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5 Meal Plan

5 Meal Plan

$69.95 USD
$69.95 USD
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Twin Cities' #1 Meal Prep

Chef-Prepared, Macro-Friendly Meal Prep

CIA-trained cooking from Chef Gordon's Meals, now delivered to your door with a macro-friendly twist. No meal planning, no cooking, no cleanup. Pickup available!

55gProtein
Up To
550Calories
Under
24ozPortions
2 MinReady In
25+ YrsCulinary Experience
Tue & ThuDelivery Days
55gProtein
Up To
550Calories
Under
24ozPortions
2 MinReady In
25+ YrsCulinary Experience
Tue & ThuDelivery Days
55gProtein Up To
<550Calories
24ozPortions
Meet The Chef
CIA-Trained Chef. 25+ Years Of Craft.
Chef Paul Gordon of Chef Gordon's Meals

Chef Paul Gordon brings over 25 years of culinary expertise, from Executive Chef to General Manager of 13 locations, now your local meal prep chef in the Twin Cities. Let him take something off your plate.

What is the CIA? The Culinary Institute of America is one of the most respected culinary schools in the country, known for training chefs in classic technique and professional kitchen standards. That training is in every meal Chef Gordon makes.
Why Chef Gordon's Meals
Bold Fusion Flavors, Every Week

Chef Gordon combines flavor profiles from Mediterranean, Asian, American, and European cuisines, so you get meals worth coming back to instead of the same rotation every week.

MediterraneanAsianAmericanEuropean
Built For Your Goals
Macro-Friendly, Always

Every meal is perfectly portioned, high in protein, and calorie-conscious by design. Built to fit any health goal without you having to think about it.

55gProtein
<550Calories
24ozPortion
Local & Fresh
Locally Owned, Never Mass-Produced

We use local ingredients, none of the frozen or canned stuff, so every order is day-fresh. Health starts with the ingredients, and every meal is made from scratch, never pre-made.

Simple Process
How It Works

Pick your meals. Chef Gordon cooks. You heat and eat.

1

Place Your Order

Order 2 days ahead by 12PM for Tue or Thu delivery or pickup.

2

Cooked Fresh

Chef Gordon cooks every meal from scratch, never mass-produced.

3

Delivered Or Picked Up

Delivery Tue & Thu, 4PM to 6PM, or grab a pickup slot that works for you.

4

Heat & Eat

Airtight, microwave-safe containers. Ready in 2 to 3 minutes.

Delivery & Pickup
Fresh To Your Door, Every Week

We deliver across the entire Twin Cities metro area twice a week, or you can grab a pickup slot that fits your day.

Tue Delivery, 4-6PM · Order By Sun 12PM Thu Delivery, 4-6PM · Order By Tue 12PM
Pickup slots, Tue & Thu
7-8 AM
8-9 AM
9-10 AM
10-11 AM
11-12 PM
12-1 PM
1-2 PM
2-3 PM
3-4 PM
Delivery areas
MinneapolisSt. PaulBloomingtonEdinaMinnetonka+ Surrounding Suburbs
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Choose Your Plan

Scale up whenever you're ready. Same chef, same quality, every size.

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Got Questions?

Have questions about ordering, delivery, ingredients, or dietary needs? Reach out and we'll help you get the right meals for your week.

Chef Gordon's Meals · Twin Cities, Minnesota
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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 19 reviews.

superb !

Tyler D. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

5 meals is the perfect amount for my work week. Chef Gordon seasons everything so well, I look forward to lunch now which is saying something.

Sarah B. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

this got me through finals at the U of M. fresh, filling and way better than dining hall food

Nicole W. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

My husband and I split this and its just right. Everything tastes like it came out of a Minneapolis restaurant kitchen, not a meal prep line.

Sam P. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

so glad i found local thyme. covers monday to friday and i actually feel good after eating, no heavy greasy feeling

Sam M. 4/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

Great portions and the menu changes enough that i never get bored.

Wyatt M. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

honestly life changing for a single guy who cant cook. zero dishes, zero thinking. chef gordon is carrying me

Ivy L. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

Todo llega fresco y bien empacado, se nota que es un chef local de verdad. Perfecto para mi semana.

Carmen M. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

a friend in Uptown wouldnt stop talking about this place. she was right, the flavor is unreal for meal prep

Jordan L. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

Everything arrives cold and fresh in nice packaging. Fits my budget and honestly beats anything i was making myself.

Molly C. 4/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

i bring these for lunch at work downtown and my coworkers are jealous every single day lol

Gary J. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

Best decision of my new years resolutions. Healthy meals all week, all delicous, and i've actually stuck with it since starting.

Derek K. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

the 5 meal plan is great value. real vegetables, real protein, and you can taste the fresh herbs. local THYME, get it, and they use plenty of it

Miles O. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

Solid meals, generous portions. Keeps me from ordering takeout every night which was becoming a problem in this cold weather.

Raj H. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

Love it. simple as that. always on time, always tasty. minneapolis needed this

Ruth L. 4/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

I ordered while recovering from surgery and it was a lifesaver. Everything reheats beautifully and tastes like real home cooking.

Ryan L. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

my nutritionist actually approved these meals which never happens. perfect for staying on track without being miserable

Tanya Y. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

Five meals a week from an actual local chef for less than i was spending on groceries i let rot in the fridge. Easy choice.

Erik K. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

tried it as a test run and upgraded to more meals the next week. quality is consistant every single time

Ryan O. 5/5 Verified

5 Meal Plan

More questions about Chef Gordon's Local Thyme Meal Preps?

How does meal prep work?

Each week, choose from our chef-crafted menu, place your order, and we'll prepare your meals fresh and deliver them directly to your door. Simply heat, eat, and enjoy.

When do I need to place my order?

Orders must be placed by Sunday 2 PM for Tuesday delivery, and by Wednesday 2 PM for Friday delivery.

When are meals delivered?

We deliver throughout the Twin Cities metro on Tuesdays and Fridays between 1 PM–6 PM.

Are meals made fresh or frozen?

All meals are prepared fresh and delivered refrigerated. We never deliver frozen meals.

How long do meals stay fresh?

Most meals stay fresh for 4–6 days when properly refrigerated. Many meals can also be frozen for later enjoyment.

Are your meals healthy?

Yes. Our meals are designed to be nutrient-dense, high in protein, and generally under 600 calories while maintaining exceptional flavor.

Do I need a subscription?

No. You can order as needed without any subscription commitment.