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 have a delicious range of vegan meals, with 9 main meal options as well as sides and sauces available. 

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 quickly frozen after preparation, which preserves their nutritional value, flavour, and quality without the need for chemical additives.  

Standout vegan meal options include:

• Vege Curry with Cashew Black Mustard + Rice – 8g protein
• Mexican Bean Pot – 12g protein
• Broccoli + Almond Soup – 9g protein

Vegan meals can be a great option for people for ethical reasons, as well as for weight loss, heart health and digestive health. 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. These meals are delicious; however, if you’re wanting a regular vegan meal service with variety this may not be the best fit. Gourmet Dinner Service would be a brilliant vegan option to order as needed and have some ready-made frozen meals for those nights when you don’t want to cook but want to make sure you’re still eating high-quality meals.

With any vegan diet, it’s important to ensure you’re getting a good balance of protein, fats and carbohydrates and eating enough calories for your personal energy requirements. Seeing a Nutritionist or Dietician can be a great option while choosing a meal service to ensure you’re choosing a diet that suits you.