Our New Meal Trays
Why we changed
Our meals used to arrive on ceramic plates and bowls. Reusable crockery only works if it comes back, and in practice many dishes didn’t. That meant we ran short of dishes, couldn’t make as many meals, and some of your favourites showed as unavailable. Sealed trays fix that: we can make meals when you want to order them, and you don’t have to be in for a collection or remember to return anything.
What’s different
- Each meal is sealed, so it’s protected from our kitchen to your door
- Freezer, microwave and oven safe, so there’s no need to transfer the food
- The tray stays cooler to the touch after heating
- The lid peels off easily
What they’re made from
The trays are plant-based. They are made from sugarcane fibre (bagasse), the stalk left over once the juice has been pressed out for sugar, rather than from plastic.
- Sturdy and heat resistant
- Suitable for fridge and freezer storage
- Holds greasy or moist foods without needing a plastic lining
- Food safe and suitable for direct food contact
- 100% biodegradable and designed to be industrially composted
An honest word on sustainability
Moving from reusable to single-use trays isn’t a perfect answer, and we won’t pretend it is. We chose a renewable, plant-based material and we’re working out the best way for you to dispose of the trays. We’ll update this page once we’ve confirmed it.