Before ordering, map what will actually work during each remodel phase: refrigerator or freezer space, a safe reheating appliance, water and utensil cleanup, and an entrance that is clear for delivery. Then compare the live menu's portions, ingredients, available nutrition and item-specific label directions. Order only for the meals and days you have confirmed; no subscription is required.
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Map the usable kitchen before you choose meals
A remodel can change from working kitchen to temporary setup to power or water shutoff. Do not assume the same appliance, refrigerator space or delivery entrance will be available all week. Match the order to the phase you know today, and recheck it when the contractor schedule changes.
Use the exact remodel schedule and the selected meal labels. This is a planning worksheet, not a promise that every item fits every setup.| Remodel condition | Confirm first | Ordering decision |
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| Kitchen partly usable | Which refrigerator shelves, sink and appliances remain accessible. | Choose only items whose storage and label directions fit the available setup. |
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| Stove or oven disconnected | Whether the selected item can be reheated with the appliance that remains. | Do not assume one appliance or time works for the whole menu. |
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| Sink or water unavailable | Where hands and the few required utensils can be cleaned. | Keep the temporary eating setup away from construction dust and blocked work areas. |
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| Power or refrigerator interruption | When cold storage will be unavailable and where food can remain at 40°F or below. | Do not schedule a perishable delivery without working cold storage. |
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| Crew, materials or dumpsters blocking access | Which entrance is clear and who can receive the order. | Use the eligible address and arrival estimate that fit a reliable handoff. |
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Confirm six details before ordering
- People and meal gaps: count who will eat the food and which breakfasts, lunches or dinners are not otherwise covered.
- Current item facts: compare live prices, portions, ingredients and available nutrition; menu availability can change.
- Cold storage: reserve enough working refrigerator or freezer space before the order arrives.
- Reheating setup: check each selected meal's label against the microwave or oven that will be available.
- Water and cleanup: keep a safe place for handwashing and any utensils the item requires.
- Delivery access: confirm the address, arrival estimate, entrance and person responsible for the perishable handoff.
Use the item label, not one blanket reheating time
Meals are fully cooked, but portions and preparations differ. Follow the exact meal's storage and reheating directions instead of assuming every item uses a microwave or takes two to three minutes. Review the general reheating guide, then keep the required appliance and a basic utensil accessible.
Plan around refrigerator moves and power shutoffs
If the refrigerator will be unplugged or moved, schedule the order for another phase or arrange verified cold storage first. FoodSafety.gov says an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about four hours during a power outage and provides item-specific discard guidance when perishables have been above 40°F. Do not rely on appearance or taste to decide whether food is safe.
Give the perishable delivery a clear handoff
The USDA mail-order food-safety guide says to alert a recipient about a perishable delivery, open it promptly and check that it arrives frozen, partly frozen with ice crystals, or refrigerator-cold at 40°F or below. If it arrives above 40°F, do not taste it; contact the company. Put the meals into working cold storage and follow each label.
Construction can make a normal front door unreliable. Keep the delivery path clear, share tracking with the responsible recipient, and do not send a box to an unattended jobsite or an address without refrigerator space. Review current pickup, delivery and shipping information before checkout.
Build the order around the confirmed meal gap
- Mark the days when cooking, shopping or cleanup will be impractical.
- Subtract meals already covered by takeout, restaurants, friends or groceries.
- Use the live menu to choose items and portions the household can eat.
- Check that appliance directions, storage space and delivery timing still fit the remodel phase.
- Start with an order the household can receive and store; reassess before ordering for a later phase.
For the days when the kitchen is functional but time is limited, compare family freezer meals and their storage needs. If the household is changing addresses as well as renovating, use the moving-week delivery and storage checklist.
Sending meals to a remodeling household
Ask before sending food. Confirm the household's ingredients and allergens, current address, clear entrance, appliance access, cold-storage space and receiving plan. A surprise perishable order can create another task during construction. Use the meal-gift checklist and share tracking with the person who agreed to receive it.
Dedicated gluten-free does not mean allergen-free
SmashMeals prepares food in a dedicated gluten-free kitchen with no shared gluten-containing production equipment. Other allergens are handled in the facility, and ingredients vary by item. Review the exact meals and our kitchen and allergen information; ask before ordering when anything is unclear.
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How ordering works
- 1. Pick your meals Browse the menu that's live this week and choose what you want. No recurring subscription is required — order one week, every week, or whenever you need it.
- 2. Choose how you get them Free pickup at our Kingsport kitchen and Grab & Go partners, $15 home delivery in the Tri-Cities, or $30 flat-rate FedEx Ground for eligible addresses. Orders close Thursday 11:59 PM Eastern.
- 3. Heat and eat Meals are fully cooked and ready to heat. Local pickup and delivery meals arrive fresh, never frozen; shipped meals are flash-frozen for transit. Follow each item's storage and reheating directions.
- Dedicated gluten-free kitchen — We do not bring wheat, barley, or rye into the building and we do not share equipment with gluten-containing production. A dedicated gluten-free facility is not an allergen-free facility — check each label for other allergens.
- Transparent nutrition — Many current menu listings include calories and macros. Check each selected meal's label and ask for any ingredient or nutrient detail you need to make a choice.
- Cooked in Kingsport since 2017 — Founder-run production kitchen at 1917 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, TN — the same kitchen for local pickup, local delivery, and shipped orders.
Kitchen Remodel Meal Delivery Questions
- What can we eat during a kitchen remodel with no stove or sink?
- Choose food that fits the working appliances, cold storage, water access and cleanup setup you actually have. For SmashMeals, compare the live menu and follow each selected meal's label; one appliance and reheating time do not fit every item.
- Can we use only a microwave during the remodel?
- Only select meals whose item-specific directions work with the microwave you have. You also need working refrigerator or freezer space, delivery access and a safe place for handwashing and any utensils the meal requires.
- Do all SmashMeals meals reheat in two or three minutes?
- No blanket time should be used for the whole menu. Portions and preparations differ. Follow the storage and reheating directions on the exact meal label and confirm the required appliance before ordering.
- What if the refrigerator will be moved or the power shut off?
- Schedule the order for another phase or arrange verified cold storage first. Keep perishables at 40°F or below, follow FoodSafety.gov outage guidance, and do not use appearance or taste alone to judge food safety.
- Where should meals be delivered during construction?
- Use an eligible address with a clear entrance, a responsible recipient and working cold storage. Confirm the available arrival estimate at checkout, share tracking, and change the plan if crew access or the construction schedule shifts.
- How many meals should we order for a remodel?
- There is no responsible fixed number. Count the people and meal gaps for the next confirmed phase, subtract food already covered, then compare current portions and storage needs. A smaller first order can be easier to receive while the schedule is changing.
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