Butternut Boxno partner programTrustpilot 4.8 · 50,814 reviews
Butternut Box review: recipes, cost and what owners report
Butternut Box scores 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 50,814 reviews as of 21 October 2026. A moderately active 15 kg adult needs an estimated 616 g a day using the published calorie figure; the price comes after its quiz.
Butternut BoxChicken
616g
a day · 801 kcal
Price a day
after quiz
the brand says plans start around £2 a day
Butternut Box: 616 grams a day, price after quiz. 801 kcal a day for a 15 kg adult, neutered, 1–3 hours calm walks.
Estimates for healthy dogs at ideal weight. Ask your vet; weigh monthly and adjust. How we calculate
Recipes
Which recipes does Butternut Box list?
Butternut Box describes its meals as gently cooked. The Chicken entry uses 130 kcal per 100 g, although the brand explains that this is an average across its recipes rather than a separate measurement for each meal.
The brand also names Chicken You Out and lists chicken training treats. The latter are treats, not a meal. Cooked does not mean cupboard-stable: Butternut says its meals arrive frozen.
Use the calorie average with care when choosing a portion for a particular recipe.
- price after quiz
Chicken
1,300 kcal/kgCooked
“Butternut meals contain an average of 130 calories per 100g.”
- In the brand’s words
Chicken You Out
calories not on the label page“Bestseller • 60% protein • 12 veggies & minerals”
“Chicken You Out Bestseller • 60% protein • 12 veggies & minerals”butternutbox.com
- In the brand’s words
Chicken Ultimate Training Treats
calories not on the label page“Chicken Ultimate Training Treats”butternutbox.com
Cost for your dog
How much will your dog need?
The chart estimates 245 g a day for the 5 kg adult and 1,602 g for the 30 kg working dog. Activity matters alongside weight. These are calorie-based estimates using FEDIAF, AAHA and WSAVA methods, not fixed feeding instructions.
At the same check, Butternut Box’s website advertised “Fresh meals from: £2.34 / day”. It publishes no open pack price before its quiz. The amount of food, delivery frequency and chosen recipes determine the quote; the starting figure is not this dog’s price.
The grams can be estimated before ordering; the daily cost needs a personalised quote.
- 5 kg adult318 kcal a day245 g
- 15 kg adult801 kcal a day616 g
- 30 kg working dog2,083 kcal a day1,602 g
- 4-month puppy, 7 kg909 kcal a day699 g
Butternut Box shows a price only after its quiz.
| 5 kg adult | 245 g |
|---|---|
| 15 kg adult | 616 g |
| 30 kg working dog | 1,602 g |
| 4-month puppy, 7 kg | 699 g |
How ordering works
How does the subscription work?
How the plan is set
“No commitment Tailored to them For all life stages”butternutbox.com
First box
“25% off your first 2 boxes FREE next day delivery”butternutbox.com
Price
“Fresh meals from: £2.34 / day”butternutbox.com
Delivery
“Delivered freshly frozen. Once defrosted, use within 7 days. Once opened, use within 2 days.”butternutbox.com
Pause or cancel
“You will then be taken back to your dashboard, where it will show your account is paused, as follows:”help.butternutbox.com
Butternut says you create an account, answer questions and choose recipes for a tailored, portioned plan. Its pages advertise 25% off your first 2 boxes with free next-day delivery, and separately 50% off the first box. These are introductory offers, not ongoing prices.
The brand says you can stop at any time. In Account Details, select Pause Subscription and follow the prompts to Stop Subscription. Its instructions also describe reactivating deliveries.
Check which introductory offer applies, then review the continuing plan before confirming.
Delivery and storage
How should the food be stored?
Butternut says meals are delivered freshly frozen. Once defrosted, use within 7 days; once opened, use within 2 days. Plan freezer space around the delivery size rather than treating cooked food as shelf-stable.
The cited delivery wording advertises free next-day delivery with an introductory offer. It does not specify the delivery area or packaging materials.
Frozen delivery still requires attention to the shorter storage window after opening.
Delivery
“your next box will be automatically scheduled to arrive either 7 or 14 days later, depending on your plan and pouch size.”help.butternutbox.com
Storage
“Note: Our pouches stay fresh for up to two days in the fridge once opened. Just pop them in some tupperware to keep them fresh!”help.butternutbox.com
Pause and cancel
“To stop (cancel) or skip your next box, you just need to access your account and change the date.”help.butternutbox.com
Packaging
“We put just the right amount of ice packs and insulation in your box to make sure your food stays fresh until you arrive home, then you can pop the pouches into the freezer as soon as you can.”butternutbox.com
On the label
What does the label tell you?
The Chicken entry lists 130 kcal per 100 g as fed. Butternut says its average can vary naturally between batches, and that leaner-only meal selections may need larger portions.
Butternut calls all its meals “complete and balanced”. The Chicken label entry does not state a life stage; the ordering pages separately describe the plan as being for all life stages.
The brand’s general feeding claims and an individual recipe’s label information are different things.
| Recipe | Calories (as fed) | Life stage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 1,300 kcal/kg (130 per 100 g) | not stated | Cooked |
Statement: “Yes, all Butternut Box meals are complete and balanced.”
Owners and recalls
What do owners and recall searches show?
Trustpilot recorded 4.8 out of 5 from 50,814 reviews on 21 October 2026. This is an owners’ review score, not a nutritional assessment or a rating from this site.
A search of food.gov.uk on that date found no recall notice naming Butternut Box. That is a search result, not a guarantee.
Read the owner score and recall search as separate pieces of information.
Same dog, other brands
What do other brands cost?
For the same 15 kg adult, estimated daily costs are £3.91 for Natures Menu Country Hunter 80% Chicken Nuggets at its website’s one-time price, and £5.58 for Bella + Duke Complete Raw Adult, Chicken at Pets at Home’s shelf price, both checked 21 October 2026.
The comparison holds energy at 801 kcal a day. Different calorie densities explain the different gram amounts; Pure’s dried portion is weighed before adding water. See the raw food price comparison for more context.
Compare equal calories and matching price types, not equal packet weights.
| Brand and recipe | Type | Grams a day | Per day | Per month | Price basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natures Menu Country Hunter 80% Chicken Nuggets | Raw | 602 g | £3.91 | £119 | One-time price; subscribers save 10% |
| Bella + Duke Complete Raw Adult, Chicken | Raw | 778 g | £5.58 | £170 | Pets at Home shelf price |
| Butternut Box Chicken | Cooked | 616 g | After quiz | — | price after quiz |
| Pure Pet Food Chicken | Dried, add water | 206 g | After quiz | — | price after quiz |
Who it fits
Who might the plan suit?
Butternut may suit owners who want cooked, portioned deliveries and online subscription controls, and who are comfortable answering questions before comparing the final cost.
If an upfront shelf price is essential, the openly priced alternatives are easier to budget. Consider freezer space and delivery frequency alongside the quote; other options use different formats and buying arrangements.
The practical fit depends on storage, ordering preferences and the continuing quote.
- Calories on the label page1,300 kcal/kg for Chicken.Suits
- Pause or cancel onlineThe brand describes it on its own pages.Suits
- Price before the quizNo open price; the quiz gives one.Not for
Butternut Box: no partner program
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Questions
Butternut Box: short answers
What ingredients are in Butternut Box?
Butternut describes Chicken You Out with the wording “60% protein” and “12 veggies & minerals”. That is not a full ingredient list. Its separate analytical declaration lists crude protein at 13.0%; the promotional wording should not be read as that analytical percentage.
Is Butternut Box worth it?
That depends on the continuing quote and whether cooked, portioned deliveries suit your household. Compare the quote against alternatives for the same daily calories, rather than judging it by an introductory discount.
What is the Butternut Box feeding guide?
For the moderately active 15 kg adult shown here, the estimate is 616 g a day, with calorie needs ranging from 747–854 kcal between methods. Treat this as a starting point, weigh your dog monthly and adjust. Ask your vet about puppy feeding or weight loss.
Can you pause or cancel Butternut Box?
Butternut says you can stop the subscription at any time through your account. Go to Account Details, choose Pause Subscription and follow the prompts for Stop Subscription; the brand also describes restarting deliveries.
Sources
- 1FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines 2025europeanpetfood.org · checked 21 Oct 2026
- 2Calorie Content of Butternut mealshelp.butternutbox.com · checked 21 Oct 2026
- 3Butternut Box: Chickenbutternutbox.com · checked 21 Oct 2026
- 4Butternut Box (butternutbox.com)butternutbox.com · checked 21 Oct 2026
- 5Trustpilot: butternutbox.comuk.trustpilot.com · checked 21 Oct 2026
- 6Butternut Box: Training Treats Chickenbutternutbox.com · checked 21 Oct 2026
- 7Butternut Box: How the Subscription Workshelp.butternutbox.com · checked 21 Oct 2026
- 8Pure Pet Food: 2026 Chickenpurepetfood.com · checked 21 Oct 2026
- 9Pets at Home: Bella Plus Duke Complete Raw Adult Dog Food Sustainable Protein Packed Chickenpetsathome.com · checked 21 Oct 2026
- 10Natures Menu: Country Hunter Chicken Nuggetsnaturesmenu.co.uk · checked 21 Oct 2026