Subscription box for a novice cook

[Anotherthink]

My dad has got into cooking since retiring. Just 2-3 times per week and quite basic meals. I think he'd like a subscription box to ease him into new recipes and I think he'd love having everything prepped. He usually will measure everything out into a thousand little bowls like a tv chef before he gets going (which pisses my dm off!)

I've never had a subscription box so not sure if it would work from a gift point of view but would like to look into it for xmas as he's difficult to buy for. I don't want to spend masses of money on it, just introduce the idea of different recipes which he can then keep and try himself. A bit more interesting than just a cook book which I think would overwhelm him.

Anyone tried this and did it go down well?

I use Simplycook. You get the non perishable spices, pastes and garnishes with a recipe card and add the fresh ingredients yourself, so quick and easy. The recipe cards have a shopping list on them.

I have a code for a free box of 4 recipe kits if you would like to try it. Just remember to cancel if you don't want to continue.
simplycook.com/invite/NT8405

We use hello fresh. I like it because they send everything bar oil and water, so there no elevating to add the meat etc onto your list. It's all pre measured for you too so it's super easy and there's no waste x

Thanks kowari I might give it a trial run to see if I think it would work from a gift point of view.

I e just seem they had a gift option too that would be perfect

You're welcome. It doesn't teach you to cook from scratch but I adapt the recipes and add extras, and it's much easier than cooking from a recipe with heaps of ingredients.

We're big fans of gousto in this house. Similar to HelloFresh but it will depend on the type of food your parents like to eat.

Also I know you've ruled out cookbooks but Jamie's 5 ingredients book is a good one. I've tried loads from it because it's simple to shop a recipe and I'm happier to try new things knowing I'm not buying in a shed load of ingredients I may not use again.