The Best London Food Deliveries During Lockdown
Whilst lockdown restrictions may be starting to lift slightly, ‘stay home’ is still the primary message. With that said, we’ve been staying home, keeping ourselves busy - and trying to stay healthy, too.
But it’s not easy to look after yourself when there are so many things to be worried or disconcerted by. So that’s why we’ve searched high and low for the best food delivery services still running across London - so that we can eat healthily and support local businesses, too.
Whether you’re determined to cook from scratch every day or would rather live on tasty takeaways, we’ve found 12 options to keep you going.
London Fruit & Vegetable Deliveries
It’s always important to get your 5-a-day, but especially important when our lifestyles have dramatically changed. We’re not getting as much fresh air as we used to and we’re trying to keep our immune systems as strong as possible - so getting fresh fruit and vegetables is vital.
While supermarket shelves may be looking a little sparse, there are plenty of local producers stepping up to meet demand. A few of our favourites are:
Oddbox - these guys are delivering fresh fruit and vegetables (contactless-ly, of course) to doorsteps across London. Oddbox collects fruit and veg that doesn’t make the cut for supermarkets: the wonky carrots, the curved cucumbers, the flat satsumas - they’re all rescued by Oddbox and delivered straight to you. Open for new orders on a first come first serve basis. Boxes start at £11.49.
Farmdrop - sourcing fresh fruit, vegetables and other farm produce from UK farmers, Farmdrop uses local suppliers to ensure sustainable supply chains. You can build your own boxes for delivery in 3 days time, even during a global pandemic - proving the power of local suppliers! Contactless deliveries and still accepting new customers.
Eversfield - award-winning organic fruit and veg boxes and a well-stocked shop of other staples, too. These guys are committed to sustainability and using local food, as well as ensuring that their products are delivered in environmentally friendly packaging. Fruit and veg boxes start at £11.95.
London Meat & Fish Deliveries
There’s nothing better than meat straight from the butchers - it’s fresh, never full of fillers, and is much better for you. We’ve found 3 amazing butchers/fishmongers who can deliver during this time, and you can order online too - easy peasy!
The Ethical Butcher - launched earlier this year, The Ethical Butcher work in partnership with a number of farms across the UK to provide high quality, organic meat - delivered fresh to your doorstep in completely sustainable packaging. Choose your meat or go for one of their selection boxes. Taking new orders. Curated boxes start at £55.
Farmison - having won many awards, including Online Butcher’s Shop Of The Year two years running, you’re in safe hands with Farmison. Choose subscription boxes or one-off orders of every meat you can imagine, delivered straight to your door. Taking new orders. Subscription boxes start at £36.50.
The Fish Society - if fish is more your thing, The Fish Society is your dream. Every type of fish and shellfish imaginable to mankind. Delivery next-day to ensure you get the freshest fish possible. Taking new orders. Next day delivery £7.50 for orders under £50.
London Recipe Boxes
Sometimes, cooking from scratch is just too much effort. But there’s no need to cave into freezer pizzas - try recipe box deliveries instead! Healthier than processed food, but without the faff of cooking a 3-course dinner from scratch. The perfect middle-ground.
Mindful Chef - much like it’s more well-known competitors, Mindful Chef combines nutritionally balanced recipes with local fresh ingredients, all portioned and ready to cook. Choose from 1 person, 2 person or family boxes and then pick your favourite recipes for delivery. Caters to lots of dietary requirements, too.
Feastbox - tickle your tastebuds with culinary delights from around the world with Feastbox. Koftas, Kormas, noodles and stews - Feastbox has a weekly selection of recipes to choose from. Ingredients and instructions are delivered straight to your door. Just cook and enjoy!
AllPlants - for the vegetarians out there, Allplants is the holy grail. Easy to cook, fully vegetarian meals delivered to your door. Nutritionally balanced, high-protein plant-based meals. Choose from 1 person or 2 person servings then select 6 recipes and you’re done!
London Restaurants Delivering Meals
For the days when you simply can’t face even going to the kitchen, London’s restaurants have stepped up. Doors are firmly shut, but deliveries are continuing, so you can enjoy your favourite London restaurants from the comfort of your home.
Babur - for your Indian cuisine cravings. Choose from their traditional takeaway options or their premium restaurant options - either way, with a 4.6/5 Google rating you’re sure to be satisfied. Deliveries available 7 days a week between 5.30pm (takeaway) or 6pm (restaurant) and 10pm each day. Order via Babur’s website.
Zia Lucia - comforting pizza with a genuine Italian edge. Choose from 4 different bases, including gluten free, and more toppings than you could ever need. Available across London from Zia Lucia’s four locations. Order via Deliveroo.
Rosa’s Thai Cafe - offering Thai classics with a modern twist, Rosa’s Thai Cafe has a number of locations across London, all of which are offering Deliveroo orders at the moment. Get the spicy kick of Drunken Noodles or the softer fragrant taste of Rosa’s Fried Rice. Order via Deliveroo.
And, don’t forget, if none of those take your fancy, hop on over to Deliveroo or JustEat and see what else is available! Both services are conducting contactless deliveries by default now, so your food is in safe, well-protected hands.
So, there you have it: 12 food delivery options to keep you healthy and well-fed during lockdown!
For the days when you’re feeling culinary creativity and for those when you’re looking for quick and easy, London has a lot to offer - even during lockdown. If there are any gems you’ve stumbled across that are still delivering food across the city, we’d love to know! The more, the merrier.
