# Premium Low-Cost Premade Meals The New Best-One Chilled Ready-Made Meals Come in 10 Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readymade-meals References: [talkingretail](https://www.talkingretail.com/products-news/frozen/bestway-wholesale-launches-new-chilled-best-one-ready-meals-13-05-2019/) & [bestwaywholesale](https://www.bestwaywholesale.co.uk) The new lineup of Best-One Chilled Ready-Made Meals have been unveiled by [Bestway Wholesale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sides-coffee) as an option for consumers who are seeking out premium premade meals with a low-cost profile. The meals come in 10 flavor varieties that draw inspiration from [Italian, Indian and Chinese cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-meal), which will make them a great option to pick up in favor of [takeout or heading to a restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gym-kitchen-chilled-meals). The meals feature a 450 gram serving and can be prepared in the microwave or the oven to suit preferences. Director of Trading for the Chilled Category at Bestway Wholesale Steve Carter spoke on the new low-cost of the Best-One Chilled Ready-Made Meals saying, "With price point an important consideration for retailers, our best-one ready meal range has a price-marked offer of 2 for £5, which encourages consumers to make multiple purchases whilst also delivering a healthy return on profit for retailers. The RSP of a single meal is £2.99.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Premium Premade Meals:** Opportunity for brands to create high-quality, restaurant-inspired meals at an affordable price point. - **International Cuisine Inspiration:** Opportunity to cater to diverse consumer preferences by offering premade meals with flavors from different global cuisines. - **Convenience and Versatility:** Opportunity to develop meals that can be easily prepared in both the microwave and oven, catering to varying consumer needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food brands can tap into the growing demand for premium, affordable premade meals. - **Retail:** Retailers can maximize profits by offering price-marked deals or bundles for multiple purchases of premade meals. - **Microwave and Oven Appliances:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative appliances designed specifically for efficiently preparing premade meals in both microwave and oven. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Packed Private Label Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asda-protein-ready-meal-range.md) - [Chef-Crafted Non-Frozen Ready Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-apron-prepared-ready-meals.md) - [Home Cooking-Inspired Ambient Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batchelors-meals-in-minutes.md) - [Single-Serve Grocer Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatandeat-meals.md) - [Single-Pan Midweek Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bens-original-one-pan-creations.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-meals-in-minutes.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-meals.md) - [Low-Cost Grocery Store Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-zone-meals.md) - [Ready-to-Cook Noodle Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batchelors-products.md)