Our meals are frozen ready to take home. They will keep frozen in a cool box or insulated wrap for up to 6 hours.
COOKING
Most of our meals are frozen ready to be heated from frozen in an conventional oven. Instructions on the pack. Most meals are ready to eat within 40 minutes from being placed in a pre-heated oven. We use different types of containers please check before cooking. Some of our dishes can only be cooked in a conventional oven for best results such as Pakora. Check actual meal carton label. All of our dishes can be transferred from their container to a suitable container to the type of cooking method you wish to use.
Microwave Containers
Not suitable for conventional oven, remove and transfer to a suitable container before cooking. Remove outer sleeve, loosen lid. Microwave on full power for 12-15 minutes stir occasionally during this time. (for best results use defrost setting first for 5 minutes). (do not use plastic containers in a conventional oven)
Aluminium Containers
Check instructions on the carton - Loosen lid and place in a pre-heated oven set to 180 c (gas 6) for 40-45 minutes. For Microwave container dishes loosen the lid and cook on full power for 12-15 minutes, stir at half way point. For best results use defrost setting first. Do not use aluminium containers in a microwave
ECO Containers
made from sugar cane, are freezer,oven, & microwave proof, and fully compost able.
Always check that your meal is piping hot throughout before serving.
Defrosting - Meals can be defrosted in a fridge. Contents can them be heated in their own trays in an conventional oven, transferred to a microwave dish or pan for re-heating as required.
Storage
Meals should be kept frozen until use. They can be stored up to Best Before date frozen.
Once defrosted - DO NOT REFREEZE.
Meals can be kept defrosted in a fridge for up to 1-2 days.
