Our last deliveries before Christmas are on Saturday 21st December, we will then be delivering on Saturday 28th, Tuesday 31st December and then from Thursday 2nd January in the new year.
To get your delivery on the 21st, please order by midnight on Thursday 19th December.
At Field Doctor we aim to be as transparent as possible with our customers about everything! Prices included.
We are very proud of our products and we want to maintain that level of quality and service.
So we are letting you know that from time to time due to varying cost of ingredients, packaging, energy and deliveries we may change the price of our meals.
Sometimes this will mean a price increase, but also a decrease.
We hope that you can understand that in a constantly changing world we are also having to adapt and make changes as well. If you have any questions please do get in touch.
How much does it cost?
The price of your meal depends on the portion size you choose:
single serve from £6.99 to £7.29
double serve: from £10.39 to £10.79
Minimum spend per order is £44.50, and a 7 item minimum for subscription orders.
Delivery charge may vary depending on your location. It can range from £5.50-£23
Spend over £60 and you get free delivery *this offer may vary depending on your location
*additional delivery cost may apply in Channel Islands, Isle of Wight. We do not deliver to Scottish islands, Scottish highlands, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles, or Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
What is a Field Doctor subscription?
How do I start a subscription?
When will my subscription reprocess?
How do I edit my meals?
When will my delivery be?
How do I pause my subscription or edit my payment details / order frequency?
We deliver nationwide. Our delivery partners are:
HIVED for all deliveries inside M25
DPD for certain areas of Scotland* and other select areas
YODEL for everywhere else!
Delivery charge may vary depending on your location. It can range from £5.50-£23
Spend over £60 and you get free delivery or £5.50 discount on your delivery charge *this offer may vary depending on your location
*additional delivery cost may apply in Isle of Wight and other areas. We do not deliver to Scottish islands, Scottish highlands, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles, Channel Islands or Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Please click this link to see if DPD offer next day delivery in your area: https://www.dpd.co.uk/service_lookup.jsp
Choose your delivery day on your way to checkout. We deliver from Tuesday – Saturday
The courier will email you on the morning of your delivery with your tracking information and a delivery timeslot. You may also get an email the day before delivery, just to let you know that they have your parcel ready for delivery the next day.
Unfortunately, at this point we do not have control over what slot you will be assigned.
If you are not in, the courier will leave your meals where instructed, (there is an option at checkout to leave specific delivery instructions) in an insulated box that will keep them frozen well into the evening on your day of delivery. To keep the meals cold en route to you, we use dry ice, thermal packaging and fast delivery. This ice and packaging is designed to keep the meals frozen for 48hrs. Most shipments arrive frozen but even if partially defrosted, when you open your box your meals will be at a very low temperature suitable to put in your freezer. As always please follow the cooking instructions and make sure the meal is piping hot when cooked.
*Please see Is the packaging recyclable for how to recycle eco-friendly packaging
You can find all the ingredients and nutritional information for each dish directly from our shop page by clicking the information icon and navigating to the bottom of the page.
We offer two different portion sizes.
Double serve portions- 760g, *served in one dish
Single serve portions- 380g
You could pack a single portion for lunch at work (the aroma will most definitely make your colleagues jealous though!), or share a double portion with friends, and gain eternal popularity. You may even find yourself devouring a whole double-serve meal (as we have often done ourselves!).
For food and safety reasons and to protect your gut we recommend you reheat your meal only once, following the instructions on the back of each meal carefully.
MEAL BOX SIZE
We know it can be a challenge fitting everything you need into your freezer, so please see below the dimensions of our meal boxes:
Double serve portions: 26cm x 17cm x 5cm
Single serve portions: 17.5cm x 13cm x 5cm
We cater for various dietary requirements such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free and low FODMAP. You can complete the meal filter here to find the right meals for you.
On our packaging and on each meal page we have provided all ingredient and allergen information.
Our gluten free meals have been certified gluten free and are coeliac safe. You can find our gluten free dishes by following this link: https://www.fielddoctor.co.uk/pages/gluten-free-coeliac-friendly
In the UK, food labeling regulations require that the 14 major allergens are clearly highlighted on pre-packaged food labels. These allergens are (ingredients we use in some meals highlighted in bold):
Field Doctor ensures these allergens are clearly indicated on our packaging and meal pages to help consumers with allergies or intolerances make informed choices.
If you have an allergy that is not included as one of the major 14 allergens use the 'free from' filter on the meals page.
Currently on top of the 14 official allergens filters we have;
Tomato
Onion
Mushroom
Rice
Yes, our meals are cooked in our Somerset kitchen and frozen to lock in the nutritional goodness, great taste and reduce wastage.
They will arrive with you frozen, but if for any reason this is not the case, so long as they are still partially frozen you can refreeze them by putting them into your freezer until it's time to cook and enjoy them - don't worry, they are perfectly safe to eat!
Alternatively you can put them in the fridge and once they are fully defrosted eat within 48 hours following the cooked from chilled/defrosted instructions.
Note: if you have fish dishes we recommend not refreezing if defrosted, so you can put them into the fridge and cook from defrosted within 48 hours like the other meals - or reach out to Charlie here to discuss options.
See below all details regarding the recyclability of all aspects of our packaging:
Depending on the time of year you parcel may contain bags of water ice, this can either be re frozen and used at home or emptied down the drain and the bag recycled with normal plastic recycling.
Dry ice bag, once empty of dry ice (see dry ice FAQ) can be recycled with normal plastic recycling
Yes! Our meals and all packaging which has contact with food is BPA and PFA free.
Charlie is available on our live chat from 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
Outside of these hours, please send us an email at hello@fielddoctor.co.uk and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
*Please note that emails are only monitored in standard office hours, Monday to Friday, so if you wish to make any changes, please do this inside these hours.
At the moment, the meat we use is not Halal. However, our meat-free dishes are just as delicious, so why not give them a try!?
If you have been sent a discount code, we hope you enjoy some money off! We just want to let you know that unless specified otherwise, multiple discount codes cannot be combined on one order. This excludes subscription discounts.
Please also note that gift cards cannot be used on subscription orders.
Our mixture is made up of:
70% parsley
18% thyme
6% tarragon
6% sage
We have now began packing your parcels with dry ice to keep your food frozen in perfect condition when it is warmer outside. Here is some pointers on how to handle it:
You’ll find it on top (and possibly at the bottom) of your food.
Please treat it with care and use oven gloves or a tea towel to remove it.
Don’t worry if the pack is empty as it will have worked releasing the cold.
If they are still solid, please place them in a well-ventilated area away from children and pets so they can evaporate.
Please dispose of the white packaging with your normal waste.
Some of our customers ask why Field Doctor's ready meals may have a different taste compared to some less healthy options on the market.
We want you to know that we take our customer's health and dietary requirements seriously, which is why we prioritise using natural ingredients and avoid additives altogether, and also produce meals that are not high in salt, fat or sugar. Each meal contains a large variety and quantity of vegetables, at least 2 of your 5 a day, as well as wholegrains and other nutritionally dense ingredients.
While our meals may have a more subtle flavour, rest assured that they are carefully designed by our dietitians to deliver all the essential nutrients you need to support your dietary needs and well-being. All while being as convenient as possible for you to enjoy.
Furthermore, some of our meals are designed for specific dietary needs, while some are for general health. Please contact our customer services team to make sure the meals you are ordering are the best fit for your needs.
We appreciate you choosing our nutritious meals and being part of our health-conscious community.
FODMAPs are a group of carbohydrates (sugars) found in various foods. Unlike other carbohydrates, they are poorly absorbed in the gut. This can trigger symptoms like gas, bloating and pain in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
A low FODMAP diet is a type of elimination diet that can improve IBS symptoms. It involves reducing the amount of FODMAPs you eat for 2-6 weeks by swapping high FODMAP foods for low FODMAP alternatives.
If IBS symptoms improve on a low FODMAP diet, it's likely that you are sensitive to FODMAPs. The next step is to follow FODMAP reintroduction, which helps figure out which FODMAPs you’re sensitive to and in what amounts. You can read more about a low FODMAP diet here.
Each of our low FODMAP meals are designed by our in-house by our chef Matt and FODMAP trained Dietitian. They use the latest low FODMAP information from Monash along with their knowledge about nutrition and taste to do this.
Like all our meals, our low FODMAP range is designed to meet healthy eating guidelines. This means the meals are never high in saturated fat or salt, and have a focus on healthy fats, lean protein and plenty of plant-based foods.
Once developed, our FODMAP meals undergo analysis by the team at Monash University for the different types of FODMAPs. Once confirmed as low FODMAP they receive certification and go into production.
Each of our low FODMAP meals have been certified as low FODMAP by the experts at Monash University when eating a single serving (one meal).
If you’re planning on eating more than one meal a day, leave 3-4 hours between meals. So, for example, you can eat one of our low FODMAP meals at lunch and another at dinner.
Monash constantly re-test foods that were originally tested some years ago to check that the FODMAP content has not changed. This is because changes in farming, food production and environmental factors can influence FODMAPs in food.
As a result, Monash regularly publishes updates to the serving sizes of food considered low FODMAP. When this happens, we review our low FODMAP meals in line with this new information and adjust our recipes to ensure that our meals stay low FODMAP.
Although foods are often thought of as either being ‘high FODMAP’ or ‘low FODMAP it’s the serving size of a food that determines whether it can be included.
This is because foods contain FODMAPs in varying amounts. Some foods contain very concentrated levels of FODMAPs (garlic is an example) so eating even a tiny amount can trigger symptoms.
Other foods contain much lower concentrations of FODMAPs. These foods can often be eaten in small or medium portion sizes and remain low FODMAP.
Let’s take tinned tomatoes as an example. A ½ cup portion (about 100 grams or a quarter of a can) is low in FODMAPs and can be included in a meal. But a large serving (a cup or half a can) becomes high in the FODMAP fructose, which may trigger symptoms.
If you see an ingredient you think of as high FODMAP in one of our meals, rest assured it’s included in a portion size that ensures the meal stays low FODMAP.
Beans, peas and lentils are often avoided by people with IBS as they are high in two types of FODMAP - galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and fructans. But you can include most beans peas and lentils on a low FODMAP diet in small portions.
An example is chickpeas – a quarter cup of canned and rinsed chickpeas (about 40 grams) is a low FODMAP serving.
We choose to include peas, beans and lentils in our meals in low FODMAP quantities because they’re a brilliant source of beneficial nutrients like protein, fibre and prebiotics.
Prebiotics are a specific type of fibre that feed beneficial bacteria in the gut, which in turn can have positive effects on health. A low FODMAP diet restricts intake of prebiotic fibre which is one of the reasons it’s not a lifelong diet.
Including prebiotic-rich foods like pulses and nuts in low FODMAP portion sizes means you can benefit from these fibres without triggering symptoms.
FODMAP stacking refers to the possibility of FODMAPs stacking up in the gut and causing symptoms. This can potentially happen when eating multiple ‘green servings’ of foods in one meal, or if eating meals and snacks very close together.
The best way to avoid stacking is to leave 3-4 hours between meals and snacks. This allows time for food to be digested and slows down the rate at which the gut is exposed to FODMAPs. So, for example, you could eat one of our low FODMAP meals at lunch and another at dinner.
Everyone has a different threshold for FODMAPs, so if your symptoms are well controlled then you don’t need to worry about FODMAP stacking.
If you’re following a low FODMAP diet and not getting good symptom control, talk to your dietitian about stacking.
There are a few possible reasons. If you experienced symptoms soon after eating (within an hour or less), it's unlikely these symptoms are down to the meal you’ve just eaten.
That’s because foods tend to trigger symptoms when they reach the small and large intestine, and it usually takes several hours for this to happen.
It’s worth thinking about the previous meal you ate, or other non-FODMAP triggers that might be affecting your gut. These include caffeine, alcohol, stress or an exaggerated gastro-colic reflex.
If you're experiencing symptoms a few hours after eating, it could be down to the fibre content of the meal. Eating more fibre than usual can increase symptoms, because it provides food for gut bacteria who produce gas when they break fibre down.
Some of our meals are high in fibre. If you are used to a lower fibre diet (which may happen because of trying to control symptoms) you might experience some symptoms as your gut adjusts.
If this resonates, you might find it helpful to start off with these options which are the lower fibre options in the range:
Chicken in White Wine
Provencal Fish Stew
Fish Pie
Smoked Mushroom Carbonara
Mac + Cheese
Piri Piri Chicken
Field Doctor offers a large range of low FODMAP safe meals, where we use extra virgin olive oil infused with garlic.
Garlic is high in the FODMAP subgroup called 'fructans' (one of the oligosaccharides), so can trigger symptoms in individuals with IBS and FODMAP sensitivities. When following a low FODMAP diet, it's crucial to limit all FODMAP sub-groups, including fructans, to identify your personal triggers through reintroduction and testing.
Our garlic-infused oil is low FODMAP because fructans are water soluble but not fat soluble. In water, fructans leach out into the liquid, but this does not happen with oil. This allows the flavour molecules of garlic to infuse into extra virgin olive oil, making it a suitable and flavourful option for low FODMAP cooking.
