What is Gousto?
How Does Gousto Work?
Gousto allows you to select from a range of 40+ recipes per week, including ten minute meals, a range of healthier options and family favourites. Customers can choose to order 2, 3 or 4 recipes per week, with servings for 2 – 4 people. If you want recipes for more than 4 days a week, there is also an option to order extra one-off boxes.
All of the required ingredients for the chosen recipes are then delivered in a box by Gousto to your door. Gousto deliver 7 days per week and customers are able to choose a preferred day.
Recipe cards include detailed instructions for preparing your meals, including a detailed macro breakdown listing calories, carbs, fat and protein.
Gousto Meal Plans
- Two-Person box – Delicious meals for 2 adults.
- Family box – Enticing meals for 2 adults and 2-3 children.
- 10-Minute Meals
- Dairy-Free
- Everyday Favourites
- Fish
- Gluten-Free
- Healthy Choices
- Meat (Chicken, Beef and Pork)
- Plant-Based
- Vegetarian
Gousto Sample Recipes
How Much Does Gousto Cost?
Two-Person Box
| Number of Recipes | Recipe Box Price | Cost Per Portion |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | £24.99 | £6.25 |
| 3 | £29.99 | £5.00 |
| 4 | £34.99 | £4.37 |
Family Box
| Number of Recipes | Recipe Box Price | Cost Per Portion |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | £31.75 | £3.97 |
| 3 | £42.75 | £3.56 |
| 4 | £47.75 | £2.98 |
Gousto FAQs
Where does Gousto deliver?
Gousto delivers to most of the mainland UK, aside from a few postcodes which can be found listed here.
When Does Gousto deliver?
Gousto deliver 7 days a week, so you can pick a day that works for you. Deliveries and made between 8am and 7pm. In some locations you can select a morning or evening slot for a small fee.
What if I'm Not Home for Gousto Delivery?
Not a problem. Gousto will leave it in a safe place which you can specify within your account in the details section (click edit address).
How Large Are Gousto’s Portion Sizes?
Gousto’s portion sizes have been described by many users as ‘very generous’, with enough often left over for future meals.
Is Gousto Healthy?
Gousto allows you to choose from a range of 40 recipes which change weekly and there are always healthy options available. They have also recently partnered with Joe Wicks, author of Lean in 15, and developed a range of recipes with up to 4 portions of your 5 a day and lean proteins.
Is Gousto’s Packaging Recyclable?
Gousto’s cardboard comes from sustainable sources and can be easily recycled. The same is true of the recipe cards, which are also printed by the world’s first printer to go beyond carbon neutral.
The Icepacks can be reused, but if opened and drained will not be universally recyclable. The same is true of the plastic used on the wool insulation liners; the wool itself is compostable and biodegradable. Pots and tins should be recyclable in most parts of the UK. Check the website of your local council to find out what can be recycled in your area.
It is also worth noting that Gousto have pledged to reduce the plastic used in their boxes by 50% by the end of 2019.
Is Gousto Easy to Cancel?
It is very easy to pause Gousto or skip a box within the ‘Subscription’ section. Note that you’ll have to pause by midday 3 days prior to your next delivery or you’ll be sent your next box and the subscription will subsequently be paused. The service can be paused indefinitely.
Who Owns Gousto?
Founded in Shepherds Bush in 2012 by Timo Boldt and James Carter, Gousto is a trading name of SCA Investments Limited. In 2015, it raised £9m in funding from the Angel Co-Fund, BGF Ventures, MMC Ventures and Unilever Ventures. A further £10m was invested in 2016 and an additional £28.5 in 2018, including investment from Hargreave Hale.
Gousto Pros & Cons
- Large variety of recipes available
- Caters for different dietary requirements
- High quality ingredients
- Commitment to sustainability
- Generous portion size
- Delivery is not completely nationwide
- Fruit & veg is not organic
