I’m obsessed with COOK.
When time’s tight, the oven’s cold and I suddenly have a gang of hungry friends on route to mine, COOK is my go-to. 
Anyone who knows me knows I would always choose to cook everything from scratch myself, but sometimes, it’s just not possible. And when that time comes, I proudly parade around the kitchen with that shiny foil carton in front of all our guests and declare, “No, I didn’t make this—this masterpiece is from COOK.”

I avoid beige, dislike e‑numbers, and detest plastic‑tasting ready meals. My kitchen is my sanctuary—loud power ballads, impromptu method dancing and cooking up a storm while making a monumental mess in my wake. 
That’s my bliss.
So why compromise on flavour?
With COOK, I don’t have to and there’s no mountain of washing up after the cooking massacre either.

Restaurant-Quality Food, Without the Fuss

COOK is far from your average supermarket ready meal. Each dish is hand-prepared in four UK kitchens, where chefs season, sauce, and slow-cook with care—no machines stuffing trays here.
Imagine: you’ve got private chefs chopping mushrooms and kneading pastry for your Steak, Mushroom & Merlot Pie—all ready for your oven at home. Not bad for everyday cooking, right?

Built on Authenticity—and Community

Founded in 1997 by Ed Perry and Dale Penfold in a former pizza kitchen, COOK has grown into a B Corp pioneers with over 100 shops and 1,000+ independent stockists.
As a Living Wage employer, they champion sustainability and inclusion—helping people re-enter the workforce, earning accolades like the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
They really are more than just easy meals for you and your family.

Shop, Delivery & Freezer–Friendly Flexibility

COOK offers brilliant options:

• Frozen meals to pick up in-store
• Nationwide home delivery via click-and-collect or home delivery service
• Microwaveable or oven-ready dishes across portion sizes from one person to buffet feasts 

Plus, their meal boxes cater to singles, couples, families, new parents—all crafted with COOK’s signature quality.

Clean, Honest, Homemade Ingredients

COOK meals are made fresh, free from added preservatives and artificial additives. They use real, often locally sourced ingredients and freeze each meal straight after cooking to lock in flavour. 
Ingredients are listed transparently—some include e‑numbers, but only as components of natural foods, not hidden nasties that I vehemently detest. 

Overpriced? Not in My Recipe Book

Some critics claim COOK is too expensive. I disagree. When you’re paying for skilled chefs, artisan methods, thoughtfully curated ingredients, and carbon-conscious business practices—it’s not a cost, together it’s all adding value. 
You’re buying more than just a meal; you’re buying convenience and culinary integrity that COOK stands by with every meal they prepare.

The Final Word

COOK is more than a fallback—it’s a lifestyle choice. It’s about honouring real food, supporting ethical business, and keeping the magic alive in your kitchen, all without really lifting a finger. 
Whether you’re juggling family dinners, hosting dinner parties, or just craving something hearty, COOK lets you:

• Serve restaurant-grade food at home
• Support sustainable, British-made meals
• Skip processed substitutes and embrace real flavours
• Feel the joy of cooking without actually cooking

If you haven’t given COOK a whirl yet, your taste buds—and your guests—will thank you. Now, who’s ready for pie?