From inflated restaurant prices to queues snaking down the street, it’s no surprise many people see Valentine’s Day as the most overhyped night of the year.
But with a growing number of meal box companies now upping their game and offering gourmet recipe kits, frankly why bother going out at all?
From quesadillas to fondant soufflés, these are the top dine-at-home options for Valentine’s Day 2026 that might just convince you to never dine out again.
HelloFresh
Price: From £3.50 per serving (introductory offers available; subscription only, cancel any time)
Order by: 9th February
Valentine’s Day options: Huge range of dishes to choose from; if you want to pull out all the stops we recommend the 21-day aged rump steak and Parmigiano Reggiano gnocchi or the rump steak in creamy truffle mushroom sauce.
Green Chef
Price: From £5.50 per serving (introductory offers available; subscription only, cancel any time)
Order by: 10th February
Valentine’s Day options: Yet to be announced but favourites include Mexican-inspired slow-cooked chicken and Florentine-inspired salmon. Yum!
COOK
Price: From £5.50 per serving (one-off frozen meal)
Order by: Same-day collection is available
Valentine’s Day options: Luxury Valentine's dinner for two includes three-cheese fondant soufflés, trio of greens, dauphinoise potatoes, braised red cabbage, beef Wellington and sticky toffee pudding
Pasta Evangelists
Price: From £6.50 per serving (choice between one-off recipe boxes and subscriptions)
Order by: 13th February
Valentine’s Day options: Loads of options available including antipasti platters. For a special treat how about the lobster, crab and prawn ravioli with tomato and basil sauce?
Ding Dong Dim Sum
Price: From £6 per serving (choice between one-off recipe boxes and subscriptions)
Order by: 13th February
Valentine’s Day options: A set box is a great way to sample a range of dishes with minimal faff. The Celebrations Box for Two is perfect for the big day, with a selection of delicious buns, dumplings, gyoza and more.
GRUBBY
Price: From £5.75 per serving (flexible subscription service, cancel any time)
Order by: 11th February (runs until 25th)
Valentine’s Day options: Check out the limited edition fillet ‘steak’, creamy mushroom sauce and rosemary fries (in collaboration with Juicy Marbles).
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Unity Blott