What to Eat on Moving Day

Food is vital to get through the often hectic moving day – but what can you eat when the fridge-freezer isn’t plugged in and the crockery is at the bottom of the box pile? This may be further complicated when friends who have kindly come over to help unpack also need some sustenance.

In this article, we’ll take you through some easy, convenient food ideas for moving day that you can pull off without the key equipment.

What to Eat on Moving Day

• Breakfast like a king: Before you even leave your old address, ensure you fill up on breakfast to power you through the day. Porridge, cereal and other high-fibre foods can give you a good burst of energy. Some people struggle with solid food early in the morning, so instead opt for a healthy smoothie to sip on.
• Snack attack: Everyone will literally be getting their hands dirty on moving day, carting around dusty boxes or cleaning the new pad. Bring along some nutritious food that can be handled in a wrapper, such as cereal and granola bars, energy bars or fruit and nut bars.
• Avoid perishable foods: A moved fridge cannot be turned on for a few hours, and even then it may take a while to warm up – or rather, cool down. Bringing along frozen goods or foods that must be kept in the fridge is therefore a big no-no, as they are likely to spoil.
• Work with what you’ve got: While you’re waiting for the fridge to be operational, work with the appliances you can plug in straight away, such as microwaves and toasters. Cook pasta from the previous night and pop it in tupperware, and this can be warmed up easily in the microwave – just make sure you’ve got plenty of forks on hand. You may also have leftover food in your freezer that will be chucked otherwise – see if this can work in meals for moving day.
• Prepare some finger foods: Channel party vibes by preparing some grab-and-go food that can be eaten easily mid-move. This can include veggies and dips, sandwiches, quiches, cheese cubes, cold sausage rolls, and suchlike. Remember to pack paper plates and serviettes and have them close to hand to avoid mess.
• Avoid sugary or processed food: It may be tempting to order in a big greasy pizza to keep everyone going, or even hand round the sweets, but this type of food only offers energy in short bursts before an inevitable crash, followed sometimes by a bloated, sleepy feeling – not ideal for when lots of work needs to be done. Fruits, nuts and lean proteins are much better for offering long-term energy to keep everyone going until the job is done. Though, beware of messy options, such as sticky oranges, and instead opt for dried or easy-eat fruits that don’t involve pips, cores or too much juice.
• Keep the kettle on: If there’s one thing that fuels everyone on moving day, it’s tea and coffee. So, make sure your kettle is in a box towards the top of the pile, along with tea bags and coffee, so it can be plugged in straight away. Have mugs and thermoses on standby, too.
• A takeaway to finish the day: Once all the work is out of the way for that day, you’re hardly likely to have the energy to cook and clean up after a meal. In this case, ordering from your local takeout could be the perfect way to round off the day and relax.

Make your move run smoothly with help from Simon Long Removals. Our BAR-accredited team conducts moves of all sizes – whether you’re moving across town or overseas. We’re here to provide a professional, friendly service from start to finish, so to discuss your big day, simply get in touch with our team – we’re based in Norwich and Norfolk.