Updated March 2021
Recipe boxes have exploded lately and I’m guilty of being subscribed to way too many! But which recipe boxes are best if you are gluten and/or dairy free?
Well, If you’re looking for meal inspiration on a free from diet, a way to cut down on your food shop or find gluten and dairy-free recipe boxes to make sure you eat a varied diet whilst being free from gluten or dairy, then this is the post for you.
It’s worth bearing in mind that not all gluten and dairy-free recipe boxes are suitable for coeliacs, I’ll explain which ones are in the post. I’ve also found that some recipe boxes are aimed more at a healthy diet in general but I find that with a few simple swaps (e.g. using your own soya sauce or butter) that they’re still doable on a gluten and dairy-free diet.
Here are all the boxes I’ve personally tried and my thoughts.
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1. Gousto: get 60% of your first gluten free or dairy free recipe box
Gousto recipe kits offers an amazing variety of dishes, and they have now introduced ‘free-from’ versions too! Coeliac UK acceditated, you can filter menu choices by gluten-free, dairy free or plant based.
I’ve tried Gousto a few times (and reviewed it here) and I would say it’s my favourite gluten and dairy-free recipe box. It’s got specific categories which make it so easy and the recipes are straightforward but tasty! For 50% off your first box (and 30% off the next few) click here.
2.Mindful Chef: naturally gluten and dairy free recipe boxes £10 off first 2 boxes
These boxes are absolutely perfect if you are conscious of sourcing good quality food as well as being gluten and dairy free; think grassfed meat and organic vegetables .
Everything is naturally free from so it is great for those of us who are gluten-free and want to eat healthier-There’s even a completely plant-based box!
To get 25% off your first box, click here. You can also read my Mindful Chef review here.
3. Hello Fresh: get £20 off your first box
Hello Fresh is one of the most popular recipe boxes on the market. Whilst it doesn’t offer Coeliac UK accreditation, it does offer a naturally gluten-free section with decent recipes and others which I’ve found very easy to adapt.
Of course, the beauty of recipe boxes is that you can see exactly what you’re buying upfront with the ingredients. All the allergens are clearly marked but, even for the recipes that aren’t gluten free, I’ll often I’ll just need to change things like soya sauce or gluten-free flour, which I’ve got to hand most of the time.
Hello Fresh probably has the most variety and rapidly changing recipes so it’s good if you constantly like to buy something new. Grab £20 off your first box here.
4. Simply Cook
Simply Cook is a great way to jazz up a meal- each box comes with recipes and the basic spices and sauces you’ll need (the actual main ingredients such as meat and veg aren’t included) .
They do a specific gluten-free box too which is great since many spice mixes have wheat added! Use this link for 50% off of your first box.
5. Pasta Evangalist: Epic gluten free pasta:get £10 off your first box
This recipe box delivers gourmet pasta and sauce to your door-with amazing fresh gluten-free pasta options AND delicious dairy-free sauces.
You can read my full review- here and get £10 off your first box here.
6. Good-Gluten Free (Your first box for £20)
(Ad-box has been previously sent for review) Good-Gluten free is a new gluten-free recipe box that is completely gluten-free and coeliac safe. They also cater to dairy-free too (I’ve found lots of places don’t cater to both).
These recipe boxes are a little different to most on the market: some of it comes prepared for you (so you’ll receive a pot of curry sauce rather than making it from scratch; which personally I prefer!) and it’s specifically focused for gluten-free folks. The gluten-free fish and chips (again a little different as there’s not much cooking element to this dish as it comes already battered) were hands down the best fish and chips I’ve had since being gluten-free. They have a range of other dishes such as katsu curry, beef satay, and halloumi burgers with plenty of veggie options too.
I don’t have a reader discount code but they currently have a deal where you get your first box for £20.
7. LOVE FREE FROM (15% off your first box)
Not a recipe box but definitely worth a mention. Love Free From do gluten-free subscription boxes; which can also be ordered gluten&dairy free and gluten&oat free. What’s great is that you get a mix of products: from cooking staples to sweet treats and savoury snacks. Use JENNA15 for 15% off your first box.
.I hope the round-up has helped you- happy shopping! You might also find this post useful on gluten-free baking kits.
I m not gluten intolerant but I love gluten free sweets! i may sign up myself!
My Nan has celiacs, so these would be really helpful to her! I love the fact they have a wide selection of food.
Laura x x x
I love the sound of Simply Cook – sounds like a great idea!
Thanks for sharing so great gluten free subscription boxes, very helpful for celiacs.
Love your blog!
ITS VERY HELP FUL AND VERY INFORMATIVE POST.THANK YOU.
Smoked Mackerel Risotto!
simply cook was good
what a great food options and variety
Very useful post
This is a very helpful guide. Gluten certainly doesn’t agree with me though is not a major problem but it would be nice to know hoe to avoid it
Brilliant options. Thanks for bringing these to our attention.
Have not tried a recipe box as always assumed it was too difficult to accommodate gluten free diets, but maybe now I’ll give it a go!
Some really great options here
Some great choices to chose from here thanks for the in depth research much appreciated
Very helpful! Good gluten free box is a new one on me, excited to try it.
Useful to see and compare different options
I keep thinking about ordering a recipe box and then get put off by worrying about whether they’re gluten free or not. This is a really handy guide and so shall be definitely looking at ordering one or two
These look amazing im going to have to try them
I have tried hello fresh and gousto but not heard of some of the others.
Gosh, I hadn’t realised there was such a good choice. Thank you for your helpful post.
The gluten free pasta from Pasta Evangalist looks lovely. I miss great pasta!
Looks yummy, good there are so many options!
This is a great selection and I’m quite pleased that more options are becoming available.
Useful guide thanks
very useful
really helpful
Brilliant, fantastic selection of choices
Lots of inspiration here, everyone would enjoy these gluten free dishes.
eye opening – such a variety & selection to choose from that I wasn’t aware of – good offers too
A very useful guide thank you
I usually cook very plain gluten free food but your review has made me think about maybe getting a box and seeing how it goes.
really useful information here, thanks
So impressed to see all these gluten-free choices. Wow.
There’s a lot of options but most of them are too expensive for low income families. However they do give ideas to copy.
I always feel much better eating gluten free – a helpful guide
Very helpful and useful thank you x
A really useful guide. I’ve just had my first recipe box experience with Mindful Chef and I was really impressed – it was sooo nice to be able to browse every recipe without having to think. Especially as, as you say, it’s not always easy to find both gluten and dairy free. I’d love to try every company off your list!
Thanks for the great guide, lots of ideas.
Thank you for sharing some great recipes.
I didn’t realise there were so many to choose from!
I see these boxes advertised all the time so deciding which one to try has deterred me from ordering. Your review was very helpful. Thank you.
Looks delicious. Would love to try
Great guide, thank you. I have tried Hello Fresh and it was excellent.
Great review of these boxes I have not tried any of them yet
Looks delicious, be good to try
Great options! Looks delicious!
Excellent round up. I have been overwhelmed with choices. Only tried a couple, but will try some of your suggestions now.
Fab some great money saving offers . I have tried one cooking box before I can’t remember which one it was though
Thank you for such an informative post. I have tried a couple of these. Loved Hello Fresh but didn’t think the portion sizes with Pasta Evangelista were all that big. Suited me fine as I only have a small appetite but hubby loved the pasta still felt hungry afterwards