Simmr journal
Guides to tiffin & home cooking
Practical guides for eaters and home cooks — from finding a great tiffin to starting your own home food business.
What makes home-cooked food special
From regional recipes to small-batch cooking, here's why food made in a home kitchen tastes different — and why more people are seeking it out.
Fri 5 JunGuides · 4 min readHow tiffin subscriptions save you money and time
Daily tiffin subscriptions can be cheaper and healthier than cooking every night or ordering takeaway. Here's how the maths works out.
Thu 4 JunFor cooks · 6 min readThe 14 allergens every UK home cook must declare
A plain-English guide to the 14 major allergens you must declare under UK law when selling food, and how to get allergen labelling right.
Tue 2 JunGuides · 4 min readTiffin vs takeaway: why home-cooked meal subscriptions are taking off
Home-cooked tiffin subscriptions are growing fast in the UK. Here's how they compare to takeaways on cost, health, variety and supporting local cooks.
Thu 28 MayFor cooks · 7 min readHow to start a home food business in the UK
Thinking of selling your home cooking? Here's a practical, plain-English guide to registering, food safety, allergens and getting your first orders in the UK.
Wed 20 MayGuides · 5 min readWhat is a tiffin service? A guide to home-cooked meal delivery in the UK
Tiffin services deliver fresh, home-cooked meals on a regular schedule. Here's how they work in the UK, what they cost, and how to find a good one near you.
Tue 12 May