Batch cooking for family meals

Cooking larger amounts and saving portions can cut costs, reduce waste and make busy days easier.

Choose family favourites

Soups, stews, bolognese, chilli and curries freeze well and use affordable ingredients.

Why it helps families

• Less cooking on busy evenings
• Fewer takeaways and ready meals
• Control over ingredients and portions
• Handy backup meals in the freezer

Store it safely

Cool food quickly, store it in labelled containers in the fridge or freezer, and reheat until piping hot.

Start small

You do not need to batch cook everything. One extra meal a week is a good place to start.