Chef Akila’s Gourmet Ready Meals
Slow-cooked Indian food from a Yorkshire kitchen, frozen and sent nationwide: that's Chef Akila’s Gourmet Ready Meals. Its 75-year-old founder runs the business with her family, one of whom is an NHS consultant doctor. It started in 2016 and cooks from family recipes. The menu covers curries, dals and biryanis, with plenty of options for special diets.
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About Chef Akila’s Gourmet Ready Meals
On the menu
Curries, dals and biryanis make up the core of the menu. Single portions come as Meals for One, while Party Packs and Curry Boxes suit bigger gatherings or a freezer stock-up. Special diets are well catered for, with vegan, low-calorie, keto, dairy-free, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. The whole kitchen is gluten-free and holds a five-star rating.
How the food is made
Each dish is cooked by hand from scratch, using organic cold-pressed oils and masalas ground fresh. Ingredients come from local suppliers where possible, including chicken and lamb from the Yorkshire Dales. Meals are fast-frozen within minutes of cooking to hold on to flavour and nutrients. Reheated from frozen, they're ready in under 10 minutes.
Getting it delivered
Meals travel frozen in insulated boxes by nationwide courier, and you pick the delivery day at checkout. Delivery is free on orders over £59. Payment options are broad, from Visa, Mastercard and Maestro to PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Shop Pay. Gift cards are available too. Clear some freezer space before the box arrives.
Sustainability at Chef Akila’s Gourmet Ready Meals
Chef Akila's traditional delicacies are crafted with organic cold-pressed oils, freshly ground masalas, and the finest natural ingredients. They carefully choose every single ingredient, sourcing locally where possible, ensuring high quality and a commitment to local produce.
Chef Akila’s Gourmet Ready Meals quick facts
| Free delivery | On orders over £59 |
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| Delivery | FREE Nationwide courier delivery for orders over £59. Meals are delivered frozen in insulated boxes. You can choose your delivery day at checkout. |
| Returns | Specific returns policy details are not provided in the extracted content. Please refer to Faithfull The Brand's official website for comprehensive information on returns and exchanges. |
| Payment methods | Apple Pay, Diners Club, Discover, Google Pay, Maestro, Mastercard, PayPal, Shop Pay, Visa |
| Gift cards | Yes |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Yorkshire, UK |
| Stores | 0 |
Chef Akila’s Gourmet Ready Meals contact
- Website
- chefakila.com
Chef Akila’s Gourmet Ready Meals FAQs
Are Chef Akila meals gluten-free?
The food is cooked in a gluten-free kitchen in Yorkshire. Gluten-free dishes sit alongside vegan, keto, dairy-free and low-calorie options on the menu.
When will my Chef Akila order arrive?
You choose a delivery day at checkout. Meals arrive frozen in an insulated box by nationwide courier, and delivery is free over £59.
Who is Chef Akila?
Chef Akila is a 75-year-old cook who set up the business in 2016 with relatives, including an NHS consultant doctor. The dishes draw on family recipes.
Do I need to defrost the meals first?
No. They go from freezer to plate in under 10 minutes, with no defrosting needed.