Gourmet Meals To Go
Indulge in freshly prepared gourmet meals from local companies that deliver.
By Naomi Craw January 16, 2013
This article originally appeared in the January 2013 issue of Seattle magazine.
Shell-shocked from orchestrating holiday feasts? Indulge in a freshly prepared gourmet meal from one of several companies that deliver tasty entrees, soups and sides to Seattle and the Eastside. All you have to worry about is which Netflix movie to cue up.
Kitchen Door
If you’re seeking…foodie refuge.
Sample Entrees: Beef bourguignon; turkey vegetable meatloaf; apple-stuffed pork chops
$10/serving
Accomodates omnivores, vegetarians, occasionally vegan and gluten-free
Order online or by phone; by Saturday for Tuesday delivery. Seattle/Eastside, $8; out of area, $15. No minimum order. 206.915.9609; kitchendoormeals.com
Lucky Palate
If you’re seeking…veg-head salvation
Sample Entrees: Spinach-pesto lasagna; butterfly pasta with basil; red lentil dahl
$7–$8/serving
All vegetarian meals. Majority of meals are vegan. Can accommodate G-Free on request. Order online or by phone; by Friday for Tuesday delivery. On Queen Anne, free; Seattle/Eastside, $5-$6. Minimum order: 4 dishes (excluding dessert). 206.352.2583; luckypalate.com
Chef to Go
If you’re seeking…a healthy haven
Sample Entrees: Chicken saltimbocca with mushroom risotto; grilled wild salmon with seasonal vegetables $13.50–$23/serving
Accomodates omnivores, vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free.
Order online or by phone; by Sunday for Tuesday delivery. Seattle/Eastside, $10. Minimum order: $40. 206.229.3676; mychefdelivers.com
Eat Local
If you’re seeking…locavore relief
Sample Entrees: Grass-fed beef lasagna; coq au vin; Moroccan chicken tagine
$8–$12/serving
Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, Gluten-free (over ½ the menu is gluten-free) Purchase in store (in Burien, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne). No fresh delivery but free shipping with minimum purchase. 206.432.9849; eatlocalonline.com
Turmeric ’n More
If you’re seeking…Eastern retreat
Sample Entrees: Tofu matar; zafarani qorma; paneer nehari
$10–$14/2 servings
Accomodates omnivores, vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free.
Order online or by phone; by Tuesday for Sunday delivery. Seattle/Eastside, $6. Minimum order: $40. 206.859.9591; turmericnmore.com