Root Kitchen
Frozen plant-based, chef-made meals
Root Kitchen is brought to you by Brother in Law and Sister in Law (we know, random combination) David & Rishma. Both have worked in the ready meal industry for a combined 16 years. David in Marketing and Rishma as a Product Development Director, developing ready meal ranges for some of the UK’s leading supermarkets including LIDL, Iceland, Morrison’s and ASDA.
Our Inspiration
Rishma’s mother, Laila Remtulla MBE, started a ready meal business from her kitchen table in 1986 growing it to a company that currently employs more than 350 people. Rishma joined the business in 2007 and has progressed to become NPD Director working with a team of development chefs to create ready meal ranges for some of the UK’s leading supermarkets.
The Idea
The idea for Root Kitchen came in late 2019. Rishma has suffered from fatigue and immunity based health issues for a number of years and was subsequently diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), a long-term (chronic), fluctuating, neurological condition that causes symptoms affecting many body systems, more commonly the nervous and immune systems.
After trailing a plant based diet, Rishma realised there were very few convenient, nutritious and affordable options for people like her, so she took to the kitchen and started creating.
Wholesale information
By freezing, we know you will enjoy every one of our meals at its very best – as if you have made it from fresh in your own kitchen.
Local, Responsibly Sourced Ingredients
We don’t use any artificial colours or preservatives and also try to source our ingredients from as local to us as possible.
Absolutely No Food Waste
All of our meals are cooked, by chefs from scratch, in small batches using 70 litre stock pots over gas heat. We only cook what we need and blast freeze as soon as the meals have been portioned, locking in nutrients and giving a shelf life of 15 months.
Root Kitchen Tikka Masala and rice (1 case)
Frozen plant-based, chef-made meals
Marinated tofu, cauliflower, and sweet potato in a creamy coconut tikka masala sauce with delicious spinach and mushroom Basmati rice
16 x 400g meals per case.
Root Kitchen Szechwan aubergine noodles (1 case)
Frozen plant-based, chef-made meals
Soba noodles with aubergine slices coated in a sweet rich soy, maple syrup, and sesame oil Szechuan pepper dressing.
16 x 400g meals per case.
Root Kitchen Mousakka (1 case)
Frozen plant-based, chef-made meals
Delicious plant based ragu, seasoned with basil and mint, served between layers of aubergine and potato slices , topped with a moreish soya milk and cashew nut béchamel sauce, and finished with vegan cheese.
16 x 400g meals per case.
Root Kitchen aubergine Al Forno (1 case)
Frozen plant-based, chef-made meals
A classic Italian dish of sliced aubergines, layered with our own handmade rich tomato sauce and soya and cashew nut béchamel sauce, finished with vegan cheese and basil.
16 x 400g meals per case.
Root Kitchen vegetable Jalfrezi and rice (1 case)
Frozen plant-based, chef-made meals
Spicy Jalfrezi curry packed with onions, chickpeas, red peppers, and green beans served with cumin basmati rice.
16 x 400g meals per case.
Root Kitchen vegetable Shepherds Pie (1 case)
Frozen plant-based, chef-made meals
A hearty, slow-braised, black eyed bean, lentil, and vegetable stew with a comforting mashed potato topping.
16 x 400g meals per case.
Root Kitchen Thai red curry and rice (1 case)
Frozen plant-based, chef-made meals
Fragrant Thai red curry sauce with baby corn, green beans, red peppers, sweet potato, water chestnuts and bamboo shoots served with aromatic jasmine rice.
16 x 400g meals per case.
Root Kitchen Korean noodles (1 case)
Frozen plant-based, chef-made meals
Deliciously marinated tofu on a bed of noodles, coated in a fiery and sweet Korean style sauce, with edamame beans, red peppers, and carrot.
16 x 400g meals per case.
Root Kitchen Butternut Squash Lasagne (1 case)
Frozen plant-based, chef-made meals
Butternut squash, mushrooms and spinach in a delicious herby tomato sauce layered between lasagne sheets and topped with a creamy béchamel sauce finished with a sprinkling of vegan cheese.
16 x 400g meals per case.
Root Kitchen Mediteranean vegetable Pesto Bake (1 case)
Frozen plant-based, chef-made meals
Penne pasta served with chargrilled vegetables in an authentic Mediterranean tomato and herb sauce with a hint of chilli, finished with tasty basil pesto.
16 x 400g meals per case.