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To ask what people think of their free Gusto boxes?

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londonmummy1966 · 01/08/2022 18:35

As lots of people were sharing codes last week I thought I'd try a box - I've had some from Hello Fresh before - to see how they compared.

Mine arrived today - I had a text yesterday giving a 2 hour delivery window and the box arrived within that - one up on Hello Fresh which only gives a 12 hour window and the couriers don't always knock so I don't know how long a box has been on the doorstep.

The contents are all there although the herbs and spinach look a little tired. THe chilled items came in a cardboard chiller box which would be good for taking things on a self catering trip/picnic or could otherwise be recycled.

Recipe cards are easy to follow and tonights meal - herby rice with basa fillet was really nice - fish portions are more generous than Hello Fresh.

The down points were that the recipes were less interesting to choose from than Hello Fresh a lot of pasta and rice dishes and not that many veggie options. Also Hello Fresh boxes divide up the ingredients between recipes so you have four bags each containing what you need for a dish with one further bag with any ingredients to be shared between recipes. Much easier to sort out and put away.

So I'm happy as they delivered what they said they would when they said they would and it tastes fine. Not sure I'd buy a full priced box though and am still pondering about 30% off or not - that might depend on whether or not I can also claim my voucher code credit.

Anyone else?

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Bubblebubblebah · 24/08/2022 21:33

I just split the needed fridge and non fridge. Fridge ingredients are in that small box, non fridge in the paper bag. Just quick ramage through every day. Not a problem for us personally.
We already found recipe we will repeat with slight changes. Second one split the household with me being meh about, DH liked it.
Ingredients looked ok, including the veg just minced lamb looks quite fatty. Quite a lot fatty.
I didn't expect eprfection so I am not torn here. So far 4 out of 5 stars this time.

Mymugisblue · 24/08/2022 23:52

Still loving mine! Cooking has become a joy I never thought I'd experience, so glad I took up the offer and very grateful it was on here!

Terribrooke21 · 23/01/2023 09:53

Has any one got a code to try for free? X

Akite · 23/01/2023 10:48

Terribrooke21 · 23/01/2023 09:53

Has any one got a code to try for free? X

Not free - this gives you 55% off
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SilverHydrangea · 23/01/2023 11:04

We have recently changed to Gusto from Hello Fresh as the quality had declined recently. We were getting more frequent missed items which were refunded promptly but then a hassle to replace. Added to this tired herbs/veg and meats that all had the same use by date of only 2 or 3 days. No issues with delivery though, regular 2 hour time slot and only late once in awful weather.
Experience with Gusto so far is good, I like the range of meals on offer and no quality issues/missing items so far. Love the insulated cardboard boxes which I reuse all the time.

SilverHydrangea · 23/01/2023 11:08

Apologies just see this was an old thread, brought back to life by someone posting a link.

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