Restaurants accused of serving ready meals to kids - A study found that meals were typically not being made on site

The Soil Association investigation ranks UK restaurants after it uncovered unhealthy meals and a lack of freshly prepared options on kids’ menus.

The Soil Association found meals are "rarely" being prepared and cooked on site using fresh ingredients, with pre-made pasta sauces simply being warmed up at restaurants like Bella Italia, Prezzo and

Popular restaurant chains may be “misleading or even ripping parents off” by serving ready meals and ultra-processed food to children, according to a study.

The Soil Association found that meals are 'rarely' being prepared and cooked on site using fresh ingredients, with pre-made pasta sauces simply being warmed up at restaurants like Bella Italia and Prezzo.