Rachel Wait

HelloFresh vs Mindful Chef: are food boxes worth the money?

With nights out and trips to favourite restaurants currently off the menu, many people are turning to companies that deliver food boxes and meal kits straight to their door.

Food boxes can be convenient at a time when many of us are juggling childcare, home schooling and work. With social distancing in place at supermarkets and online delivery slots almost impossible to find, having fresh ingredients and step-by-step recipes dropped off on your doorstep is one less thing to worry about. Plus, it can feel a little more special than simply cooking the usual meals at home.

But do food boxes and meal kits offer value-for-money? With the average weekly family food shop costing £60.60 and most food boxes priced between £30 and £50 for just three meals, it’s clear that a box is a significant investment over the longterm. We take a closer look at five different options.

HelloFresh

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The Beckhams have been showing off their HelloFresh creations during lockdown recently on Instagram so it’s clearly all the rage.

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