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Cooking and Portion Sizes

Get guidance on reheating instructions, recommended cooking methods, and details about portion sizes.

Air Fryer reheating

We do not recommend using an air fryer to reheat our meals due to several variables. Our testing across various air fryer models has revealed inconsistencies in cooking temperatures, pre heat times, capacity and cook times, which could compromise foo

Portion sizes

Our portion sizesWe offer three different portion sizes. Double serve portions: 760g (served in one tray). Single serve portions: 380g. Smaller single serve portions: 280g. You could pack a single portion for lunch at work (the aroma will most defini

Cooking instructions

Meals can be cooked direct from frozen in the microwave or oven. Some of our meals are microwave only or oven only. You can filter by microwave or oven on our shop page to find oven only or microwave only meals. Our meals are suitable for cooking fro

Is it safe to reheat our meals as leftovers?

With regards to food safety there is a big difference between reheating leftovers, and heating our meals following the cooking instructions that have been blast chilled and frozen following certified industry standard food hygiene practise. We don't

Are microwaves safe?

Some people question microwaves safety due to myths and misunderstandings. When used properly, microwaves are safe, efficient, and do not pose unique health risks. The key is to use microwave-safe containers and follow instructions. Understanding Mic

Food safety guidelines: refreezing partially defrosted meals

Our thermal packaging and dry ice undergo regular testing for compliance, integrity, and safety so your meals arrive in the best possible condition.If your meals arrive partially defrosted but remain touch cold (below 8°C) they are safe to refreeze.

Defrosting our meals

Defrost in the fridge in the original packaging, and once defrosted keep refrigerated in the original packaging. We recommend consuming ideally within one day of defrost to maintain quality. If fully defrosted, it is typical to see water or liquid in