# High-Protein Takeout-Inspired Meals The Gym Kitchen Chilled Meals Now Come in Two New Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-10-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gym-kitchen-chilled-meals References: [retailtimes](https://retailtimes.co.uk/the-gym-kitchen-launches-two-new-chilled-meals-in-tesco-and-sainsburys-and-extends-listings-across-supermarkets/) & [thegymkitchen](https://thegymkitchen.com)  [The Gym Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gym-kitchen-frozen-meal) chilled meals range has been expanded by the brand in the UK with a series of protein-packed, takeout-inspired recipes to work well for time-poor consumers. The new meal options include the Chipotle Chicken and Chicken Shawarma options, which are each inspired by takeout meals to help them tie into the popularity of fakeaway meal options. The products come in large 500-gram sizes that are great for splitting between two people, multi-serving occasions or simply a large meal for satisfying big hunger. The meals come with as much as 59-grams of protein in the entire pack. The new additions to The Gym Kitchen chilled meals range are arriving now at [Tesco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meats-range) and [Sainsbury's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gym-kitchen-foodtogo) in the UK for £4.75 each. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 53% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Protein-rich Takeout Alternatives:** The rise of protein-heavy, takeout-inspired meals offers consumers a healthier alternative to traditional fast food while catering to the 'fakeaway' dining trend. - **Convenience in Meal Prep:** Pre-packaged, ready-to-eat meals that require little to no preparation are increasingly appealing to busy lifestyles, aligning perfectly with consumer demand for time-saving meal solutions. - **Hybrid Meal Occasions:** Meals designed to cater to both individual and social dining occasions reflect a growing desire for versatile food options that fit various eating contexts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen and Chilled Foods:** This industry is expanding its offerings with high-protein, ready-to-eat meals that replicate popular takeout flavors, meeting consumer interest in health and convenience. - **Health and Wellness:** With a focus on high protein content, these meal solutions align with the ongoing consumer shift towards nutrition-conscious eating and proactive wellness. - **Retail and Supermarkets:** Supermarkets embrace high-protein, takeout-inspired meals as a product category that appeals to both health-conscious and convenience-seeking shoppers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Packed Global Cuisine Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-real-protein.md) - [Convenient Protein-Packed Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/born-simple.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Asian Cuisine Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopstix-ready-meal-range.md) - [Plant-Powered Ready Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ready-meal-range.md) - [Protein-Rich Mexican Cuisine Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pots.md) - [High-Protein Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gym-kitchen-frozen-meal.md) - [Barbecue Chicken Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bites-grazing-pack.md) - [Protein-Rich BBQ Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gym-kitchen.md) - [Spiced Protein-Rich Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piri-piri-chicken-sausages.md)