Iowa's celiac families know the drill: read every label, call ahead everywhere, cook most things yourself. We built the alternative — a kitchen with no gluten in the building — and FedEx brings it to Des Moines, Iowa City, and every address in between. 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 Iowa 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 Iowa?
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 Iowa in about two FedEx ground days.
What's on the menu each week?
The menu rotates weekly — smoked meats, protein bowls, family meals, breakfasts, and desserts, all 100% gluten-free. See this week's lineup at order.smashmeals.com.