Chicago has world-class food and still almost nowhere a celiac can order prepared meals with no shared gluten equipment risk. Our answer ships from Tennessee: macro-counted, chef-prepared meals from a kitchen that has been 100% gluten-free since 2017, delivered FedEx anywhere in Illinois. 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 Illinois 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 Illinois?
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 Illinois in about two FedEx ground days.
Do you deliver to Chicago apartments and condos?
Yes — FedEx delivers to residential buildings, and the box is insulated for hours after arrival. If your building has a package room, meals will hold; refrigerate as soon as you collect them.