We remember the first ready meals we ever had.
The enthusiasm we shared as we both picked out the cheesy lasagna. Our excitement as we competed over who could prick holes in the plastic film the fastest. Anticipation as we waited for the microwave to finish whirring.
And then came the grand opening…
Gloop.
That’s it. Just tasteless gloop with a few sheets of soggy lasagna. We were so disappointed!
That was before we went plant-based and, we’re going to be honest, we didn’t have much hope for vegan ready meals either.
And we heard along the grapevine that vegan ready meal companies were smashing it in the UK! By smashing it we mean that they had cracked how to cook delicious and healthy prepared dishes that could be cooked in just over 10 minutes! Talk about convenience!
So we made it our mission to try all of the best vegan ready meal brands we could find here in the UK to provide you all with our full and honest reviews.
Are Vegan Ready Meals Healthy?
Ready meals often get a bad reputation as highly-processed and unhealthy. However, the majority of plant-based meal deliveries on the UK market are nutritious and delicious!
Highly-processed ready meals tend to be on the unhealthier end of the spectrum so if health is what you’re after, we recommend choosing something with more whole food plant-based ingredients. Not all vegan microwave meals are unhealthy!
We’ve rounded up some of the tastiest, yet healthy, meal delivery options below. So you can eat happy!
Why Eat Ready Made Meals?
Whether you’re the world’s best chef or you can’t even scramble tofu without burning it to a crisp, most of us have one thing in common when it comes to cooking our own meals: not having enough time to do it properly.
Not only will pre-made meals save you from a life of baked beans on toast, but it will also provide you with a more balanced lifestyle.
One where you can give yourself time to do yoga or to finish that book you’re trying to read.
Aren't Meal Deliveries Expensive?
Most of the vegan meal delivery companies in the UK are quite competitively priced, meaning you can get meals from just £4 a serving delivered to your door.
This can cost you more than if you were to source the ingredients and cook everything yourself, but the real savings to be made here are with your time.
Plus, most of the companies offer deals on subscriptions with free delivery.
Also, they are all MUCH cheaper than a takeaway. Oh, and healthier of course.
What About Vegan Meal Kits?
Okay you love the ease of frozen microwavable ready meals, but you also love to cook. Which is why we recommend checking out a recipe box or meal kit delivery – they are easier than sourcing recipes and ingredients yourself and are 100% worth it!
These kits are perfect for anyone who is looking for an easy way to cook a meal for themselves, without having to go to the supermarket and figure out what they actually want to cook..
Here are the best vegan ready meals
Planty
- Editor's Top Pick
The fun & vibrant UK vegan meal delivery selection from Planty leaves little to be desired!
We love the fact that they’ve partnered with our favourite fake meat brand, THIS, to bring you an incredible Not-a-Chicken Tikka Masala. They have also just brought out a new dessert range!
You can even buy a Planty gift card so you can treat your loved ones with tasty vegan food delivered to their door!
planty summary
Type of meals: frozen vegan ready meals
Price range: single portions from £4.95 per meal
Meal size: one person meals
Number of vegan ready meals to choose from: 14 savoury meals plus a range of desserts
How to cook: microwave and oven cooking
Delivery cost: free shipping
Minimum order: box of 6 meals
Subscription flexibility: 1-4 week subscription options, cancel and/or skip anytime
We recommend their meals for: anyone looking for more luxury inventive dishes with different flavours
Packaging: all recyclable
Our favourite dishes: Not-a-Chicken Tikka Masala with THIS, no doubt.
30% discount code: PLANTYSISTERS30
allplants
allplants are one of the original UK vegan meal delivery providers which is probably why they’ve got one of the most extensive menus available online. It is easy to see why they became so popular, as they have many different dishes. Including high-protein mac + greens, low-calorie teriyaki udon, & 5 of your 5 a day hearty roots stew.
allplants summary
Type of meals: frozen vegan ready meals, lunch & dinners
Price range: single portions from £6.75
Meal size: one & two person meals
Number of vegan ready meals to choose from: 30+ meals
How to cook: microwave and oven cooking
Cooking time: around 10 minutes in the microwave, and 45 minutes in the oven (from frozen)
Delivery cost: free delivery on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, or +£2.50 for Saturday delivery
Minimum order: box of 6 meals
Subscription flexibility: cancel up to 48 hours before delivery is due. flexibility in subscription length and regularity of delivery.
We recommend their meals for: anyone looking for inventive meals and bold flavours
Packaging: all recyclable and loads of helpful information online about their packaging
Our favourite dishes: we loved their mac and greens!
25% discount code (first order): VEGANSISTERS25
The Brook
The Brook has always been a favourite of ours, ever since their restaurant popped up in London. We love their range of vegan dishes and the fact that you can order dessert too.
Plus, if you’d rather avoid getting it delivered you can also find their food in the freezer section of most Co-op stores in the UK.
The Brook summary
Type of meals: frozen vegan ready meals, dinners & desserts
Price range: single portions from £5.62 per meal
Meal size: one person meals
Number of vegan ready meals to choose from: 9 savoury meals
How to cook: microwave and oven cooking
Delivery cost: free shipping
Minimum order: box of 8 meals
Subscription flexibility: 1-6 week subscription options
We recommend their meals for: anyone looking for vegan versions of their favourites, especially for fish lovers
Packaging: all recyclable and their containers are bio-degradable
15% discount code: SISTERS15
Root Kitchen
Coming from a family of foodies, the founders of Root Kitchen are on a mission to fill Britain’s freezers with incredibly nutritious 100% plant-based meals.
They have a zero food waste ethos and aim to source their ingredients as locally as possible.
Their hearty colourful food has definitely got our stomachs growling.
Root Kitchen summary
Type of meals: frozen vegan ready meals
Price range: single portions from £4.05 per meal
Meal size: one person meals
Number of vegan ready meals to choose from: 10 savoury meals
How to cook: microwave and oven cooking
Delivery cost: free shipping
Minimum order: box of 6 meals
Subscription flexibility: 1-4 week subscription options, cancel and/or skip anytime
We recommend their meals for: anyone looking for no frills tasty and nutritious food packed full of flavour
Packaging: all recyclable
Our favourite dishes: 100% their Thai Red Curry and Kimchi Noodles coming a close second
25% discount code: VEGANSISTERS25
Vibrant Vegan
It was Vibrant Vegan’s vibrant branding & packaging that first caught our eye! Gone are the days of bland-looking vegan food.
It isn’t only the packaging that is eye-catching, the food is also extremely colourful and deliciously wholesome.
Vibrant Vegan summary
Type of meals: frozen vegan ready meals
Price range: single portions from £5.00 per meal
Meal size: one and two person meals
Number of vegan ready meals to choose from: 23 savoury meals
How to cook: microwave and oven cooking
Delivery cost: free shipping, but no weekend delivery
Minimum order: box of 6 meals
Subscription flexibility: 1-4 week subscription options, change subscription up to 3 days before delivery is due
We recommend their meals for: anyone looking for vibrant food from many different cuisines
Packaging: all recyclable
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