{"id":19769,"date":"2025-11-27T12:14:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T12:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=19769"},"modified":"2025-11-27T20:21:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T20:21:02","slug":"family-meal-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes","title":{"rendered":"Gousto is the UK\u2019s food box for the whole family"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Whether you\u2019re feeding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-ideas-for-fussy-eaters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">picky eaters<\/a>, planning around after-school clubs, or just short on time, Gousto\u2019s family meal boxes are designed to make life easier. With over 500 recipes to choose from every month, flexible portions for 1 to 5 people and customisable boxes to suit your household \u2013 you can skip the stress and enjoy mealtimes again.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;TAKE A LOOK AT OUR BOX PRICES&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Fbox-sizes%3Fpromo_code%3DDTI-B-504020%26utm_campaign%3DSEO-Blog&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes\/#Why_choose_Gousto_for_your_family_food_box\" >Why choose Gousto for your family food box?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes\/#Family-friendly_recipes_delivered_to_your_door\" >Family-friendly recipes delivered to your door<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes\/#So_how_does_Gousto_make_family_mealtimes_easier\" >So how does Gousto make family mealtimes easier?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes\/#How_does_a_Gousto_food_box_work\" >How does a Gousto food box work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes\/#Gousto_has_boxes_for_all_family_sizes\" >Gousto has boxes for all family sizes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes\/#Gousto_family_food_boxes_FAQs\" >Gousto family food boxes FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes\/#Whats_included_in_a_family_meal_box\" >What\u2019s included in a family meal box?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes\/#Are_Goustos_recipes_suitable_for_picky_eaters\" >Are Gousto\u2019s recipes suitable for picky eaters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes\/#Can_I_customise_recipes_for_dietary_needs\" >Can I customise recipes for dietary needs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes\/#How_much_does_a_family_meal_box_cost\" >How much does a family meal box cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes\/#Its_half_term_can_I_skip_a_week_if_were_away\" >It\u2019s half term, can I skip a week if we\u2019re away?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/family-meal-boxes\/#Ready_to_make_family_mealtimes_simple\" >Ready to make family mealtimes simple?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_choose_Gousto_for_your_family_food_box\"><\/span><b>Why choose Gousto for your family food box?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From toddlers to teens, family meals need to tick a lot of boxes. That\u2019s why Gousto does more than just deliver food \u2013 we deliver convenience, variety, and meals the whole crowd will love.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lots of choice:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Over 500 recipes every month, including healthy swaps, veggie and kid-friendly meals<\/p>\n<p><strong>Super flexible:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Change your box size from 1 to 5 people to suit your family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saves time:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Pre-measured ingredients help busy parents cut down on time and mess<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family-approved:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tried and tested by real families with thousands of 5-star reviews.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20165&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20158&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family-friendly_recipes_delivered_to_your_door\"><\/span><strong>Family-friendly recipes delivered to your door<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you want quick dinners after homework or comforting meals that bring everyone to the table, Gousto\u2019s menu is packed with family favourites. From cosy family dinners like our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/beef-recipes\/simply-perfect-beef-spag-bol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simply Perfect Spag Bol<\/a> or veggie dishes like our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/vegetarian-recipes\/cheesy-baked-veggie-enchiladas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheesy Black Bean Enchiladas<\/a> that the kids will love\u2013 you can have it all.<\/p>\n<p>Our family recipes are designed to feed the pickiest eaters with adaptable recipe steps so the finished dish suits the whole family. Easy-to-follow, big flavours, and no culinary degree required.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_how_does_Gousto_make_family_mealtimes_easier\"><\/span><b>So how does Gousto make family mealtimes easier?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Busy families don\u2019t need more on their plate, just better ways to take the stress out of dinnertime.<\/p>\n<p>Make dinner a breeze with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recipes designed to please everyone (yes, even fussy eaters)<\/li>\n<li>Pre-measured ingredients to cut down on prep and mess<\/li>\n<li>Balanced options with new flavours for your kids<\/li>\n<li>A flexible subscription you can pause, skip, or cancel anytime<\/li>\n<li>Easy-to-use app for choosing meals or changing delivery dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s not just food, it\u2019s fewer decisions, less shopping and more time to actually enjoy dinner together. <\/strong>See how else <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/easy-mid-week-meals\">Gousto makes mid week meals easy<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20163&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20164&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_Gousto_food_box_work\"><\/span><strong>How does a Gousto food box work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ordering your first Gousto family box has never been easier. Here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Head to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/signup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign-up page<\/a> where you can then choose your box size for 1 to 5 people.<\/li>\n<li>Set your delivery address and when you&#8217;d like your box to be delivered to your door.<\/li>\n<li>Select the delicious recipes from our various ranges, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/everyday-favourites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everyday Favourites<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/low-calorie-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Low Calorie Choices<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/10-minute-meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10-Minute Meals<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can manage your subscription through the app, or online,\u00a0 to pause it, change your box size or switch delivery days with just a few taps.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;19923&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gousto_has_boxes_for_all_family_sizes\"><\/span>Gousto has boxes for all family sizes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Flexible boxes for all households.<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re cooking for one, a couple, or a family of five, there\u2019s a Gousto box that fits every family size.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17833&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>1 to 2 people<\/strong><br \/>\nPerfect for smaller households or parents eating separately.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20157&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>3 to 4 people<br \/>\n<\/strong>The classic family combo, with recipe portions to match[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20049&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>5 people <\/strong><br \/>\nGreat for bigger families, or when the grandparents are visiting[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]You can choose 2\u20135 meals per week &#8211; depending on your box size &#8211; skip deliveries when you want, and see all the prices upfront with no hidden fees.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;TAKE A LOOK AT OUR BOX PRICES&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Fbox-sizes%3Fpromo_code%3DDTI-B-504020%26utm_campaign%3DSEO-Blog&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gousto_family_food_boxes_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Gousto family food boxes FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_included_in_a_family_meal_box\"><\/span>What\u2019s included in a family meal box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll get pre-measured ingredients for the recipes you choose, along with easy-to-follow recipe cards. All our meat is 100% British, and our clever packaging keeps it perfectly cool and ready to cook.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Goustos_recipes_suitable_for_picky_eaters\"><\/span>Are Gousto\u2019s recipes suitable for picky eaters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/menu?collection=family-kitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family Kitchen<\/a> range features mild, familiar flavours and comforting favourites, plus easy meals that kids can help cook.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_customise_recipes_for_dietary_needs\"><\/span>Can I customise recipes for dietary needs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. You can filter recipes by dietary preference (think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/vegetarian-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vegetarian<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/gluten-free-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gluten<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/dairy-free-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dairy-free<\/a>) and mix and match meals each week to suit all the family\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_family_meal_box_cost\"><\/span>How much does a family meal box cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Prices start from just \u00a33.20 per portion (excluding delivery), depending on box size and number of recipes. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/box-prices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food box prices<\/a> for the full breakdown.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_half_term_can_I_skip_a_week_if_were_away\"><\/span>It\u2019s half term, can I skip a week if we\u2019re away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We get it, every week looks different throughout the school year. If you\u2019re taking the family on a much needed break, just use the Gousto app or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/my-gousto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">log into your account<\/a> to skip, pause or reschedule deliveries anytime.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_make_family_mealtimes_simple\"><\/span><strong>Ready to make family mealtimes simple?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gousto helps you bring variety, ease and enjoyment back to your weekly dinner routine. With more family recipes, more box sizes, and clearer pricing than most other food boxes (including <a href=\"https:\/\/cook.gousto.co.uk\/best-value\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the lowest recipe box price<\/a>), it\u2019s no wonder millions of families across the UK choose Gousto.<\/p>\n<p>Skip the planning, ditch the dinnertime dread and cook something everyone\u2019s excited to eat.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;GET 50% OFF YOUR FIRST BOX&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Fsignup%2Fbox-size%3Fpromo_code%3DDTI-B-504020%26utm_campaign%3DSEO-BoFu-Blog&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;19230&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;HOW GOUSTO WORKS&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Ffood-box%2Fhow-it-works&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;19933&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;WEEKLY MEAL PLANNING&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Ffood-box%2Fgousto-menu-and-plans&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Whether you\u2019re feeding picky eaters, planning around after-school clubs, or just short on time, Gousto\u2019s family meal boxes are designed to make life easier. 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