# Heat-and-Eat French Cuisine Products Charlie Bigham's Brasserie Range is a Waitrose Exclusive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-10-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlie-bighams-brasserie-range References: [retailtimes](https://retailtimes.co.uk/i-launches-new-brasserie-range-bringing-dining-out-in/) & [charliebighams](https://www.charliebighams.com/)  [Charlie Bigham's Brasserie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlie-bighams-dishes) range is headed to the UK as a [Waitrose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitrose-easy-to-cook) exclusive lineup of at-home food products perfect for bringing French dining experiences to private kitchens everywhere. The product range is focused on bringing the [dining out experience to the home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sear-serve) and boats a variety of dishes that have been previously reserved for restaurant enjoyment or lengthy at-home cooking. This includes Beef Wellington, Venison Bourguignon, Coq au Vin, Salmon Wellington and Duck confit & Pomme Anna. The dishes are priced ranging from £16.95 to £29.95 and are crafted with high-quality ingredients. Founder Charlie Bigham himself spoke on Charlie Bigham's Brasserie range saying, "Showstopping food doesn’t always have to mean going out. With the Brasserie range, you can have that same restaurant-quality experience at home – the kind of treat-worthy food you’ll want to take your time over and really enjoy together.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 53% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Premium Home Dining:** Elevating the convenience food market with gourmet dishes enables consumers to enjoy restaurant-quality meals without dining out. - **Culinary Convenience:** Busy professionals increasingly seek high-quality, ready-to-eat meals that save time while offering a taste of gourmet dining. - **Luxury Ready-meals:** The emergence of upscale ready-to-cook meals captures consumer interest by combining fine dining experiences with the ease of at-home preparation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gourmet Food Retail:** As demand grows for luxury at-home dining experiences, gourmet food retailers see expanding opportunities in the premium ready-meals sector. - **Frozen and Prepared Foods:** The sector is innovating by integrating high-end ingredients and complex dishes traditionally found only in restaurants into their product lines. - **Food Delivery and Meal Kits:** Shifts towards premium, at-home meal experiences pivot the industry towards offering chef-curated ready meals that parallel traditional fine dining. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restaurant-Inspired Grocer Food Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leon-grocery.md) - [Diner-Style Food Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldiner.md) - [French Foodservice Bakery Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-boulangerie-premium-bakery.md) - [Seasonal Grocery Aisle Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-the-difference.md) - [Fakeaway-Style Frozen Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birds-eye-2.md) - [Precooked Barbecue-Inspired Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jolly-hog-bbq-range.md) - [Food-to-Go Bakery Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delice-to-go.md) - [Expansive Plant-Based Meal Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosh-range.md) - [Elevated At-Home Dining Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gousto-premium-range.md)