Review posture
Reader trust comes first.
Scores are based on the experience a reader would actually have: ordering, delivery, reheating, taste, menu range, price, and how well a service fits a real week.
Editorial standards
How Platter reviews and ranks.
Our standards explain how we test services, handle commerce links, and keep reader trust at the center of our recommendations.
Commerce links
Links do not decide scores.
Some outbound links may be tracked. Recommendations should still stand on their own, with the tradeoffs and best-use cases made plain for readers.
Methodology
The rating starts on the plate.
Then it moves through the actual week: ordering, delivery, reheating, schedule fit, value, and whether the service solves a real problem.
Plate
Taste and texture.
Flavor, freshness, reheating, sauce, contrast, and whether the meal still feels good after delivery.
Fit
Weeknight utility.
Ordering flow, filters, menu range, portion reality, cleanup, and how well the service fits real routines.
Clarity
Price and tradeoffs.
Costs, promotions, subscription logic, cancellation flow, limitations, and best-fit use cases are easy to understand.
Structured data
Search markup follows the same trust rules.
Platter uses structured data to help readers and search systems understand each page without overstating what a review or guide can prove.