These 7 food subscription boxes are the best thing you'll ever receive in the post
Let’s face it, we all love a takeaway, but they should be seen as a treat, not as a long-term nutrition plan, which is precisely why food subscription services have become so appealing. Essentially bridging the gap between having to do your mundane weekly shop in your local supermarket and ordering yet another pizza on Deliveroo, food subscription boxes make home cooking more convenient, enjoyable, and significantly less stressful.
Many of the best food subscription boxes offer an all-in-one solution containing everything you need, often pre-measured, so you can cook with confidence, whatever your skill level. Also in the mix are brands that deal specifically in one form of food, meaning you can indulge in your favourite foodie fix without having to leave the house.
From tasty vegan options and delectable sweet treats to wholesome family cooking and the brand making cheese board-curation simple, we’ve rounded up the best food subscription boxes to try.
Pasta Evangelists
If you’re anything like us, pasta makes up a significant portion of your diet. But what if we were to tell you that you could have restaurant-quality pasta every single evening should you wish? Now that your interest is suitably piqued, let us turn your attention to Pasta Evangelists, which sends fresh pasta, garnishes, and sauces in insulated packages straight to your door. With a prep time of as little as five minutes and packaging that fits neatly through your letterbox, there’s practically no wait-time or logistical hurdles standing between you and your next Italian meal. Simply select your dishes from the online menu, set your delivery frequency, and you’re good to get your carb on.
Around £15
ABEL & COLE
Around since 1988, Abel & Cole is on a mission to fill the country’s fridges and bellies with better food. With organic growing at its heart, the company has rolled out colourful subscription boxes, stuffed to the brim with seasonal and wild fare as well as recipe cards of clear instructions, and a list of timings and equipment needed. Whether you’re hungry for something wickedly indulgent, light or want a veggie-only option, you’re sure to find something wholesome by the way of Abel & Cole.
From £6 per plate
the cheese geek
Calling all fringe fanatics—this is the food subscription service for you. The Cheese Geek offers an array of cheese boxes to ensure even those schooled in the whiffy stuff are pleasantly surprised with the cheeses on offer. You can choose between monthly, bi-monthly, and seasonal subscriptions depending on the severity of your cheese affixation. Each box also comes with a handy information card which details the origin of your cheeses, as well as wine suggestions for each wedge. Delightful.
From £27.50 a month
all plants
If you’re a long-time vegan or simply dabbling in going animal-produce free, All Plants will make your lifestyle easier. It’s simple—you choose six pre-prepared, totally vegan frozen meals (there are 22 dishes to choose from), with a delivery time to suit you. Its name is more than a mantra, too. In fact, All Plants will ask you to fill in a feedback survey after your delivery. If you do so, a tree is planted on your behalf.
From £6 per plate
RUBY LOU'S TREAT CO
If you fancy indulging your sweet tooth, is there any better way to do so than with a cookie subscription? We think not. Each Ruby Lou box contains 12 cookies made up of six flavours. Fret not, for these aren’t feeble, dry biscuits—they’re thick, chewy, and stuffed with a generous helping of tasty toppings. Of course, you can specify any allergies, which will come as a relief to those with nut allergies.
From £19.50 per month
hello fresh
If you have a hungry family to feed, Hello Fresh might just be your saving grace. Their boxes are filled with pre-measured, locally-sourced ingredients, as well as easy-to-follow recipes (trust us, we’ve tried them), none of which have taken us longer than thirty minutes to prepare. With the ability to select quantities for more people with ease, Hello Fresh takes all the stress out of dinnertime. You can even choose from vegetarian meals, too.
From £5 per meal
cure and simple
If you consider bacon to be one of your staple food groups, then feast your eyes on Cure & Simple. The meaty subscription service will ensure your fridge remains constantly stocked with the finest bacon from both the UK and the US. The company is committed to using meat from pigs that have been bred in the outdoors and that hasn’t been plumped up with water; meaning your rashers stay full and juicy instead of shrivelling when added to the heat.
From £4.95 per week