Summer Starters

Keeping a few summer starters tucked away in the freezer is one of those simple tricks that makes sunny days even more enjoyable. Whether you fancy a light bite outside or inviting a friend in for a drink and some nibbles, our hand-prepared starters for summer in 2026 are ready when you need them. You’re welcome to visit your local COOK shop, but if you’d rather stay on your sun lounger and shop our summer food from there, we understand. Oh, the joys of being able to buy online and having your frozen summer starters delivered directly to you.

 
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Handmade stacks of blended spinach and ricotta, with a layer of chargrilled aubergines and red peppers, topped with halloumi slices dressed with sesame and dill.

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£9.50
Serves 2 (440g)
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Flaked kiln-roasted salmon on a base of spinach, crème fraiche and cornichons, topped with a horseradish and mascarpone cream.

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£7.50
Serves 2 (220g)
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Sixteen big, sweet prawns with a handmade lemon and parsley butter, ready to cook from frozen. A perfect starter for four.

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£15.00
Serves 4 (420g)
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Crisp puff pastry topped with a handmade red onion marmalade and thyme-roasted beetroot and butternut squash.

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£7.00
Serves 2 (170g)
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Creamy spinach and Somerset Cheddar in an all-butter pastry case, topped with roasted butternut squash, feta and a pumpkin and sunflower seed crumb.

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£7.50
Serves 2 (290g)
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Roasted red peppers, tomatoes, aubergines and courgettes in an all-butter pastry case, topped with a Regato cheese, pine nut and basil crumb.

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£7.50
Serves 2 (290g)
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Chinese five spice roasted duck from Silver Hill, with shredded carrot and spring onion in a ginger, plum and orange sauce.

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£7.50
Serves 2 (200g)
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Four to six Higher-welfare British chicken wings in a sticky teriyaki glaze, topped with sesame seeds.

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£4.00
Serves 2 (185g)
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Four to six Higher-welfare British chicken wings in a gochujang, soy and coriander glaze, with a hint of lime.

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£4.00
Serves 2 (185g)
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Four to six Higher-welfare British chicken wings in a red Thai, ginger, lemongrass and soy sauce.

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£4.00
Serves 2 (185g)
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A terrine of Scottish smoked salmon cooked three ways – roast flakes surrounded by a delicate salmon and dill mousse, topped with smoked slices.

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£14.75
Serves 6-8 (350g)
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A smooth, handmade wild mushroom paté finished with truffle oil.

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£7.50
1 Pot (220g)
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Handmade paté made with British chicken livers, balsamic vinegar and herbs. Beautifully smooth. Perfect as a starter or canapé.

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£7.50
1 Pot (220g)
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A smooth, rich handmade paté made with roast Scottish salmon with a twist of citrus.

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£7.50
1 Pot (220g)

Summer Starters

When the weather's good, we’re less inclined to spend hours in the kitchen. That's where a freezer stocked with summer starters comes into its own. From light lunches, to picky teas or relaxed evenings with friends … having something delicious ready to go means you can spend less time cooking and more time summer-ing.

Our tarts make great summer lunch starters. Options like our Butternut Squash, Spinach & Feta Tarts or Roasted Vegetable Tart Tatins are lovely served with a fresh salad, while our Halloumi, Red Pepper & Spinach Stacks make an excellent light bite when appetites are a little smaller. If you're looking for easy summer starters, these are hard to beat.

If you’re having friends over, a summer buffet is always a winner … just don’t forget the sausage rolls. Our pâtés are another great summer starter, with meat, fish and vegetarian options available. Just remember to allow time for defrosting. For something a little different, Garlic Butter Prawns with Lemon & Dill make a brilliant addition to a sharing spread.

Many of our starters for summer also go well with our summer family meals. If you’re looking for something lighter, you might want to check out our healthy summer meals and for meat free options, our veggie summer meals are delicious.

And don't forget summer desserts, some of which simply need defrosting so the oven doesn’t even need to go on. Our ice creams and fresh fruit lollies also make really refreshing snacks throughout the hotter days.


Why Choose COOK?

We've been making award-winning frozen meals and puddings for nearly 30 years. Our chefs hand-prepare all our food in our kitchens using the same ingredients and cooking techniques you'd use at home. Pop in and see us, or buy online and enjoy having your frozen food delivered straight to your door so you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your sun lounger.



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