Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatically supplying and heating individual portions stored in a chilled or frozen condition, and a food automate (10) for conducting the method, which food automate comprises a storage (5) for individual portions, having cooling or freezing capacity, a microwave oven unit (11), a vertically adjustable feed table (6) that is arranged in an upper position to close said storage for individual portions and to essentially close said microwave oven unit, a conveyor (19) that is arranged on said feed table, and a dispenser unit for dispensing prepared individual portions.