Tempo by Home Chef offers verified first responders a discount on the first box plus 10% off after that, through ID.me at signup. Tempo’s own discount page says 60% off the first box and a 10% lifetime discount, while a help article on its site says 50% off the first order. The two figures don’t match, so treat the Order Summary at checkout as the final word on what you actually got.
Tempo isn’t a meal kit you cook from scratch. Its FAQ says “Tempo is a prepared meal delivery subscription that serves up fast, feel-good, single-serving meals,” with fresh, chef-designed, ready-to-heat meals made to be microwaved in just 2 minutes. Its home page says you can choose from 20+ dietitian-approved meals every week, and its About page says the meals have 30G+ of protein.
How To Get The Tempo by Home Chef First Responder Discount
Tempo’s discount page says it’s “proud to support Doctors, Nurses, Hospital Employees, Military, First Responders, and Teachers,” and that new users can verify with ID.me in the signup process. Tempo’s help center fills in the steps:
- Start signing up. During signup you’ll find a drop-down option, then a Verify with ID.me button.
- Verify your credentials through ID.me. You’re routed back to the Tempo page to finalize signup.
- Check the Order Summary. Tempo says the discount shows up there if it was applied successfully.
The 60% and 50% question
Tempo’s discount page says new users who verify during signup receive “60% off the first box and 10% lifetime discount.” ID.me’s headline for Tempo matches that, listing 60% off your first box and 10% off all future boxes for First Responders. Tempo’s help article on how ID.me works says something different: “Tempo offers a 50% discount off your first order, and 10% off subsequent orders,” with the maximum discount value per box outlined in the promo terms. ID.me’s own fine print for Tempo also says 50% off the first box plus 10% off each recurring box.
Tempo doesn’t explain the gap, so the safest approach is to verify at signup and read the Order Summary before you pay. If the number isn’t the one you expected, the promo terms linked at checkout are where the caps live.
If you already have a Tempo account
Tempo’s help center says the ongoing discount for first responders, doctors, nurses, hospital employees and teachers is available on the Payment Information page of your Tempo Dashboard. Click the Verify with ID.me button there, and once you’re verified the recurring 10% discount applies automatically toward future shipments. Tempo notes this isn’t currently supported in the mobile app, and that after signup only a recurring 10% discount can be applied, so the first-box percentage belongs to the signup path.
Q&A
Q: Do I have to cook anything?
A: No. Tempo’s FAQ says the meals are fully prepared and ready to heat, crafted to be microwaved in just 2 minutes.
Q: Is the discount 60% or 50% off the first box?
A: Tempo’s discount page and ID.me’s headline say 60%, and a Tempo help article and ID.me’s fine print say 50%. Check the Order Summary.
Q: How long does the 10% last?
A: Tempo’s discount page calls it a 10% lifetime discount, and its help center describes it as a recurring 10% discount on future shipments.
Q: Can I skip or cancel?
A: Tempo says you can skip a delivery or set your frequency to bi-weekly or monthly, and that skips or cancellations need to be made by 12 PM CT on the Wednesday before the scheduled delivery day.
Q: Can I verify in the app?
A: Tempo says verification for an existing account isn’t currently supported in the mobile app.
Q: Where does Tempo deliver?
A: Tempo says it currently delivers to 98% of the United States, and you enter your zip code during signup to confirm your area.
More Information:
Home Chef’s help center has a single article on promotions and discount codes that covers both Home Chef and Tempo, including sign-up promotions and recurring discounts. For other meal delivery offers, browse our food and drink discounts or read about the Home Chef first responder discount.
