STOCKED

STOCKED: frozen block meals ready in minutes

STOCKED is a prepared food company that sells frozen meals in its own block format. Its proposition focuses on crafted recipes that heat up in a pan or microwave in just a few minutes, designed for days when time is short. The company states it has sold one million meals and describes its range as award-winning, with home delivery.

Block format and portions

Each STOCKED pack contains 8 blocks. According to the company, one pack is enough to make 2 to 4 meals depending on how the blocks are used. Each block weighs approximately 67 to 70 grams depending on the recipe. The price shown in the catalogue for the packs displayed is £11.05, with an offer of £9.50, which works out at up to £5 per meal. The company also offers the option to build your own order by mixing and matching packs.

Featured recipes from the range

The range includes a selection of internationally inspired dishes. Featured products include:

• Chicken Tinga: slow-cooked chicken in a chipotle sauce with black beans, cumin and lime. It is presented as a high-protein option with a mild heat level.
• Miso Beans: a plant-based dish with butter beans and cannellini beans in a coconut sauce with miso, ginger, lime leaf and spinach. It is described as a source of fibre and protein.
• Sausage Arrabbiata: spicy tomato sauce with roasted garlic, pork sausage and spinach. Medium heat level.
• Thai Green: shredded chicken with green beans and edamame in a Thai green sauce with coconut, lemongrass and lime leaf. It is described as high in protein and lightly spicy.
• Beef Chilli: slow-cooked beef chilli with kidney beans. It is presented as high in protein and a source of fibre.

The company organises its range into categories such as British meats, plant-based options and family favourites.

How to prepare

The instructions give two heating methods. On the hob, add the blocks to a saucepan with a tablespoon of water, cover with a lid and simmer over a medium heat for one minute per block plus an additional five minutes, stirring occasionally. In the microwave, heat from frozen on full power (1000 W) for one minute per block plus an extra minute, stirring halfway through and leaving to stand for one minute before serving. The company recommends that the food is piping hot and not to refreeze once heated.

Nutritional information and allergens

Each recipe includes a detailed nutrition table per block and per 100 grams, with values for energy, fat, carbohydrates, sugars, fibre, protein and salt. The company warns that the dishes are cooked in a kitchen that handles gluten, soya, celery, mustard, peanuts, nuts, fish and sulphites, and that allergens are highlighted in bold in the ingredients list. It also notes that recipes may be updated and that the packaging label should be checked.

Delivery and gifting

STOCKED sells its products for home delivery. The website includes a gifting section, as well as merchandise and recipes. The company states that orders can be placed through its online shop.