How It Works

How Send a Meal Works | Nationwide Meal Delivery Made Simple

Send a Meal makes it easy to send chef-prepared, ready-to-heat meals to anyone in the United States. Whether you're sending a sympathy gift, celebrating a new baby, or surprising a busy family, our meal delivery service handles the prep so your recipient can simply heat and enjoy.

How Our Meal Delivery Service Works

From ordering to enjoying, here's what to expect when you send a meal gift through our nationwide delivery service:

Step 2: Enter Recipient Details

Ship to yourself or directly to your recipient anywhere in the continental United States. Add a personalized gift message to make it extra special.

Step 4: Meals Arrive Ready to Heat

Meals ship frozen in insulated cooler boxes with dry ice to ensure freshness. Each package includes clear heating instructions—just microwave or oven heat and enjoy!

What's Included with Every Order

  • Fully cooked meals (except steaks)—no cooking required, just reheat
  • Insulated shipping with dry ice in specially designed cooler boxes
  • Step-by-step heating instructions included with every meal
  • Safe handling labels and dry ice disposal instructions
  • Personalized gift message for gift orders
  • No membership fees, no subscriptions, no monthly billing—pay only for what you order

Why Choose Send a Meal?

Our customers consistently praise our meal delivery service for its convenience, quality, and reliability. Here's what makes us different:

Chef-Prepared, Restaurant-Quality Meals

We partner with top culinary vendors to offer premium gourmet meals that taste like they came from a restaurant—not a freezer aisle.

Nationwide Delivery to All 50 States

Send meals anywhere in the continental United States. Our insulated packaging and dry ice shipping keeps meals frozen and fresh during transit.

No Subscription Required

Unlike meal kit services, Send a Meal has no recurring fees, no commitments, and no auto-shipments. Order once or order often—it's completely up to you.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We stand behind every order. If something isn't right, our customer service team will make it right—that's our promise.

Popular Occasions for Meal Delivery

Send a Meal is the perfect gift for life's biggest moments when cooking is the last thing on someone's mind:

  • Sympathy & Bereavement – Support grieving families with ready-to-heat comfort food
  • New Baby Gifts – Help new parents focus on baby, not dinner
  • Surgery Recovery – Nourishing meals for healing and recuperation
  • Busy Families – Stock the freezer with easy weeknight dinners
  • Corporate & Employee Gifts – Show appreciation with practical, memorable gifts
  • Holidays & Celebrations – Birthdays, anniversaries, thank-yous, and more

Frequently Asked Questions

How are meals shipped?

All meals (except live lobsters) ship frozen in insulated cooler boxes with dry ice. Meals arrive at your door ready to store in your freezer or refrigerator.


How do I prepare the meals?

Meals are fully cooked (except steaks) and only require reheating in a microwave or conventional oven. Step-by-step instructions are included with every order.


Is there a subscription or membership fee?

No! Send a Meal has no membership fees, no subscriptions, and no monthly billing. You only pay for what you order, when you order it.


Where do you deliver?

We deliver to all 50 states in the continental United States. Check our delivery dates page for shipping timeframes to your area.

Ready to Send a Meal?

Browse our full menu of chef-prepared meals, choose your delivery date, and send comfort food to anyone in the U.S.—it's that simple. No subscription, no commitment, just delicious meals delivered.

Browse All Meals Quick Ship Options

Discover how our Meal Delivery Service works to provide convenient and nutritious meals right to your doorstep. Our process involves selecting high-quality ingredients, expertly crafting delicious recipes, and carefully packaging each meal for freshness. Simply choose your desired meal plan, customize your menu preferences, and select your delivery frequency. Our team of chefs will then prepare your meals with precision and care before they are delivered to you at the scheduled time. Experience the convenience and ease of our Meal Delivery Service as we take the guesswork out of meal planning and cooking, allowing you to enjoy delicious, wholesome meals without the hassle.