A meal kit is a subscription-based service that provides pre-portioned ingredients and recipes for specific meals, offering convenience and variety for meal planning.

On the other hand, a food box can be a subscription or a one-time purchase that includes a selection of grocery items or pantry staples such as fruit, vegetables, meats and fish, allowing for more flexible meal preparation. The items in a food box are generally not organised into specific recipes.

While meal kits focus on providing complete meals with customised options, food boxes offer a variety of pantry staples and fresh produce without specific recipes.