The service is now live and accepting orders, with a dedicated website for Irish consumers up and running.
More than 150 portion-controlled recipes will be available per month, while Gousto has said it is already sourcing more than a third of ingredients from local producers.
Gousto’s expansion will also create more than 30 new jobs across management, marketing, food, supply chain and fulfilment. The business hopes that further jobs will open up as it scales in the coming years.
Founded in 2012 by Timo Boldt and James Carter, Gousto delivers meal kit boxes containing ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes to its subscribers across the UK and now Ireland, with company-wide revenue now topping £300 million.
“Our research reveals Irish consumers are highly engaged in health but until now this has not been reflected in dinner choices across the country,” said Boldt.
“We aim to fill this gap in the market, with an inspiring range of nutritious, fresh, home-cooked recipes, which make healthy eating simple.”
The firm launched in Northern Ireland in June 2024, and Boldt said that after this move expanding into the Republic of Ireland was the natural next step.
“We will deliver to the nation’s 1.8 million households an unrivalled recipe choice, expanding their cooking repertoire with simple to create dishes from around the world, exceptional value, combined with the convenience to make cooking from scratch the obvious choice, all backed up by local fulfillment and local sourcing,” he added.
Tom O’Hanlan, managing director at O’Hanlan Herbs, is one of the Irish suppliers already working with Gousto.
“We’re delighted to be part of Ireland’s growing food scene as Gousto makes its debut here,” he said.
“As a key player in the local supply chain, we’re excited to see how our fresh herbs will elevate the brand’s delicious and inspiring dishes. It’s fantastic to be a part of a launch that brings both creativity and convenience to the kitchen, making it easier than ever to prepare flavourful meals with the finest ingredients.”
