Pafos Chef
Heating Instructions
Our meals are packed in carton food containers with PET lids. The full container is also vacuum packed for extra protection and freshness.
Your meals are delivered fresh for the whole week. Keep them refrigerated and enjoy them within 5–7 days of delivery.
In short: take the container out of the vacuum bag, remove the PET lid, and reheat only the portion you're about to eat until it's hot throughout. The carton is microwave-safe; for the oven or air fryer, move the food into an oven-safe dish.
Before Heating
- Remove the meal from the outer vacuum bag before heating.
- Do not heat the meal while it is still sealed inside the vacuum bag.
- Remove the PET lid before heating.
- The carton container can be used for microwave reheating only.
- For oven or air fryer heating, remove the food from the carton container and place it in an oven-safe dish, tray, or air-fryer-safe tray.
- Do not place the PET lid in the microwave, oven, or air fryer.
- Do not place the carton container in the oven or air fryer.
- Heat the food until it is hot throughout, but avoid overheating, especially with fish, chicken breast, and delicate dishes.
- For best quality, heat only the portion you are going to eat.
1. Microwave Method
Best for: Rice dishes, pasta, curries, stews, soups, vegetables and most complete meals.
- Remove the outer vacuum bag.
- Remove the PET lid.
- Heat on medium-high power for 2–3 minutes. Heating time may vary depending on the power of your microwave.
- Stir gently if the dish has sauce, rice or pasta.
- Heat for another 1–2 minutes if needed.
- Allow to stand for 1 minute before eating.
- For larger meals, heat in stages rather than overheating all at once.
2. Air Fryer Method
Best for: Chicken, patties, falafel, potato wedges, roasted vegetables and dishes where you want a drier or crispier finish.
- Remove the outer vacuum bag.
- Remove the PET lid.
- Remove the food from the carton container.
- Place the food in the air fryer basket or in an air-fryer-safe tray.
- Heat at 160–170°C for 5–8 minutes.
- For crispy items such as wedges, patties or falafel, heat at 180°C for 6–10 minutes.
- Check halfway and turn the food if needed.
- Do not use the carton container or PET lid in the air fryer.
3. Oven Method
Best for: Moussaka, lasagna, baked dishes, roasted meats, vegetables and larger portions.
- Remove the outer vacuum bag.
- Remove the PET lid.
- Remove the food from the carton container.
- Place the food in an oven-safe dish or tray.
- Cover with foil if the food is delicate or has sauce.
- Heat at 160–170°C for 8–12 minutes.
- For baked dishes such as moussaka or lasagna: from fridge temperature, place in a cold oven, set to 170°C and heat for approximately 12–15 minutes; from room temperature, place in a preheated oven at 170°C and heat for approximately 6 minutes.
- For crispy items such as potato wedges or patties, heat uncovered at 180–200°C until hot and crisp.
- Allow to stand for 1–2 minutes before eating.
Special Heating Notes
Salmon
- Salmon is best heated gently.
- For best results, remove the salmon from the fridge and allow it to come closer to room temperature before heating — only if you are going to consume it within the next hour.
- The best method is gentle microwave heating from room temperature.
- Heat for a short time only. Do not overheat, as salmon can easily become overcooked and dry.
- It is better to heat salmon slightly less and check it, rather than heating it too much at once.
Keto Chicken and Pork Roulade
- For the best texture, heat the Keto Chicken and Pork Roulade in the air fryer.
- Air fryer: 180°C for 4–6 minutes.
- Oven: 180°C for 4–6 minutes in a preheated oven.
- Do not overheat, as the roulade is already cooked and only needs to be warmed through.
Important Notes
- Keep meals refrigerated until heating.
- Remove meals from the fridge to take room temperature only if you are going to consume them within the next hour.
- If you are not going to eat the meal within one hour, keep it refrigerated and heat it directly from fridge temperature.
- Consume your meals within the week you receive them.
- Fresh salads, dips and cold items should not be heated.
- Some meals may need slightly more or less time depending on the size of the portion and the appliance used.
A note on freshness
Your meals are cooked fresh and delivered once a week, on Monday, for the whole week — keep them refrigerated and enjoy them within 5–7 days. Never reheat a meal more than once.