Surprise, surprise: Meal delivery services saw a huge spike in popularity during the pandemic, as people tried to find ways to avoid food shopping in person while adhering to lockdown restrictions. Now, a few years on, we are back to our busy schedules, eager to embrace any tips or tricks that might make life a little more convenient. It seems meal delivery services are here to stay, and it’s so high time we sat down to examine all the best options available to you.
Read more: 21 Of The Best Outdoor Restaurants In London For Alfresco Dining The good news: meal delivery services have really upped their game in the last few years. Some services, such as Allplants, specialise in plant-based meals – think Rigatoni Bolognese made with minced mushroom, lentil and walnut ragu. Then there are the meal delivery kits from Tastily, which will send you ready-made meals that require a quick blast in the oven or can just be dug into immediately – its harvest salad bowl, with sweet potatoes, apple and wild rice, is a favourite.
Others will deliver a bespoke box full of raw ingredients straight to your door, accompanied by recipes for fantastically delicious dishes. This is the case with Gousto and Hello Fresh , which will help take the meal prep off your hands to deliver daily recipes. So, whether it’s your maiden voyage into the world of Veganism, you’re looking for a total detox before summer, or you simply want to make eating well an easy habit, take a look at British Vogue ’s picks of the best meal delivery services to try this year.
Best meal delivery services at a glance Best overall meal delivery service: Green Chef Best service for sides, supplements and snacks: H&B Food Best for ready-to-eat meals: Chefly Best vegan meal delivery service: Allplants Best for organic fruit and vegetables: Abel & Cole Best for a juice detox: Press London Best meal delivery service for home cooks: Gousto Best subscription for a fully-stocked snack cupboard : Graze Best service for dietician-designed meals: Field Doctor.
