Battle of the budget roasts

It’s time to switch the summer salads for winter warmers, like traditional soups and stews – and, of course, good old Sunday dinners.

Tomorrow marks the start of British Roast Dinner Week, so what better time to carry out the Great Sunday Post Sunday Dinner Test?

But instead of slaving over a hot stove, we looked at the next best alternative … ready meals. Tasty meat and all the trimmings all prepped and packed into a box. No stuffing chickens or peeling spuds.

All the hard work is done for you, so all you need do is heat it up.

But how do they compare to a homecooked roast? Is it winner, winner, chicken dinner? Or simply a recipe for disaster?

Looks and tastes: