Affiliate Disclosure
Transparency and trust are at the heart of everything we do. Here’s how we approach affiliate relationships and product recommendations.
Our Commitment to You
At Prep & Plates, we only recommend products we genuinely believe will help you succeed in your meal prep and cooking journey. Every recommendation is based on thorough testing, research, and real-world experience in our own kitchens.
What Are Affiliate Links?
When you click on certain product links on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These are called affiliate links, and they help support our ability to create free content, test new products, and maintain this website.
Important to Know:
- You never pay extra when using our affiliate links
- Prices remain exactly the same for you
- We only recommend products we truly believe in
Our Affiliate Partners
We participate in affiliate programs with various trusted retailers and brands, including but not limited to:
Amazon Associates
Kitchen tools, appliances, and cooking essentials
Kitchen Retailers
Specialty cooking equipment and meal prep containers
Food & Ingredient Brands
Quality ingredients and pantry staples
Online Courses
Cooking and meal prep education programs
How We Choose Products to Recommend
Personal Testing
We personally test products in our own kitchens before recommending them. If we haven’t used it ourselves, we won’t recommend it.
Quality Assessment
We evaluate products based on durability, functionality, value for money, and how well they solve common cooking challenges.
Reader Feedback
We consider feedback from our community and only continue recommending products that consistently deliver positive results.
Value Alignment
Products must align with our mission of making meal prep and cooking more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable for everyone.
Editorial Independence
Our Promise
Our content and product recommendations are never influenced by potential commissions. We maintain complete editorial independence and will always prioritize your success over any financial incentive.
Whether a product has an affiliate program or not, we recommend it based solely on its merit and value to your cooking journey. We also regularly feature products that don’t have affiliate programs when we believe they’re the best option.
Income Transparency
Affiliate commissions help support our mission to create free, high-quality content for the cooking community. This income allows us to:
FTC Compliance
In accordance with FTC guidelines, we clearly disclose our affiliate relationships. You’ll notice affiliate links are marked with phrases like “affiliate link,” “sponsored,” or similar language to ensure complete transparency.
This disclosure applies to all forms of content on our website, including blog posts, product reviews, social media posts, and email newsletters.
Questions About Our Affiliate Policy?
We believe in complete transparency. If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, specific product recommendations, or this disclosure policy, we’re here to help.
Last Updated: August 2025