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Ingham’s Roast in the Bag
Average Ratings (from 117 ratings)
Overall star Rating
Oven ready, there is no need for me to touch the chicken
Makes cooking a delicious and tender roast chicken easy
Ingham's Roast in the Bag offers me good value
Pre-marinated and stuffed, Ingham's Roast in the Bag saves me preparation time
I would recommend Ingham's Roast in the Bag to everyone
Ingham's Roast in the Bag :
4.34 out of 5 based on 118 reviews.
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Every Mum loves to have the family gather around the table for a meal … especially if it means a beautiful roast dinner.

Which is why we are so excited to announce the INGHAM’S ROAST IN THE BAG product review!

New Ingham’s Roast in the Bag Chicken is pre-marinated, stuffed and comes ready to cook in an oven-able bag. Simply take the product from the fridge and place in to the oven; no need to touch the chicken, no prep and no mess.
The specially designed, self-venting, oven-able bag makes easy work of preparing and cooking a roast chicken, so you can spend more time at the heart of the table with your family.

Watch as Fast Ed shows us how easy Ingham’s Roast in the Bag is to prepare:

Ingham’s Roast in the Bag step by step instructions:

  1. Preheat fan forced oven to 180ºC (190°C Conventional Oven).
  2. REMOVE EASY PEEL PRICING LABEL BEFORE COOKING. Place the product in packaging breast side up on baking tray. Do not pierce bag prior to cooking.
  3. Place tray into the centre of oven and cook for approximately 20-25 minutes per 500g.
  4. Remove product from oven, carefully open the bag and allow 5 minutes to rest before carving. For crispy skin, cut the top of the bag open at the end of cooking, carefully avoiding the steam and juices and roast for a further 10mins.
Caution: Take care when opening the bag as steam may escape and the bag will contain hot cooking juices. This product is not suitable for gas ovens.

Ingham’s Roast in the Bag is available in two delicious flavours:

inghams roast in the bag_product review_garlic butter lemon and herb_650x250Ingham’s Roast in the Bag is available at Woolworths supermarkets only. Flavour availabilities will vary between stores.

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Mums selected to trial and review Ingham’s Roast in the Bag have been sent a Woolworths voucher. We’re asking them to purchase either the Garlic Butter or Lemon and Herb Ingham’s Roast in the Bag and prepare per cooking instructions.

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Published 13th July 2017

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  • Fuss-free easy dinner

    Loved this! I’ve always struggled with roast chicken in my oven, but this was perfect. So easy, cooked to perfection, an absolute winner when juggling 3 little ones & trying to get a decent dinner on the table. Noting to do but put in the oven, roast as per instructions, chuck on some veggies, then enjoy. Yum!

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Great chicken dinner

    My family love the chicken, it was so easy to cook and so tender and juicy.
    We are a family of 6 and we had extra children staying that night,.so we had both the lemon and herb & garlic and butter and vegetables. A great dinner that everyone enjoy. This will be in a menu more often now. Thank you for the opportunity to try it out.????

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • In time for din din

    You got to believe this amazing chook in a bag is amazing as it seems. No touch no mess no prep yep it’s true. Delicious marinade and cooks so quick and perfectly everytime! Saved our night when friends unexpectedly dropped by! Carved it up and it was perfectly cooked all over. Legs, thighs and breast..all juicy and tender! Big yummmm

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Picnic with this chick

    Yummy ao easy and absolutely delicipus. Today we roasted the chook then ate her outside for a picnic on this beautiful day. Sooo easy to cook and the flavouring amazing!! Highly rate this bird. The bag is a winner for sure! Anyone could could it perfectly ????

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Delish in every way!

    My boys love a roast so he was really excited to help me make it then have a picnic in our back yard! The legs are his favourite and they were juicy and yum! No touching the chook. Just in the oven and it cooks away perfectly ???? Definitely a weekly staple for our household for sure. Next will be with roast veges and gravy! Yummmo
    So yes! A big yes! This is the best roast chicken I have cooked! Everyone is happy and full!!! Haha

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Great Tasting, No Fuss No Mess

    I love this product from Ingham’s it is absolutely genius, Great Tasting, No Fuss No Mess and so easy to cook for time limited familys a roast meal for all to enjoy.

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Juicy lucy chicken

    It’s been so cold and the kids decided we needed to do a mid week roast. So I popped down and found the new Ingams roast in a bag. SOOOO easy to use in the bag and the skin was crispy the way I love it. Plus the juicy chook was devoured by the kids. And the clean up was too easy!!!! ???????????? It was such a delicious meal yum!

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Great family meal!

    This product was so easy to prepare, especially as its all done for you. I love the fact I did not have to do anything to the chicken other than cook it. And I also like the it is a great tasting product that the whole family enjoyed. There was definitely no complaints at the dinner table.

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Quick easy and lost while cooking

    So very quick and easy and was actually lost because I had nothing to do with a newborn baby its great to have a beautiful roast chicken and all the family loved the garlic butter roast chicken

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • No matter which way you look at it. It's perfect!

    Makes dinner fast and easy, all you have to do is decides which sides to cook with it. Although I was worried about putting a bag in the oven, I needn’t have worried, The bag was big enough to expand and not touch the chicken and the tray sturdy to hold the chicken in place during cooking and for taking out of the oven. At the recommended time I opened the bag to get a browner shade of skin. at 1.675 kg, it needed 1 hour and 1/4 for my taste. Which fed a family of 5. I loved I didn’t have to touch raw chicken at all or worry about contamination. I also loved I didn’t have to wash a tray afterwards. The chicken was succulently moist and stuffing fluffy and tasty ( not Gluggy ) My family gives it the thumbs up and even my son said he could cook it. Roast in a Bag makes dinner easy, tasty and mess free.

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Awesome

    Ingham’s Roast in a bag makes a quick easy and healthy meal.just add the beans, carrots, seasoning roasted potatoes with gravy. Then you just beed to have thd family put away their phones and sit down and enjoy the awesome meal.

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • All the hard work done!

    I love roast chicken but I hate the lead up to it. I hate having to touch the slimy chicken, I hate having to marinade and season it and I hate having to stuff it. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Ingham for doing ALL the hard work for me! Roast chicken is now a weekly meal in our house thanks to this genius idea.

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Pleasantly surprised

    I was pleasantly surprised and how easy this was even though it says on the bag, I never really believed it until I bought one and cooked it myself. It was moist and tasty, the stuffing was actually e deliciousness . I think it cost a little bit more then a plain chicken, but well worth it and hardly any preparation time,

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone
  • Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Shift work meals.

    Nursing is sometimes tiring so to organise a decent quick meal is what I am always looking for. Roast chicken in a bag is perfect I can just place in the oven shower place vegetables on than Roast chicken is ready. Than cold roast chicken and salad the next day for work is just perfect for me to enjoy.

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Yummmmmmm

    As a mumma of two busy boys, I found the inghams roast chicken in bag so quick and easy, and a major hit with my boys. I love that its already to pop in the oven, no touching raw meat. If you want a crispy skin you just cut the top of bag open in the last ten mins or so of cooking. Will buy again and will highly recommend

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Yummy !!ready to eat dinner

    This Ingham’s roast chicken is so easy to cook for the dinner. As per instructions follow up and dinner will be ready to serve. It just mouth watering , so so delicious and nothing much to do. Easy one , I love the packaging as well. Again, today it’s gonna be the dish ready to eat for dinner. Worth buying chicken pack. Saves a lot of time.

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Love the idea, need different flavours

    I love the idea of this and the chicken does come out tasty for no prep. I tried the Garlic butter over the lemon thyme as not a huge fan lemon chicken combo, I find it quite tart 99% of the time. I think I would love the combo of Thyme butter instead. Just my (& my family preference).

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Too easy!

    Absolutely loved this easy to cook, delicious Chicken! I am not the best cook and previous attempts of cooking Roast Chicken have failed me which dry, flavourless meat. With Ingham’s Roast in the bag all you have to do is cook as per the instructions and you’ll have a tender, flavour-some dinner! It’s honestly too easy! It tastes great with some roast veggies on the side! Lemon and Herb is now a regular favourite in this house :)

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised

    I was amazed at how easy this was. Even though it says on the bag, I never really believed it until I bought one and cooked it myself. So moist and tastey. I don’t usually like pre made stuffings, but once again was surprised by the deliciousness of this stuffing. I think it cost a little bit more then a plain chook, but well worth it fir taste and wade of prep

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Abracadabra Magic Chicken by Ingham's Roast in a Bag

    No better way to cook a chicken. Simple, easy and great for L Plate newcomers to cooking. No mess, it a god saving miracle for a cooking test. For chicken lovers who want the best, give Ingham’s Roast in the Bag a go. Less preparation for a family Sunday roast. Chicken comes out juicy, tender and yummy to boost.
    Highly recommended.

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Easy as

    This was the best tasting chicken I have had in awhile. No mess just straight in the oven and 25 minutes later it was ready to serve. Beautiful for the working mother

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Fuss-free easy dinner

    Loved this! I’ve always struggled with roast chicken in my oven, but this was perfect. So easy, cooked to perfection, an absolute winner when juggling 3 little ones & trying to get a decent dinner on the table. Noting to do but put in the oven, roast as per instructions, chuck on some veggies, then enjoy. Yum!

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Love it

    It is such an easy meal to make and so yummy

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Great chicken dinner

    My family love the chicken, it was so easy to cook and so tender and juicy.
    We are a family of 6 and we had extra children staying that night,.so we had both the lemon and herb & garlic and butter and vegetables. A great dinner that everyone enjoy. This will be in a menu more often now. Thank you for the opportunity to try it out.????

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • trial

    I always roast my chicken in a oven bag and would really like to trial the inghams one before I buy it.
    The other reviews sound so good

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Easy and delicious!

    Ingham’s Roast in the Bag is a god send for the time poor mum. You just pop it in the oven and then it’s done! I like making chickens in the oven opposed to buying the ready made shop ones as I find them fatty tasting. Ingham chicken on the other hand is good quality chicken. I hope they come out with more flavours, I’d like an italian tomato type marinade.

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • These are such a success, I've bought 4 so far!

    The first time we tried Ingham’s Roast in the Bag, we had the Lemon & Herb. It was a school night and I couldn’t believe how much free time I ended up with – there was no prep just straight into the oven. I even had time to do a load of washing and help the kids with homework!
    Since then we’ve had a Garlic Butter one which was delicious but a little bit rich with the butter on top of the chicken’s natural juices. Everyone said they liked it but loved the Lemon & Herb so I’ve bought two of those since. Once it was on special so great value. I know these are a little more expensive than a regular cooked chicken from the shops but I don’t think they compare – the Ingham’s Roast in the Bag is in a league of it’s own in terms of juiciness and flavour. Also while the oven is on to cook the chicken I throw in a pile of veges so they all cook at the same time! I tend to keep one of these in the fridge now for those nights when we’ve got no time (or I’m going out and want to leave our 16 year old in charge of dinner). Ingham’s Roast in the Bag is the biggest winner!

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Juicy, tasty and ready to bake!

    It was my first family event after getting married, and I wanted to impress my family with my amazing cooking skills. Not only was the Ingham’s Roast in the Bag stuffed and marinated, ready to bake, but it came out of the oven, tender, juicy and people kept asking for my recipe. I’ll never tell them I have no ability to stuff and marinate a chicken, and Ingham’s did it for me! Loved it so much. Will buy again.

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone

  • Yum yum nom nom chicken yum nom

    It was delicious. Not only was it easy to prepare but the result exceed our expectations. The chicken was cooked perfectly with juicy tender meat. Our children enjoyed it as much as we did. It was a nice family roast and we had carrots and potatoes on the side

    Oven ready, there is
    no need for me to
    touch the chicken
    Makes cooking a
    delicious and tender
    roast chicken easy
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag offers me
    good value
    Pre-marinated and
    stuffed, Ingham's
    Roast in the Bag
    saves me preparation
    time
    I would recommend
    Ingham's Roast in
    the Bag to everyone
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  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

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Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

La Dolce Vita!

A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with Sandhurst to bring you this article.

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  • I’ve really needed some inspiration this year for Christmas and this is great! I Love a good charcuterie board and I think I may do one this year for the family as well as all the regular Christmas trimmings. I have 6 kids and all the extended family coming to entertain and feed!

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  • I’m loving all the ideas here in the comments and pictures above! I love to be able to just look at what others have done and straight up copy it. Takes all the thinking energy out of entertaining!
    Such a good and trusted brand to purchase over the silly season! You know you are faring great quality and value!

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  • We often have homemade pizza nights aka fakeaway night! And my pizza is always on a low carb Pizza base with roasted and sundried tomato and capsicum. My fav combo with grilled chicken and a swirl of peri peri mayonnaise! Making our own is always better than takeaway versions and healthier!

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  • Sandhurst products are my go to for great healthy and tasty snacks, especially after school.

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  • Great information! Loved it. You can see https://reminiiapp.com/

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  • Looked so good I couldn’t wait – Dove in off the end of my bread baton and swirled around in a couple of cheesy dips only to finish up at the Sandhurst stackers and sun-dried olives, who needs a Holiday when there is one in the kitchen, I can take any day.

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  • I have been buying Sandhurst Kalamata Olives, Sandhurst Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Sandhurst Baby Capers, Sandhurst Sicilian Green Olives for years as our kitchen staple adding that extra flavours to our dishes. I buy Sandhurst products for Gift Baskets as presents for family and friends and they love this idea as I add a chopping board and a knife and crackers and cheese for a celebration of flavours.

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  • Great ideas for entertaining guests and love that brand I buy it all the time

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  • i buy this for family they love the brand and the taste of sandhurst and the different flavors and range to choose from and i find it great value for money, i re-use the jars when im done with for small items in the house.

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  • I have been a purchaser of Sandhurst goods ever since they first appeared on supermarket shelves and still buy it to this day. The Sandhurst brand is the best without a doubt. This year I have not been able to find the Sandhurst cheese stuffed baby capsicums anywhere. I have tried to get on the Sandhurst site, but no luck with what they make. Help – these are such a wonderful addition to a salad.

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  • Fantastic Article

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  • I Love a good charcuterie board. I Love all the different options all on the one board. I love to do a chocolate board when we have guests over, it’s a fun way to do dessert after dinner. The kids love seeing everything layed out so they can pick and choose.

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  • This is great for the grandchildren they love them as they use them as finger food and make up their own meal and use plenty of ingredients including meat and cheese on the dips and crackers. We keep it simple with the Sandhurst’s products as it is a meal in every jar and the kids love them.

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  • This looks like the perfect relaxed way to have a picnic! I am loving the idea of this! Just bring along lots of fillings and plenty of cheeses and breads and of course a little alcohol and you’re all set. This sounds like the perfect way to catch up with friends!

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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.

    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen :)

      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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