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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joanne Gould

The best recipe boxes and meal delivery kits 2025, tested by a food writer

I considered everything from quality of ingredients to portion size - (The Independent)

Trying to cut down on your Deliveroo habit? Consider investing in a recipe box scheme. Almost as simple as pressing “order”, these conveniently portioned ingredients and recipe cards are delivered to your door and can take all the hassle out of cooking. Basically, you can enjoy homemade, nutritious food, without the headache of meal planning or setting foot in a supermarket. Sounds like a win to us.

Recipe boxes can be adjusted to your household’s size, dietary requirements, and weekly needs, but they’re not without their downsides. While recipe boxes address the issue of food waste, as they only send the ingredients you need, some pack the ingredients in plastic that can’t be recycled. So, it’s worth looking out for companies that use compostable packaging.

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