Yes, we deliver to Timaru. Families across South Canterbury can have chef-made, home-style meals delivered right to their door with The Family Kitchen NZ. Our meals are cooked in an MPI-registered kitchen in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, then snap-frozen and sent chilled nationwide, including down to the South Island port town of Timaru, in temperature-controlled packaging. We're not local to Timaru, but our meals travel well and arrive ready for the freezer.
Meal delivery to Timaru, made for family life
Timaru is a family-oriented town, built around farming, the port and community. Between work, school and everything in between, getting a home-cooked dinner on the table every night takes real effort. Our meals give South Canterbury families a genuine shortcut: chef-made dinners, portioned and frozen fresh, so a good meal is always within reach.
- Chef-made, home-style meals, not ultra-processed food
- Snap-frozen at their freshest and delivered chilled
- Portioned for families and individuals alike
- No lock-in contracts, order as you need
How delivery to South Canterbury works
Orders are dispatched Monday to Thursday. Urban Timaru addresses usually receive delivery within 1–2 business days, while rural South Canterbury properties can be arranged on request. Delivery cost is worked out by region and shown at checkout, so there are no surprises. Meals arrive cold in temperature-controlled packaging built for the trip south.
Tip: Stock up during the calmer weeks so the freezer is full when farming or family life gets hectic. Meals keep up to 3 months frozen.
A range for every plate
From growing kids to grandparents, there's something for everyone. Our menu includes family lunch and dinner meals, kids' meals with hidden veggies, and dietary ranges: low carb, keto, low cal, high protein, gluten free and dairy free. It all tastes like home cooking, minus the prep and dishes.
- Family lunch and dinner meals
- Kids' meals with hidden veggies
- Low carb, keto, low cal and high protein
- Gluten free and dairy free options
Easy heating for busy nights
Heat from frozen in the microwave for 2.5–3 minutes, stir, then rest for 1 minute. Prefer the oven? Defrost in the fridge first, then heat at 180°C for 15–20 minutes. Once a meal is defrosted, keep it in the fridge and eat within 3 days.
FAQ
Do you deliver to Timaru? Yes. We deliver chilled, snap-frozen meals to Timaru and across South Canterbury in temperature-controlled packaging.
How long does delivery take? We dispatch Monday to Thursday. Urban Timaru addresses usually receive within 1–2 business days; rural addresses on request.
How much is delivery? Delivery is calculated by region and shown at checkout before payment.
How should I store the meals? Keep up to 3 months in the freezer. Once defrosted, refrigerate and eat within 3 days.
Do I have to commit to a subscription? No. There are no lock-in contracts, order whenever you like.
Are your meals safe and approved? Yes. Our kitchen is MPI-registered and we're an ACC-approved supplier (VBI718).
Fill the freezer today with our lunch and dinner range, or take a look at our care packages for a loved one.
