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Best Cooking Subscription Boxes for Chefs, Newbies, and Foodies in Between
Updated by Timothy Paradis
Whether you’re a novice cook or a trained chef, embarking on cooking something new for the first time can be equal parts challenging and exciting. From finding the best recipe to shopping for all the necessary ingredients to measuring and mixing, there are so many steps where you can go wrong! That's where subscription boxes for chefs and aspiring chefs among us come in. With Cratejoy’s food-and-ingredient-focused subscription boxes, you don’t have to be a
Top Chef
winner to make a delicious meal.
Gone are the tedious tasks of making shopping lists, heading to the grocery store, and doing prep work, because cooking subscription services simplify the process from start to finish, making it stress-free and fun! Sending high-quality ingredients and simple instructions, curators of cooking boxes focus on everyone from
spice lovers
and heat seekers to
grill masters
and even picky eaters. From exotic global dishes to 5-star desserts, these wow-worthy culinary creations will impress your (or your favorite foodie's) dinner guests!
Still on the fence? Just remember that making monthly meal delivery services and cooking subscription boxes
is a great way to explore new recipes, get expert guidance, and wade into home cooking pinch by pinch. The marketplace offers a large variety of different cuisines that may be hard to find in traditional grocery stores.
One example is the
IndiFix
, loaded with Indian snacks and treats! Great to share with friends, each box comes with
12+ full-size Indian snacks
including chips, cookies, chocolate, drinks, candy & more! Discover a new cuisine with thoughtful curation from small businesses steeped in the culture!
Tinned fish is having a moment in the culinary world—and with good reason. Not only is tinned fish a versatile ingredient or snack on its own, it’s also just downright delicious. Not to mention fish comes packed with Omega-3s and other nutritional benefits. From cod to salmon to sardines, with this subscription, they’ll fill their pantry with self-stable fish from around the world.
Shipping: We try our best to send out first time orders within 5 business days. We can also take some special requests if you just email us. Thank you for your support of our small business!
Customer Review
“Excellent product and service. Bought this as a gift and they couldn’t be happier with this box. I am getting my own subscription after seeing the gift.” – Travis C.
Go on a culinary world tour right from the kitchen with the Wanderlust Select Culinary Spice Kit. If they love a good cooking challenge, this kit will have them exploring a unique array of cuisines like French quiche lorraine, Japanese yakitori, or Pakistani Kadhi Pakora. Give the option of exploring up to 1000 different flavor combos with this gift box.
Shipping: The 1st box of your subscription ships during the 3rd week of the month following your order. For example, if you order on May 25th, your 1st box will ship around June 18th. Perfect for date night, dinner clubs, family meals or home-schooling.
Customer Review
“Believe me when I say our family has tried all kinds of kits and this one is hands down our favorite. The kids are learning more about the world without even realizing it and the best part is seeing them actually try new flavors because they are involved in making it. Get this for your family now!” – Lauren L.
Shipping: Shipped with care via USPS or UPS. Boxes weigh ~5 lbs and include 4–8 avocados, each variety wrapped in colored tissue. Please allow 1–3 business days for handling before transit. Not available for Hawaii.
While famous for fresh-caught lobster, the Box of Maine subscription shows off some of the other culinary delights that hail from this seaside state. Get name-brand products like Humpty Dumpty snacks, Moxie sodas, and Marshmallow Fluff. Enjoy tasting fresh blueberry jams, real deal maple syrup, whoopie pies, coffees, teas and plenty more. With 7-10 handpicked items, the box is packed to delight!
Shipping: Estimated transit time is 2-6 business days. Ships in a branded Box of Maine. Invoice will not be included in box.
Customer Review
"Love this box. Everything has been delicious. Good mix of items & good quality too. Definitely a winner!" - Connie M.
Are they looking for ways to make vegan living easier than ever? They'll enjoy ten (or more!) of the best sweet and savory vegan snacks with this subscription box. Each product is 100 percent vegan and cruelty-free, and the boxes include snacks, meal kits, and drinks that vary from superfood smoothies to vegan mac-and-cheese and vegan chocolate.
Shipping: New orders placed before the 10th of a month will ship by the 17th of the same month. Orders placed between the 11th to end-of-month will ship by the 2nd of the following month. Renewals ship by the 17th of renewal month.
Customer Review
“Great assortment of items in this one. Felt like I had multiple snacks and versions of food to try. Plus an awesome bag of cookies.” — Brennan T.
There’s no need to get bogged down in project planning when the pros behind the Adults & Crafts Crate have got it covered. Each monthly box sends at least 1 new Pinterest-worthy craft project, including all the supplies, tools, and illustrated step-by-steps to teach new crafting techniques while making one-of-a-kind keepsakes.
Shipping: New orders will ship within five business days! If you need a gift printout before we ship, just message us! Then, will ship around the 25th of each month. If you need a kit by a certain date (i.e. birthday), just message us after you order and we will get that set up for you! You can order now even if you want it to start in the future.
Customer Review
"I received the engraving kit and I love it! I practiced on an old glass weigh scale to get the hang of engraving. I then started the glass coasters using pictures off google. I am sooo happy with how they turned out! It’s very relaxing and is a great stress reliever. I have a few people now wanting me to make them sets of coasters :)" - Megan T.
Right from the first box, International Blessings subscribers are wowed by the quality of craftsmanship packed inside. But the beauty doesn't start and stop with the handcrafted jewelry, colorful textiles and intricate handmade goodies. This box is on a mission to help break the cycle of poverty by providing honorable work to talented artisans around the globe.
Shipping: Order by the last day of the month in order to receive the next months box. For example, if you order between March 1st-31st, your first box will ship in April. Orders placed on April 1st will ship in May. Boxes ship by the 6th of every month.
Customer Review
“Out of every single subscription box I have gotten over the years this one stands out among them all by not only being the absolute best freaking box I've gotten to date(and that is A LOT)and what makes it even more spectacular is the fact that subscribing for this one in particular actively and consistently works to help impoverished people throughout the entire world. Absolutely freaking brilliant! 10/10 do recommend.” – Ali T.
Shipping: New Subscribers: your first box is shipped within 1-3 business days of ordering. Subsequent boxes ship the 10-15th of each month. ❤ Fast & Free Shipping to US destinations! We ship worldwide. #SmellWickedGood Thank you for your support. #SmellWickedGood
A pinch of salt… and more awesome cooking subscription boxes can be found in the
Cratejoy Marketplace
!
