WE'RE now into our third lockdown, and if you've had your fill of the local takeaways then maybe a DIY restaurant box.
With many of the UK's top restaurants now offering DIY boxes, they're perfect if you're looking to celebrate indoors, or just something new to do this weekend.
Whether it's Indian, burgers, pizza, Italian, fried chicken or even tapas, the following kits are available for nationwide delivery.
Favourites including Dishoom, Honest Burger, are all available to order nationwide and to enjoy from the comfort of your living room.
In most cases you'll only need a couple of store cupboard essentials to finish off the meal kits, and some will come with everything you need.
So if you're looking for something a bit different, or a special treat these are the best restaurant boxes to order now and enjoy at home.
Dishoom Bacon Naan Kit
Dishoom's first ever 'at-home' cookery kit, the hit Indian restaurant based the old Bombay cafes, was always going to be a hit.
The kit includes everything you need to created their iconic Bacon Naan Rolls in your own kitchen, with each kit also including everything you need to make their much loved Masala Chai to go with it.
Breakfast and tea for two for £16 isn't too bad now?
They'll also donate a meal to Magic Breakfast; a charity who provide nourishing free meals to schools, for every kit bought.
- The Bacon Naan Kit is available for nationwide delivery here.
Pizza Punks
Based in Glasgow, Newcastle and Belfast, Pizza Punks has launch two options for pizza pans.
Slice saviours can choose from their Bake at Home pizza, as well as the Dough-I-Y Kit which are both available nationwide.
Both are priced from £16 for two pizzas, with a number of interesting toppings to make it your own.
There's even the option to add Take and Shake Cocktails.
- Bake at Home with Pizza Punks is available nationwide here.
Honest Burger
Honest Burger have sites across London, Cardiff, Manchester and more, but their 'Honest at Home' burger kits are available for delivery nationwide.
The kits will cost £30 including delivery and include everything you need to make their signature Honest burger at home including:
- 4x chopped British chuck steak and rib cap patties from the Honest Butchery
- 4x British Cheddar slices
- 4x dry cured smoked bacon rashers
- 4x Burger buns from Honest’s friends at The Bread Factory (gluten free also available)
- Honest Kitchen red onion relish
- Honest Kitchen pickles
- Rosemary salt seasoning
- An Honest tote bag
After a successful first launch, the kits have now expanded to include their Tribute Burger DIY Kit and their Plant Based DIY Kit.
- You can buy Honest Burger's Burger at Home Kits here.
Island Poke
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Looking for something a bit healthier? Why not try Island Poke.
Thanks to Island Poke's DIY kits you can put together your own Poke bowl with ease.
There's the original, 4 bowl kit with both Salmon and Tuna and everything you need to make our house favourites- Yuzu Lomi Lomi Salmon and Classic Ahi Tuna. Or you can get all Salmon or all Tuna, kits with 2 bowls.
There's also a vegan option with Miso Tofu.
Be warned, Island Poke's kits are only available within the M25.
- You can buy Island Poke's DIY kits here.
Mother Clucker
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Sometimes only fried chicken will do.
Enter Mother Clucker's whose at home kits are available from greatfood2u.co.uk to enjoy in the comfort of your own home anywhere in the UK.
You can choose between D-I-Fry Strip Kits, sandwiches or Halloumi.
Mother Clucker started serving their tea brined, buttermilk soaked, twice battered, halal fried chicken from an old US Army ambulance in 2013, and the rest is history.
The Meal Kits includesfull instructions on getting the perfect fry (even if you don’t have a deep fryer), and you can check out top tips on their official instagram page to watch some of the team D-I-Fry at home.
All you need is rapeseed or sunflower oil, a pan, and £2.50 from every order of the four person D-I-Fry box will go to Brixton Soup Kitchen.
- Order Mother Clucker anywhere in the UK here
Pizza Pilgrims
Thought you needed a pizza oven for proper pizza? Think again.
Pizza Pilgrims has perfected the art of the frying pan pizza with their own at home pizza kits.
There's a number of pizzas to choose from including Margerita, Nduha, Double Pepperoni and Spicy Honey, and Mushroom and Truffle.
The Kits are priced from £13.95 and include dough, mozzarella, toppings, cheeses, and caputo flour for dusting and stretching.
- You can order your Pizza Pilgrims in the Post here
Vurger Co.
This ones for the vegans! With restaurants in Brighton and London, Vurger Co. specialises in vegan burgers.
Their Vurger Meal Kits are available for nationwide delivery, and will set you back £18.95.
There's everythingyou need for two burgers and chips, and there's even the option for gluten free buns.
- You can order Vurger Co. for nationwide delivery here.
Hoppers
If you're looking for something a bit different then Hoppers Cash and Kari is for you.
The Shi Lankan and South Indian inspired restaurant but their Cash and Kari kits are available nationwide.
Spice fans can choose from the delicious Kalupol Chicken Meal Kit, the Lamb Kothu Roti Meal Kit, and the Ultimate Hoppers Meal Kit, with kits priced from £45.
Each kit comes ready for you to finish at home, and you can add extras such as their own Hoppers X Camden Town Brewery Tropical Lager on the website too.
- You can order Hoppers Cash and Kari here
Chotto Matte
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Chotto Matte is one for special occasions, so if you're wondering how to celebrate a special lockdown birthday, Valentine's Day or anything else,this is the one for you.
A Japanese and Peruvian fusion restaurant based in London's Soho with restaurants in Toronto and Miami, their at home kit is sure to impress.
You can choose from their signature restaurant box, with seven dishes including sashimi, black cod and slow cooked BBQ beef which is £70 for two; or go all out with their party kit which includes booze and is £170 (for very special occasions)
- Order Chotto Matte's at home kits here.
Bao
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BAO specialises in Taiwanese dishes, and their at home Bao kits are out of this world.
Bao fans can currently choose from a number of Made-By-You Kits including Classic Pork, Vegetarian Faikon, and Xinjing Lamb.
Each kit contains dix baos, and easily cooked and assembled ingredients.
They're designed for two and priced from £24, but we won't tell anyone if you don't share.
You can order Bao's Made-By-You Kit's for nationwide delivery here.
Rosa's Thai
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Rosa's Thai currently has location across London, Manchester and Liverpool, but their at home kits are available from greatfood2u.co.uk.
Rosa's fans have the choice between four dishes; a Green Chicken Curry, a Green Tofu Curry, a Prawn Pad Thai and Tofu Pad Thai.
Priced at £40, they're perfect if you're looking for something a little different.
- Order Rosa's Thai for nationwide delivery here.
Club Mexicana
Another option for Vegans, Club Mexicana's at home Taco Kits are sure to be a hit with Mexican and taco fans.
You can choose from The Megabox Taco Kit (£50), Full Loaded Nachos (£20), Al Pastor Taco Kit (£27.50),t he BBQ Short Rib Taco Kit (£27.50), and the Cheezeburger Taco Kit (£27.50)
All the kits are vegan and available for delivery nationwide.
- Order Club Mexicana for nationwide delivery here.
Arabica
If falafel is your thing, then Arabica is worth checking out.
Usually based in London's Borough market, it's a must try for any fan of middle eastern cuisine.
They're offering nationwide delivery on DIY Falafel Kits (only £25) and includible finish at home feasts such as the Middle Easdtern Vegan Feast, and the Vegetarian Meze Selection.
They're available to order nationwide through Arabica's website.
- Order Arabica for nationwide delivery here.
Hawksmoor
If you love Steak then you must have heard of Hawksmoor, with locations across London, Manchester and Edinburgh.
And to satisfy the carnivores stuck at home they've announced they're launching a number of Hawksmoor at Home boxes.
They appear to change monthly, with January offering a Rib Eye, or Porterhouse Box.
They're priced from £95, which may not be cheap, but for that you'll get enough meat for two, everything you need for bone marrow gravy, Matt Brown’s Ultimate oven chips and sides such as creamed spinach and macaroni cheese.
They'll even chuck in booze in the form of a bottle of red, and two cocktails.
We think it's perfect for the ultimate lockdown date night?
- Order Hawksmoor at home for nationwide delivery here.
The Real Greek
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The Real Greek is one of the UK's most popular Greek chains, and it's now easier than ever to enjoy them at home thanks to their at home Souvlaki kits.
Souvlaki, Greece’s most beloved street food, there’s a dedicated Athenian Souvlaki menu, featuring flatbread wraps filled with chips, homemade tzatziki and a choice of chicken or halloumi, which you can experience with the Souvlaki at home kits!
They can be ordered nationwide from greatfood2u.co.uk, and you can choose from Chicken and Halloumi Souvlaki for two; priced from £13.50.
- Order The Real Greek at home for nationwide delivery here
Sabor
Michelin star at home? We bet you didn't think it was possible.
Well thanks to Sabor London's nationwide delivery restaurant kits it is.
Meaning 'flavour' in Spanish, Sabor is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Mayfair and to help us through lockdown they've released their Menu Boxes so we can enjoy excellent tapas at home.
Each box includes a grazing tapas feast for two, with on demand cookery tutorials.
You can choose from the Counter Menu Box which includes Ham Croquetas, Tortilla, Gambas al Ajilo and more, priced at £65, or the larger Asador Menu Box for £90, which includes two additional dishes.
Both are designed to serve two, and can be ordered through their website.
- Order Sabor for nationwide delivery here.
Patty and Bun
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Another popular chain that's doing restaurant kits is Patty and Bun.
With chains across London and Brighton, the burger superstars are offering a number of options of meal kits including a Vegan kit, a Meat Kit, a mixed Kit and even options with booze included.
You can get your hands on them from £15, and their Lockdown DIY kits areavailable nationwide from their website.
- Order Patty and Bun's DIY Lockdown Kits for delivery nationwide here.
What are the best cocktails to make at home?
Keep it simple at home, you can't go wrong with a gin and tonic, or a prosecco cocktail so you don' have to buy too many ingredients.
If in doubt you can stock up here.
What is the best meal to cook for your partner?
It depends what they're into but when cooking for two, you can never go wrong with the classics, we love steak or Italian for extra romance.
How can you plan a romantic dinner at home?
If you want to plan a romantic dinner at home, then make sure to buy some candles, dim the lights and set the table.
Of course, try and keep it a surprise.
What are the best date night ideas?
The best date night ideas always depends on what your hobbies are, but during lockdown an evening watching your favourite show or film, cooking a meal together or playing a game is sure to put a smile on anyone's face.
What are the best shows to watch on Netflix right now?
Looking for something to watch whilst you have your date night? Check out our 100 best Netflix series to watch right away.
What wine should I drink with red meat?
If red meat is on the menu then you can never go wrong with red wine, as it'll perfectly complement the meal.
Why not try a Malbec, or a Tempranillo?
What food should I buy on a budget?
When on a budget it's wise to make the most out of your meals, buy ingredients that will go further than one meal, and try more vegetarian options to save a few pounds on your shop.
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