Yes, we deliver to New Plymouth. From the coastal walkway to the shadow of the maunga, life in Taranaki moves fast, and dinner doesn't always fit neatly around surf sessions, shift work and school runs. The Family Kitchen NZ delivers chef-made, home-style meals straight to your door in New Plymouth, cooked in our MPI-registered kitchen in Mount Maunganui and snap-frozen at peak freshness. Our meal delivery New Plymouth service sends everything chilled nationwide in temperature-controlled packaging, so a proper home-cooked feed is only a couple of business days away, no cooking required.
Real meals for busy Taranaki life
New Plymouth is a place that likes to be outdoors, and nobody wants to spend the best part of a coastal evening stuck at the stove. Our meals give you back that time while still putting something wholesome on the table. Think slow-cooked lamb shanks, a rich cottage pie, or a fragrant Thai green curry, the sort of dinners that taste like someone actually cooked them, because they did.
- Cooked by chefs, home-style and full of flavour
- Snap-frozen to lock in freshness and nutrition
- No lock-in contracts, ever
- Ranges for every diet and every appetite
A range for every plate
Our family lunch & dinner meals are the everyday heroes, ready when the day gets away on you. Feeding fussy eaters? The kids range hides veggies inside meals tamariki genuinely enjoy. We also cater to low carb, keto, low cal, high protein, gluten free and dairy free, so whatever your household needs, there's a meal to match.
Tip: Heading away to the mountain or the coast for the weekend? Pack a few snap-frozen meals in the chilly bin. They'll travel well and heat up in minutes when you arrive.
Getting meals to your door in New Plymouth
Because Taranaki isn't around the corner from our Bay of Plenty kitchen, we've made delivery reliable and simple. We dispatch Monday to Thursday (never a Friday or the day before a public holiday) so your meals are always travelling fresh. Urban New Plymouth delivery usually takes 1–2 business days, and rural Taranaki addresses can be arranged on request. Your delivery cost is set by region and shown at checkout.
From freezer to fork in minutes
No prep, no mess. From frozen, microwave your meal for 2.5–3 minutes, stir, then rest for 1 minute. If it's already defrosted, bake in the oven at 180°C for 15–20 minutes. Defrosted meals should be kept in the fridge and eaten within 3 days, while frozen meals keep for up to 3 months.
- From frozen: microwave 2.5–3 min, stir, rest 1 min
- From defrosted: oven 180°C for 15–20 min
- Up to 3 months in the freezer
Meals that help during recovery
If you or someone in your whānau is recovering from an injury, our care packages take mealtimes off the to-do list. We're an ACC-approved supplier (vendor VBI718), so nourishing, ready-to-heat meals can be part of getting back on your feet.
Do you deliver to New Plymouth?
Yes. We deliver chilled, nationwide across New Zealand, including to homes right across New Plymouth and the wider Taranaki region.
How long does delivery take to New Plymouth?
We dispatch Monday to Thursday. Urban New Plymouth addresses usually receive their order within 1–2 business days, with rural delivery on request.
Where are the meals made?
Every meal is cooked in our MPI-registered kitchen in Mount Maunganui, then snap-frozen at peak freshness and sent chilled to you.
How should I store the meals?
Keep them frozen for up to 3 months. Once defrosted, store in the fridge and eat within 3 days.
Do I need to sign up to a subscription?
No. There are no lock-in contracts. Order as often or as little as you like.
Are there meals for special diets?
Yes, we offer low carb, keto, low cal, high protein, gluten free and dairy free ranges alongside our family and kids meals.
