At Mindful Chef, we’re passionate about getting the nation eating healthier. We want to make eating healthy, fun, delicious, and easy. We’ve redefined ready meals to make them not only delicious, but also nutritious.
What is a ready meal?
A ready meal is a meal sold in a pre-cooked form that only requires reheating.
They’re useful if you’re in a hurry to get some dinner before heading out, or if you’ve got home from work late. Ready meals are also useful for those that don’t necessarily enjoy the process of cooking.
You can now find delicious ready meals ranging from specific cultural cuisine to organic and meat-free options. Not all ready meals have to be unhealthy and flavourless.
Ready meals are fast, convenient, easy and pre-portioned. The challenge comes with finding healthy ready-made meals that taste good, satisfy your hunger and are a good source of balanced nutrients.
Are ready meals healthy?
Ready meals can be healthy. It really depends what you choose as to how healthy your ready meal can be.
Often, in order to combat the dulling of flavour that can come with the freezing process, ready meals are made with extra salt and fat. This of course means the ready meal isn’t as good for you. You need to make sure to read the nutritional information on the packages.
To choose healthy ready meals:
- Pick smaller portions or make sure you stop when you’re full.
- Add salad or vegetables to have alongside your ready meal. Frozen vegetables are inexpensive and easy to prepare. Add a handful or two to your ready meal.
- Pick ready meals that include wholegrains, lean meats, fish, or protein sources. These will be higher in vitamins and minerals, and fibre which helps fill you up.
- Check the nutritional information and keep to daily calorie recommendations.
At Mindful Chef, we believe that ready meals don’t have to be unhealthy. We have a great range of delicious, nutritious ready meals to help make easy eating options better for you and your family.
Can I get ready meals delivered?
Yes you can! At Mindful Chef, we have one major goal: healthy eating, made easy!
You can get your ready meals delivered straight to your door, even the very next day! With everything from a warming classic lamb shepherd’s pie, to a creamy lentil moussaka and flavours from further afield, we are sure there is something to suit everyone’s taste buds.
Cooked in as little as 8 minutes, they’re perfect for those last minute midweek meals!
It’s easy. Simply head over to our shop to take a look at our range of frozen ready meals available. Browse, read up, get inspired. Then it’s a simple 1, 2, 3.
1. YOU CHOOSE
Choose your healthy ready meal favourites and go to the checkout
2. WE PACK
We’ll get everything ready to be delivered to you. Get next day delivery, it’s free with orders over £49, when ordered before 9pm
3. GET IT THE NEXT DAY
Your frozen order comes in insulated packaging which keeps its cool for 24 hours
What are Mindful Chef ready meals?
Mindful Chef ready meals are more than just quick meal solutions. They’re good for you too. We pack in everything you need for a balanced, delicious diet. Ready in as little as 8 minutes.
With flavours from around the world, nutritional information, and a range of dietary requirements, we’ve got you covered. Whether you are a meat-eater, a fish-lover, Vegan, or want to try new food, you’re sure to find something you like.
You can narrow down your search for a delicious ready meal with our helpful collections:
Looking for Chicken Ready Meals? Hand-cooked with the finest British free-range chicken, these healthy ready meals are high in protein to keep you full for longer. Enjoy lean, tender chunks of chicken, gently simmered in fresh, fragrant sauces until pull-apart tender. Choose from a classic punchy chicken tikka masala, or a smokey chipotle chicken, or even a rustic chicken cacciatore, and more. Can’t decide? Why not try our Free-range chicken bundle and get 4 scrumptious meals all made with succulent free-range chicken from our trusted supplier Traditional Norfolk Poultry.
Looking for Vegan Ready Meals? Healthy vegan ready meals are the perfect option whether you are short on time or not. Make sure your freezer is stocked full of these nutritious meals, hand crafted by our wonderful chefs. Our plant-based ready meals are all created in small batches, with the finest, sustainably sourced ingredients to ensure every mouthful you take is full of flavour. Choose from a comforting chickpea tikka masala, a sunflower mince bolognese, a creamy lentil moussaka, and more! Can’t decide? Why not try our Plant-based Bundle for 2 and have your pick from 8 portions of 4 different deliciously healthy Vegan ready meals?
Looking for Beef Ready Meals? These delicious ready meals are made with the finest grass-fed heritage breed Yorkshire beef for a richer depth of flavour. Made with 100% British beef, these frozen meals are big on flavour, whilst also being nutritionally balanced. Choose a classic, warming Chilli con carne.
Looking for Lamb Ready Meals? Handcrafted with heritage-breed lamb from wild pastures in the Yorkshire Dales, simmered until rich and tender, you won’t taste better lamb than this! Choose from a tantalizing lamb shoulder tagine, or a classic lamb shepherd’s pie.
Looking for Fish Ready Meals? Our healthy fish ready meals are made with fresh, sustainably caught fish landed in UK ports. Suitable for both the microwave and oven, your nutritionally-balanced dish can be ready in as little as 8 minutes. This means you can enjoy a delicious, high protein ready meal quicker than any takeaway. Choose a delicious creamy coconut fish pie.
Sounds good? We thought so. Our range of ready meals have redefined quick and easy eating. You can rest assured that when you’re eating in a hurry, you’re still looking after what really matters. So start your healthy ready meal journey today with Mindful Chef!