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Gousto brings chef-designed recipe boxes and ready meals to homes across the UK. With weekly rotating menus, fresh pre-portioned ingredients and a flexible subscription, Gousto is built for busy households who want variety, convenience and less supermarket time.

Founded2012

Price tier$$

Main focusMeal kits & ready meals

ShippingUK-wide delivery

Why Gousto

Fresh ingredients, simple cooking, flexible plans.

01Chef-developed recipesA rotating roster of creative, reliably tested recipes keeps weekly dinners interesting while catering to varied tastes and dietary needs.

02Pre-portioned convenienceIngredients arrive measured and labelled, cutting prep time and food waste — ideal for busy evenings and accurate portions.

03Flexible subscriptionSkip weeks, swap recipes or pause your plan easily; Gousto adapts to changing schedules without long-term commitment.

Signature meal kits

Gousto’s signature boxes include all the fresh, pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step recipe cards you need. Menus rotate weekly with family favourites, vegetarian choices and calorie-smart options, making it simple to plan dinners that feel home-cooked without the shopping list or guesswork.

Heat-and-eat ready meals

For nights when even 20 minutes is too long, Gousto’s ready meals arrive chilled and oven- or microwave-ready. These dishes spotlight the same flavour-forward recipes from the kit range, reformulated for convenience while preserving texture and taste.

What They Sell

Family mealsVegetarian & VeganUnder 30 minutesGourmet recipesCalorie SmartReady mealsSides & dessertsBreakfast options

Our Verdict

What we like

Wide weekly variety of chef-designed recipes
Pre-portioned ingredients reduce waste and save prep time
Flexible subscription management and easy skipping
Good vegetarian and family-friendly selection

Worth knowing

Packaging can feel excessive for eco-conscious shoppers
Not always the cheapest option compared with supermarket deals

FAQ

Where does Gousto deliver?

Gousto delivers across mainland UK with a range of weekday and weekend slots. Availability and delivery fees vary by address and chosen slot.

Can I return items or get a refund?

Perishable food can’t be returned, but Gousto’s customer service will replace or refund missing, damaged or incorrect items if you report them promptly with photos.

Are there discounts or offers?

New customers typically receive introductory discounts on their first box; Gousto also runs promo codes and a referral programme that credits both referrer and friend.