Dashing Dishes
A meal & nutrition in Calgary — local family-owned business with personal customer service.
Care that adapts as needs change.
Busy families looking to reduce weeknight cooking stress. Online ordering with home delivery, including free delivery to areas like Okotoks.
Keep a few meals in the freezer for unexpectedly hectic days — reviewers say it beats reaching for takeout
local family-owned business with personal customer service
What families look for first.
Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Busy families looking to reduce weeknight cooking stress
- Vegetarian diets with allium (onion/garlic) restrictions — customization available
Ask first if
- Meals arrive pre-portioned and frozen; you still cook them at home following included instructions
- Menu rotates monthly with roughly 14 options; some dishes do repeat across cycles
A calmer first step.
Brief phone conversation
Share what is happening, who needs care, and whether the need is urgent or exploratory.
Care needs and schedule review
Discuss mobility, memory, safety, meals, personal care, household help, and preferred visit times.
Caregiver matching
The team looks for fit based on care level, personality, language preferences, and comfort.
Start small, adjust as needed
Many families begin with shorter visits, then adjust the plan as the senior becomes comfortable.
Serving Calgary families.
Calgary, AB
Questions families actually ask.
Do I still have to cook the meals myself? +
Yes — Dashing Dishes delivers pre-portioned, frozen ingredients along with instructions, so customers assemble and cook the meals at home. Reviewers note this still gives families a hands-on cooking experience while saving significant prep time.
Can Dashing Dishes accommodate dietary restrictions like vegetarian or allium-free diets? +
Multiple reviewers confirm the service can accommodate vegetarian diets and allium-free (no onion or garlic) preferences. One reviewer noted the team quickly exchanged an order that was prepared incorrectly within a couple of hours.
How does the cost compare to other meal kit services? +
Several reviewers describe Dashing Dishes as competitively priced, with at least one noting it works out cheaper than services like Hello Fresh. Portion sizes are also mentioned as generous, sometimes yielding extra servings.
Is delivery available and is there a cost? +
Reviewers mention free delivery, including to areas outside Calgary such as Okotoks. The online ordering system is described as straightforward and quick to use.
How often does the menu change? +
The menu is updated monthly, offering around 14 meal options each cycle. A small number of dishes are noted to repeat across months by some long-term customers.
Is Dashing Dishes suitable for families with children? +
Many reviewers specifically mention using the service for families with children, noting the variety makes it easy to find meals everyone enjoys and that kids can participate in the simple cooking steps.
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