Thinking of changing dog food ? Let us introduce you to to one of our favourites: Years. They're one of the best fresh dog food we've tested for many reasons.
Years is a great example of an innovative, independent UK company helping to revolutionise the face of dog food in the UK.
Available online as a subscription service, their fresh, tailored meal plans along with their Superfood Supplements are delivered directly to your front door and don't need storing in the freezer.
UPDATE : January 2026 We've updated this review with the latest prices, AADF nutritional ratings, recipe updates and feeding plan amendments for 2026 |
Admittedly, fresh dog food isn't the cheapest option available, however it does offer exceptionally high quality food and is perfect if your dog suffers with allergies or a sensitive stomach.
Sounds promising, so we decided to take a closer look at what Years.com offer dog-lovers.
Try Years.com from just £3 for a 7 day transition trial
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This review follows our dog food testing process to ensure safety, nutrition, and palatability.
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Fresh dog foods have become really popular with dog lovers in recent years thanks to their minimally processed and nutrient-rich recipes, but one of the major downsides to fresh dog foods is that they require refrigeration.
Growing UK company, Years.com offer dog lovers a highly nutritious fresh dog food which doesn't need to be stored in your freezer. As a pantry fresh food, it only needs transferring to the fridge once opened.
What really sets their dog food apart is the quality. With specialised, tailored nutrition and high-quality, human-grade ingredients, it’s a world away from the more traditional options you’ll find on the high street.
In fact, Years sits right at the top of the UK dog food nutrition charts, according to independent experts at All About Dog Food, with a score of 95%.
Taking a closer look at the independent reviews on Trustpilot, a massive 98% of reviews score 4 or 5 ⭐️.
Every meal is thoughtfully created by Years’ Head Chef Luke Alkemade, who’s previously cooked for Charlie Bigham’s, M&S and even on luxury yachts, working closely with veterinary nutritionists. On top of that, each meal is boosted with carefully chosen superfood supplements, giving your dog’s nutrition an extra lift with every bowl.
The Years website is straightforward and offers lots of information about their meals.
To get a personalised plan and accurate costing for your dog's meals, we suggest taking the simple 3 minute questionnaire.
It's easy to use and you simply provide information about your dog's unique characteristics including age, sex, breed, weight, activity levels, food allergies, body condition and any health issues - seriously, it only takes a couple of minutes.
The result is a Complete Nutrition System catered to fit your dog's nutritional needs and preferences, with daily servings in grams alongside a suggested calorie intake.
Years.com now offer six original recipes -
🍲 Chicken Thigh Mediterranean Casserole
🍲 Steak & Kidney Mushroom Hotpot
🍲 Pork Shoulder Sage & Apple Stew
🍲 Salmon & Pollock Cauliflower Bake
🍲 Turkey Thigh Cranberry Fricassee
🍲 Steak, Salmon & Prawn Surf 'N' Turf
We'd suggest that when selecting your recipes, ideally aim to feed as many different protein types over a 2 month period. Different proteins provide different amino acids, vitamins and minerals, so mixing things up helps support more balanced nutrition overall.
It can also be kinder on a dog’s digestion, especially for those with sensitivities, as it reduces the chance of becoming intolerant to one single protein over time.
Once the subscription is set up, we found our account was easy to navigate and simple to make subsequent changes or cancellations to delivery dates.
Initially the orders are scheduled every 4 weeks, but you can amend this to a different frequency to suit. Clearly the longer delivery frequencies offer the best value, just make sure you have suitable cupboard storage available.
It's worth mentioning that if you have a puppy, Years.com are the only fresh food brand we have tested that have meals designed for puppies. You'll be prompted every month to provide the latest weight so the calorie content stays accurate as your puppy grows 🐾 |
Essentially, Years.com meals are made with human-quality and whole ingredients — the same sorts of ingredients you’re eating with a knife and fork. Additionally, all their meals are grain and legume free so no cheap fillers here.
We liked that when your food is delivered, each meal has your dog's name and all their details printed on the packaging so you know for sure that it was customised specifically for them.
If you want to explore a list of individual ingredients in each recipe, they are available online. Better still you can simply scan the QR code on the packaging with your phone to go straight to the recipe page.
The clarity of the label and ingredient percentages is excellent! Far more transparent than many popular, established dog foods on the market. So there’s no question about what you’re feeding your dog and there's no hidden ingredients.
Their cooking process means that you can store Years.com in your cupboard for up to 3 months. As we mentioned previously, it only needs to be transferred to your fridge once opened.
Most fresh dog foods like Different Dog or Butternut Box need to be stored in the freezer until opened.
It's all down to the way their food is cooked. Uniquely designed trays with steam vessels, reduce the cooking time and temperature required, so the food is minimally processed.
We’ll be honest, at first it did seem like there was quite a bit of packaging. That said, it’s worth noting that it’s all 100% recyclable and made using 30% recycled materials.
We loved that the opened trays last in the fridge for up to 7 days so you can portion them for your dog.
Years.com do provide 'Stay Fresh' lids with your first order.
This a great idea, however we found in testing that the lids had a tendency to sit loosely. In our opinion this is a design flaw but definitely not a dealbreaker.
The meals themselves smell appetising and make a welcome change to that whiffy dog food smell you usually find with traditional dog food. You can clearly identify the different ingredients in each recipe.
The food comes with easy-to-follow directions on how much to serve your particular pup.
Oh, and there's the Superfood Supplement to accompany your dog's meals. Tailored to your dog's breed (to address common ailments) it also contains a blend of probiotics and prebiotics to support healthy gut flora.
Get ready for some serious foodie vibes! Years launched their Chef's Collection. Limited edition recipes which include King Prawn & Giant Squid Paella, Wagyu Steak Lasagne and wait for it!....Truffle & Venison Detroit Pizza no less.
Year's new Chef's Collection arrives looking every bit the premium dog food it is. We loved the show stopping packaging, looks like a fancy box of chocolates.
But if you're hoping to prevent a blink-and-you-miss-it gobble-fest, we'd suggest using our secret weapon - the lickmat.
Our pup happily spent a solid half-hour fixated on every last morsel. It's safe to say this food delivers an unparalleled level of canine concentration!
Years also offers an accompanying range of all-natural dog treats. We particularly like that they are one ingredient treats without any hidden nasties. Cleverly the range has some treats suitable for quick rewards and other longer lasting chews.
Lastly, let's talk price.
As we've mentioned, the menu is personalised for each dog but generally small dog (6kg) plans are around £2.18, medium (12kg) £3.15 and large (26kg) from £3.98 a day.
Alternatively, you could choose to dip your toe in the water with their great value 7 day trial box starting at just £7.00. A great way to try without any significant financial outlay, plus if you use Years.com discount code SMARTBARK you get free delivery.
7 Day Trial Box ⭐️ 3½–5 days of meals to feed over a 7 day transition period ⭐️ 7 days of tailored Superfood Supplement |
All of the above adds up to mean that Years.com is a one of the best dog foods available for those looking for fresh, tailored meals.
Whilst it's clearly not the cheapest dog food available, if you're in the market for a fresh dog food with high quality ingredients, tailored to your dog and delivered right to your doorstep, Years.com is very likely the choice for you.
Importantly their food adapts as your dog grows, does not require freezer storage, and comes with a bespoke superfood supplement.
Years' natural treats and of course their super luxurious Chef's Collection completes the picture! Now you can get everything your dog needs, nutritious food and delicious treats, in one convenient order.
REASONS TO BUY
Exceptionally high nutritional rating
Tailored to breed and life-stage
Additional Superfood Supplement
No fridge or freezer storage concerns
High variety of ingredients
Chef's Collection of premium recipes
REASONS TO AVOID
Not the cheapest dog food
Additional lids don't seal well
Try Years.com from just £7 for a 7 day transition trial
Enter discount code SMARTBARK for free delivery on any order
Not sold on Years.com ? There are other fresh dog foods on the market you could take a closer look at.
Our popular review - Best Fresh Dog Food : Tested & Reviewed, tests and reviews the main alternatives - Different Dog, MarleyBones and Butternut Box, Tuggs and Paws on Plates.
All exceptionally high quality, fresh food delivered frozen to your door.
Another option for you to consider would be cold pressed dry food.
Using innovative techniques and cooking gently at lower temperatures, cold pressed dog food retain more nutrients than standard extruded dog foods.
We put four of the best cold pressed foods to the test - Wild, Forthglade, Wilsons and Walker & Drake in : Unleashing the Goodness: Best Dry Dog Foods
Thanks for stopping by and reading our Years Fresh Dog Food review.
Claire is the founder of Smart Bark and a lifelong dog lover.
With a 10 year background in retail buying for one of the UK’s major retailers, she brings a keen eye for quality and value to every dog product review.
Claire personally tests every item featured on Smart Bark with her own family dog and her team of dog testers—so you get honest, expert advice (not recycled marketing blurb) from someone who truly understands what works in real life (and what doesn’t).
No gimmicks. Just trusted recommendations backed by experience.