Charlie Bigham's Reviews 

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Looking at 202 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the delicious taste and high quality of the meals, often finding them superior to takeaways or other ready-made options. Many appreciate the convenience and use of top-grade ingredients, noting consistent preparation and authentic flavors, making them a preferred choice for easy, enjoyable meals. However, some customers noted concerns regarding the price, finding the meals expensive, especially with recent increases. A few others felt portion sizes, particularly meat content, were sometimes insufficient. Additionally, some reviewers mentioned a perceived decline in overall quality or inconsistency in certain dishes over time.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Charlie Bigham produces several delicious “stand-bys” for one diner, shame you can’t freeze them but they are useful for a quick grab on the way home, that is if you can find them now that my local T... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I sent CB a suggestion regarding their meal and I immediately got a positive reply. What a refreshing change that they take on board customer suggestions and hopefully act on it. We enjoy their meals... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have always rated your products very highly and kept a few in my freezer for emergencies or when i am busy and want a tasty meal. More recently things have changed -not with the product quality bu... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Tasty meals, much better than many takeaways and cheaper too, although prices have crept up lately. Have also noticed the high salt content of many meals; this may be to compensate if they have starte... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Duck confit was absolutely delicious

Duck confit was absolutely delicious. Duck was perfect, potatoes superb, lentil sauce excellent (could have done with a little bit more- but that in no way detracted from the overall experience of the dish). Added a bit of brocolli cooked on our new hob! Well up to restaurant standards. We ate as the first dish cooked in a new oven (deliberately not very ambitious) and all worked out perfectly. Eaten with a splendid 2010 Chateau Angludet - perfect. OK it's not a quick cheap weekday dinner, but this was a bit special - new kitchen. We'll definitely have again, quite superb!

March 9, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Phil. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Duck Confit. It sounds like a fantastic pairing with the Chateau Angludet. We'll be sure to share your kind words with our chefs, we hope you enjoy our dishes again soon.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nice food but not value for money

Don’t get me wrong the food is delicious however they lose 2 stars because of value for money . The little dishes are tiny and very small portions . I only buy them when Tesco put a yellow label on but £6.50 is a bit OTT . I’ve upgraded them to 4 stars as I’ve just had the chilli con carne which I believe is meant for 2 people but was great for me on my own .

March 5, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello Neil,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're really pleased to hear that you enjoy the taste of our food.

Our dishes are designed as single portions and are made with carefully sourced ingredients and cooked in small batches by our chefs, which is something we take a lot of pride in.

Your feedback is valuable and helps us continue to review and improve our range.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The only ready meal you'll ever need!

In a world where people only write reviews to complain, I wanted to pass on my love for Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala.

Just to say it’s great. There’s no other curry that comes close (even from an authentic curry house)

Yes, we all know Chicken Tikka Masala is a British creation, however you chefs….. keep doing what you do well!

Here’s to eating more of the good stuff!

It'll take a while, however forward to working my way through the entire CB range.

March 2, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello Dean, thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review.

We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much you’re enjoying the Chicken Tikka Masala (that’s high praise indeed!) and I’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Charlie and the chefs.

Here’s to you working your way through the rest of the range!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tasteless

Tasteless, little fish, lots of potato. Was there any cheese on top, couldn't taste it. Very small portions

February 28, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

We’re really sorry to hear this Nick, that’s certainly not the experience we want for our Fish Pie.

Please do email us at hello@bighams.com
with a little more information (including the use by date and batch code), and we’ll be very happy to look into this for you and help further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great ingredients well cooked

February 23, 2026
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Hi Peter,

Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear you’re enjoying the quality of our ingredients and cooking.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Charlie Bingham's customer services department , five stars!'Meatballs Al Forno'…

I had bought the 'Meatballs Al Forno' for one, but it had fewer meatballs in it than I had expected; and I'm not a big eater. I contacted the customer services department just to give feedback, and they were brilliant. I received vouchers, which I spent on Charlie Bingham's Chicken Kiev's which are very tasty indeed. Overall, a very positive experience.

February 24, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello again Arwel! Thank you so much for your lovely review — we’re really pleased to hear you had such a positive experience with us and enjoyed the Kyiv too.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best shop curry I've ever had…

Best shop curry I've ever had delicious. I bought one 1. For 2 people curry enough for 1 person rice cut it down by half maybe put a nan bread with it instead. Well done you

February 21, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hi Patricia,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we’re delighted to hear it’s the best shop-bought curry you’ve had!

We really appreciate your feedback on the portion balance too, and we’ll be sure to share your suggestion with the team.

Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Charlie Bighams dishes

Charlie Bighams dishes that can be bought at supermarkets are the best and thoroughly recommend. We eat them a lot as so good Not on one day as in experience

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello Ann,

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we’re thrilled to hear how much you’re enjoying our dishes!

It really means a lot to us that you’d recommend us and that we’re a regular part of your mealtimes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big fan of Charlie Bighams meals since…

Big fan of Charlie Bighams meals since I first found them in Tesco years ago. Not cheap but always flavourful and plenty of meat, they also seem to be open to new ideas and have responded as positively as they can to suggestions. I look forward to new culinary delights from them

February 18, 2026
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Thank you so much for your continued support James, it really means a lot! We’re delighted you’ve been enjoying our meals over the years.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Used to be good quality… Slipping

These at 1st used to be good quality but the contents and the quality seem to be slipping now , seems they’re now slowly starting to sacrifice the quality

February 12, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello, Hi Arry, we’re really sorry to hear this.

We’d love to look into this further for you — if you’re happy to email us at hello@bighams.com with a bit more information (such as the dish and use-by date), we’ll be very glad to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first try with Charlie

My first try with Charlie, I was NOT disappointed, yes it's a little expensive but you definitely get what you pay for, I had cottage pie and that was the best ready meal I have ever had. I will definitely be trying the rest if the range. It Was a delicious i would rather stay home than go to a restaurant with that quality well done

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello Trudy, thank you so much for your fantastic review — we’re delighted your first Charlie Bigham’s experience didn’t disappoint!

We hope you enjoy exploring the rest of the range just as much.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yummy curries, expertly prepared and easy to serve at home

We love our curries and my wife really enjoys cooking them when she has time. We know how hard it is to develop the right flavours and textures but with Bigham's everything is done for you. To perfection. On your table in 30 minutes. Absolutely delicious. Thank you Charlie!

February 10, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello Julian, thank you so much for your wonderful review — we’re thrilled to hear how much you’re both enjoying our curries!

It means a lot to know you appreciate the flavours and the convenience, especially when you know first hand the care that goes into cooking dishes like these.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

More Salty Than Before

Tasty meals, much better than many takeaways and cheaper too, although prices have crept up lately. Have also noticed the high salt content of many meals; this may be to compensate if they have started to use cheaper ingredients. Anyway, the high salt content makes them a less healthy option.

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello Stephen, thank you for your review — we’re really pleased to hear you find our meals tasty and great value compared to takeaways.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always good

We find C B’s ready meals are superior to anything else. Curries are often better than a “fresh” Indian takeaway, such a shame they don’t do Bombay potatoes anymore they were exceptional.

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello Helen, thank you so much for your fantastic review.

We’re sorry to hear you miss the Bombay Potatoes — we know how disappointing it is when a favourite is no longer around. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and your kind support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bakewell Heaven

Had your Cherry Bakewell for dessert tonight, just divine and such good value, will buy again

February 10, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello Christine. Thank you so much for your lovely review — we’re delighted you enjoyed the Cherry Bakewell!

Great to hear you found it such good value too. We really appreciate your support and look forward to you enjoying it again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We don’t buy any ready meals apart from…

We don’t buy any ready meals apart from Charlie big hams . We like to have an easy meal in the freezer and every one we’ve tasted has been absolutely delicious. It’s quite a compliment to say we couldn’t make it better ourselves ( and we do cook ) They are pricey but worth every penny !!!!

February 7, 2026
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Tracee — what a compliment!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our favourite Fish Pie was once again…

Our favourite Fish Pie was once again enjoyed! Hearty meal, good flavour and always a winner!

February 6, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello Jill. Thank you so much for your lovely review, we’re delighted to hear our Fish Pie is still a firm favourite!

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Red Thai Curry had too much chilli for…

Red Thai Curry had too much chilli for our liking, although good quality, which killed our apetite and resulted in food being thrown away. Also a pity that ready meals everywhere (although not this one) contain Cheddar - a cheap ingredient - which is not good for dairy intolerance. Sicilian Chicken is very good, but flavours over-strong.

February 4, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello Elizabeth, thank you for your feedback — we’re sorry to hear the Red Thai Curry was too spicy for your taste. We’re pleased you enjoyed the quality overall and the Sicilian Chicken, and we’ll be sure to share your comments on flavour levels and ingredients with our team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delicious and Restorative.


The Charlie Bigham Sicilian Chicken is
A Wonderfully Delicious and Welcome
Dish.

It fully restored my elderly mother's appetite. She had not eaten properly for a week following the sudden death of her
youngest son. But this dish has truly helped
her to regain more of her taste buds.
And strength.

Thank You very much all at Charlie Bigham.
Really grateful for your super cuisine.

February 6, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Thank you so much for letting us know, Seta — that’s really kind of you to share.

We’re so glad the dish was able to bring some comfort, and we’re sending our warmest wishes to you and your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We regularly buy these pies they are…

We regularly buy these pies they are fabulous.
Our favourites are the fish pie and the Kate and Sydney.
Always well filled with sizeable pieces

February 9, 2026
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Reply from Charlie Bigham's

Hello Wendy. Thank you so much for your wonderful review — we’re delighted to hear you regularly enjoy our pies!

It’s great to know the Fish Pie and the Steak & Kidney are your favourites, and that you’re pleased with the generous fillings and sizeable pieces. We really appreciate your lovely support

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