 days notice before your next scheduled delivery.

Cancel Your Home Chef Subscription

These steps work for most Home Chef users. Remember that you need 5 days notice before your next scheduled delivery.

Cancel Your Home Chef Subscription

These steps work for most Home Chef users. Remember that you need 5 days notice before your next scheduled delivery.

01

Log in to your Home Chef account

Visit homechef.com and sign in using your email address and password. You can also use the Home Chef mobile app if you prefer.

02

Navigate to Account Settings

Click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.

03

Find Plan Management

Scroll down to the Plan Management section. Look for options to modify or cancel your subscription.

04

Select Cancel Subscription

Click Cancel Subscription and follow the prompts. You may be asked to provide feedback about your cancellation reason.

05

Confirm your cancellation

Review the cancellation details and confirm. You should receive an email confirmation that your Home Chef subscription has been cancelled.

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Home Chef-specific things to know

Home Chef meal delivery subscriptions have specific timing requirements that might affect your cancellation.

Home Chef-specific things to know

Home Chef meal delivery subscriptions have specific timing requirements that might affect your cancellation.

Home Chef-specific things to know

Home Chef meal delivery subscriptions have specific timing requirements that might affect your cancellation.

5-day advance notice required

You must cancel or skip meals at least 5 days before your next scheduled delivery date to avoid being charged.

Deliveries continue until cancelled

Contact support for urgent cancellations

5-day advance notice required

You must cancel or skip meals at least 5 days before your next scheduled delivery date to avoid being charged.

Deliveries continue until cancelled

Contact support for urgent cancellations

5-day advance notice required

You must cancel or skip meals at least 5 days before your next scheduled delivery date to avoid being charged.

Deliveries continue until cancelled

Contact support for urgent cancellations

Before cancelling Home Chef

Check these details to avoid issues with your cancellation timing.

Before cancelling Home Chef

Check these details to avoid issues with your cancellation timing.

Before cancelling Home Chef

Check these details to avoid issues with your cancellation timing.

1. Check your next delivery date

Make sure you're cancelling with enough time before your next scheduled delivery. The 5-day notice requirement is strictly enforced.

2. Verify who's billing you

3. Use remaining credits first

1. Check your next delivery date

Make sure you're cancelling with enough time before your next scheduled delivery. The 5-day notice requirement is strictly enforced.

2. Verify who's billing you

3. Use remaining credits first

1. Check your next delivery date

Make sure you're cancelling with enough time before your next scheduled delivery. The 5-day notice requirement is strictly enforced.

2. Verify who's billing you

3. Use remaining credits first

More ways to cancel

If you can't cancel through your Home Chef account, you may need to contact customer service directly.

More ways to cancel

If you can't cancel through your Home Chef account, you may need to contact customer service directly.

More ways to cancel

If you can't cancel through your Home Chef account, you may need to contact customer service directly.

Reseller & Third-Party Billing

Some Home Chef subscriptions are managed through grocery store partnerships like Kroger.

Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.

Kroger (if you signed up through Kroger Plus)
Other grocery store partnerships

Third-Party Billing Guides

Reseller & Third-Party Billing

Some Home Chef subscriptions are managed through grocery store partnerships like Kroger.

Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.

Kroger (if you signed up through Kroger Plus)
Other grocery store partnerships

Third-Party Billing Guides

Phone Cancel

You can cancel Home Chef by calling customer service, especially helpful if you're past the 5-day notice window.

1-872-225-2342

Phone Cancel

You can cancel Home Chef by calling customer service, especially helpful if you're past the 5-day notice window.

1-872-225-2342

Reseller & Third-Party Billing

Some Home Chef subscriptions are managed through grocery store partnerships like Kroger.

Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.

Kroger (if you signed up through Kroger Plus)
Other grocery store partnerships

Third-Party Billing Guides

Phone Cancel

You can cancel Home Chef by calling customer service, especially helpful if you're past the 5-day notice window.

1-872-225-2342

Other options to consider

If Home Chef feels too frequent or expensive, you might be able to adjust your plan instead of cancelling completely.

Other options to consider

If Home Chef feels too frequent or expensive, you might be able to adjust your plan instead of cancelling completely.

Other options to consider

If Home Chef feels too frequent or expensive, you might be able to adjust your plan instead of cancelling completely.

Skip deliveries temporarily

You can skip individual weeks or pause your subscription for up to 12 weeks. This lets you take a break without losing your account preferences.

Reduce your meal frequency

Home Chef offers plans for 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 meals per week. You can reduce the number of meals to lower your weekly cost.

2 meals per week (2 servings each)
3 meals per week (2-4 servings each)
4+ meals per week (various serving sizes)

Skip deliveries temporarily

You can skip individual weeks or pause your subscription for up to 12 weeks. This lets you take a break without losing your account preferences.

Reduce your meal frequency

Home Chef offers plans for 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 meals per week. You can reduce the number of meals to lower your weekly cost.

2 meals per week (2 servings each)
3 meals per week (2-4 servings each)
4+ meals per week (various serving sizes)

Skip deliveries temporarily

You can skip individual weeks or pause your subscription for up to 12 weeks. This lets you take a break without losing your account preferences.

Reduce your meal frequency

Home Chef offers plans for 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 meals per week. You can reduce the number of meals to lower your weekly cost.

2 meals per week (2 servings each)
3 meals per week (2-4 servings each)
4+ meals per week (various serving sizes)

The complete guide to cancelling unused subscriptions

Everything you need to know about finding and cutting what you don't use.

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The complete guide to cancelling unused subscriptions

Everything you need to know about finding and cutting what you don't use.

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The complete guide to cancelling unused subscriptions

Everything you need to know about finding and cutting what you don't use.

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Common Home Chef Cancellation Questions

Quick answers to frequently asked Home Chef questions.

Common Home Chef Cancellation Questions

Quick answers to frequently asked Home Chef questions.

Common Home Chef Cancellation Questions

Quick answers to frequently asked Home Chef questions.

Will I get a refund if I cancel Home Chef?

Can I cancel Home Chef online?

What happens after I cancel Home Chef?

Why can't I find the cancel button in my Home Chef account?

Can I cancel Home Chef without calling?

Does skipping a Home Chef delivery cancel my subscription?

How do I check if my Home Chef subscription is fully cancelled?

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About Home Chef

Home Chef is a meal kit delivery service that provides pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes delivered to your door. The service offers flexible meal plans with options for different dietary preferences and family sizes.

Why people cancel Home Chef

Meals became repetitive or boring
Too expensive for the portions
Delivery scheduling conflicts
Found grocery shopping more convenient
Packaging waste concerns

Why people cancel Home Chef

Meals became repetitive or boring
Too expensive for the portions
Delivery scheduling conflicts
Found grocery shopping more convenient
Packaging waste concerns

Why people cancel Home Chef

Meals became repetitive or boring
Too expensive for the portions
Delivery scheduling conflicts
Found grocery shopping more convenient
Packaging waste concerns

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