SimplyCook is the UK's cheapest recipe kit - it sends the flavours and you buy the fresh ingredients. If you want a SimplyCook alternative, the main options are full meal kits that deliver everything.
If you want everything delivered: meal kits
| Box | Type | Our rating | Value | Subscription | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gousto | Meal Kit | 8.4/10 | £3.84 / portion | One-off available | Read review |
| HelloFresh | Meal Kit | 8/10 | £4.06 / portion | Subscription only | Read review |
| Mindful Chef | Meal Kit | 7.8/10 | £7.08 / portion | Subscription only | Read review |
| Grubby | Meal Kit | 7.7/10 | £5.75 / portion | Subscription only | Read review |
| Green Chef | Meal Kit | 7.6/10 | £6.30 / portion | Subscription only | Read review |
| The Cookaway | Meal Kit | 7.4/10 | £9.00 / 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.
The best SimplyCook alternatives
- Gousto - if you want the ingredients delivered too, not just the flavours: far more done for you, at a higher price.
- HelloFresh - the other big everything-delivered kit.
Still comparing? Read our full SimplyCook review or browse all our reviews.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an alternative to SimplyCook?
SimplyCook is fairly unique as a flavour-kit service. The main alternatives are full meal kits like Gousto and HelloFresh, which deliver the fresh ingredients too - more convenient, but more expensive.