Best vegetarian food boxes
Every major food box offers vegetarian options - here are the ones with the best meat-free range and value.
| Box | Type | Our rating | Value | Subscription | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverford | Veg Box | 8.5/10 | from £16.50 | One-off available | Read review |
| Gousto | Meal Kit | 8.4/10 | £3.84 / portion | One-off available | Read review |
| Field Doctor | Ready Meals | 8.1/10 | £7.29 / portion | One-off available | Read review |
| Abel & Cole | Veg Box | 8/10 | from £14.50 | One-off available | Read review |
| COOK | Ready Meals | 8/10 | £5.25 / portion | One-off available | Read review |
| HelloFresh | Meal Kit | 8/10 | £4.06 / portion | Subscription only | Read review |
| Oddbox | Veg Box | 7.9/10 | from £11.99 | Subscription only | Read review |
| Mindful Chef | Meal Kit | 7.8/10 | £7.08 / portion | Subscription only | Read review |
| Wiltshire Farm Foods | Ready Meals | 7.8/10 | £4.45 / portion | One-off available | Read review |
| Green Chef | Meal Kit | 7.6/10 | £6.30 / portion | Subscription only | Read review |
| Pasta Evangelists | Fresh pasta | 7.6/10 | £6.00 / portion | One-off available | Read review |
| SimplyCook | Recipe Kit | 7.5/10 | from £9.99 | Subscription only | Read review |
| The Cookaway | Meal Kit | 7.4/10 | £9.00 / portion | One-off available | Read review |
| Parsley Box | Ready Meals | 7/10 | £4.26 / portion | One-off available | Read review |
Ratings are our own editorial scores. Value shows price per portion where a box is priced that way, or the cheapest full-price box otherwise. Prices were checked in June 2026 and exclude introductory offers.
Vegetarian food boxes
Vegetarian is the best-served diet of all - every major meal kit has a strong meat-free range, so the choice comes down to menu size, value and how interesting the vegetarian recipes are.
Best vegetarian options
- Gousto - the largest vegetarian menu of the mainstream kits.
- Green Chef and HelloFresh - solid vegetarian ranges with good value.
- Grubby - fully plant-based, if you want vegetarian shading into vegan.
If everyone in the house is vegetarian, any of the big kits works well. If you want the broadest weekly choice, Gousto leads.
Frequently asked questions
Which meal kit is best for vegetarians?
Gousto has the largest vegetarian menu; Green Chef and HelloFresh also have strong meat-free ranges. For fully plant-based, Grubby.
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