We all know that cooking healthy and nutritious meals is not always the easiest thing to do, especially after a long hard day at work. Moreover, inspiration doesn’t always come easy.
If only there were companies who would do all the hard work for you.
Oh wait, there are…
We are going to share with you our favourite plant-based meal kits. They are a step up from a vegan ready meal, but much easier than sourcing ingredients and recipes yourself.
All of the brands here are perfect for vegans looking to quickly cook up something new and exciting on a weeknight or for foodies who simply want to add to their cooking repertoire.
What are the best vegan meal kits?
If you are looking for fully vegan dishes then we’d recommend Grubby’s plant-based recipe kits. They have a wide variety of nutritious and seasonal dishes sent out each week, plus they are the most eco-friendly offering.
For those of you looking for meal kits that suit the whole family, then you may find Hello Fresh the option for you. They have a good range of plant-based offering, alongside non-vegan options.
Why order a meal kit or recipe box?
Do you love cooking? Are you a big foodie?
And are you also extremely busy? Or stuck for new recipe ideas?
Then a meal kit will be perfect for you. You will get new recipes and the ingredients delivered to you either on a one-off or subscription basis. Saving you from shopping for the food, choosing recipes, and prepping the ingredients.
Here are the best meal kits
Grubby
GRUBBY is all about minimising food waste by delivering just the right amount of food for what you need all whilst cutting down on plastic.
They also donate a meal to a child in poverty for every box delivered. And wherever possible they’ll deliver your recipe box by bike. Yepp, you read that correctly. Kudos GRUBBY.
Plus, the recipes are incredible, packed full of nutritious ingredients and tasty flavours! Expect anything from peanut stir fry to squash quesadillas. Grubby will bring the fun back into your cooking.
GRUBBY Summary
Type: recipe box
Price range: pricing starts at £6.50 per meal, each feeding 2-3 people
Box size: you can choose between 2 to 4 recipes per box
Number of vegan recipes to choose from: 4 new meals to choose from every week
Cooking time: differs for each recipe
Delivery cost: free nationwide delivery
Minimum order: 1 box of 2 recipes
Subscription flexibility: no commitment or cancellation fees. Plus you can pause, change recipes, and skip weeks
We recommend their meals for: anyone looking for choice in their recipe box each week
Packaging: they use recyclable packaging
Get 40% off your first week’s box and 20% off the next three boxes using this code at checkout: VEG40
Planthood
From tofish tacos, to massaman curry, Planthood are really going to liven up your weeknight dinners.
They send a box with all the ingredients to make 3 meals and you can select either for 1, 2, or 4 people. What do we really love about Planthood? Each meal will take you on a journey to another country.
Get bored easily? Well, don’t worry. They mix up the meals each week so you won’t be eating the same things all the time.
Planthood Summary
Type: recipe box
Price range: 3 meals starting from £31.95 for 1 person and £50 for 2 on a subscription basis.
Box size: each box includes 3 meals
Number of vegan recipes to choose from: 3 new meals delivered each week
Cooking time: around 15 minutes
Delivery cost: free UK wide delivery
Minimum order: 1 box of 3 meals
Subscription flexibility: no commitment or cancellation fees. Plus you can pause and skip weeks at any time
We recommend their meals for: anyone looking for inventive meals, a wide range of cuisines, and bold flavours
Packaging: all the packaging is recyclable, compostable, or re-usable
Mindful Chef
If you are looking for a range of vegan and non-vegan recipe options, then we’d recommend Mindful Chef first and foremost.
They are a registered Bcorp, they have a fully vegan recipe box (rather than a few vegan options), plus they have 1-person options.
We love the range of vegan options they deliver, they definitely aren’t just an afterthought.
Mindful Chef Summary
Type: recipe box
Price range: meals start at £6 per person (bit pricier than others!)
Box size: you can choose 2 to 5 recipes per box for either 1, 2 or 4 people
Number of vegan recipes to choose from: they have a selection of at least 7 vegan meals per week
Cooking time: differs for each recipe
Delivery cost: free nationwide delivery
Minimum order: 1 box of 2 recipes for 1 person
Subscription flexibility: no commitment or cancellation fees. You can pause or cancel at any time.
We recommend their meals for: anyone who lives with non-vegans
Packaging: they use recyclable packaging and you can return the insulation free of charge for re-use
Follow our link for £10 off your first and second box
Hello Fresh
Hello Fresh has been on the recipe kit scene for a while now. And whilst they aren’t 100% vegan, they do have a plant-based box offering.
We would recommend Hello Fresh to anyone who has non-vegan friends, family, or housemates, and they are looking for popular options all round.
Although, we find their meal size options limiting as you can’t order for just 1 person.
Hello Fresh Summary
Type: recipe box
Price range: meals start at £3.25 per person
Box size: you can choose 2, 3, or 4 recipes per box for either 2, 4, or 5 people
Number of vegan recipes to choose from: they have a selection of at least 8 vegetarian meals per week, not all are vegan though
Cooking time: differs for each recipe
Delivery cost: free nationwide delivery
Minimum order: 1 box of 2 recipes for 2 people
Subscription flexibility: no commitment or cancellation fees. You can pause or cancel anytime, as long as you do it 4-5 days before your next delivery date. You can also pause your subscription for up to 4 weeks at a time.
It is less flexible than other companies.
We recommend their meals for: anyone who lives with non-vegans
Packaging: they use recyclable packaging, but the insulation is not recyclable
Follow our link for 60% off your first and 25% off your next 2 boxes
Gousto
If you can put up with the very meaty homepage of Gousto, then we recommend trying out the plant-based offerings from Gousto.
We like their platform because you can pick from loads of different meals rather than being confined to a type of ‘box’. Meaning they provide true flexibility for households with varying dietary requirements.
They even have numerous recipes with options for meat or for vegan. So you can eat the same meal as your non-vegan pals.
Gousto Summary
Type: recipe box
Price range: meals start at £2.98 per serving
Box size: you can choose 2, 3, or 4 recipes per box for either 2 or 4 people
Number of vegan recipes to choose from: they have a selection of at least 7 vegan meals per week
Cooking time: differs for each recipe
Delivery cost: free nationwide delivery
Minimum order: 1 box of 2 recipes for 2 people
Subscription flexibility: no commitment or cancellation fees. You can pause or cancel anytime
We recommend their meals for: anyone who lives with non-vegans or has picky family members
Packaging: Gousto pride themselves on their eco box, which is made entirely of cardboard but works the same as plastic insulation.
Riverford
We love Riverford because of their organic offering. Our family orders their veg box for home delivery every week and the quality is amazing. Plus you can choose to eat only seasonal produce.
This is also the same with their recipe box offering, where you can delivered their organic produce alongside a seasonal tasty recipe. They are on the more pricey side of things, but you can rest assured that your food is sustainable.
You’ll need to check that they can deliver to your postcode because they are conscious of their food miles and carbon footprint.
Riverford Summary
Type: recipe box
Price range: meals start at £6.22 per serving
Box size: you can pick recipes to go inside your box but they have a minimum spend of £15
Number of vegan recipes to choose from: they have a selection of at least 3 vegan meals per week
Cooking time: differs for each recipe
Delivery cost: free nationwide delivery
Minimum order: 1 box costing at least £15
Subscription flexibility: no commitment or cancellation fees. You can pause or cancel anytime
We recommend their meals for: anyone who wants to eat more organic and seasonal produce
Packaging: Riverford deliver everything in cardboard packaging where possible and you can return the boxes to their delivery drivers
Pastan
Pastan are a little different to the other vegan meal kits because they have various different mix and match options of fresh pasta and sauces. Meaning you get to choose your favourite pasta shape and sauce to go with it.
Everything is delivered pre-made and ready to heat up. Allowing you to have restaurant standard fresh pasta on your dinner plate in just minutes. It’s safe to say we’ve gone to pasta heaven.
Pastan Summary
Type: meal kit
Price range: pasta starting from £6.50 for 250g to pasta meal kit bundles for 2 people at £14.
Box size: you can order as much or as little pasta as you want
Number of vegan meals to choose from: 6-7
Cooking time: depends on the dish, but from 10-15 minutes
Delivery cost: free UK wide delivery
Minimum order: no minimum
Subscription flexibility: no subscriptions, just one-off purchases
We recommend their meals for: anyone looking for delicious handmade pasta delivered to their door
Packaging: they use plastic but it is recyclable
Our favourite dishes: our favourite is the Green Velvet Bundle
Rudys
Rudy’s are a well known vegan butchers and burger joint in London. Their plant-based meat got so popular they decided they just had to launch their own meal kits. So you can enjoy your favourite dishes from their diner in the comfort of your own home.
This is perfect for anyone who loves vegan meat!
Their kits are suitable for 4 people, so buy this ready to impress your mates next time you have a dinner party. Or have it ready for your next games or movie night. Yum!
Rudy’s Summary
Type: meal kit
Price range: all their meal kits cost £36
Box size: one meal kit contains enough for 4 people
Number of vegan meals to choose from: they have 3 different meal kits, and one bundle option
Cooking time: differs for each, but it is just a case of reheating and assembling
Delivery cost: delivery by DPD for around £5.65
Minimum order: 1 meal kit
Subscription flexibility: no subscriptions
We recommend their meals for: anyone looking for a meaty feast for a dinner party or fun evening in with mates
Packaging: not the most eco-friendly packaging, they use plastic in some areas
Our favourite dishes: we are big reuben fans and their fake meat does not disappoint!
Dishoom
Everyone’s favourite brunch spot is now delivering to your own kitchen table. And guess what, they have developed their own vegan sausages for the occasion.
And to top it all off, you can order it to come with mimosas. That’s a win-win, we’d say.
They have the one vegan option, vegan sausage naan with or without mimosas. We recommend ordering it in for a date night, or for a lazy weekend at home.
Dishoom Summary
Type: meal kit
Price range: without mimosas it costs £17 and with it costs £32
Box size: one meal kit serves 2 people
Number of vegan meals to choose from: they have just one vegan meal kit, with or without mimosas
Cooking time: we’d recommend setting aside 1 hour to cook it all up, as you’ll be rolling out and cooking the naans also
Delivery cost: delivery is £5 in the week and £7 at the weekend
Minimum order: 1 meal kit, maximum is 3 per delivery
Subscription flexibility: no subscriptions
We recommend their meals for: brunch lovers and anyone looking for a special meal kit, particularly for birthdays and events
Packaging: not the most eco-friendly packaging
Our favourite dishes: we love their vegan sausage and the mimosas go down a treat!
