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How do I cook the meals?

All our meals are designed to be stored and heated from frozen, therefore we will always recommend the ‘from frozen’ instruction as this will give the best results. Heating instructions can be found on the packaging, and also on the product informati

How do I know which size pot to buy?

We currently offer two different-sized pots. All of our meals are available in Small, and some also are available in Medium. Small: 200g - 250g. Medium: 250g - 300g. We recognise that there are growth and developmental differences between infants und

How do I store the meals?

Our meals should be stored in the freezer as soon as possible after delivery. If the product defrosts but is still below 5 degrees Celcius, store in a fridge and consume within 48 hours (cooking time may vary, always ensure food is piping hot through

How long will your meals last in the freezer?

Our meals are dispatched with a minimum of 60 days shelf life remaining, however customers usually receive product with a much longer shelf life than this. You should always refer to the Best Before date printed on the packaging.

How do I know if your meals contain allergens?

Some of our meals are made without allergens but all may contain traces of celery, crustaceans, eggs, fish, gluten, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, nuts, peanuts, sesame, soy and sulphites, due to these ingredients being handled in our kitchen for ot

Do you offer vegan / plant-based meals?

We have a variety of meals for vegan or plant-based diets, you can filter in the 'Build your Box' section for vegan meals. But they are also listed below:. Veggie Korma. Lentil Bolognese. Indian-Style Veggie Pilaf. Apple and Cinnamon Oat Bites. Hidde

Where do you source your ingredients from?

We place great importance on understanding the origins of our food in order to provide an authentic farm-to-fork experience. We exclusively procure beef mince and chickens from W. Bunting, a trusted family butchers known for their traditional practic

Are your ingredients/meals organic?

All our dairy is organic and our eggs are free range, while our chicken and beef come from free-range high welfare farms in Kent and Surrey. We have a close relationship with our butcher and know exactly which farm the animals come from! Our fish is

What if my child doesn't like one of the meals?

Babies and young children aren't going to like everything you give them, especially the first time they try it. It can take 10 tries to get them to learn a new taste. However, if your child is constantly rejecting something then we recommend choosing

Do your meals contain additives?

The term 'additive' refers to any ingredient which performs a function in a food; for example the baking powder used in our banana pancakes to make them light and fluffy is technically an 'additive'. However, we use very few of these ingredients and

Which oils do you cook with?

In some of our meals, we use a small amount of British cold-pressed rapeseed oil. We understand that some customers are concerned about the use of seed oils in their foods, however we have worked with our children's dietitian Lucy Upton to ensure all

Are your meals free from added salt and sugars?

We work with our Children's Dietitian, Lucy Upton, to develop our meals to be nutritionally balanced for children; this includes a policy of never adding salt or sugar to our meals when cooking them. However, some of our recipes contain a very small

Are your products pasteurised?

No. Our food is cooked like you would at home and rapidly frozen to lock in goodness.

Can you cook Pots for Tots meals and snacks in the air fryer?

You can certainly try it - however, please make sure that the internal temperature of the meal or snack is at least 70°C for two minutes. As we have not tested our recipes in air fryers ourselves, and there is so much variation between air fryer mode