How to make meal-planning effortless with a Gousto recipe box

In the midst of busy work schedules, family commitments and the daily rush, finding inspiration for delicious, home-cooked meals can often fall to the bottom of our to-do lists.

It's also easy to get stuck in a rut – cooking the same handful of dishes on repeat or resorting to last-minute supermarket dashes that add stress and rarely lead to exciting dinners.

But, if you're ready to break free from mealtime monotony and bring fresh inspiration into your kitchen, Gousto's recipe boxes could be exactly what you're looking for.

Gousto is designed to make meal planning effortless, even for the busiest households. With Gousto, you don’t need to spend hours searching for recipes or wandering supermarket aisles.

Each week, you simply select from a menu of 175+ delicious, healthy recipes online and everything you need – perfectly portioned, top-quality ingredients and clear, easy-to-follow recipe cards – is delivered directly to your door.

Whether you want to eat more healthily, try new cuisines or simply save time, Gousto helps you establish or restore a regular meal-planning routine without the hassle – with options for flexi, veggie and vegan diets, as well as gluten-free and dairy-free.

Plus, if you're a new customer, you can get 50% off your first box, 40% off your second box and 20% off for two months thereafter when you sign up.

Order your Gousto recipe box now to get next-day delivery.

How much does Gousto cost?

Gousto's pricing is straightforward and offers great value, especially when you consider the quality of the ingredients and convenience it provides.

The cost of your box will depend on how many recipes you choose and how many people you're cooking for – the more meals you order, the lower the price per serving becomes.

Don't forget that you can also get Gousto's introductory offer when you sign up and save 50% on your first box – making it even more affordable to give Gousto a try.

For example, with Gousto's introductory offer, a box containing five meals for four people works out at just £1.60 per portion. Here's a breakdown of box prices with the 50% off first box introductory offer:

1-person box

• 5 recipes: £36.99 £18.50 per order
• 4 recipes: £31.25 £15.63 per order
• 3 recipes: £25.99 £13 per order
• 2 recipes: £20.49 £10.25 per order

2-person box

• 5 recipes: £46.49 £23.25 per order
• 4 recipes: £38.49 £19.25 per order
• 3 recipes: £32.25 £16.13 per order
• 2 recipes: £37.99 £14 per order

3-person box

• 5 recipes: £62.44 £31.22 per order
• 4 recipes: £52.94 £26.47 per order
• 3 recipes: £42.44 £21.22 per order
• 2 recipes: £33.44 £16.72 per order

4-person box

• 5 recipes: £63.99 £32 per order
• 4 recipes: £54.99 £27.50 per order
• 3 recipes: £47.25 £23.63 per order
• 2 recipes: £35.49 £17.75 per order

5-person box

• 3 recipes: £58.99 £29.50 per order
• 2 recipes: £46.49 £23.25 per order

What do you get in a Gousto box?

Every Gousto box is carefully packed with everything you need to create your chosen recipes at home. Inside, you’ll find:

• Pre-measured, fresh ingredients for each recipe, including seasonal British vegetables, 100% British-sourced meat where possible and responsibly sourced fish.
• All the herbs, spices and sauces required, neatly labelled and portioned to minimise food waste.
• Chilled items, such as meat and fish, are kept fresh in Gousto’s innovative Eco Chill box, made from recyclable cardboard.
• Easy-to-follow, full-colour recipe cards with step-by-step instructions and photos, so you can cook with confidence regardless of your experience level. You can recycle these when you're done or keep them to use again.

Order your Gousto recipe box now to get next-day delivery.

What healthy meal ideas can you get from a Gousto box?

With Gousto's healthy meal boxes, cooking tasty, balanced dishes is hassle-free, too. From protein-packed recipes to calorie-light or fibre-rich dinners, you can find 175+ options each week to suit your dietary goals or needs – all of which are low on stress, big on flavour and packed with goodness.

Healthy recipe ranges include:

• Calorie-Controlled
• Protein Hit
• Veg Boost
• Fibre Fix
• Smart Carbs

If you want to boost your fibre intake, Gousto's Fibre Fix chicken & chickpea tikka masala with brown rice & naan puts a flavoursome gut-friendly spin on a classic curry, while the hoisin beef stir-fry boasts 43g of protein to help keep you fuller for longer.

For those seeking plant-based options, the aubergine & lentil moussaka offers all the richness and satisfaction of a traditional moussaka. Gousto offers Smart Carb recipes, too, which allow you to swap out half of the usual rice or pasta for veggie alternatives like cauliflower rice or courgetti – ideal if you want to reduce your carbohydrate intake.

Better yet, almost all Gousto's healthy meals are designed to be cooked in 10 to 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy lifestyles, whether you're cooking solo or for the whole family. And with pre-measured ingredients, there's no food waste or complicated prep, either – just fresh, balanced meals.

Order your Gousto recipe box now to get next-day delivery.

Do you get locked into a Gousto subscription?

Not at all – you can skip boxes or cancel your subscription for free any time. No hidden hoops to jump through.

You can choose how often you'd like to receive your recipe boxes – weekly, fortnightly or monthly – and you can pause, skip or cancel deliveries up to three days before your delivery day. This means you can tailor your subscription to fit your lifestyle and schedule, without any hassle.

How much does Gousto charge for delivery?

As a welcome treat, Gousto offers free delivery on your first box, then after your first box, the delivery is £3.99. You can select your preferred delivery day and if you're not at home, you can nominate a safe place for your box to be left.

Deliveries take place between 8am and 7pm on your chosen delivery day, and you'll receive an update from your courier on the day confirming the time slot in which your box will be delivered.

Sign up to Gousto today and get 50% off your first box, 40% off your second box and 20% for the next two months – head to gousto.co.uk/goodfood to find out more.

T&Cs: New customers only. Excludes delivery and surcharge items. Offer ends 31.12.26. Skip or cancel anytime for free. Further T&Cs apply.

*Next-day delivery when you order before 12pm Friday to Tuesday. Subject to availability and geographical restrictions. Visit gousto.co.uk/ndd.