My Take on RUTABAGO: The Truth About These Ready-Made Organic Meals

For years now, I have been buying organic and seasonal products to prepare my meals. However, I sometimes struggle with coming up with new recipe ideas.

When I came across Rutabago, I immediately wanted to give it a go! The recipes looked delicious, and it was a great way to save time. Here’s my verdict after several orders!

What is Rutabaga?

👍 I absolutely loved it

• The practicality of meal boxes,
• The ability to eat organic food easily,
• Discovering new flavours,
• Well-explained recipes that are simple to follow,
• The option to take breaks whenever you want,
• The quality of the delivery,
• Quick meals that let you enjoy organic food without any hassle at work during lunch!

❌ What Could Be Improved

• The fairly high price,
• No option for a single person.

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How Does Rutabago Work?

Rutabago is a meal kit: this means that you receive all the ingredients and recipes to cook meals you’ve chosen delivered straight to your home. It saves you the hassle of grocery shopping and having to figure out what to eat. It also helps to reduce waste, as you get only the exact quantities needed to prepare your dishes.

Unlike its competitors like HelloFresh, Rutabago is a 100% organic box. You will only receive products that are sourced from organic farming.

Source: Rutabago.com

What meal plans does Rutabago offer?

Rutabago offers omnivorous menus, as well as options such as:

• Fish-based (so including fish),
• Vegetarian (no meat or fish),
• Vegan (no animal products).

👉 You can combine different diets in a single order. This is really handy if you're looking to reduce your meat consumption without fully committing to being vegetarian.

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How to Choose Your Menus?

Every week, Rutabago offers you a selection of recipes to cook. Each recipe includes the following details:

• The type of diet in question (meat, fish, vegan, vegetarian...),
• The preparation time (rarely more than 30 minutes).

Rutabaga Recipes for the Week of 28th November

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When you place your order, you can choose the meals that appeal to you most, so you can receive the ingredients to cook them at home along with the instructions for preparation.

What are the bionus offered by Rutabago?

With each order, you have the option to add extra products, known as "Bionus". This includes a breakfast, as well as a seasonal fruit basket.

If you're planning to grab a quick lunch, you can also order ready meals, which can be heated in just three minutes in the microwave.

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Is there a commitment with Rutabago?

Rutabago is commitment-free. This means you can pause your subscription or cancel it entirely whenever you like, and it’s as simple as that.

👉 If you want to avoid receiving your organic meal box the following week, you need to cancel your subscription or pause it before the preceding Wednesday at 11:59 PM. You can easily do this directly from your account on the website!

Where does Rutabago deliver?

The company delivers its cooking kits across mainland France, excluding Corsica. Some locations may enjoy a two-hour time slot from Tuesday to Saturday. These include:

• Paris and the surrounding departments (92, 93, 94, 77, 78, 91, 95),
• Nice,
• Marseille,
• Toulouse,
• Bordeaux,
• Montpellier,
• Rennes,
• Grenoble,
• Nantes,
• Lille,
• Strasbourg,
• Lyon,
• and Toulon.

The remaining destinations have a 5-hour time slot, meaning deliveries occur between 8 AM and 1 PM from Wednesday to Saturday.

How does delivery work with Rutabago?

The delivery is made via a specialised courier to maintain the cold chain. You can have it delivered directly to your home by selecting your preferred time slot, or to your workplace if that suits you better.

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👉 If you’ve missed your delivery, you can reach out to Rutabago by email at bonjour@rutabago.com or by phone at 01 75 85 85 06 (normal call rates apply) from Monday to Friday between 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm.

🏪 You can also collect your parcel from a collection point.

What Does a Rutabago Box Look Like?

When you receive your Rutabago box, it arrives as a cardboard parcel, in which all the ingredients for your meals for the week are carefully packaged.

In each box, you'll find:

• a fresh pack, which includes all the products to be kept in the fridge,
• a grocery pack, which contains the dry ingredients for the meals (pasta, cereals, spices...),
• the recipes needed for cooking.

👉 All the ingredients are carefully measured so you have just the right amounts you need.

🥕 The vegetables and fruits are neither peeled nor chopped, to help maintain their freshness and prolong their shelf life.

Source: Youtube.com - Rutabago Channel

5 Things to Know Before Ordering Rutabaga

What I really appreciate about Rutabago is their commitment to healthy, organic food sourced from local producers. Here are 5 key points about the brand's ethics that you should know to order with confidence!

"Manifesto for Eating Well" by Rutabago

Source: YouTube.com - Rutabago Channel

Seasonal Menus

The recipes offered by Rutabago follow the natural rhythm of the seasons: no strawberries in November or tomatoes in February! Instead, you'll rediscover the joy of enjoying pumpkin soup in autumn or tasting the first fruits of spring, just like I do.

🍎 The fruits and vegetables are harvested at the peak of ripeness. They aren't artificially ripened, so they retain all their nutritional value when you enjoy them!

Meals Approved by Nutritionists

Eating organic is important, however, maintaining a balanced diet is equally crucial! To ensure this, Rutabago has its recipes approved by nutritionists to confirm they contain all the essential nutrients for good health.

Source: Rutabago.com

Rutabaga Promotes Local and Short Supply Chains

Just like 100% organic products, buying local helps to enhance the economy and the quality of life for producers. Therefore, Rutabago is committed to sourcing as much as possible from local producers.

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🛫 The food that is delivered in your cooking box does not travel by plane.

🌞 Additionally, they are not grown in heated greenhouses, even in organic farming.

🚚 Deliveries are made using 100% electric vehicles, or alternatively, Rutabago commits to offsetting 100% of the carbon emissions from them.

The company is committed to reducing packaging

The products you receive in the Rutabago boxes are as much as possible packaged with recyclable materials, such as Kraft paper.

At present, Rutabago is conducting research to create a deposit system that would eliminate packaging. Products would be packaged in reusable containers, which would then be returned to Rutabago.

Being a Leader at Rutabago Means Demonstrating Solidarity

Rutabago is a certified ESUS company: this means it is a socially responsible enterprise. In fact, the company donates 5% of its products to community grocery stores and promotes social and solidarity economy.

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What is the price of Rutabaga?

The price of Rutabaga depends on the quantity ordered: the minimum is €4.95 per plate.

Here's a quick summary of meal prices at Rutabago, assuming there are no meat or fish dishes:

🐟 If you would like meat or fish, simply add:

• approximately €1 per plate for 4 people,
• approximately €2 for 2 to 3 people.

Why this price? 💰

When I ordered from Rutabago for the first time, I was a bit surprised by the prices, which are slightly higher than those of non-organic competitors.

However, Rutabago is transparent about the distribution of its fees and ensures that it fairly compensates producers and its collaborators. This comes at a cost, which is illustrated in the graph below:

Source: Rutabago.com

Are there any shipping fees with Rutabago? 🚚

There are no extra shipping costs, as these are included in the base price of your meal kit. 😊

Can I give a Rutabago organic hamper as a gift? 🎁

Good news: Rutabaga offers a gift card that you can give to your loved ones to introduce them to this organic meal box cooking system. What a unique gift idea! 😊

How to give a Rutabago gift card?

It's very straightforward: just visit the Rutabago website and click on "Gift Card" in the menu, then click the orange button "Give a gift card" on the page that appears.

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You will then have the option to choose the amount for your gift card from the following options:

• €68 (3 recipes for 2 people),
• €136,
• €204,
• or €272.

💬 You can then add a little message to personalise the gift.

Next, all you need to do is create an account or log in, then proceed to payment. The gift card will be sent to you by email immediately, and it will be valid for one year. 😊

Who should you gift a Rutabago cooking box to?

Rutabago is a gift idea that suits everyone. For instance, you could give this gift card:

• To a student struggling with their budget,
• To young parents who are exhausted and in need of relief,
• To a couple or a family,
• To the members of your house share!

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What do Rutabago customers think?

Checking online reviews gives you a general idea of a brand's reliability. To save you time, I've done this research already and I'm summarising what I've found here.

About Trustpilot

Rutabago encourages its customers to leave a review on the independent platform Trustpilot, whether they are satisfied or not. The feedback has been quite positive, as of now there are 200 reviews posted on the site, resulting in an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. Over 70% of the reviews are rated 5 stars, while only 2% received 1 or 2 stars.

Source: trustpilot.com

Let's take a closer look at the details of these assessments:

• The quality of the box,
• The careful arrangement of the products in the box (except for rare accidents: in this case, please contact customer service),
• The time and energy savings provided by this box,
• The balance and good taste of the prepared meals,
• The brand's commitments,
• The opportunity to learn how to cook with new spices.
• The availability of customer service.

Positive reviews left by Rutabago customers on Trustpilot

❌ They liked it less

• The price might be a bit steep for some,
• The plastic packaging that can sometimes be found in the parcels, which somewhat goes against the brand's ethics.

Mixed customer reviews about Rutabago posted on Trustpilot

On Google

You can also find nearly a hundred reviews for Rutabago on Google Maps by searching for the company's name. The average rating is 4.4 out of 5 to date, which aligns quite well with what we've seen on Trustpilot.

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Customers are generally delighted with their experience with Rutabago. For the Christmas season, there were small gifts included in the boxes (such as vegan truffles), which were greatly appreciated.

The simplicity of the recipes and the ability to discover new flavours are real benefits that Rutabago brings to everyday life. It ensures you always have a meal idea and takes the hassle out of grocery shopping.

Some customers have experienced a few delivery issues due to the courier, but the customer service team responds quickly to feedback to rearrange deliveries. 😊

Rutabaga dish created by a customer and shared as part of their Google review

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Rutabaga on Social Media

Want to keep up with Rutabago news and discover loads of cooking and health tips? Like me, you can follow the team on the following social media platforms:

• Facebook,
• Instagram,
• Twitter.

👉 Discover the recipes from the Rutabago community by following #rutabago on these social media platforms!

You can also check out some features on Rutabago on their YouTube channel. Feel free to take a look if you want to find out more information!

Rutabaga, From Farm to Fork

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Is Rutabago a reliable company?

Rutabago is part of the French company Les Commis, which is based in Gennevilliers. This company has been around since 2012 and specialises in the production of food and beverage products.

The Rutabaga project was established in 2016 by Matthieu, Pierre, and Younès, three entrepreneurs who aimed to make cooking easier for everyone. Their goal was to provide not only recipes, but also, and most importantly, good eating, which means quality products. This is what inspired the creation of this 100% organic box!

Source: Rutabago's LinkedIn Profile

Today, Rutabago is a robust company, having established a long-lasting partnership with Biocoop since 2019 to make organic produce more accessible and offer simple, sustainable solutions for better consumption.

The company makes it easy for customers to get in touch by providing a customer service hotline open Monday to Friday, as well as a chat service. The Rutabago team is also easily reachable by email and takes the time to respond to reviews left on Google and Trustpilot.

Source: Rutabago.com

✅ Rutabago is a French company that has been operating for several years. It is a reputable and reliable business where you can place your orders with confidence.

My verdict on Rutabaga ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Since I discovered Rutabago, I've often found myself ordering from them, especially during busy weeks, to save time. Here’s a quick summary of my experience.

Was it easy to order from Rutabago?

The website is well designed, especially for first-time orders. You can easily specify your dietary preferences, ensuring that you only see dishes that you’re likely to enjoy.

Additionally, I found the recipe photos to be really appealing. They make it enticing, and you can immediately see what the preparation time will be.

Source: Instagram (@amandinecooking, @addict_healthylife)

For the delivery, I found it easy to select a time slot. As I don’t live in a large city, I have to choose a half-day window. I prefer Saturday morning, as I need to be at home to put away the fresh products.

How did the Rutabago delivery go?

My deliveries have always arrived on time. I really appreciate that all the fresh products are kept together, in a separate bag. This saves time and helps to maintain the cold chain.

The products I received were mostly well packaged and in good condition. Some of the use-by dates were a bit short, but this was never an issue as the meals are intended to be cooked within the week.

Source: Instagram (@grange_eliane, @etiquettable)

Are ready-made meals any good?

Absolutely! That's precisely why I choose Rutabago every time I order ready-made meals. The recipes are well-balanced, and the dishes we receive are plentiful and delicious.

Thanks to the spices included in the parcels, I'm constantly discovering new and exciting flavours. I've often reused tips I've learned from Rutabago dishes in my everyday cooking.

Is this cooking box worth it?

I find the Rutabago box really interesting if you're looking to cook new dishes or if you want to save time on your everyday shopping. It's also quite handy if you're entertaining guests and want to put together an original meal without too much hassle.

However, I find these meals a bit pricey to order every day throughout the year, especially if there's just one or two of us at home. Personally, I live alone and I do wish there was an option to order meals for just one person.

Source: Instagram (@etiquettable, @chicdesplantes)

✅ In summary, I encourage you to try Rutabago because the meals are genuinely delicious and the ingredients delivered are of good quality. Personally, I didn’t encounter any issues, but I felt reassured knowing I could call customer service if anything did arise. 😊

FAQ on Rutabaga: I'm answering YOUR questions!

To wrap up this experience, I’d like to present a brief FAQ section to address some of the main questions you might have about Rutabago! 😉

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Is there a referral system at Rutabago?

Yes, Rutabago offers a referral programme available to all of its customers. It allows the person being referred to receive a €20 discount on their first order, and the referrer to earn the same amount for each person who places an order.

👉 To refer someone, you need to send them your personal referral code. You can find this in your Rutabago customer account under the section "My Referral Programme". You can only refer people who have never ordered before, and you must have already ordered the Rutabago cooking box yourself. 😉

How to get a Rutabago promo code? 🤑

You can receive a €20 promo code through referral by following the instructions above.

Right now, you can also get a €20 discount using the following code: PAR-63FC1E!

Source: Rutabago.com

How to contact Rutabago by phone? 📞

You can call Rutabago's customer service at 01 75 85 85 06 (or +33175858506 from abroad) at the cost of a local call. The phone lines are open from 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

💬 Alternatively, you can also get in touch with Rutabago via email at bonjour@rutabago.com! The advisors are very responsive during the week!

📩 If you'd like to visit Rutabago or have any questions, here is the postal address of the company:

Rutabaga

84 Paul Vaillant Couturier Street

92230 Gennevilliers

France

How to Cancel Your Rutabago Subscription?

Rutabago is commitment-free. This means you can cancel your subscription whenever you like. To ensure this is processed in time for the next delivery, you need to do so before 11:59 PM on the Wednesday before the delivery.

To do this, log into your account, then go to "My Subscription". Next, click on "Pause my subscription until further notice". If you wish, you can reactivate it later! This is how I manage it when I want to order from Rutabago occasionally, and it works very well.

In conclusion, I find that the Rutabago box is really very handy when you don't have the time or the desire to try out new dishes. What about you, have you given it a go? 😊