Feeding raw for about three years · 2 dogs · UK
Raw dog food, honestly reviewed by a two‑dog UK home
We tried kibble, cooked food and other raw brands before settling on Bella & Duke. Here’s what we learned: plain-English guides, a feeding calculator, fair comparisons, and the 40% off code we share with friends.
Friend code · 40% off your first two boxes, then 20% off the third
s87dyrtOpens bellaandduke.com · Referral link · We’re not affiliated with Bella & Duke. The link adds the code for you. Signing up another way? Enter the code on the “Your experience with raw” screen during sign-up. For households that have never had a Bella & Duke account or delivery.
~3 years
on Bella & Duke raw meals, treats and chews
2 dogs
Roxy, 10, and Bracken, 3: a senior and a very active collie
95%
All About Dog Food's average for Bella & Duke (updated 5 November 2026)
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The Honest Dog Food promise
- 01Not affiliated with any brandWe're Bella & Duke customers who share a friend code. Nobody pays us to write about them, and we don't accept free products for review.
- 02Downsides firstPrice, freezer space and handling raw meat come before the good bits, so you can rule a food out quickly.
- 03Every figure sourced and datedPrices, offers and scores link to where we found them, with the date we last checked.
- 04Better offers, even when we earn nothingIf another code or brand would save you more or suit your dog better, we say so.
- 05Only what our dogs actually did"We" means Roxy, Bracken and us. Everything else is researched, and we never make health claims.
- How this works in practice: our editorial policy and how we make money.
How the Bella & Duke friend code works
The discount spreads across your first three frozen-food boxes, so you can see how your dog gets on before paying full price. Read the full code page for the caps per box and why a code sometimes fails.
Why use our code?
- 40% off the second box tooBella & Duke's homepage headline is 40% off your first box. Our code gives 40% off box 2 as well, with a higher cap (£53.88 against £40.42), then 20% off box 3.
- Three boxes to see how your dog gets onThere's no minimum order or period, so you can pause or cancel any time, as long as it's more than 48 hours before a delivery.
- The top AADF score we found: 95%All About Dog Food's average for Bella & Duke is higher than every one of the 8 other brands we compare.
- From real customers, not a voucher siteRoxy and Bracken have eaten it for about three years. Questions before you sign up? Email us and we'll tell you honestly.
Honest note: codes can’t be combined, and All About Dog Food has its own Bella & Duke code that may save more on the first box. Our offers page compares them. We’re not affiliated with Bella & Duke in any way.
40% off in three steps
- 1Use our link or codeTap the button, or enter s87dyrt on the “Your experience with raw” screen when you sign up.
- 2Build your dog's planAdd your dog’s age, weight and activity. Bella & Duke sets the portions and you pick a delivery day.
- 3Save on three boxes40% off box 1, 40% off box 2 and 20% off box 3, each up to a cap. Check the discount shows before you pay.
- New households only. The discount is for households that have never had a Bella & Duke account or delivery; a code is blocked if your address, postcode, pet details, payment card or name has been used before.
- Frozen food only, on your first three orders, and it cannot be combined with any other offer.
- No minimum term. Pause or cancel any time, as long as you do it more than 48 hours before a delivery.
Referral link, not an affiliation: we’re Bella & Duke customers and not affiliated with Bella & Duke in any way. If you sign up with our link or code, we get account credit once your first box is delivered. It costs you nothing and it does not change what we write. How we make money.
Why we started this site
Meet Roxy and Bracken, our two very clean bowls
Roxy is our 10-year-old mixed breed and Bracken our 3-year-old border collie. Before Bella & Duke we tried Tails.com, Butternut Box and other raw brands, and the other foods either didn't agree with the dogs' tummies or the quality wasn't good enough. About three years on, here’s what we’ve noticed:
- Clean bowls, every mealBoth finish everything and are keen at mealtimes. No more fussing or leftovers.
- Smaller, firmer poosA noticeable change, and easier pick-ups on walks.
- Better coats and skinShinier coats and less scratching than before.
- Steadier weight, more pepEasier to keep both at a healthy weight, with plenty of energy.
The one downside: finding freezer space, which is the same with any frozen raw food.
This is what we noticed in our two dogs, not a promise of what any food will do for yours. A starting point, not veterinary advice. Ask your vet before changing your dog's diet, especially for puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs, or dogs with a health condition.
You’ll see lick mats in most of our photos. We serve their food on them because they love the food so much they'd scoff it all in one go, so spreading it on a lick mat slows them down.
Chris and Steph
More about us and how we stay independentWhat we fed before Bella & Duke
Every brand here has fed our dogs. Each comparison covers the food type, offers, storage and where the other brand wins.
| Brand | Food type | Our dogs | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella & DukeOur pick | Raw complete meals, delivered frozen | Still feeding, about three years | Full review |
| Butternut Box | Fresh, gently cooked meals | Tried before switching | Bella & Duke vs Butternut Box |
| Tails.com | Tailored dry food (kibble), plus wet food | Tried before switching | Bella & Duke vs Tails.com |
| Other raw brands | Raw, mixed formats | Tried before switching | Best raw dog food UK |
Comparing dog foods? Start with the independent scores
All About Dog Food rates UK dog foods on what goes into them. Here’s how it scores every brand we compare, including the two we fed before Bella & Duke. A score isn’t everything (price, format and your own dog matter too), so each comparison goes further.
| Brand | Food type | AADF score | AADF price a day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella & DukeOur pick | Raw complete meals | 95%average, updated 5 Nov 2026 | £2.52 |
| Different Dog | Fresh cooked | 93%average, updated 21 Aug 2026 | £4.17 |
| ProDog Raw | Raw | 89%average, updated 12 Mar 2026 | £2.03 |
| Butternut BoxWe’ve fed it | Gently cooked | 88%average, updated 11 Nov 2026 | £2.70 |
| Paleo Ridge | Raw | 87%average, updated 13 Apr 2026 | £1.55 |
| Pure Pet Food | Air-dried | 74%one recipe's score; no brand average shown | — |
| Nature's Menu | Raw, dry and treats | 72%average, updated 21 Aug 2026 | £3.09 |
| Lily's Kitchen | Wet and dry | 71%average, updated 21 Aug 2026 | £4.79 |
| Tails.comWe’ve fed it | Tailored dry (kibble) | 54%average, updated 20 Oct 2026 | £2.35 |
Free tool
How much raw food does your dog need?
Enter weight, age and activity for a daily starting amount in grams, split into meals, using the 2%–3% of body weight guide from the Royal Kennel Club.
Open the feeding calculator
20 kg adult, daily walks
500 g a day
Bella & Duke, piece by piece
Prices start from £1.18 a day for a 5–10 kg, 4-year-old dog on Adult Premium Complete with an 8 kg delivery. Bigger and busier dogs cost more, and there are separate ranges for seniors and working dogs.
- ReviewA first-hand Bella & Duke review from a UK two-dog home: what changed after switching from Tails.com and Butternut Box, the price, freezer space and who it suits.
- PriceHow much Bella & Duke costs: the advertised price per day and what it is based on, why bigger dogs cost more, and what the friend discount does to your first three boxes.
- Senior dogsBella & Duke's Senior range and raw feeding an older dog, with our experience feeding Roxy, a 10-year-old mixed breed, and what to ask your vet first.
- Working dogsBella & Duke's Working Dog range explained, who it is for, and raw feeding a young, very active border collie in our house.
Raw feeding, made less daunting
Raw food isn’t for every household. The Food Standards Agency found harmful bacteria in 35% of raw pet food samples, so we start with safety and handling, then portions and switching.
- SwitchingSwitching to rawHow to switch a dog from kibble to raw food: a gradual or straight switch, what to expect in the first weeks and when to slow down.
- SafetyIs raw safe?The honest safety picture on raw dog food: the FSA found harmful bacteria in 35% of samples, what vets say, and the handling steps that reduce the risk.
- PortionsHow much to feedHow much raw food a dog needs: the 2–3% of body weight guide, adjusting for activity and weight, splitting meals and when to ask your vet.
- StorageStorage and defrostingHow to store and defrost raw dog food: freezer space, defrosting in the fridge, how long it keeps and the kitchen hygiene that matters.
Latest news
All news- The FSA's raw pet food survey: what it means if you feed raw
The Food Standards Agency found harmful bacteria in 35% of raw pet food samples bought in the UK. What the survey found, what it did not look at, and the hygiene steps that matter.
- All About Dog Food scores Bella & Duke 95% on average (November 2026)
All About Dog Food's Bella & Duke brand page, updated 5 November 2026, gives an average rating of 95%. What each product scores and what the number does and does not tell you.
Quick answers
Who can use the Bella & Duke friend code?
New UK customers: households that have never had a Bella & Duke account or delivery. It covers frozen food on your first three orders only, and it cannot be combined with any other offer.
Do I need the link and the code?
Either works. The link adds the code for you; if you sign up another way, enter s87dyrt on the “Your experience with raw” screen.
Can I pause or cancel after the discounted boxes?
Yes. There is no minimum order or period; make changes more than 48 hours before your next delivery.
Is raw dog food safe?
It carries real risks you should know about: the Food Standards Agency found harmful bacteria in 35% of raw pet food samples. Careful handling reduces the risk. Our safety guide covers what vets say and the hygiene steps that matter.
What do you get if I use your code?
Bella & Duke adds credit to our account once your first box has been delivered. It costs you nothing extra and it does not change what we write.
Sources
- Bella & Duke referral offer page
- Bella & Duke terms and conditions
- Bella & Duke pricing and delivery
- All About Dog Food: Bella + Duke brand page (updated 5 November 2026)
- Royal Kennel Club: Is raw food good for dogs?
- Food Standards Agency: survey of contamination in raw dog and cat food on sale in the UK
Figures last checked 15 November 2026. If something has changed, tell us and we will correct it.