5 OF MEAL THE DELIVERY BEST CAVEMAN KITCHEN CAVEMANKITCHEN.COM.AU
With the social season in full swing, who has time to cook? You can’t live on canapés alone. Make sure there’s something nourishing waiting for you at home, writes Chantay Logan
Caveman Kitchen’s Natalie Faulkner says wholesome flavour beats fad diets … especially when someone else does the hard work. “We deliver fresh (not frozen) meals and they’re all gluten free, preservative free and have no added sugar, so you know you are filling your body with nourishing food and none of those nasty e- numbers hidden in lots of other foods. I love the beef stroganoff. It’s hearty, but has no preservatives and is served on sweet potato and beetroot mash. Beetroot helps maintain a healthy weight, so this dish leaves you satisfied without the guilt. I also love the chicken caesar salad because it comes with crispy sweet potato croutons instead of the fatfilled normal fried bread ones.” Choose from a rotating menu of 40 meals, with plans starting at $63.75.
GLUTEN FREE MEAL CO. GFMEALS.COM.AU
This company puts typically black-listed treats such as samosas and profiteroles back on the menu for coeliacs. “We spent many years sourcing ingredients from leading, validated gluten-free suppliers – even developing gluten-free ingredient options where none existed before,” says CEO Pran Gohil. The portions are generous and cost $9.90 each. There is a minimum spend of $65 and free delivery.
GREENHOUSE IN-HOUSE GREENHOUSEFACTORY.COM.AU
While we love nothing more than a meal out at their Miami and Coolangatta canteens, the local legends at Greenhouse have branched out. Whether you’re new to the plant-powered ranks and need a little help or you’re a devout vegan who’s too busy with crusades of compassion, their chefs can whip up a week of vegan meals for you to pick up. Meal plans range from $65 to $125.
SOULARA SOULARA.COM.AU
You don’t need to be vego to enjoy plantbased perks like Soulara’s Enchanted Forest penne. “Everything we consume has a direct impact on our planet, with customers looking to superfoods to be the base of their meals,” says Soulara’s head chef Tobias Hayes, who can hook you up with exotic eats like the jungle curry or twilight truffle potato and kale cakes. It’s a subscription-based service with meal plans staring at $103.50 per week.
PERFORMANCE EATING PERFORMANCEEATING.COM.AU
Whether your goal is to trim down or gain muscle, Miami’s Performance Eating has got your back. Their meals feature fresh veg from local farms and beef from Gold Coast Organic Meats. Tuck into Balinese chicken curry with coconut rice , or Texas slow-cooked beef with brown rice pilaf. Packs include high protein, low-calorie and complete nutrition combinations, or build your own menu from $75.