Chef-prepared lunch and dinner meals by The Family Kitchen, delivered across New Zealand

Our Lunch & Dinner Menu

Chef-prepared meals, made fresh (Snap Frozen) and delivered across New Zealand.

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Staple
Satay Chicken Noodles – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Satay Chicken Noodles

$16.00

Our Satay Chicken Noodles combine tender chicken breast with egg noodles in a creamy coconut and...

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Staple
Creamy Pesto Pasta – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Creamy Pesto Pasta

$16.00

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta – Tender grilled chicken breast tossed with al dente fusilli in a...

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Staple
Chicken Korma – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Chicken Korma

$16.00

Enjoy a rich and creamy Chicken Korma made with tender chicken breast simmered in a fragrant...

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Gourmet
Meatball Penne - Gourmet – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Meatball Penne - Gourmet

$18.90

Enjoy our gourmet Meatball Penne, featuring tender beef meatballs tossed with al dente penne pasta in...

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Gourmet
Mild Chicken & Vege Curry – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Mild Chicken & Vege Curry

$18.90

Tender chicken breast simmered in a rich and creamy mild coconut curry, infused with lemongrass, ginger,...

Plant Based
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Low Carb
Slow Cooked Pork & Pumpkin Mash - Low Carb – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Slow Cooked Pork & Pumpkin Mash - Low Carb

$14.50

A delicious slow cooked pork with pumpkin mash and a side of vegetables

Low Carb
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Low Carb
Cajun Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Low Carb – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Cajun Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Low Carb

$14.50

Smoky Cajun-spiced chicken breast over light cauliflower rice

Low Carb
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Low Carb
Meatlovers Pizza Bowl - Low Carb – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Meatlovers Pizza Bowl - Low Carb

$14.50

All the bold, meaty flavour of a meat lovers pizza, loaded into a high-protein bowl, minus the crust

Low Carb
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Low Carb
Chefs Choice - Low Carb – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Chefs Choice - Low Carb

$14.50

A random low carb meal chosen by our chef!

Low Carb
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Low Carb
Balsamic Slow-Cooked Beef with Pumpkin - Low-Carb – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Balsamic Slow-Cooked Beef with Pumpkin - Low-Carb

$15.40

Premium NZ beef slow-braised in a rich balsamic glaze, served over silky pumpkin mash

Low Carb
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Low Carb
Philly Cheese Beef On Cauli Mash - Low Carb – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Philly Cheese Beef On Cauli Mash - Low Carb

$15.50

Enjoy a rich and satisfying Philly Cheese Beef on Cauli Mash

Low Carb
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Low Carb
Chicken Fried "Rice" - Low Carb – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Chicken Fried "Rice" - Low Carb

$15.50

A delicious, lighter take on a classic fried rice, made with cauliflower rice, tender chicken breast,...

Low Carb
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Low Carb
Chicken & Bacon "Mac" - Low Carb – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Chicken & Bacon "Mac" - Low Carb

$14.50

This meal is a low-carb twist on a comfort-food classic, featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and...

Low Carb
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Low Carb
Butter Chicken - Low Carb – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Butter Chicken - Low Carb

$14.50

Enjoy a delicious low-carb butter chicken featuring tender chicken breast slow-simmered in a rich and creamy...

Low Carb
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Gourmet
Spaghetti Bolognese - Gourmet – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Spaghetti Bolognese - Gourmet

$18.90

A comforting classic made with beef and pork mince in a rich tomato sauce

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Gourmet
Slow Roast Pork Belly & Piccolo Potatoes - Gourmet – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Slow Roast Pork Belly & Piccolo Potatoes - Gourmet

$18.90

Tender boneless pork belly, seasoned with Tuscan herbs and lemon pepper, served with roasted piccolo potatoes,...

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Gourmet
Chicken & Chorizo Risotto - Gourmet – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Chicken & Chorizo Risotto - Gourmet

$18.90

Chicken & Chorizo Risotto

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Staple
Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese

$16.90

Tender pulled pork and macaroni coated in a creamy cheese sauce, made with cream cheese and...

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Gourmet
Black Truffle Chicken Alfredo - Gourmet – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Black Truffle Chicken Alfredo - Gourmet

$18.90

Enjoy a rich and comforting black truffle chicken alfredo pasta, a premium take on a classic favourite

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Gourmet
Pizza Pasta - Gourmet – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Pizza Pasta - Gourmet

$18.90

Enjoy a hearty and flavour-packed beef and chorizo pasta, great for sharing with the whole family

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Gourmet
Beef Ragu with Mashed Potatoes - Gourmet – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Beef Ragu with Mashed Potatoes - Gourmet

$18.90

Tender diced beef is slow-cooked in a rich tomato and balsamic ragu with onion, garlic, rosemary, and a touch of soy for...

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Staple
Creamy Chicken Stroganoff – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Creamy Chicken Stroganoff

$16.00

Succulent chicken breast in a light, protein-rich creamy sauce, simmered with sautéed mushrooms and a hint...

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Staple
Garlic Steak Potato Bake – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Garlic Steak Potato Bake

$16.90

Introducing our hearty and flavorful Garlic Steak Potato Bake! This dish features tender, diced Agria potatoes,...

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Staple
Lasagna Pasta Bake – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Lasagna Pasta Bake

$16.90

**Low-Calorie High-Protein Lasagna Pasta Bake****Description:**Enjoy the comforting flavors of a classic lasagna with a healthy twist...

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Staple
Butter Chicken – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Butter Chicken

$16.00

**Low-Calorie High-Protein Butter Chicken**Experience the rich and aromatic flavors of traditional Indian cuisine with our Low-Calorie...

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Staple
Cheeseburger Bowl – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Cheeseburger Bowl

$16.90

**Low-Calorie High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl****Description:**Experience the mouthwatering flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a hearty and nutritious...

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Staple
Loaded Buffalo Mac & Chicken – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Loaded Buffalo Mac & Chicken

$16.00

Our Buffalo Loaded Mac and Chicken combines creamy macaroni and cheese with tender Cajun-seasoned chicken and...

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Staple
Creamy Chicken & Rice – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Creamy Chicken & Rice

$16.00

Low-Calorie High-Protein Creamy Chicken and Rice Enjoy the comforting Low-Calorie High-Protein Creamy Chicken and Rice, carefully...

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Ready-Made Family Meals in NZ: Chef-Prepared, Snap Frozen & Delivered Fast

The Family Kitchen delivers chef-prepared, snap-frozen meals across New Zealand. From gourmet dinners to everyday family staples, we make eating well easy. There's no cooking to do. Just heat and enjoy.

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Why Ready-Made Meals Are the Smartest Choice for Busy Families

Life in New Zealand is busy. Between work, school runs, sport and everything else, cooking from scratch every night just isn't realistic for most families. That's where ready-made meals help. They're proper, home-style food that's been freshly prepared and portioned for you, with zero effort on your part.

At The Family Kitchen, every meal is cooked fresh by our chefs in our MPI-registered kitchen in Mount Maunganui, then snap-frozen to lock in flavour and goodness, and delivered to your door in temperature-controlled packaging. You get genuinely tasty, satisfying food on the table in minutes. Just heat and serve.

Snap-freezing is what sets us apart from chilled meal services. It captures each meal at peak freshness, so your meals keep in the freezer for up to 3 months, ready whenever you need them.

🏆 The Family Kitchen is an ACC-approved supplier (vendor number VBI718). Your meals may be eligible for funding through your ACC recovery plan. Get in touch to find out more.

The Family Kitchen ready-made meals delivered NZ wide – chef-prepared, snap-frozen

Find the Right Meals for Your Table

Everyone's after something a little different. That's why our menu is built around three simple ranges. Want to spoil yourself, eat a little lighter, or feed the whole family a hearty classic? There's something here for you.

Gourmet – The Family Kitchen NZ meal range
Gourmet Restaurant-quality dishes for when you want something special. Slow-cooked, rich and full of flavour.
View Gourmet meals → Low Carb – The Family Kitchen NZ meal range
Low Carb Lighter meals with the carbs dialled back. Big on flavour, easy on the waistline.
View Low Carb meals → Staple – The Family Kitchen NZ meal range
Staple Hearty, family-favourite classics that everyone will love. The ones you'll come back to on a busy weeknight.
View Staple meals →

Eating a Little Lighter: Our Low Carb Range

Cutting back on carbs is one of the simplest ways to eat a little lighter without going hungry. By swapping starchy sides for extra protein and vegetables, you stay fuller for longer, keep your energy steady, and still enjoy a genuinely satisfying meal.

Our Low Carb range is made for exactly that. Proper, flavour-packed dinners with the carbs dialled back. Each one is chef-prepared, snap-frozen and ready in minutes.

What Makes a Good Low Carb Meal?

Look for a meal that's filling, high in protein, generous with vegetables, and made from ingredients you recognise, not one that leaves you reaching for a snack an hour later. That's the standard we cook to.

Low carb ready-made meals delivered NZ – The Family Kitchen

Know Exactly What's On Your Plate

Good food shouldn't be a mystery. Every meal we make is built around quality protein, plenty of vegetables and real, whole-food ingredients, so you can feel good about what you're putting on the table.

Want the detail? Each meal on this page has its full nutrition and ingredient information available. Just tap More Info on any meal card to see protein, calories, carbs, fat and serving size, plus the complete ingredients and allergen list.

💡 Tap More Info on any meal card above to see the full nutrition panel and ingredient list.

Meal nutrition and macros breakdown NZ – The Family Kitchen

Stock Your Freezer for the Week Ahead

The easiest way to take the stress out of dinner is to keep your freezer stocked. Order a handful of meals in one go and you've got a week of dinners sorted, with nothing going to waste and no last-minute takeaways.

Mix and match across the menu, pick your range, and we'll deliver everything snap-frozen and ready to heat. Dinner becomes the easiest part of your day.

Stock your freezer with ready meals – The Family Kitchen NZ

How to Choose the Best Meal Delivery Service in NZ

Meal delivery has grown fast in New Zealand. So what separates a genuinely good service from one that just markets well?

Kitchen Certification

Any commercial food producer in New Zealand should be MPI-registered. Our Mount Maunganui kitchen is fully MPI-registered and food-safety compliant, so you can trust every meal that reaches your table.

Snap-Frozen vs Chilled

Snap-freezing locks in flavour and freshness at its peak. It also means your meals keep in the freezer for months, not days, so nothing goes to waste.

Real Food Ingredients

The best meals are made with ingredients you'd recognise from your own kitchen. Real meat, fresh vegetables and proper, home-style cooking. No mystery fillers.

Clear Information

You should always be able to see what's in your meal. We publish ingredients, allergens and nutrition on every dish. Just tap More Info on any meal card. Questions? Email shop@mealprep.nz or call 07 572 5700.

Choosing the best meal delivery service in New Zealand – The Family Kitchen

Frequently Asked Questions

Meals are snap-frozen straight after cooking and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Once defrosted in the fridge, enjoy within 7 days. Every meal is labelled with storage instructions.

We dispatch chilled orders Monday to Thursday. Urban addresses usually receive delivery within 1–2 business days. Meal care packages and gift boxes are delivered Tuesday to Friday—Monday delivery is not available, but orders dispatched on Monday are scheduled for Tuesday delivery. We do not dispatch on weekends, public holidays or the day before a public holiday; public holidays can move dispatch and delivery to the next safe business day. Rural delivery is available but is not guaranteed and is sent at the customer's risk. Delivery cost is shown at checkout.

Absolutely. That's what we're all about. Our menu spans hearty family staples, lighter low-carb options and special gourmet dishes, There's always something for everyone at the table.

Yes. Our Low Carb range swaps starchy sides for extra protein and vegetables, so you can eat a little lighter while still enjoying a filling, flavourful meal.

Yes. The Family Kitchen is an ACC-approved supplier (vendor VBI718) for nutritional support during injury recovery. If your ACC plan covers nutritional support, our meals may be eligible for funding. Email shop@mealprep.nz or call 07 572 5700 and we'll help you sort it out.

Microwave from frozen: pierce the film and heat on high for 2.5–3 minutes, give it a stir, then rest for 1 minute. Oven from defrosted: 180°C for 15–20 minutes. Always check the food is piping hot before serving. Full instructions are on every label.

Our menu suits a range of dietary needs, and you can check the allergen and ingredient details under 'More Info' on each meal card, or email shop@mealprep.nz with anything specific. Please note our kitchen is not allergen-free. We also handle gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish and shellfish, so we can't guarantee any meal is completely free of these or of cross-contamination.

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