Aussies have rated McCain as the top pick in Canstar Blue’s latest frozen meals ratings, with five stars in every category: taste, value for money, packaging, variety and range and overall satisfaction.
Our review compares frozen meals on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which frozen meal they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 410 Australians for their feedback on frozen meals they’ve purchased and eaten in the last six months.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
McCain offer a popular range of frozen meals, with multiple food styles available. The Hearty Meals line features Herb & Parmesan Chicken Schnitzel, Roast Lamb, Roast Chicken, Lasagne, Spaghetti Bolognese, Lamb Culet with Gravy, Beef and Bacon Pasta Bake, Tuna Mornay, Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Cordon Bleu and Fettuccine Carbonara. The McCain Pub Size range features classic pub meals, such as Butter Chicken, Parma and Bangers and Mash. McCain also offers a Healthy Choice line that includes Honey Chicken Stir Fry, Lemon Herb Chicken, Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli and Pumpkin Mushroom Risotto.
This report was written by Canstar Blue’s Home & Lifestyle Content Producer Kate Lockyer. She has completed a Bachelor of Journalism at the University of Queensland. Kate’s been writing professionally for two years, and has worked as a content writer, media assistant and newsroom contributor for a variety of organisations and publications, including the National Family Violence Prevention Legal Service, community radio station 4ZZZ and Shelly’s Swim School.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
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