Two reviewers have given the Iceland roast dinner box rave reviews, with one saying: “I reckon I managed to spend two additional hours than usual with my young daughter which is simply invaluable”
The Easter weekend is just under a fortnight away, bringing with it not only the joy of egg hunts and family gatherings, but also the challenge of producing an Instagram-worthy Sunday roast. That’s where Iceland’s new roast dinner in a box steps in, offering a hassle-free, budget-friendly alternative that doesn’t compromise on taste.
Available online from today (March 24), Iceland’s Easter range features two options designed to serve a family of four. There’s a lamb dinner option priced at £30, and a slightly more affordable chicken version at £25.
Each box includes everything required for a complete roast, from the star attraction to accompaniments and gravy, eliminating the need for an additional shopping list. It also allows the designated cook to spend more quality time with loved ones, rather than wrestling with oven shelves.
The chicken box features a roast chicken, roast potatoes, beef dripping Yorkshire puddings, honey glazed parsnips, mixed vegetables and chicken gravy. This amounts to £6.25 per head, delivering a meal that’s sure to wow family and friends.
The lamb box is arguably the most traditional choice for the occasion, though. Inside, there’s a substantial leg of lamb, gravy and the same accompaniments as the chicken box. At roughly £7.50 per person, it’s competitively priced against purchasing ingredients separately, whilst also saving time and allowing shoppers to dodge the supermarkets during the hectic weekend.
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Meanwhile, Cook is providing this Lamb Easter Dinner Box for 6, priced at £77.45, which equates to £12.90 per head. It includes a slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with white wine and rosemary jus, dauphinoise potatoes, red cabbage and trio of greens.
It’s perfect for those who’d rather have shoulder than leg, though for larger households, purchasing two of Iceland’s boxes remains more economical to feed additional guests, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Alternatively, supermarkets such as Tesco, Marks and Spencer and Aldi will undoubtedly be launching Easter meal deals and premium dine-in collections for those who prefer in-store shopping rather than ordering online.
However, when it comes to Iceland’s product, journalists who’ve already tested the box emphasise just how much time it saves – not to mention how delicious it is. Manchester Evening News’ Emma Gill discovered the box provided “everything you need for a family meal for four – and more than we’d typically have.”
She commended the simplicity of the cooking process, noting that all the timings were spot-on, except for the parsnips, which appeared to ‘need another 10 minutes until they were soft enough.’
“The lamb itself was lovely and tender,” she remarked, adding that the Yorkshire puddings were “big and fluffy” and the gravy “full of flavour.” Meanwhile, Abigail Nicholson from the Daily Record reinforced the convenience aspect, giving the box “a solid eight out of 10.”
She remarked: “Something I hadn’t anticipated was just how straightforward this box would be to prepare. For a typical Sunday roast, I’d be toiling away in the kitchen for multiple hours, particularly in those final hours before serving up. However, with this box, I reckon I managed to spend two additional hours than usual with my young daughter which is simply invaluable.”
Regarding the meal itself, she described the lamb as “succulent, tender and cooked to perfection.” Abigail continued: “One of the standout products for me was the Yorkshire puddings, they were the best I have EVER had.”
Therefore, for anyone seeking a method to save both time and money this Easter, the Iceland Roast Dinner In A Box might provide the solution. They’re praised as beginner-friendly with ample servings, offering a hassle-free approach to entertaining guests without being confined to the kitchen for hours.
