Hosprep

31/08/2026

The side of food production customers don’t normally see… 📝

When people see a HOSPREP meal, they see the finished product.

What they don’t see is everything that has to happen behind the scenes to make sure that meal is produced safely and consistently.
One of the most important parts of our day is record keeping for our HACCP food safety system.
Temperatures, cooking, cooling, cleaning, deliveries, ingredients and checks all need to be monitored and recorded.
And there’s a simple reason for it.

If you don’t record it, you can’t prove it happened.

As HOSPREP has grown, I’ve realised that making great food is only one part of running a food production business. Having proper systems and making sure they’re followed every single day is just as important.
It might look like paperwork, but these records allow us to spot problems, trace what happened and take action if something isn’t right.
And most importantly, they help us make sure every meal leaving HOSPREP is being produced safely.

It’s definitely not the glamorous side of the business 😂 — but it’s one of the most important.
Food safety isn’t something we assume. We check it, record it and prove it. ❤️

Is there anything about how your HOSPREP meals are made behind the scenes that you’ve always wondered about?

15/08/2026

What a turn out at The Bishopton & Dargavel Farmers Market today ❤️ sold out in 30 minutes 😜 Thanks to everyone who managed to get some and sorry for those who left disappointed 😥 We will be back next month with double the amount 😍See you then ❤️

02/08/2026

Switching off has never been easy for me...

If you own a business, you’ll probably understand this.
Even when you’re on holiday, your mind is still at work.

“Is everything running okay?”

“Has that delivery gone out?”

“What if something goes wrong?”

For years, I found it really difficult to switch off.
But every time we’ve been away, it’s become a little bit easier.

Not because I worry less...
But because our team continue to prove, time and time again, that I can trust them.

This holiday was probably the easiest one yet.
For the first time in a long time, I was able to spend quality time with Pamela and Emelia without constantly thinking about work. Thanks team ❤️

If you own a business, do you find it difficult to switch off when you’re away?

25/07/2026

One thing you should know about Pamela... 😂❤️

If the quality of the meat isn't good enough...

She simply won't eat it.

If the chicken isn't prepared properly...
She won't eat it.

If the texture isn't right...
She won't eat it.

She's honestly one of the fussiest people I know when it comes to food! 😂

When we started HOSPREP, I quickly realised something...
If our meals didn't get Pamela's approval, they didn't get yours either.
As a chef, I already cared about flavour.
Pam taught me to become even more obsessed with consistency and quality.

To this day, if she wouldn't happily sit down and eat it herself...
We won't send it out.

We've always believed one thing...

If we wouldn't eat it ourselves, we definitely wouldn't sell it. ❤️

One question...

Is anyone else really fussy when it comes to food?

What makes you say...

"Nope... I'm not eating that!" 😂

18/07/2026

This week we would like to share something that’s close to our hearts ❤️

When Pam and I started HOSPREP, we had one mission... To create healthier Chinese meals without making you give up the food you love. 💪

Every time one of these messages comes through, it's a real pinch-me moment for us. ❤️

If you've tried HOSPREP, we'd love to hear from you. ❤️
What's your favourite meal... and why? 👇

11/07/2026

One question…..

Which ingredient in this meal has the most calories ?

🍗 Chicken

🍚 Rice

🧅 Onion

🍛 Curry sauce

No googling 👀😂

03/07/2026

Hi everyone,

One question we get asked a lot is...

"Why do your meals contain so much chicken?"

Every HOSPREP meal contains 150g of cooked chicken. Around 44g of protein 💪

Yes, protein helps build and maintain muscle, but that's not the main reason we do it.

Protein helps keep you feeling fuller for longer.
When you stay fuller, you're less likely to reach for biscuits, crisps or chocolate an hour later.

That's why we focus on giving you a generous portion of lean protein in every meal.

Every decision we make has one goal...

To make healthy eating simple, enjoyable and sustainable.

"When choosing a meal, what's most important to you?

🍗 Protein

🔥 Calories

😋 Taste

⏱️ Convenience"

Thank you for supporting HOSPREP

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

27/06/2026

Hi everyone,

People often see me as the face of HOSPREP.

But the truth is...

“HOSPREP succeeds because I trust great people.”

I wouldn’t be where it is today without the amazing people behind the scenes.
I’d like to introduce you to two of them.
This is Shantel and her mum, Vicki.
Over the last 18 months, I’ve trusted Shantel with more and more responsibility.
She organises the staff rotas, manages our HACCP systems, trains the team, looks after payroll.
Anyone who knows me also knows I don’t enjoy confrontation...

So thankfully, she deals with that too! 😂

And she’s constantly looking for ways to improve how we work.
One thing I admire most is that she never accepts,
“That’s just how we’ve always done it.”

She’s always asking,

“Can we make this easier?”

“Can we make this quicker?”

“Can we make this better?”

Those small improvements, week after week, have helped HOSPREP grow into the business it is today.
Her mum, Vicki, has also been a fantastic part of the team.
Seeing them work together every day reminds me that businesses aren’t built by one person.
They’re built by people who genuinely care.
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as a business owner is this:

“You don’t grow by doing everything yourself.
You grow by finding great people, trusting them, and letting them shine.”

I’m incredibly grateful to have both Shantel and Vicki as part of the HOSPREP family.

So I’d love to ask you...

Who has made the biggest difference in your working life?
A colleague?
A manager?
A mentor?

I’d love to hear your story ❤️

Thank you for being part of ours.

Ricky

20/06/2026

Hi everyone,

Most people know me as the chef behind HOSPREP.

What many don't know is that none of this would have been possible without my mum.

In 1972, she arrived in the UK from Hong Kong with very little money and very little English.

Life wasn't easy.

Then after my dad passed away in 1983, she carried on doing whatever she had to do to provide for our family.
She worked multiple jobs, raised three children and kept going even when things were difficult.

Growing up, I watched her work harder than anyone I knew.

She never complained.

And she never looked for shortcuts.

At 74 years old, she's still involved in the business.

And somehow, despite not speaking much English, she manages to keep a very tight ship 🤪

The team all know her 😉

They know when she's happy ☺️

And they definitely know when she's not 😂

I've worked in kitchens for over 30 years, and I've learned that you don't always need words to communicate.

Sometimes a look is enough 👀

My mum has mastered that skill 😂

People often ask me what the best business advice I've ever received.

It wasn't from a business book.

It wasn't from a successful entrepreneur.

It came from my mum.

"Never forget the people who helped you when you had nothing."

That lesson has shaped my life and how I run HOSPREP.

We try to look after our team.

We appreciate our customers.

So today I'd like to say thank you to everyone who’s has supported HOSPREP over the last 3 years.

And the biggest THANK YOU to my mum.

What's the best advice your parents, grandparent or someone really important ever gave you?

I'd love to hear it.

Ricky
HOSPREP

Imagine your favourite Chinese dish was healthy. It's a reality! HOSPREP provides calorie controlled and macro friendly Chinese Meal Prep.

14/06/2026

Last week I shared a little about my journey as a Chinese chef and how HOSPREP came to life.

This week I’d like to introduce you to the other half of HOSPREP – my wife Pamela.

Pamela runs her own personal training and online coaching business, Body Confident With Pam.

One of the things I admire most about her is that she doesn’t focus on quick fixes or extreme diets.
Instead, she helps people feel more confident in themselves.
Over the years she’s worked with many people who felt frustrated with food, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or simply stuck in a cycle of starting and stopping.

One thing she often says is:
“Healthy living should add to your life, not take away from it.”

That’s a philosophy we both share.
As a chef, I’ve always believed food should be enjoyed.
Pamela believes healthy habits should be sustainable.
When we created HOSPREP, we wanted to bring those two ideas together.
Great tasting food and realistic nutrition.

Not perfection.

Not restriction.

Just helping people enjoy the foods they love while making healthier choices a little easier.

Healthy Chinese Anyone?