Meal Prep

Plan once, cook once, and make the rest of the week easier on your wallet and your time.

Meal prep is the habit of planning a few meals, cooking in batches, and portioning them into the fridge or freezer so weekday choices are already made. For many UK budgets, the real win is reducing “urgent” buys: extra supermarket trips, meal deals, and last-minute takeaways.

Start small: pick 2 core dinners, cook 4–6 portions, and label what’s for which day. Before you add anything to your basket, run the price through 118M8 to see the time cost. If it feels steep, you’ve got a ready meal at home.

Latest Meal Prep Posts

Budget-friendly batch cooking, storage tips, and simple weekly plans.

two meal prep containers with salad ingredients on a cloth

Meal Prep Containers: What to Buy (and What to Skip)

A practical UK guide to meal prep containers: sizes that actually work, glass vs plastic, leakproof lids, freezer rules, and a simple checklist.

meal prep jars with grains fruit and chia pudding

Vegan Meal Prep Ideas: 25 Easy UK-Friendly Meals

A practical list of vegan meal prep ideas that actually keep well: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and freezer-friendly staples—plus a simple plan to spend less on takeaways.

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