Abel & Cole

joegw

Just wondering if anyone uses Abel & Cole?
My girlfriend and I are thinking about it but not sure if it's worth while.
How does it compare to the supermarkets price wise?

**** Forgot to mention that I have a promo code to get the 4th box free! ****
**** Just enter VEGFREE when you place your first order by 9th December. ****

Pentagon

Never had them. But Ocado are now doing an organic veg box scheme which may compare.

Friends that have a box love them as they like the slight element of chance and the challenge of using everything.

joegw

Pentagon wrote: »

Never had them. But Ocado are now doing an organic veg box scheme which may compare.

Friends that have a box love them as they like the slight element of chance and the challenge of using everything.

Thanks, I'll have a look into them!

My mum use to get a veg box every week from the local WI delivered, it was always fun as sometimes you had no idea what things were!

Alisha2008

I've tried Abel&Cole and I use Riverford Organic now, slightly cheaper. I think prices are similar to the supermarket (if you buy organic), and we also enjoy the challenge of trying things we would never buy otherwise. We order a box every two weeks, as even the smallest one is too much for only 2 people..

Pentagon

I use my loval food co-op. it is not organic, but all my fruit and veg for 2 for £6! Amazing value. and it helps people that really cannot afford their food.
http://www.sustainweb.org/foodcoops/about/

Azmataz

I started ordering from Abel & Cole about 2 months ago. The quality of veg is very good and lasts for so much longer than supermarket purchases.

Personally, I would not go back to buying from the supermarket. Although it may well be a bit cheaper up front, fruit & veg from there goes off so quickly that in comparison, it's just a false economy.

Abel & Cole give regular freebies as well. This week I got a lemon, last week a mince pie, week before that a litre of milk, 6 eggs the time before, apples the time before that... :eek: Their customer service is pretty darn good too. :T Recommended!

joegw

Thanks for the great advice! I get frustrated with the lack of quality at supermarkets for someone on a budget. Quality fruit and veg shouldn't cost a fortune.

joegw

This week I'm going with Abel & Cole. Just placed my first order for a small fruit & veg box!

MS1983_2

Used to use Abel & Cole but it got quite expensive. Like Azmataz, like their freebies though!
Now using a small local one called Red Apple - www. redappledelivery. com. Delivery area is small but looks like they're expanding to North London. I like their focus on healthy, simple recipes... HTH
(Sorry, can't post links as newbie)

rubytuesday

Pentagon wrote: »

I use my loval food co-op. it is not organic, but all my fruit and veg for 2 for £6! Amazing value. and it helps people that really cannot afford their food.
http://www.sustainweb.org/foodcoops/about/

Thanks I have one literally round the corner but always forget to use it!

You've reminded me!

Pentagon

rubytuesday wrote: »

Thanks I have one literally round the corner but always forget to use it!

You've reminded me!

do it. you will not regret it. mine is on my doorstep. I think it is so important to use them, some people do not have the choice.