How to Cancel Your
Home Chef Subscription
Home Chef (now part of the Kroger family) makes canceling a bit of a treasure hunt. Here's the exact path through homechef.com -- plus the Friday noon cutoff you need to beat.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
MediumTime
~5 minutes
Method
Website
Refund
Before cutoff only
Cancel Home Chef on the Website
Log in to your Home Chef account
Go to homechef.com and sign in with your email and password. If you signed up through Kroger, you may need to use your Kroger credentials or the email associated with your Home Chef account.
Skip upcoming orders first
Before canceling, go to Upcoming Orders and skip any weeks that have not yet passed the cutoff deadline (typically Friday at noon CT). This prevents you from being charged for orders already in the queue while you complete the cancellation process.
Open My Account and find Plan Settings
Click the menu icon or your name on homechef.com and select My Account. Navigate to the Plan Settings or Subscription section. If you signed up through Kroger, the layout may look slightly different, but the cancellation option is in the same place.
Click Cancel My Subscription
At the bottom of the plan settings page, look for the Cancel My Subscription or Deactivate Account link. It is often in smaller, less prominent text. Click it to start the cancellation flow.
Decline offers and confirm cancellation
Home Chef will likely ask why you are leaving and may offer discounts, free boxes, or suggest pausing your account. If you want to fully cancel, decline these offers. Select a cancellation reason, then click the final Confirm Cancellation button. Check your email for a cancellation confirmation.
Subscribed Through Apple or Google?
Home Chef subscriptions are primarily managed through their website. If you signed up through an app store, you may also need to cancel through that platform to stop billing.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top (Apple Account)
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap Home Chef in the list
- 5. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
Cancel via Android
- 1. Open the Google Play Store app
- 2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
- 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
- 4. Tap Subscriptions then Home Chef
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm
What Happens After You Cancel Home Chef?
Orders past the cutoff will still ship
Any orders that have already been finalized (past the Friday noon CT cutoff) will still be prepared and delivered. Canceling does not retroactively stop orders in progress.
Your account stays accessible
Home Chef keeps your account on file even after cancellation. You can log back in anytime to reactivate your subscription. Your meal preferences and delivery details are retained for easy resubscription.
Watch for win-back promotional emails
Home Chef will likely send you promotional emails with discounts to entice you back. If you click through and add meals to your order, your subscription may reactivate. Unsubscribe from their marketing emails if you want to avoid this.
Promotional credits expire upon cancellation
Any credits, free meal offers, or promotional discounts associated with your account will be forfeited once you cancel. Use them before deactivating if they still have value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weekly cutoff for Home Chef?
The weekly cutoff is typically Friday at noon Central Time. Any changes to your order, including skipping or canceling, must be made before this deadline to avoid being charged for the following week's delivery.
Can I cancel Home Chef by phone?
The easiest way to cancel is through the website. However, you can also contact Home Chef customer support via their online chat or by emailing them. Phone support availability may vary.
I signed up through Kroger. How do I cancel?
If you subscribed to Home Chef through Kroger, try logging in at homechef.com with the email you used for Kroger. If the cancellation option is not available there, contact Home Chef customer support directly and mention your Kroger-linked account.
Can I pause Home Chef instead of canceling?
Yes. You can skip upcoming weeks from your order calendar without fully canceling. This keeps your account active and your preferences saved. You can skip multiple weeks at a time if you need a longer break.
Will I be charged after I cancel Home Chef?
If you canceled and skipped all upcoming weeks before the cutoff, you should not be charged again. If you see an unexpected charge, it likely means an order was already past the cutoff when you canceled. Contact customer support for help.
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