Help CenterRunning low on time but still craving a satisfying, chef-prepared dinner? You’re not alone. More Americans than ever rely on an online food ordering service to get fresh, delicious meals without the grocery-store scramble or restaurant wait times. Yet with so many options, how do you choose the right partner for weeknight dinners, heartfelt gifts, or last-minute celebrations?
Enter Send a Meal—the 20-year veteran in nationwide meal delivery that continues to raise the bar for convenience, flavor, and customer care. Below, we’ll explore why Send a Meal stands out among online food ordering services and how it can simplify life for busy professionals, caring families, and anyone who simply wants better food, faster.
1. Two Decades of Trust and Expertise
When you order dinner online, you’re trusting a company with your time, money, and reputation (especially if it’s a gift). Send a Meal has been shipping meals coast to coast for over 20 years, perfecting packaging, transit times, and menu curation so your entrees arrive frozen-fresh and ready to heat. That longevity speaks volumes in an industry where many startups come and go.
2. Chef-Prepared Menus for Every Occasion
Most online food ordering services focus on dinner kits or single-serving lunches, leaving gaps for special events. Send a Meal bridges that gap with:
Occasion Customer Fave Why It Works
New Baby Welcome New Baby Dinner Gift No cooking required for exhausted parents
Sympathy & Condolences Comfort Classics Bundle Warm, homestyle flavors when words fail
Holiday Feasts Holiday Turkey Dinner Complete meals for stress-free hosting
Everyday Convenience 5-Day Meal Plan Mix-and-match entrées that heat in minutes
(Explore more options in our Meal Categories.)
3. “Delivered Today”—Same-Day Shipping When Time Isn’t on Your Side
Let’s face it: life happens. Send a Meal’s Delivered Today program ships qualifying meals the same day you order (before the cutoff time), making it the perfect safety net for forgotten birthdays or sudden hospital visits. Few online food ordering services can match that speed without compromising food quality.
4. No Subscriptions, Just Freedom to Order
Subscription fatigue is real. With Send a Meal, you can order exactly what you need, when you need it—no contracts, no surprise charges. Add a single entrée, build a family bundle, or send a gift card; it’s all pay-as-you-go simplicity.
5. Seamless Checkout & Secure Shipping
Built on the robust BigCommerce platform, our site offers lightning-fast checkout, real-time order tracking, and multiple shipping speeds (Standard, Expedited, Overnight). Proprietary packaging with dry-ice technology ensures your meals stay frozen until you’re ready to cook, even in summer heat.
6. Giving the Gift of Time (and Great Food)
Need a heartfelt gift that travels better than flowers? Send a Meal’s physical and digital gift cards let recipients choose their favorites, while elegant hand-packed gift notes add a personal touch. It’s the easiest way to show you care—across town or across the country.
7. How to Order in Three Quick Steps
Browse the Menu: Visit Send a Meal and filter by cuisine, dietary preference, or occasion.
Add to Cart: Select individual entrées or curated bundles. Enter your gift message at checkout if you’re sending a present.
Choose Shipping & Relax: Pick your delivery speed, complete payment, and track your package to the doorstep.
Dinner (or comfort, or celebration) is officially handled.