Preserving the best
Our frozen food contains the same Waitrose approved meat and poultry.
Yes
- Waitrose approved meat and poultry
- Sustainable fish and shellfish
- Fruit and vegetables from LEAF farms
- Free range eggs
- Lowered salt content
No
- Hydrogenated vegetable oils since Jan 2007
- Artificial preserving methods
Why choose frozen food?
Quality and freshness
Our food is frozen at the peak of its quality. The key to retaining flavour and nutritional content this is the way we freeze our frozen food - the quicker you freeze, the better the quality when defrosted. This is particularly true with fruit and vegetables where the vitamin content is retained The Waitrose frozen range is the only place you can buy British raspberries all year round!
Convenience without compromise
A great store cupboard meal, Waitrose frozen ranges can save time and reduce waste in your home. It’s ideal for families who eat at different times, for feeding children or those who have smaller appetites.
Traditional recipes
Our desserts and ready meals are developed using authentic ingredients. Our pizzas, for example, are stonebaked using Italian ingredients.
Our peas are frozen within 2 hours of harvest, faster than any other retailer and making them fresh and available all year round.
Ice cream
Over 60 different summer treats are available from Waitrose. Indulge in our new authentic Italian gelato, our pure dairy ice cream with a range of toppings including Praline crunch, Raspberry Pannacotta and Toffee Fudge, or our Greek Yogurt ice creams are light and creamy and low fat too!
Try this:
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Blend 60g of our frozen British raspberries with 150ml fruit juice, 1 heaped
tbsp natural yoghurt, and 1 tsp runny honey (or to taste) for a vitamin-loaded
smoothie to boost your day.
Fruit
Our range of frozen fruit are perfect for cooking and making smoothies. Quick frozen to retain all their vitamins, our selection enables you to enjoy British and world fruits.
Try this:
- Blend 60g of our frozen Super fruit mix with 150ml fruit juice, 1 heaped tbsp natural yoghurt, and 1 tsp runny honey (or to taste) for a vitamin-loaded smoothie to boost your day.
Fish
Both Waitrose fresh and frozen fish are caught from sustainable, ethical sources and where possible fish is line-caught as trawling can harm the environment. Read more about sustainable fishing.
Try this:
- Waitrose frozen wild Canadian scallops, selected for their succulent flavour and caught from sustainable stocks off Canada’s east coast. Combine with frozen raw peeled King Prawns and add to pasta to create superb seafood linguine.