Best fruit and veg boxes UK: top-rated subscriptions and delivery services

Don't fancy heading to the supermarket? Our survey of UK shoppers reveals which fruit and veg box services deliver the best value and quality – and which you might want to give a miss.

We asked more than 1,200 fruit and veg box users about their experiences across 18 providers, including big brands such as Abel & Cole, Daylesford, Oddbox and Riverford, as well as smaller, more local brands, in a survey conducted in June 2025.

We've also compared the latest prices, delivery costs and other extras - and explain how to choose the best veg box for your lifestyle. Here’s our pick of the best fruit and veg boxes for 2025.

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Best fruit and veg boxes rated

We asked users about the range, quality and quantity of produce in their veg boxes, as well as delivery service, customer service and value for money. 

We also asked them about the seasonality of food, availability of organic produce, the ease of placing and adjusting orders and the ease of pausing subscriptions. 

Our highest-scoring fruit and veg box company got a customer score of 85%, with the next two highest scorers each getting 84%. The lowest of the 19 got 72%.

Which? members can log in now to find out how customers rate the different companies, plus the two that we recommend as the best for fruit and veg boxes. 

If you're not a member, you'll see an alphabetically ordered list of the companies reviewed, with insights on pricing and what they offer. Join Which? today to see the full results. 

Abel & Cole

• Prices from £18.75 - for a small fruit and veg box containing six types of veg and two types of fruit. A medium box (seven veg and two fruit) costs £25.25 and a large box (eight veg and three fruit) £33.25.

Abel & Cole delivers an extensive range of organic produce. As well as fruit and veg, it offers meat and fish, dairy and chilled foods, plus store-cupboard essentials, toiletries, cleaning products, pet food and alcohol.

Subscription or one-off: Subscription

Delivery: £3.50. £12 minimum order.

Join Which? to see how Abel & Cole did in our survey and where it ranked overall.

Want to place an order without reading our results? Visit Abel & Cole.

The Cotswold Veg Box Company

• Prices from £18.50 - for a small mixed fruit and veg box containing eight items (typically five veg/salad, three fruit and one seasonal item). A medium mixed fruit and veg box (10 veg and three fruit) costs £26.50 and a large mixed fruit and veg box (12 veg and four fruit) £33.

The Cotswold Veg Box Company offers a range of boxes, including a mixed fruit and veg box, a British seasonal box and a basics fruit and veg box of eight weekly essential items such as onions and potatoes.

You can also 'build your own' box with the flexibility to choose your own box out of a wide range of fruit, vegetables and pantry staples, as well as 'add-ons' such as meat, poultry and eggs.

Subscription or one-off: Subscription

Delivery: £6.95 for mainland UK. Free for some Cotswolds postcodes and £2.50 for some south-west London postcodes.

Join Which? to see how The Cotswold Veg Box Company did in our survey and where it ranked overall.

Want to place an order without reading our results? Visit The Cotswold Veg Box Company.

CrowdFarming

• Prices from around £23.90 - for a small 4.5kg organic veggie box, and £42.90 for a medium 8kg veggie box.

CrowdFarming is a Spanish-based company that enables consumers (or 'crowdfarmers') to buy organic produce directly from farmers in eight countries, with crops harvested on demand before being sent straight to you. 

As well as subscription fruit and veg boxes, there's an ever-changing array of additional fresh produce to pick from, with seasonality introducing an element of surprise - when we looked, mangoes, pomegranates and even olive oil were ready to go.

The website also features photos of the growers, so you know the provenance of your produce.

Subscription or one-off: Both

Delivery: Free

Join Which? to see how CrowdFarming did in our survey and where it ranked overall.

Want to place an order without reading our results? Visit CrowdFarming.

Daylesford Organic

• Price is £15 - for a Market Garden vegetable box of around 5 organic vegetables.

Cotswold-based Daylesford is a working organic farm with a 28-acre market garden, which is where these vegetables come from.

Each box contains around five organic items, with the contents varying each week according to what is being harvested, and a sample box includes a mixed leaf bag, potatoes and leeks, as well as three other veg such as fennel or cavolo nero.

Subscription or one-off: One-off

Delivery: £5.95.

Join Which? to see how Daylesford Organic did in our survey and where it ranked overall.

Want to place an order without reading our results? Visit Daylesford Organic.

Farm Direct

• Prices from £14.99 - for a small seasonal fruit and veg box containing around 10 types of fruit and veg. A medium seasonal fruit and veg box containing around 11 types of fruit and veg costs £16.99 and a large seasonal fruit and veg box costs £21.49.

Farm Direct is based in Walthamstow in east London and only delivers to London postcodes.

It supplies fresh picks from the UK, from more than 150 British farms and food producers. As well as seasonal fruit and veg boxes, the company can add extra varieties of fruit and veg, along with meat, fish, dairy, eggs, baked goods, chilled food, pantry food and ice cream. 

Subscription or one-off:  Both (subscription is weekly or every two, three, four or eight weeks).

Delivery: Free for medium and large boxes, and orders under £20 have to be collected from the depot.

Join Which? to see how customers rated Farm Direct in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit Farm Direct.

First Choice

• Prices from £22 - for a small mixed fruit and veg box containing five fruit and 13 veg. A medium 'family' box costs £32 and contains six fruit and 16 veg while a large box has six fruit and 19 veg.

First Choice is based in Nine Elms market in London and supplies British fruit and veg, dairy, eggs, meat, baked goods, chilled and pantry foods, frozen food and drinks across the UK.

Subscription or one-off: One-off

Delivery: £2.50 in central London, £3.50 in Greater London and some near-London postcodes, and £7.50 anywhere else (UK mainland). Minimum £45 order for delivery.

Join Which? to see how customers rated First Choice in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit First Choice.

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FruitAndVeg2U

• Prices from £26 - for a standard mixed vegetable and salad box (12 veg) and £37 for a family mixed veg and salad box (19 veg).

London-based FruitAndVeg2U has been operating for more than 40 years, specialising in importing and delivering fruit and vegetables across the UK.

Its boxes include vegetables or salad only, but you can add extras — such as an ‘essential fruits’ selection for £12, or a ‘luxury fruits’ box for £32.99.

Subscription or one-off: One-off

Delivery: Free for standard and family boxes. Add-ons ordered on their own incur a £7.50 shipping fee.

Join Which? to see how customers rated FruitAndVeg2U in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit FruitAndVeg2U.

Greendale

• Prices from £16- for a small box containing at least five types of veg and two types of fruit, £35 for a medium fruit and veg selection box and £45 for a large fruit and veg box.

Based in East Devon, Greendale offers a range of boxes including fruit and veg, cheese, meat and fish (it has its own private fishing beach).

All these items are also available to order individually along with other dairy, bakery, deli and pantry items and alcohol.

Subscription or one-off: One-off

Delivery: Local delivery (some EX postcodes) is £4.95 or free over £50. National delivery is £7.95 or free over £50.

Join Which? to see how customers rated Greendale in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit Greendale.

Kerry's Fresh

• Prices from £20 - for a regular fruit and veg box containing 10 different varieties of fruit and veg (five of each). A large box with 12 varieties costs £25 and an extra-large box with 15 different types of fruit and veg costs £30.

Kerry's Fresh is a family-run company that has supplied locally sourced fruit and veg from its market stall in Nottingham since 1885 and has expanded into deliveries from its online shop.

As well as fresh organic fruit, veg and herbs, it supplies meat, dairy, bakery and store-cupboard items, plus a range of frozen goods that includes berries by the kilo, meat, fish and poultry, frozen fruit and veg, plus ice cream, smoothies and sorbets.

Subscription or one-off: One-off

Delivery: £4.95 standard Monday-Friday, £9.95 Saturday or Sunday. Next day if ordered before 1pm

Join Which? to see how customers rated Kerry's Fresh in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit Kerry's Fresh.

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Marvellous Greens and Beans

• Prices from £17.95 - for a small fruit and veg box containing eight fruit and veg for one to two people, £23.95 for a medium box of 11 fruit and veg for two to three people and £29.95 for a large box of 14 fruit and veg for two to four people.

Based in Brockley, south-east London, this company was founded in 2020 by three friends who lost their jobs during the pandemic. What began as a local delivery service has since expanded UK-wide.

Each fruit and veg box lets customers select exactly what they do and don’t want included — helping to cut down on food waste.

Subscription or one-off: Both (subscription is weekly or fortnightly).

Delivery: £2.50 is for London (free locally to Brockley) and £4.95 for the rest of country. Minimum order £15.

Join Which? to see how customers rated Marvellous Greens & Beans in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit Marvellous Greens & Beans.

Milk & More

• Prices from £16.50 - for a seasonal organic fruit and veg box containing at least seven types of fruit and veg.

Originally a milk delivery service, Milk & More has expanded its offering to include fruit and veg, meat, pantry items, household essentials and pet food, delivered up to three times a week by your local milkman.

The company's mission is to offer sustainable living to customers as it offers many items in refillable containers, collects the empties to reuse, plus its vehicles are electric.

Subscription or one-off: Order as required

Delivery: Free

Join Which? to see how customers rated Milk & More in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit Milk & More.

Natoora

• Prices from £30 - for a small peak season box containing five to six fruit and veg, or £40 for nine or 10 fruits and vegetables

Natoora originally started as a wholesaler to restaurants and now has four London shops as well as a home delivery service. 

It works directly with growers ('We know the name of the people behind everything we source', says Natoora) to find food that's ethical and seasonal - including the produce in its 'peak season' fruit and veg boxes.

Subscription or one-off: Both (subscription is weekly, fortnightly or once a month).

Delivery: £5 or free with a Natoora Radical membership.

Join Which? to see how customers rated Natoora in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit Natoora.

Oddbox

• Prices from £11.49 - for an extra-small fruit and veg box containing five types of veg and two types of fruit (for one person), a small box is £14.49 (seven veg and three fruits) and a large box is £23.99 (nine veg, four fruits).

Oddbox aims to cut food waste while ensuring growers get a fair price for produce that might otherwise be discarded. It supplies fruit and veg that are surplus or don’t meet supermarkets’ size and appearance standards. Produce is sourced from the UK and abroad, but the company doesn't use air freight to transport its goods. 

You can also add delivery extras from 'The Market' including household and pantry items such as tea and flour as well as loose 'refillables' including pasta delivered in recyclable bags and products such as chocolate that have been 'rescued' because of overstocking or a shorter shelf life.

Subscription or one-off: Subscription (weekly or fortnightly)

Delivery: £1.99

Join Which? to see how customers rated Oddbox in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit Oddbox.

The Organic Delivery Company

• Prices from £16.45 - for a small fruit and veg box containing seven veg and salad lines and three fruit. A medium fruit and veg box of eight veg and salad and four fruit is £21.95, and a large box of nine veg and salad and five fruit is £28.55.

As the name suggests, The Organic Delivery Company delivers certified 100% organic produce 'from the farm to your door', including fruit and veg but also dairy, eggs, chilled food and pantry items and household goods.

The focus is on supporting local farmers as well as reducing waste and packaging. Plus, there’s a dedicated section for plastic-free produce.

Subscription or one-off: Both (subscriptions are weekly, fortnightly or monthly).

Delivery: Free on orders over £30, £5.95 if less.

Join Which? to see how customers rated The Organic Delivery Company in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit The Organic Delivery Company.

Riverford

• Prices from £17.95 - for a small seasonal organic box of five veg and two fruit, £28.95 for a large seasonal organic box of eight veg and three fruit

Riverford delivers seasonal organic fruit and veg in what it calls ‘thoughtful packaging’, and pledges to pay farmers a fair price.

Most produce is UK-grown, though boxes may also include items such as bananas and citrus from abroad. However, none of its fruit or veg is air-freighted, and the business is employee-owned.

Subscription or one-off: Both (subscription is every week, two, three or four weeks).

Delivery: Free when you spend £15 or more.

Join Which? to see how customers rated Riverford in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit Riverford.

Ted's Veg

• Prices from £25 - for a small fruit and veg box. An extra large box is £50.

Ted’s Veg is a family-run business, with four generations of farming heritage in Lincolnshire. Its fruit and veg boxes feature home-grown, seasonal produce picked within a day of delivery.

Box contents are chosen from a seasonal list, but if there’s something you don’t like, you can contact the team to arrange a swap. A small selection of extras — such as juices, herbs and spices — is also available to add on.

Subscription or one-off: Both (subscription is weekly or monthly).

Delivery: £6.50 nationwide or free collection  from one of 10+ farmers' markets in the London area or from its Walthamstow unit.

Join Which? to see how customers rated Ted's Veg in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit Ted's Veg.

The Veg Box Company

• Prices from £24.95 - for a small mixed box containing eight veg and five fruit. The priciest option is the Jumbo Mixed Box, which is £98.95.

The Veg Box Company is based in Lancashire and delivers produce from the north-west of England. 

It says a lot of its fruit, vegetables and salad 'will still have been growing on the day we pack your box', then all boxes are delivered within 24 hours - or six hours if you live in the local area.

One-off or subscription: Both (subscription every week, two weeks or monthly).

Delivery: £4.50 for nationwide next-day delivery, or free to specified local postcodes.

Join Which? to see how customers rated The Veg Box Company in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit The Veg Box Company.

Wonky Veg Boxes

• Prices from £10.49 - for a small veggie box of eight varieties of veg, and £12.99 for a large veggie box of nine veg varieties.

Midlands-based Wonky Veg Boxes rescues surplus vegetables that don’t meet supermarket appearance standards, delivering them directly to customers to help cut food waste and prevent produce going to landfill.

Alongside its veg-only boxes, it also offers fruit bags — from £5.49 for a small bag with three varieties, or £8.99 for a large bag with six varieties.

Subscription or one-off:  Subscription (weekly or fortnightly)

Delivery: £3 nationwide, free in certain postcodes.

Join Which? to see how customers rated Wonky Veg Boxes in our survey.

Want to order without reading our full results? Visit Wonky Veg Boxes.

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Is it worth getting a veg box?

Customers gave several reasons for having a fruit and veg box delivered, with many citing the direct support it provides to producers - 'They are farmers, not just distributors', one Riverford customer told us.

Several Oddbox customers told us they appreciated the company rescuing food that could otherwise end up in landfill because of over-production or because of its odd shape. You tend to find out in advance what your weekly box will contain and can generally substitute a specified number of items - one customer told us: 'I can swap choices before delivery'.

Not only that, but some providers, including The Cotswold Veg Company, also let you 'build your own' box so that it's truly bespoke. 

When it comes to subscription services, you can also pause or cancel deliveries if you're on holiday or want a break, or to amend an upcoming delivery. How much notice is needed for this varies, as does the method of doing so. Some require you to email, while others allow you to do this on your online account dashboard. Check with the individual provider to ensure this suits your needs.

For example, Marvellous Greens and Beans says you can 'skip, pause or cancel' your subscription delivery at any time. In contrast, Greendale's T&Cs say that amending an order can be done by contacting the company at least three days before the delivery date, while cancelling an order must be at least 48 hours prior and in writing.

Ordering as you go was something one customer appreciated because it enabled them to 'order as and when'.

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We compare fruit and veg boxes with a supermarket basket to find the cost differences

When we compared the cost of buying a fruit and veg box from two of the largest companies – Riverford and Abel & Cole – against buying the equivalent produce at a supermarket, in August 2025, we found that veg boxes typically come out more expensive, with Abel & Cole almost one-third more costly than buying the equivalent organic fruit and veg online at Tesco.

One obvious benefit is that while these providers deliver straight to your door, the other requires you to go to the supermarket (although there's the option of a supermarket home delivery, but often at an extra cost).

In both cases, we looked at comparable organic versions of the supermarket fruit and veg.

Riverford costs vs the supermarket (Waitrose)

• Small weekly box from Riverford - £17.95 including delivery
• Similar items price-checked at Waitrose - £16.24

Riverford Box = £1.71 more expensive

Abel & Cole costs vs the supermarket (Tesco)

• Small weekly mixed box from Abel & Cole, plus £3.50 delivery - £22.25
• Similar items price-checked at Tesco - £14.95

Abel & Cole box = £7.30 more expensive

Both calculated on 18 August 2025. Waitrose online shop of organic vegetables compared with a Riverford box for delivery 27 August 2025. Abel & Cole box for delivery on 26 August compared with Tesco online.

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How to choose the best fruit and veg box for you

Before you sign up with a veg box provider, consider the following:

Check whether the company delivers to your area, and when. Some may deliver in your area only on certain days, or not at all. Some also have a policy of delivering at night (for example, Oddbox) or leaving the delivery with neighbours if you're not in, so consider whether this suits you or is likely to be an inconvenience.

Think about your priorities: If organic is key, then The Organic Delivery Company is worth looking at, while sustainability preferences might be better served at Wonky Veg or Oddbox. 

Think about how regularly you want a delivery. Some provide one-off orders - including Milk & More - but many have both ad-hoc and subscription services as an option. Those that do offer subscriptions vary in frequency, from weekly to every eight weeks.

Consider whether you want extras beyond fruit and veg. Some companies provide a wide range of extras, including cleaning and household products, as well as gifts, whereas others have a more limited offering. 

The bottom line? If you have a fussy eater in your household or don't like certain foods, then a fruit and veg box might not be for you.

If you're keen to try fruit and veg delivery, you can look out for introductory offers and give one a go.

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How we tested fruit and veg boxes

The results are based on an online survey of 1,277 people (general public and Which? Connect panel) in June 2025 about their fruit and veg box subscriptions. 

We asked them to rate the company and its boxes on aspects including customer service, value for money, range and quality of food, quantity of produce in the box, ease of placing orders, flexibility when adjusting orders and pausing subscriptions and the delivery service. Customers were also asked to rate availability of organic options and the seasonality of boxes.

The customer score is based on satisfaction and likelihood to recommend the company to others. 

To give a company a rating, we needed a minimum of 30 responses in our survey. Sample sizes for each company are in brackets in the table.

*Supermarkets chosen respectively because they had the most closely comparable produce. When an exact product match wasn't available in supermarkets, we chose the nearest equivalent. Costs measured using price per kg where applicable. Where this was not possible, closest reasonable estimation was used. Fruit and veg box prices based on the next upcoming delivery at time of writing (18 August 2025).