Alabama sits comfortably inside our FedEx shipping zone, which means meals cooked fresh in our Tennessee kitchen on Monday can be on a dinner table in Birmingham or Huntsville by midweek. For families managing celiac disease across the state, that closes a real gap — a fully dedicated gluten-free kitchen is not something you can find on most local restaurant rows. Meals arrive via FedEx Ground in about two ground days. Order by Thursday at midnight.
SmashMeals cooks every meal in a dedicated gluten-free kitchen and does not bring wheat, barley, or rye into the facility. That avoids shared gluten-containing prep equipment and airborne flour from on-site gluten baking, which reduces cross-contact risk compared with a shared kitchen. Ingredients, suppliers, and handling still require controls, so customers with celiac disease should review each meal's ingredient and allergen information and make decisions based on their own medical guidance.
How much does shipping to Alabama cost?
Shipping is a $30 flat rate via FedEx, no matter how many meals you order. Local Tri-Cities, Tennessee customers can choose pickup or local delivery instead.
How do the meals stay fresh in transit to Alabama?
Meals ship cold in insulated packaging with ice packs sized for 2-day FedEx ground transit. When they arrive, refrigerate them right away. Most meals keep several days refrigerated, and many can be frozen.
When do I need to order?
Orders close Thursday at midnight each week. Meals are cooked fresh after ordering closes, ship early the following week, and reach Alabama in about two FedEx ground days.
Can I freeze the meals when they arrive in Alabama?
Many of our meals freeze well. Refrigerate everything on arrival, then move whatever you won't eat within a few days to the freezer. Reheating instructions are on every label.