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Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our food boxes.
Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our food boxes.

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How do I redeem my HelloFresh gift card?

Click on the link below to redeem your gift card:

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Add in your gift code under 'Redeem your Gift Card' and then follow the steps. We do ask you for your card details, but this is just for authorisation, we will not take a payment. Alternatively, if you have any questions related specifically to our gift cards click here and scroll down to view our FAQs on purchasing and redeeming a HelloFresh gift card.


Make sure you select your recipes and make any changes by the deadline, which is 11:59 PM five days prior to your delivery.

How do I order a Gift Card?

Click the button below and follow the steps to order a gift card:

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Once there, follow the steps to order a gift card. Alternatively, if you have any questions related specifically to our gift cards click the button above and scroll down to view our FAQs on purchasing and redeeming a HelloFresh gift card.

Can I send vouchers to my friends and family?

We offer two referral schemes for new customers to use towards their first HelloFresh box.

From time to time, you'll have the opportunity to give a free HelloFresh box to a friend or family member and you'll always have the option to send them a discount voucher. If they use your discount voucher, you will get rewarded with some HelloFresh credit, it's a win-win.

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Don't forget, we are a weekly subscription service, so when your friends and family redeem their voucher, they will continue recieving weekly deliveries after their first free or discounted box, unless they skip or cancel their subscription before the deadline, which is 11:59 PM five days prior to their delivery.

Has my voucher applied?

Firstly, it’s always good to double check your offer to see if it’s for existing or new customers. Are you a first time customer or have you set up a subscription with us before? A lot of our vouchers apply to first time customers only.

Pre sign up:

When you are at the checkout, you'll see a green notification bar at the top of the page, confirming your voucher has been applied. You can also check your order total on the right hand side to verify a discount has been applied to the amount due.

Existing customer:

Click on the button below to head to your account settings where you can check if your voucher has been succesfully applied.

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I have a voucher code, why are you charging me £1?

Initially £1 will be taken from your account to authorise the payment details. This is to validate that the card is correct and for us to process an order for you. The payment will be refunded back to you within 3-5 working days.

This applies to all of our orders (even free boxes) so that we can ensure we have current payment details in place for people who are starting an ongoing subscription.

My voucher code isn't working

Firstly, make sure you've read the T&Cs on the specific voucher you have received. Are you a first time customer or have you set up a subscription with us before? A lot of our vouchers apply to first time customers only.

We would also recommend some basic troubleshooting. If you can, use Google Chrome as your browser and try again using an incognito window.

If you're trying to use an Add-on voucher, these will apply automatically to your account if you click on the link provided. You can choose whichever Add-on takes your fancy, the discount will apply immediately and be visible at checkout.

If you’re still having trouble, please get in touch with us and we can apply your voucher code for you.

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How do I use my free for life gift?
Head to the Wallet section of your account and select the offer. Navigate to the Add-Ons section of the menu where you can then select a free Gu dessert.
I'm missing a recipe card

We're sorry to hear you're missing a recipe card, but don't worry, we've got you covered. Our recipe cards are stored in our recipe archive and on your weekly menu. Click on the button below and select the meal you'd like to cook. You can even download a printable PDF by clicking 'Download' under the Nutritional information.

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Alternatively use our app. Just select the meal you want to cook and scroll through the cooking stages. It even includes a built-in timer!

So, what is HelloFresh?

We’re a meal kit delivery service designed to make dinnertime simple and delicious!


How do we do this? By delivering fresh, seasonal ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards right to your door, making it quick and easy for you to cook wholesome dinners the entire household will love.


How does it work? You select your meals to create your perfect menu, and we’ll deliver the exact amounts of everything you need to make the meal. You’ll just need to have a few pantry staples on hand (don’t worry - it’s just a few basics and you can check what you'll need when you select your meals).


We run a flexible subscription, so there’s no scary lock-in terms or cancellation fees. And the best part? You can manage your account on the go via our free HelloFresh app. Just make sure any changes are made before the deadline, which is 11:59 PM five days prior to your delivery.

What's in the box?

In your box, you'll receive step-by-step recipe cards, an insulated cool bag with ice packs containing all your meat, prepped veg and dairy products, and all the portioned out ingredients you need to easily create delicious dinners.


The only ingredients you need at home are some basic pantry items, which will be listed on the recipe card. You can also check which items you'll need in advance when selecting your meals.

Amazon: What is the HelloFresh offer for Amazon Prime members?
As long as your Amazon Prime membership is active and this offer is available, Prime members can enjoy free shipping on their HelloFresh boxes (normally £4.99/box) for 12 months. With HelloFresh, you can make home cooking easy and delicious. Get fresh ingredients and simple-to-follow recipe cards delivered to your doorstep.
I'm missing a recipe card

We're sorry to hear you're missing a recipe card, but don't worry, we've got you covered. Our recipe cards are stored in our recipe archive and on your weekly menu. Click on the button below and select the meal you'd like to cook. You can even download a printable PDF by clicking 'Download' under the Nutritional information.

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Alternatively use our app. Just select the meal you want to cook and scroll through the cooking stages. It even includes a built-in timer!

Where can I find the nutritional information?

Nutritional information can be found throughout the website, just select the recipe you want the nutritional information for and then click 'see full recipe'. This information can also be found on our app and on the recipe cards in your box. Please click on the button below and log in to reach your weekly menu page where you can select recipes.

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Where can I find a list of allergens?

HelloFresh has a variety of recipes that could potentially contain an allergen. Ingredients are stored separately in order to minimise cross-contamination.

Most ingredients pass through HelloFresh to you sealed in the packages they were received in, however, there is a small chance of cross-contamination so we cannot guarantee that a recipe is free of a particular allergen.

At the moment we don't offer specific allergy preferences. We do list all of the allergens on our recipe cards, and on the website when you're selecting your recipes. We highlight specific ingredients that contain one or more of the fourteen major allergens.

We leave it to our customers to review the ingredients and determine which recipes best suit their dietary needs.

How long do your ingredients stay fresh?

As a general rule, our meat will always have an expiry date of at least three days from the date of delivery. Other ingredients' freshness can vary but are all designed to last the week.

We'd advise you to plan your meals with the freshness of items in mind, using products such as fish with shorter expiry dates at the start of the week. Check the recipe cards for any eat me first or eat me early messages which are there as a guide to consuming your recipes.

If you wish, you can freeze your meat for up to three months, as long as you do so before the use-by date.

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