Question 1

Hi there, and congrats on the growth so far — I was a customer a few years back and appreciated the meals, especially the flavor and quality. As I evaluate this as a potential investment, I’m curious about two broader economic factors: 1. Labor and immigration policy: With inc...

Accepted Answer

Hi Anika, Thank you so much for your thoughtful note. These are incredibly timely questions, and we really appreciate you asking them. At V+B, we’ve always prioritized intentional, sustainable growth — for both our team and our customers. Opening our new facility in October was a big milestone for us. It brought our full team under one roof and allowed us to streamline operations while strengthening communication and culture. Today, over 90% of our workforce is full-time, with an average tenu...

Question 2

Hi there - I have lots of experience with prepared meal services. My understanding is they fall into two main buckets: (1) Factor, Tempo, etc. - companies that ship nationwide but are filled with artificial preservatives, chemicals, and mold inhibitors to support the long jour...

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Hi Teddy — It’s great to hear from you! Thanks so much for the thoughtful question. Vegetable + Butcher fits squarely in the second category — and proudly so. We’re a regional, vertically integrated meal delivery platform currently serving the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. We deliver fresh, chef-crafted, nutritionally designed meals up to three times a week to our customers’ doors, made without preservatives, additives, or artificial shelf-stabilizers. Since our meals don’t have to travel ...

Question 3

I'm wondering if the food is all vegan. I don't see on this page whether or not it's plant based. Thank you.

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Hi Tracy, thank you for your interest in V+B! We have both! Each week, we provide our subscribers with a menu of meal options, some vegan, some with high quality meats, but always plant-forward and you choose which meals you want. You also have the option to select vegan as your dietary preference.

Question 4

Hi, fee questions: 1. What exactly are you doing and what is the business model? 2. Is there a patent protection?

Accepted Answer

Hi Etai - thank you for your interest! Vegetable+Butcher is a fresh meal delivery subscription that makes eating well effortless. We offer fully prepared, nutritionally balanced meals based on the season’s freshest ingredients—designed by chefs and registered dietitians—and deliver them directly to your door two to three times per week. Customers can choose plans with vegan or meat-based meals, and add on cold-pressed juices, detox programs, and snacks like our popular protein balls. Our menu...

Question 5

Are your meals made of vegetable and animal products? Thanks, Mark Vegan Investing Club

Accepted Answer

Hi Mark – V+B offers meals for both dietary preferences. Subscribers can choose between fully vegan meals or options that include pasture-raised, grass-fed animal proteins. Either way, our priority is a balanced diet packed with nutrition. The name Vegetable and Butcher actually comes from our cofounders — Ariane, a vegan (the vegetable), and Turner, a meat-eater (the butcher) — who teamed up to create nutrient-rich meal plans for both lifestyles. Whether plant-based or with meat, every meal ...

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