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Hot lunch to take to work: how to bring it along easily
Taking a hot lunch to work? Tips for packing and reheating dishes, plus fresh halal meals you can heat up at the office in no time.
The clock strikes twelve, you walk to the office microwave, and there you are with the same cold sandwich as yesterday. Sound familiar? Taking a hot lunch to work sounds like a hassle, but with a little preparation it's sorted in no time, and it lifts your whole working day.
We deliver warm, halal meals every day, so we know exactly which dishes travel well and reheat well. Here we share how to take yours along easily.
Why a hot lunch at work makes the difference
A warm meal at midday gives you a real break, away from your screen. It feels like a meal instead of a snack, and a balanced hot lunch keeps you sharper in the afternoon than a quick bite. Little effort, a big difference in how you feel for the rest of the day.
Which dishes are best to take along?
Not every dish survives a morning in your bag and the microwave. These do:
- Stews and dishes with sauce. They only get tastier when reheated.
- Rice and bulgur dishes. Hearty and easy to reheat.
- Soups. In a good lunchbox or thermos flask, perhaps the handiest hot lunch there is.
Avoid things that go soft and soggy, such as fried snacks or a fresh salad that you really want cold.
Easy to pack and reheat
Use a good, leak-proof lunchbox or glass container and divide your dish into portions if you like. Most hot lunches are back to temperature in the microwave in two to three minutes. No microwave? A thermos flask keeps soup or stew warm for hours.
The easiest option: take a ready-made meal
Want no morning stress at all? Yasemin delivers ready-made meals in handy portions, 100% halal and hot again in no time. In the morning you take one out of the fridge and bring it along. Browse the full menu for all hot options, or read our hot lunch ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Which hot lunch is easy to take to work?
Stews, rice and bulgur dishes and soups travel and reheat best. They stay tasty after a few minutes in the microwave.
How do you keep a lunch warm without a microwave?
A thermos flask keeps soup and stews warm for hours, ideal if there is no microwave at work.
Is a hot lunch at work practical?
With a leak-proof lunchbox or a ready-made meal in portions, a hot lunch at work is sorted in no time and hot in a few minutes.
Can you take ready-made meals to the office?
Yes, ready-made meals in portions are ideal for the office. You bring them along chilled and heat them up on the spot.