Meet the Family Behind SmashMeals

SmashMeals is a locally owned meal-prep business founded in Kingsport, Tennessee, in 2017. Lew Kizer and his family cook, pack and deliver meals from a dedicated gluten-free facility.

SmashMeals does not bring wheat, barley or rye into the building and does not share equipment with gluten-containing production. The facility is not allergen-free, so check the exact meal label for other allergens.

View current meals and prices. The live ordering menu shows current availability, posted meal details and checkout options.

What to know before you order

Who owns and operates SmashMeals?

Lewis “Lew” Kizer owns and operates SmashMeals in Kingsport, Tennessee. LB and Daisy Kizer help cook, pack and deliver meals. SmashMeals began in 2017; its name grew from co-founder Ashlee's nickname, Smashlee.

What does dedicated gluten-free mean at SmashMeals?

SmashMeals does not bring wheat, barley or rye into the building and does not share equipment with gluten-containing production. The facility is not allergen-free, so check the exact meal label for dairy, soy, egg, nuts and other allergens.

What should I check before ordering?

Use the live ordering menu to confirm the exact meal, portion, current price, available nutrition fields and fulfillment choices. Missing ingredients, allergens, fiber, sodium, saturated fat or serving weight are unknown—not zero or proof that a meal fits a medical diet. Ask before paying when a required detail is missing.

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Hear the story in conversation

Meet the people behind this family business through three published interviews across two shows. Start with the original episode, or read its companion for context, reflection prompts and source-review limits.

  1. Mortivation · Hosted by Edward Morton ·

    Meal Prep anyone!

    Thank you to Edward Morton and the Mortivation team for giving this local business story a place in the conversation.

    Listen on Spotify: Meal Prep anyone! (opens in a new tab)

    Read the Mortivation companion guide

  2. LeahVanity · Hosted by Leah Vanity ·

    It’s Not That Bad: Lewis Kizer on Faith, Pain, and Building a Life That Matters

    Thank you to Leah and the LeahVanity team for making room for the person behind the business and the experiences that shaped him.

    Listen on Amazon Music: It’s Not That Bad: Lewis Kizer on Faith, Pain, and Building a Life That Matters (opens in a new tab)

    Read the faith and purpose companion

  3. LeahVanity · Hosted by Leah Vanity ·

    Lewis Kizer: Smash Meals, Self-Doubt, and the Stories Worth Telling

    Thank you to Leah and the LeahVanity team for inviting Lew back and giving the continuing SmashMeals story time and attention.

    Listen on Amazon Music: Lewis Kizer: Smash Meals, Self-Doubt, and the Stories Worth Telling (opens in a new tab)

    Read the self-doubt and storytelling companion

These introductions use the publishers’ episode descriptions. Both LeahVanity companions include transcript-reviewed themes and selected timestamps, with independent audio verification still open. The Mortivation companion currently uses its publisher’s description only. The full conversations remain with their original publishers.

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