Galley: When time is of the essence - two tricks for a hot meal on board

Whether after the night watch or at anchor: Nothing revitalises like a warm meal. All the better if you don't have to spend ages cooking it. Practical solutions include organic soups in a jar or meals that can be conveniently prepared at home and then vacuum-sealed - they then only need to be reheated on board.

Chamber vacuum sealer

Anova Precision has a chamber vacuum sealer in its programme that is also helpful for sailors at home. Meals that have been conveniently prepared in the kitchen at home can be vacuum-sealed and taken on board and simply reheated there. Almost anything can be sealed for preservation, even soups. Chamber sealers are also used by professional chefs, and the Anova model is compact enough for the home kitchen. Not only sealing, but also pickling vegetables is possible thanks to various modes. 34.5 x 28.5 x 22.5 centimetres, 230 volts, 245 euros. More information: Anovaculinary.com

Soups from the jar

The Little Lunch company aims to differentiate its products from conventional convenience products with a junk food character. The ingredients are of organic quality and are intended to make a balanced diet possible despite the simplest preparation. From chilli con carne and sweet potato curry to red lentil soup, Little Lunch offers twelve high-quality soups in a jar. A jar contains 350 grams of soup and costs from 4 euros. More information: Littlelunch.com