You can freeze your tasty Scott Brothers delivery for future scrummy meals, as just about all our products freeze brilliantly (check the product label for confirmation).
Freezing is a fantastic way to keep food for a long time, but too long and the flavour, colour and texture will be affected. Our product labels say how long we recommend freezing the product and the following gives you general guidelines.
Remember, not all freezers perform exactly the same and storage times may be affected by how much is being stored.
Up to 3 months
Up to 6 months
Up to 3 months
Freezing doesn’t kill bacteria. They ‘go to sleep’ while the product is frozen, due to the low temperature and lack of water. When food defrosts, its core temperature rises and it is open to moisture in the air – giving the right conditions for bacteria to become active again.
On receipt, store them in your freezer and use within 3 months. If the product defrosts, store it in the fridge and consume within one day. Your order’s packaging will include specific storage and reheating information for
Yes. If it is just partially defrosted, you can refreeze it. But if it is mostly defrosted, you should defrost it thoroughly, store in the fridge and eat within 24 hours. Do not refreeze once it is fully defrosted.
No. You should thoroughly defrost them before reheating. Once defrosted, you should store them in the fridge and eat them within 24 hours. Reheat in the microwave or oven and ensure the meal is piping hot before eating.