SendaMeal.com Adds Delivery Date Selection at Checkout
Posted by SendaMeal Team on Oct 11th 2026
Quick answer: SendaMeal.com now lets customers order meals ahead and choose an estimated delivery date at checkout. Select Standard (Select Date) shipping, then pick an available Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday at least six days after you order. Dates are estimates, not guarantees, and physical meals ship to the 48 contiguous United States.
Sending a meal is often about being there at the right time. Whether you are planning a birthday surprise, helping family through a busy week, or arranging a thoughtful gift ahead of an important occasion, ordering in advance gives you one less thing to remember.
SendaMeal.com now makes that planning easier with a delivery date calendar at checkout. Customers who choose Standard (Select Date) shipping can select from available estimated delivery dates when they place their order.
Order now. Plan for later.
You no longer have to wait until an occasion gets closer to place an order. Choose your meals, enter the recipient's shipping information, and select an available date on the checkout calendar.
Ordering ahead is a convenient way to plan for:
- Birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions
- Meals for new parents or family members with a busy schedule
- Support around a planned surgery or recovery period
- Holiday gifts and family meals
- Your own meals during an especially hectic week
How delivery date selection works
- Choose your meals. Browse SendaMeal.com and add meals or meal gifts to your cart.
- Enter the shipping address. Physical meals ship to the 48 contiguous United States. We do not currently ship physical meals to Alaska or Hawaii.
- Select Standard (Select Date) shipping. This is the shipping method that uses the delivery date calendar.
- Pick an available date. Use the calendar to choose an estimated delivery date, then complete your order.
Which delivery dates are available?
| Detail | Standard (Select Date) |
|---|---|
| Earliest date | At least 6 days after you order |
| Delivery days | Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday |
| Holidays | Not available on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day |
| No date selected | First available delivery date, within 3–5 business days of your order |
| Timing | Estimated, not guaranteed. Orders may arrive a day or two earlier or later. |
For current timing on every shipping method, see our delivery dates and shipping schedule.
A little planning. A thoughtful gesture.
Whether you are sending comfort, celebrating someone, or stocking up for yourself, arranging a meal ahead of time makes the gesture easier to follow through on. Order when you are thinking of someone, and let the delivery date do the remembering.
Frequently asked questions
Can I order a meal gift in advance?
Yes. Choose Standard (Select Date) shipping at checkout and pick an available estimated delivery date at least six days after you order.
Which days can I choose for delivery?
Standard (Select Date) deliveries can be scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day are not available.
Is the delivery date guaranteed?
No. Standard delivery dates are estimates, not guarantees. Your order may arrive a day or two earlier or later than the date you select.
Do I have to pick a delivery date?
No. The Standard Delivery Date is optional. If you leave it blank, your order defaults to the first available delivery date, within 3–5 business days of your order.
Where do you ship meals?
We ship physical meal orders to the 48 contiguous United States. We do not currently ship physical meals to Alaska or Hawaii.
Ready to plan ahead? Explore meals at SendaMeal.com and choose a delivery date for your next meal gift.