HelloFresh

Our review

HelloFresh is one of the best-known recipe-kit services in the UK, built around flexible weekly boxes for two to four people with two to five meals per week. That flexibility is its strongest card: you choose your portions and frequency, and you can skip weeks anytime, which suits busy households whose needs vary from week to week. Per-portion prices run from around £3.25 to £7, with a headline figure of £3.90 making it competitive at the lower end — though a £4.99 delivery fee does add to the total, so weigh that into your weekly budget. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan recipes plus a lower-calorie 'Calorie Smart' range, giving useful options for different diets and goals, although per-meal protein isn't published here so macro-trackers should check individual recipes. Calorie figures can run high on some dishes, so portion-conscious cooks will want to lean on the Calorie Smart line. As with all kits, these are cook-from-scratch meals: expect prep, cooking and washing up rather than reheating. The subscription model is standard, and the skip-anytime feature keeps it manageable, but you'll still need to stay on top of your account to avoid unwanted boxes. Overall, HelloFresh is a dependable, flexible all-rounder for families and couples who enjoy cooking and want variety, with the main caveats being the delivery fee and the need to manage your subscription actively.