Takeaways are everyone’s guilty pleasure, but for some, ordering home delivery can become more of an everyday thing rather than a one-off treat. Weekly shops may be tricky or you may not have prowess in the kitchen. Not to mention the effort of trying to source an obscure ingredient in an otherwise appealing recipe. But don’t let any of that stop you from whipping up something fresh, delicious and satisfying, sometimes in as little as ten minutes. What is this sorcery, you ask? Behold: the food subscription box.
Offering an all-in-one solution containing all the produce needed, as well as pre-measured spices and other precise ingredients, they’ve really taken off in the last couple of years, catering for every imaginable cuisine, taste and dietary requirement think all-vegan, gluten-free and dairy free. From salads you’ll actually want to eat to warming dishes of pasta and stew to steer you through winter, these boxes contain often down to the last cinnamon stick you need to whip up nutritious meals easily and quickly at home. It’s not all virtuosity though: many food subscription boxes have an indulgent side with takeaway-inspired ideas that are still much healthier than anything you’ll order off a food delivery app.
Best food subscription boxes at a glance
- Best for foolproof, wasteless cooking: Gousto, from £22.99 per box
- Best for getting your five-a-day: Abel & Cole Recipe Box, from £14.10
- Best for the health nut: Mindful Chef, from £5
- Best for carb-loading: Pasta Evangelists, prices vary per box
- Best for hearty fare for all nutritional needs: Green Chef, prices vary per box
- Best for restaurant-level ready meals: Tastily prepared meals
- Best for wholesome meals for the whole family: Hello Fresh, from £3.15 per serving
- Best for aiding personal fitness goals: Fresh Fitness Food, from £26 a day
- Best for premium organic: Riverford Organic, prices vary per box
- Best for obscure ingredients: Vegetarian Express, Boxes from £40 or shop per product
- Best for all-in-one diet food: The Jane Plan, from £6.57 per day
- Best for science-backed weight loss: Nosh Detox, from £53 a day
- Best for nutritional and delicious weight loss meals: Foodhak, from £6.25
- Best for prime cuts: Farmison & Co Monthly Meat Box, from £40
- Best for cultured curds: Cheesegeek, prices vary
- Best for cheese on demand: Pong, from £22pm
- Best for learning about new cheese: Paxton & Whitfield Cheese Club, from £35
Clear step-by-step cards will see even the shakiest chef transform into a gastronomic genius by the time the dish is ready to plate up. If you’re looking for vegan-only boxes, read our list of the best Vegan Subscription Boxes. Ready to reclaim your meal times? Here are the best food subscription boxes to help you on your way.
Source: The Standard
