Vegetable + Butcher: An Honest Review
I wish I could say that I enjoy cooking, but I am not going to lie to you! I would rather be doing almost anything else than spending time in the kitchen, especially after a busy work day. The flip side is that I like to eat healthy and I workout daily, so getting delivery or takeout isn’t an appealing option for this avoidant cook. This is where Vegetable + Butcher has solved my healthy food needs!
So what is Vegetable + Butcher?
V+B is a pre-made, healthy meal delivery service in the Washington DC area, which has vegan (vegetable’s basket) and non-vegan (butcher’s box) meal options. This means that when you receive a V+B delivery, you receive your meal ready to eat, rather than a box of ingredients that you have to assemble. When I get home from work or pack my lunch box, I can simply grab it out of the fridge, and all the work has been done!
What kind of options do you have with your orders?
LOTS!! I love the V+B has so many options to make this service fit with your lifestyle. The meals for each week are posted and set in advance, and each can be customized to be vegan or non-vegan. Customers have the option of meals for 2 days, 4 days, or 6 days and can choose meals for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. Simply place your order Friday before 5pm, and meals will be delivered your doorstep the following Monday. I also love that each week, there is a new menu to look forward to!
I have allergies. Does V+B provide nutritional information?
Yes! V+B is 100% gluten and dairy free. In addition, each meal has the nutritional information (ingredients, calories, etc) posted both on the website in advance with the menu and it is printed on the container when you receive the meal. It is so helpful, so that you can understand what your are consuming.
I travel a lot. Is there flexibility to pause orders or to schedule them?
Absolutely! You can pause or skip weeks if you are traveling or out of town for work. In addition, you can schedule the time frame for when you receive your order. I simply state that my orders can be left in lobby of my apartment building, and I go downstairs Monday morning to pick it up when I get up for work. The food comes in an insulated cooler bag to keep it fresh. It really couldn’t be any easier, and it’s perfect for busy professionals, who just don’t have the time to cook…or want to like me ;)
Ok, so it is healthy, but does it taste good?
Hell yes! V+B is delicious! The meals are fresh, use quality ingredients, and most importantly, leave me feeling full. I was surprised that their salads for lunch felt much more satisfying than Sweetgreen. Don’t get me wrong…I love my SG. However, V+B is a great choice to add variety, and left me feeling full/not hangry in the afternoon until dinner.
This sounds a little “too good to be true.” Is it pricey?
Like everything, you get what you pay for! V+B can be a little pricey, since it uses incredible, fresh ingredients and the meals are delivered to your doorstep. However, I think the quality and convenience is worth it. The meals cost anywhere between $17-$20 a meal. You will save on meals if you sign up for a recurring weekly order, rather than ordering every once in a while. Here’s a little bonus: all new customers can use my code CLOSETHOOK60 to get $20 off your first 3 orders, a savings of $60 total. This is a great, low-stakes way to give it a try!
I truly love V+B! It has given me the convenience of eating healthy throughout the week, even when life gets insanely busy. For convenience and quality, it is hard to beat V+B and I will be relying on it all school year. If you have any questions, leave it in the comment section below.
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