Gourmet Dinner Service prioritizes making healthy meals with 100% real ingredients ridiculously convenient. Founded by masterchef Janel Horton, Gourmet Dinner Service has been providing delicious and affordable meals to Australians for the past 30 years, keeping families happy, healthy and satisfied. Ingredients are locally sourced and meals are free from preservatives. Each season the meals are updated to focus on seasonal ingredients, meaning foods are harvested for optimal nutrient and antioxidant retention.

They make it simple to sort by dietary preference, and have numerous options including:

• No Added Gluten
• No Added Dairy
• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Diabetic
• Coriander-free (amazing for those with the gene that makes it tastes like soap!)
• Low Salt
• Contains Nuts

At the time of writing (August 2024), delivery requires a minimum order of $75. There is also a weekday pickup option for the Sydney 2100 and Brisbane 4131 kitchens. Gourmet Dinner Service has a loyalty program of 1 point per $10 spent, with a $25 discount per 250 points earned.

Nutrition Rundown

Meals are freshly frozen after creation, meaning nutrient quality is retained while preserving the goodness and flavour without chemical additives.  

Standout meal options include:

• Barramundi with Tuscan beans + Pesto – 305 calories and 7g fibre
• Best Roast Lamb with Gravy + Mash – 365 calories and 8g fibre
• Spinach Chana Dhal with Rice –  291 calories and 7g fibre

Seasonal meals that contain dietary fibre can be great for nourishing the gut microbiota alongside remembering to drink a healthy amount of water each day.  Being preservative free, these meals may also be a great option for those with allergies, for those experiencing pregnancy and breastfeeding and for anybody interested in a natural detox through food.