In workplaces, hospitals, schools, and even hotels — the traditional kitchen is quickly becoming obsolete. Rising labour costs, limited space, and stricter compliance requirements are pushing facility managers and procurement teams to rethink how food is delivered.

The solution? High-quality, chef-made frozen meals that require no on-site chefs, no prep, and no kitchen.

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The Kitchen Problem No One Talks About

Running a kitchen sounds simple… until you have to:

Hire and retain trained kitchen staff

Manage variable food costs and waste

Maintain hygiene standards and deal with compliance inspections

Invest in extraction, equipment, and ventilation

For many organisations, the overhead simply doesn’t make sense — especially when staff numbers fluctuate or foodservice isn’t your core business.

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The Frozen Food You Do Want

Forget what you think you know about frozen meals. Nova Chef creates restaurant-quality dishes — prepared by real chefs, frozen at peak freshness, and designed to reheat perfectly every time.

✔️ Flash-frozen for taste and nutrition
✔️ Plated-quality presentation
✔️ Wide variety of mains, sides, appetizers, soups, and desserts
✔️ Easy to serve hot in under 30 minutes

No chopping. No prep. No stress.

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Case Study: A Smarter Staff Canteen for a Logistics HQ

A major logistics company outside London was struggling to justify the cost of their on-site kitchen. Staff numbers varied throughout the week, and food quality was inconsistent. They needed to reduce costs — but still offer proper hot meals for employees.

Enter Nova Chef.

With no changes to infrastructure, they transitioned to our catering pack system, using their existing combi oven to reheat meals. Results included:

80% reduction in kitchen payroll

Zero food waste thanks to frozen stock

No need for skilled chefs

Increased staff satisfaction and reduced complaints

The transformation was immediate — high-quality food with none of the overhead.

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Designed for Modern Facilities

Whether you're feeding employees, patients, students, or guests, Nova Chef fits seamlessly into any foodservice environment:

✅ Catering packs that serve 7–9 portions
✅ No skilled staff required
✅ Works with standard combi ovens
✅ Frozen for ultimate flexibility
✅ Compliant with UK food safety standards

From logistics HQs to NHS canteens and private schools — our model delivers reliable, high-quality meals at scale, without the kitchen burden.

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Thinking of Closing the Kitchen? Think Nova Chef.

Before you seek another contract caterer or hire another chef, ask yourself: could frozen ready meals do the job better?

With Nova Chef, you can:

Reduce labour costs

Minimise compliance risk

Maintain a premium standard of food

Adapt to fluctuating demand

 

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🔗 Ready to see the difference?

Book a demo or request a sample menu today — and find out why forward-thinking organisations are ditching the kitchen without sacrificing quality.

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📌 FAQs

Q: What equipment do I need to use Nova Chef catering packs?
Just a combi oven — like a Rational or Unox. No extraction or prep kitchen required.

Q: How many people does each pack feed?
Each dish comes with a separate sauce/protein and base. One of each typically serves 7–9 portions.

Q: Can I serve plated meals or buffet-style?
Both. The system is designed for flexibility depending on your foodservice setup.

Q: Is this suitable for workplaces, schools, and hospitals?
Yes — we’re already used in all three sectors, with solutions tailored to each environment.