A factory you can trust
All of our meals are made in our dedicated allergen free factory in Harrogate. Our entire site is free from all 14 major allergens. That means no gluten, no dairy, no nuts, no soya, no sesame, and none of the other allergens you might find listed on labels.
We do not allow any ingredients containing these allergens into our building, and we have strict controls in place for all raw materials. Every team member receives thorough allergen training, and we test every single batch of food to ensure it meets the highest safety standards.
How we do things
Kirsty’s chilled ready meals are made in a different way to most ready meals, the process helps lock in nutrients and extend shelf life. We make the sauces and prepare the meat and veg in a similar way but instead of cooking then assembling into the pack, we assemble first then seal the pack.
After sealing, the packs are out into a large pressure cooker which allows us to cook them at a higher temperature. This means we can lock in the nutrients and prevent micro-organisms getting into the pack after cooking, therefore the products can have a longer shelf life without preservatives or additives.
Release on Temporary License (ROTL) Scheme
We have been working in partnership with HMP Kirklevington Grange to provide employment opportunities for prisoners eligible for day release and nearing the end of their time in open prison with the ultimate goal of being able to offer permanent employment once they leave prison. This scheme supports the rehabilitation of offenders and looks to reduce the risk of re-offending upon release.
So far, we have 8 individuals in the business via this scheme and we have found it to be an incredibly successful initiative so far.