Grubby review: the UK's plant-based recipe box

★★★★☆

Our rating: 4/5 — the best meal kit if you want to eat entirely plant-based without compromising on flavour.

This week's menu · 2026-W35

78 recipes to choose from, 24 new this week. New additions lean Vegan, Popular. Over the last 4 weeks, Grubby adds around 81 new recipes a month.

What we like

100% plant-based. Every recipe on the menu is vegan — there's nothing to swap out, so it's the easiest box for anyone eating plant-based full-time or trying to cut back on meat.
Genuinely inventive cooking. Dishes like rose harissa butter bean stew and dal makhani with flatbreads show real veg-forward ambition — a long way from token meat-free options bolted onto a general menu.
Filling, well-balanced portions. The recipes we looked at land around 600–750 kcal with strong fibre and plant-protein numbers, so they eat as a proper dinner rather than a light plate.
Low-waste packaging. Pre-portioned ingredients and recyclable packaging keep the unboxing tidy.

What could be better

Vegan only. That's the whole point, but if anyone in the house wants meat or fish, Grubby won't be your one-stop box.
Gluten-free. Grubby lists some recipes as "can be made gluten-free" — meaning you'd adapt them — but doesn't sell them as certified gluten-free meals. So we don't mark any Grubby recipe as GF on our menu pages. If you're coeliac, check each recipe's allergen info on Grubby's own site before ordering.

Verdict: the standout plant-based pick. If you want vegan dinners that feel designed rather than compromised — and you don't need meat options in the same box — Grubby is the most exciting meal kit on our list.

See the current Grubby welcome offer

New-customer offers change regularly — the button points at Grubby's current live deal. Checked August 2026.

Important on gluten-free: these meals are made without gluten-containing ingredients, but none of these brands prepare them in a dedicated gluten-free facility — HelloFresh labels its own as “Not Suitable for Coeliacs”. If you have coeliac disease, check each brand’s allergen information before ordering.

What other reviewers say

Our round-up of what independent UK reviewers and customers report — with links so you can check the source.

Trustpilot ≈ 4.7/5 from ~1,951 reviews (indicative — see the live score)

Grubby is the UK's only 100% plant-based recipe kit with both B Corp certification and independent ownership — a combination that distinguishes it from Mindful Chef (Nestlé-owned) and Green Chef (HelloFresh-owned). Its 4.7/5 Trustpilot score from nearly 2,000 reviews is the second-highest in this review set, behind only Riverford.

Reviewers praise

UK's only 100% plant-based recipe kit with B Corp certification — independently owned and values-led, with 90% recyclable/compostable packaging and electric delivery in London.
High food quality — independent reviewers in 2026 describe meals as 'chef-quality' with restaurant-standard seasoning; 40+ rotating weekly dishes including brand collaborations (THIS, Mildred's, BOSH!).
20–30 minute cook times; ingredients stay fresh through the week; each serving contains minimum 24g protein.

Common gripes

Premium pricing — £5.75–£7.25 per portion (plus £4.99 delivery unless on Grubby Plus annual plan); more expensive than omnivorous alternatives.
Weekday delivery only (Monday–Friday) with no weekend option; no single-person box available.
Does not cover Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, or Channel Islands; niche 100% plant-based positioning excludes meat-eaters entirely.

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