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A BIG thank you to everyone who entered our 2020 Christmas card competition this year. We have received lots of wonderful entries and selecting the winning design has not been at all easy. It has been lovely to see the amount of time and effort that gone into all of the designs. We have very much en

Going the extra mile for our customers is something we all take pride in, here at Oakhouse Foods.   To recognise the hard work and dedication our drivers continually show each day, whilst delivering delicious meals to our customers across the UK, we have created the Extra Mile Award. Not only does the award recognise an excepti

Have you ever wondered about the history behind the Great British Sunday Roast? Where did they originate from? And how did we, as a nation grow to love this delicious hearty dinner so much? Cast your minds back to 15th Century Britain, right back to when it all began… It's starts with the ultimate Sunday Roast- Roast B

Too much salt in our diet may increase our blood pressure and having high blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease. Like with most things, moderation is key. When shopping for food, there are certain steps you can take to ensure a balanced diet and to cut down your salt intake: 1. Ke

We'd like to invite you or your family members to design the 2020 Oakhouse Foods Christmas Card, for a chance to win a luxury Christmas hamper and a pack of cards for yourself! The winning design, and the winner’s name, will be printed on the Christmas cards and sent out for everyone to enjoy.  Your De

Autumn is the time of year when temperatures drop and the days become shorter. The weather is uncertain, but we know it’s time to get out our woolly jumpers and start stocking up on some delicious food which helps us to stay warm. October allows us to enjoy foods that are full of flavour, including orchard fr

Has your driver gone the extra mile to help you? Do you want to thank them for their hard work? Our fantastic drivers often deliver so much more than meals and many also give their time and support whenever it’s needed. The Oakhouse Foods Extra Mile Award aims to recognise the dedication of our drivers, wh

We are delighted to announce that our wonderful franchise owners Chris and Geoff Povey have reached a commendable milestone whilst working at Oakhouse Foods. Having worked at the company for over 25 years, since the day it began, here’s what they have to say about their Oakhouse journey from the very beginning up until now. What

Meet Gary, one of our many friendly delivery drivers from the North East, who never fails to deliver a service without a smile. Having worked at Oakhouse Foods for over 2 years, we wanted to share his thoughts on why he enjoys working with us. Why do you like working for Oakhouse Foods? I enjoy working for O

As a business, we have been developing rapidly over the last 18 months; this is a part of the journey that we wouldn't have been able to do without your help! Over the last 12 months we have been asking you, our lovely customers, to give us feedback and suggestions on our current website. Some of our customers even took part in optimization focus groups. We have taken all of your suggestions on board and done our very best to improve/eliminate those issues; the new website is the product of your input!   So this blog is going to give you a basic walkthrough of our website; what has changed, little tips and tricks, how to get the most out of the site and to reassure you that it's the same old us, but with a more personalised and improved website. Without further ado...