Of the three big French boxes to cook, Les Commis is the most discreet, and that is a shame. Recipe basket, fresh produce in short supply chains, chef-designed recipes: on paper everything is there. We ran several baskets through our kitchen to check whether this Les Commis review would confirm the strong reputation.
Our Les Commis scores, criterion by criterion
We score every meal kit on the same 5-criteria grid. The final score is the average of these 5 marks, and it is the one used in our ranking.
| Criterion | Score | What we keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Taste and quality | 9.0/10 | Remarkable organic French ingredients, the best sourcing we tested |
| Menu variety | 8.0/10 | Rich weekly menu, guest chef recipes |
| Convenience and flexibility | 7.5/10 | Commitment-free, 20-minute recipes, slightly less fluid interface |
| Delivery and customer service | 8.5/10 | Delivery all over France, clean packaging, attentive support |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | From EUR 4.75 per serving, very fair given the organic quality |
| Les Commis final score | 8.3/10 | That is 4.2/5, the score shown on this page |
To see where this 8.3/10 places Les Commis, check our comparator of the best meal kit boxes.
How does Les Commis work?
A classic recipe basket: each week you pick your recipes from the menu, and you receive the ingredients in exact doses with detailed recipe cards. Count about 20 minutes per recipe. The brand has a real identity: French produce, organic, direct partnerships with farmers, and recipes occasionally signed by known chefs. Since Rutabago joined Les Commis, the organic offer got even stronger, a story we tell on our Rutabago alternative page.
Our detailed review after testing
Taste and quality: 9.0/10
This is where Les Commis outclasses everyone. The vegetables arrive firm and tasty, meat and fish are traced French origin, and the organic share is the highest on the market. The difference with a supermarket trolley jumps to the palate.
Menu variety: 8.0/10
The weekly menu covers family dishes to vegetarian options, plus more creative guest-chef recipes. The choice stays a notch below HelloFresh's giant catalogue, but the quality of the recipe cards largely compensates.
Convenience and flexibility: 7.5/10
The subscription is commitment-free: pause, week skip and cancellation happen online without friction, and recipes keep their 20-minute promise. We remove points on the interface, less fluid than the leaders, and on order modification, possible but less intuitive.
Delivery and customer service: 8.5/10
Delivery covers metropolitan France, home or pickup point depending on the area. Our parcels arrived complete and cold, with mostly recyclable packaging. Customer service answers fast and refunds a missing ingredient without fuss. Only limit: fewer delivery slots than Quitoque in some towns.
Value for money: 8.5/10
From EUR 4.75 per serving on large plans, Les Commis costs barely more than conventional boxes for a higher level of ingredients. Compared with an equivalent organic trolley, the maths is quickly done. To compare market prices, our guide on how much a meal kit costs details real prices per plan.
The advantages and drawbacks of Les Commis
The advantages:
- The best sourcing on the market: organic, French, short supply.
- Polished recipe cards, ready in 20 minutes.
- Clean delivery across France, commitment-free.
- Excellent value per serving on large plans.
The drawbacks:
- A higher entry price on small plans.
- Fewer delivery slots than the leader in some areas.
- A slightly narrower menu than HelloFresh.
Les Commis, who is it for?
Les Commis targets households that want to cook organic and local without sacrificing evenings to shopping. If your priority is the lowest entry price, our HelloFresh review remains the market's front door. And for the overall balance of quality, choice and flexibility, our Quitoque review explains why it keeps first place in our ranking.
What customers say
With an average around 4.6/5 over more than 900 customer reviews, Les Commis is near-unanimous: stunning produce quality, organic eating without thinking about it, guest chef recipes as a real plus. The rare critics mention delivery slots in rural areas and recipes sometimes too simple for confirmed cooks.
Our score: 4.2 / 5
Les Commis is the best surprise of our tests: a premium recipe basket by its ingredients, serious in execution, at a price that stays reasonable. It misses first place by little, held back by slightly less flexible logistics. For organic and short-supply convinced cooks, simply the best choice on the market.
FAQ: your questions answered
Is Les Commis really organic?
Most ingredients are organic and French origin, in short supply chains with partner farmers. It is the most committed box on this ground.
How much does a Les Commis basket cost?
Prices start at EUR 4.75 per serving on large plans. The price per serving drops as the number of meals and people grows.
Does Les Commis deliver everywhere in France?
Yes, delivery covers metropolitan France, at home or via pickup points depending on the area. Big cities get more slots.
Can you cancel Les Commis easily?
Yes, the subscription is commitment-free: pause, skip or cancel online in a few clicks.
What is the difference between Les Commis and Rutabago?
Rutabago, the 100% organic recipe basket, was absorbed by Les Commis. Former Rutabago clients find the same organic positioning with a wider menu.