gousto.co.uk
Gousto delivers UK-focused recipe boxes with pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipe cards. Customers pick recipes each week, choose family or 30-minute options, and tailor boxes for vegetarian, vegan or lower‑calorie meals — a convenient way to cook varied dinners without supermarket planning.
Key strengths
How it works
How it works
Choose recipes from Gousto’s online menu, set the number of portions and preferred delivery day, then receive a chilled box with pre-measured ingredients and a step-by-step recipe card. Meals are designed for home cooks of all levels; preparation times are listed and most recipes include swap or upgrade options for proteins or extra portions.
Menu and diet options
Gousto groups recipes by category — family, quick & easy, fit & well, vegetarian and vegan — and marks calories and allergens. The menu is refreshed weekly with seasonal dishes and occasional premium recipes. You can filter by prep time, diet preference and protein type to lock in meals that match your household’s tastes and schedule.
Packaging & sustainability
Boxes come with insulating liners, chilled packs and recyclable cardboard; many ingredients are in recyclable or recyclable-ready packaging. Gousto publishes information on packaging recyclability and works on waste reduction and ingredient sourcing, though some customers still find single-use plastic in chilled items unavoidable.
What they sell
Quick verdict
What we like
- Wide rotating menu with clear recipe cards
- Flexible subscription management and portioning
- Good range of dietary and family-friendly options
- Saves shopping time and simplifies meal planning
Worth knowing
- More expensive per meal than cooking from basic supermarket staples
- Packaging includes chilled elements and some single-use plastics
- Delivery slots can be limited at peak times
