Why COOK Vouchers Make the Perfect Addition to Any Gift Box
When it comes to thoughtful gifting, sometimes the smallest additions create the biggest impact. One of the most-loved extras you can include in an IzzyBee Make Your Own Hamper or curated care package is a COOK gift voucher— a simple little card that opens the door to delicious, chef-prepared meals made with real ingredients. Whether you’re treating a friend who needs an easier week, supporting someone recovering from illness, or simply adding something extra to a festive gift, a COOK voucher is often the finishing touch that turns a lovely gift into a truly practical and appreciated one.
In this blog, we explore why COOK vouchers pair so beautifully with our hampers, who they’re perfect for, and how you can include them seamlessly in your next IzzyBee gift.
What Is a COOK Voucher?
COOK is a beloved British company that creates high-quality frozen meals, hand-prepared by chefs in their own kitchens. They’re known for nutritious, flavour-rich dishes that taste homemade — without the prep, shopping, or washing up. Their meals can be collected from COOK shops nationwide or delivered to the door (depending on location), offering total flexibility.
A COOK voucher works just like a gift card. The recipient can browse the menu — from comforting cottage pies to vibrant curries, nourishing soups, puddings and family-style dishes — and choose exactly what they fancy.
It’s the perfect “use it when you need it” kind of gift.
Why COOK Vouchers Make Such a Thoughtful Gift
1. They offer genuine, practical help
Food is one of the most caring gifts you can give. When someone is struggling with time, energy, mobility, or life in general, having delicious meals ready in the freezer is a relief. A COOK voucher gives them the freedom to pick the dishes they’ll enjoy the most.
This makes them ideal for:
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New homeowners
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Busy families
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Elderly care gifts
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Students
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Anyone going through a tough time
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Those who simply appreciate high-quality convenience
2. They add real value - and a night off cooking!
Unlike adding extra items to your hamper, a COOK voucher tucks neatly inside your IzzyBee gift box to and brings joy knowing there is a night off cooking!
3. They pair beautifully with cosy or self-care themes
Many IzzyBee hampers are built around calming, comforting experiences: winter warmers, wellness items, chocolate treats, teas, candles, cosy socks and more. A COOK voucher complements this perfectly.
It says: “Take the evening off — dinner is sorted.”
4. They feel premium but still warm and personal
A voucher provides flexibility without losing the charm of a hand-curated gift. Because it’s included inside a beautifully wrapped IzzyBee hamper with your handwritten note, the whole experience feels elevated and intentional.
Adding a COOK Voucher to Your Make Your Own Hamper
Designing a personalised gift is one of our most popular services, and adding a COOK voucher is incredibly easy.
Step 1 — Build Your Hamper
Choose:
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A cosy pair of socks
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Beautiful skincare
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Chocolates
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A book
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Pyjamas
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A candle
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Snacks
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Wellness items
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Anything else they’ll love
Our Make Your Own section offers dozens of artisan products to mix and match.
Step 2 — Add your COOK voucher
Simply scroll to the COOK VOUCHER product page and select the value you’d like to include - from £30 to £100. It will be tucked inside the box with your message on the card, making it a seamless part of the gifting experience.
Step 3 — Personalise your message
Tell them exactly why you’ve included it — whether it’s to help them rest, nourish themselves, or just enjoy a night off.
Step 4 — We handle the rest
We package everything beautifully in our premium IzzyBee gift box — wrapped, ribboned, and ready for gifting.
Adding a COOK Voucher to a Curated Hamper
Many of our ready-made gift boxes also pair perfectly with a COOK voucher. A few favourites include:
If you’re not sure which box is right, simply choose one that reflects the recipient’s personality or current situation, and add a COOK voucher for the practical, caring element.
Why People Love Receiving Them
Based on customer feedback, COOK vouchers often become the unexpected hero of the entire gift. The voucher is used on a day when cooking feels impossible, and the relief is enormous.
Common messages we hear:
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“The meals were a lifesaver while I recovered.”
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“It was lovely to have something useful as well as something comforting.”
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“Such a thoughtful idea — I wish more people gifted these!”
Food is comfort, love, and time — all wrapped into one little card.
A Thoughtful Gift That Works Year-Round
Although COOK vouchers are popular in winter (especially for Christmas, new parents and get-well gifts), they shine all year:
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Spring surgery recoveries
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September university starters
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Summer moving season
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Busy back-to-school parents
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Birthdays
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Sympathy gifts
They’re one of the most versatile additions you can include in any IzzyBee hamper.
COOK vouchers add meaning, practicality and genuine support to any gift. Whether tucked inside a Make Your Own Hamper or included in one of our curated packages, they offer the recipient something precious: ease.
A few nights off cooking. A freezer stocked with something delicious. A reminder that someone cares.
If you want to send a gift that’s comforting, thoughtful and incredibly appreciated, a COOK voucher is a quietly brilliant choice.
