IT’S safe to say that frozen ready meals don’t have the best reputation: devoid of all nutrition and packed full of nasty additives, artificial ingredients and preservatives.
However, Field Doctor is single-handedly trying to upend that stereotype, with its line of dietitian-designed, nutrition-packed ready meals. I’ve done a Field Doctor review to see if it can deliver on flavour as well as nutrition.
Kieran AhujaI tried seven Field Doctor meals to see if they could cut the mustard[/caption]Save 25% on your first two Field Doctor orders with code THESUN25x2
SHOP HEREA visit to the Field Doctor’s website makes it immediately obvious that it sees itself as a purveyor of prescription food; as well as its name, the site prominently features a quote from Hippocrates: “Let food be thy medicine.”
It also claims that nine out of ten people feel better having eaten a Field Doctor meal.
I’ve felt better after taking a lot of medicine, but in my experience, every medicine I’ve taken since Calpol has tasted dreadful.
And considering Field Doctor’s meals start at £7 (setting aside the “smaller” range, which starts at £6) and go up to almost £8, this most certainly classes as private healthcare.
Pros:
Brilliant range of personalisation options makes it a great choice for people managing health conditions or allergies Healthy and nutritionally complete ConvenientCons
I had to add seasoning to some of the meals to boost the flavour Small portions left me feeling hungry Not cheapRating: 7.5/10
Field Doctor review: how I tested
As The Sun’s reviews manager, it’s my job to undertake the noble task of testing out all manner of products.
My favourite ones to review are food and drink-related, and as an exercise-averse person trying to get a bit healthier in 2025, I was very open-minded about trying out Field Doctor.
However, I am a prolific home chef and hard-to-please eater, so I was interested to see if Field Doctor adds a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down.
I tried five of its meals to form my opinion, and my partner also tried a couple so I could get a second opinion.
Field Doctor review: Quickfire Q&A
Kieran AhujaI felt great after eating Field Doctor meals, but found some of them underseasoned[/caption]Save 25% on your first two Field Doctor orders with code THESUN25x2
SHOP HEREHow much is Field Doctor? If you’re buying for one person meals start from £6.99, while meals for two start at around £11. You can save 25% on your first two orders using our exclusive discount code, THESUN25x2.
Is Field Doctor healthy? Absolutely; Field Doctor meals are designed with nutritional science in mind, and meal plans are curated to your specific health needs.
Who’s it best for? People managing health conditions or allergies, thanks to Field Doctor’s extensive personalisation options. More broadly, it’s good for busy people who want to make sure they’re staying healthy.
What we loved: Thankfully I don’t suffer from any severe health conditions or allergies, but for those who do, eating healthy can be tough. Field Doctor makes life much easier for these people, and for that, it gets a big tick. It’s also nice eating a ready meal and feeling good about yourself afterwards.
What we didn’t: I found a few of the meals underseasoned, and I had to resort to adding salt, spices or hot sauce to many of them to give them some flavour. I also found them a little meagre size-wise.
I don’t suffer from any severe health conditions or allergies, but for those who do, eating healthy can be tough. Field Doctor makes life much easier for these people, and for that, it gets a big tick.
Field Doctor UK review: The Nitty Gritty
First impressions
Kieran AhujaYou can sense how healthy these meals are from the packaging alone[/caption]Save 25% on your first two Field Doctor orders with code THESUN25x2
SHOP HEREThe first thing you’ll have to do before your appointment with Field Doctor is — obviously — choose your meals.
Before you can do this, though, there’s the option to do a “personalise my menu” quiz, which will filter Field Doctor’s roster of meals depending on your health conditions, allergies and health goals.
The quiz allows you to be nice and specific, which is important for peace of mind. If you’re a soy-allergic pescatarian going through menopause, you’ll still find a couple of meals that satisfy your needs (although for that specific combination of things, you’ll be choosing between fish pie, provencal fish stew and an assortment of porridge).
Having no allergies or other restrictions, I asked Field Doctor to send me an assortment of its most popular meals, so that I could make an informed decision on its quality.
You have to pick a minimum of seven meals for delivery, which might be a bit offputting to people wanting to figure out whether the meals are right for them, but as these are all intended for the freezer, you don’t need to worry about them going off.
If you choose nine meals, you’ll be entitled to free delivery (otherwise, you’ll have to fork out another £5.50, so I’d recommend doing this).
The brand sent me a week’s worth of meals:
Beef Shin Ragu Piri Piri Chicken Three-bean and Smoked Tofu Chilli Field Greens Risotto Teriyaki Salmon and Whole Grain Rice Chicken Korma Chicken TagineThe meals arrived neatly packed in a cardboard box, and I was immediately taken with its branding; you can tell from the offset that these are healthy, nutritious meals, and the shade of bluey green that Field Doctor has adopted feels quite pharmaceutical, which is clever.
Each box has a nicely-designed label that neatly lays out the meal’s health benefits; for example, the risotto claimed to benefit my energy, eyes, muscles, bones and “diversity”, which I think is something to do with gut health.
There’s also information on which nutrients the meals provide, as well as the obligatory list of calories and fat, which are both astonishingly low; as far as I can tell, all clock in at under 500 calories, and a handful even sneak in at under 400.
Does it deliver?
The Salmon Terikyaki was tasty, with a generous portion of salmon, but some other meals felt underseasoned and smallSave 25% on your first two Field Doctor orders with code THESUN25x2
SHOP HEREField Doctor provides detailed instructions about how to heat the meals, offering guides for both microwave and oven — although microwave is preferred.
I don’t own a microwave, so heated most of mine in the oven, which took 40 minutes to an hour depending on the meal.
The others I microwaved at work, and while Field Doctor recommends zapping them for eight minutes, I found this made them blisteringly hot, so ended up heating them for slightly less time.
The meals themselves are hit-and-miss.
The first meal I tried, Piri Piri Chicken with some assorted veg and wholegrain rice, was a disappointment; the Piri Piri Chicken — which should have a smoky flavour, as well as some fire and tang — tasted just of tomato, requiring me to add some hot sauce and salt.
However, I was reliably informed by my partner that the beef ragu penne she ate was tasty, and the addition of borlotti beans (which I’m sure would send an Italian nonna into a frenzy) was surprisingly well-received.
The Salmon Teriyaki, which I took to work for lunch, was a hit, too, with plenty of salmon and the trademark sweetness of teriyaki sauce without insane levels of sugar.
And thanks to the inclusion of wholegrain rice and quinoa, which are both slow-release carbs, I managed to swerve the dreaded sleepy hour during the mid-afternoon.
I can stand by the brand’s claim that people feel better after eating a Field Doctor meal.
For me, these are actually the perfect office lunch; convenient, healthy, and no more expensive than buying lunch in central London, where I work.
Another reason I preferred them at lunch was the the portion sizes; when I ate them for dinner, I did feel a little unsatisfied. And at over £7 per meal, I’d like to go to bed feeling full.
However, at between 350g and 400g, they’re roughly the same size as many supermarket ready meals (M&S’ start at around 350g, Tesco’s are 400g), and while they’re double the price, they probably contain double the nutrients.
How much is Field Doctor?
Put simply, not cheap. Full-size meals start from £6.99, and the most expensive ones are £7.79.
There is a “smaller range”, whose prices start from £5.99, but serving sizes are under 300g, meaning you’ll need a small appetite.
I wish there was a wider range of pricing; £7.45 for the Teriyaki Salmon, with its generous portion of fish, feels quite reasonable; but £6.99 for the Field Green Risotto, whose primary ingredients are rice, peas and broccoli? That feels steep.
However, it is cheaper than some other meal delivery services (including my personal favourite, Mindful Chef, whose meals go up to. a tenner per person and require you to do the cooking).
And being a ready meal, you do have to factor in the cost of someone cooking the meal before it makes it way to you, as well as the nutritionists whose job it is to make sure your dinner is as healthy as possible.
To take the sting out of the price, you can save 25% on your first two orders with our discount code, THESUN25X2.
Field Doctor alternatives
Field Goods, Frive and Detox Kitchen all offer alternatives to Field DoctorHealthy ready meals aren’t tough to find these days, meaning Field Doctor has some tough competition.
If you’re a fan of healthy ready meals but don’t love the frozen aspect, I’d head over to Frive, which I’ve tried and was mightily impressed by.
Depending on the plan you opt for it’s slightly more expensive than Field Doctor, and perhaps not as science-focused, but still has an emphasis on nutrition and the food tastes great.
Another I’ve tried and liked is Field Goods — like Field Doctor, its meals arrive frozen, and they’re a similar price point too. However, there’s a more limited menu, and the ethos of the brand is more about sustainability and comfort than nutrition and science.
A third healthy option — which I’ve not personally tried — is Detox Kitchen, which is slightly more expensive but has a wealth of tasty-looking options.
If you’re looking for an affordable option, then I’d head to your local supermarket; most chains have a line of healthy ready meals these days.
And if you’re willing to do some cooking, you might want to look into the huge. number of recipe boxes available these days. We have some articles you might find helpful, including our Mindful Chef review, Green Chef review and Hello Fresh review.
The Verdict: is Field Doctor any good?
Field Doctor is a brilliant service for people who are low on time but want to ensure they're consuming a balanced diet.
As frozen meals, they fit neatly into a chaotic schedule, and there’s a wide range of options, even for those who have restrictive health conditions or allergies.
And I do agree with the nine out of 10 people who say they feel better after eating a Field Doctor meal.
However, if you’re a foodie, this might not be the right option for you; Field Doctor views food as nutrition, rather than as a culinary experience to be savoured.
The same goes if you have a big appetite, or you might find yourself going to bed hungry.
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