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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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
Seafood Paella - Gourmet – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Seafood Paella - Gourmet

$18.90

Seafood Paella – A flavour-packed Spanish-inspired rice dish made with succulent mussels, juicy prawns, smoky chorizo,...

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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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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 — bold Southern flavour, without the carbs

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

Tuscan Chicken "Couscous" - Low Carb

$14.50

Enjoy a fresh and flavour-packed low-calorie, high-protein Tuscan chicken with cauliflower rice featuring tender seasoned chicken...

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 — keto...

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
Beef Nasi Goreng - Low Carb – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Beef Nasi Goreng - Low Carb

$15.50

Enjoy a bold and flavour-packed low carb beef nasi goreng with cauliflower rice—a healthier twist on...

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 classic Italian-inspired comfort meal featuring tender spaghetti topped with a rich beef bolognese 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
Sticky Beef – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Sticky Beef

$16.90

Enjoy a bold and flavour-packed sticky beef noodle stir-fry, a delicious twist on a takeaway favourite...

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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

Indulge in 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, perfect for sharing with the whole family

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

Spanish Chicken - Gourmet

$32.90

A generous, flavour-rich Spanish-style chicken dish made with tender skinless chicken thigh fillets simmered in Italian...

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Staple
Thai Yellow chicken curry – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Thai Yellow chicken curry

$16.00

Tender chicken breast pieces simmered in a rich, aromatic Thai yellow curry sauce made with coconut...

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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
Smoked Brisket Mac & Cheese – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

Smoked Brisket Mac & Cheese

$16.90

Tender hickory-smoked brisket served over a bed of high-protein macaroni, coated in a creamy, reduced-fat cheddar...

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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 wholesome and nutritious...

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Staple
BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE – chef-prepared ready meal, delivered NZ wide by The Family Kitchen

BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE

$16.00

Try our Meal Prep Range of Low Calorie High protein Our ready to eat, creamy buffalo chicken...

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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 Indulge in the comforting embrace of our Low-Calorie High-Protein Creamy...

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Chef-Prepared • Made Fresh in NZ

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

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.

Ready-Made Family Meals in NZ: Chef-Prepared, Snap-Frozen & Delivered – The Family Kitchen NZ chef-prepared meal delivery
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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 Papamoa, 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 serve sizes, 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 Papamoa 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

Our meals are snap-frozen soon after cooking. In your freezer they keep for up to 3 months. Once defrosted and kept in the fridge, enjoy within 3 days.

Yes, we deliver across New Zealand in temperature-controlled packaging so your meals arrive frozen and fresh. We dispatch Monday to Thursday. Pick-up is also available from 40 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui.

Absolutely. That's what we're all about. Our menu spans hearty family staples, lighter low-carb options and special gourmet dishes, with single and double serve sizes so there's 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, we're an ACC-approved supplier (vendor number VBI718). Email shop@mealprep.nz or call 07 572 5700 to arrange funded meals through your recovery plan.

Most meals heat from frozen in the microwave in 3–4 minutes, or in the oven at 180°C for 15–20 minutes. Always make sure food is piping hot before serving. Full instructions are on every meal label.

We have meals that suit a range of dietary needs. Check the allergen and ingredient details under the More Info button on each meal card, or email us at shop@mealprep.nz with any specific requirements.

The Family Kitchen – fresh ready-made meals delivered nationwide NZ

Ready to Make Dinner Easy?

Join the Kiwi families who've stopped stressing about dinner. Stock your freezer with chef-prepared meals delivered to your door.

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