Food Gifts Australia: Meals for People You Care About
A food gift can take one job off someone's list: dinner. The useful choice is the one that fits their tastes, their kitchen and the moment they need it.
This guide compares three ways to give Providoor food, with ideas for new parents, family, thank-yous and sympathy gifts. We deliver meals to eligible postcodes in NSW, VIC and QLD, so check the recipient's address before choosing a gift.
At a glance
- Ready-made selection
- Make Life Easy Box
- Choose the dishes
- Build Your Own Favourites Box or the current menu
- Let them choose
- Providoor Gift Card
- Check first
- Dietary needs, freezer space, delivery postcode and a suitable day
The three ways to do it
| Option | Best when | Before you order |
|---|---|---|
| Make Life Easy Box | You want a ready-made selection of mains and sides. | Check the current contents, price, preparation methods and freezer space. |
| Build Your Own Favourites Box | You know the recipient's preferences and want to choose the dishes. | Check each product's ingredients, allergens and serving information. |
| Providoor Gift Card | You would like them to choose their food and order timing. | Check that meal delivery is available to their address. |
The freezer box, and what is actually in it
The Make Life Easy Box currently contains ten dishes: seven mains and three sides. That distinction matters when you are planning how much food to send.
- The mainsTuscan Braised Lamb Shanks, Butter Chicken, Classic Italian Lasagne, Authentic Italian Meatballs, Thai Green Chicken Curry, Marco's Signature Bolognese and Braised Beef Moussaka.
- The sidesPomme Purée, Aromatic Rice and Garlic & Coriander Naan.
Each of the seven mains is currently listed as serving two, giving fourteen individual main servings plus the sides. Marco’s Bolognese is a sauce; supply or order pasta separately to make it a complete meal. The box includes different preparation methods, including oven dishes. Check the product page for the latest contents, availability and price, and each pack for preparation instructions.
Sending to new parents
Ask when help with dinner would be useful. Some households want meals ready for their first days at home; others would appreciate a delivery later, after the first round of visitors.
Check allergies, food preferences and freezer space before sending a box. If any of those are uncertain, a gift card gives the parents more choice. Our meal gifts for new parents page brings the ordering options together, while how to feed new parents covers practical planning.
Sending to older parents or relatives
Start with food they enjoy and preparation methods they find comfortable. Check whether they prefer the oven, stove or microwave, and choose an amount that fits their freezer.
Authentic Italian Meatballs, Classic Italian Lasagne and Potato & Leek Soup are familiar options with different preparation methods. Read the current product instructions before choosing; an oven dish and a soup pouch need different handling.
A gift card can work well when they would prefer to choose their own portions and dishes. Check that they are comfortable placing an online order, or offer to help.
Thank-yous, sympathy gifts and celebrations
For a thank-you: choose a dish you know they enjoy, then build a food order that meets the minimum. A 12-Hour Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, currently serving four, can be the centre of a shared meal. Check the current menu for suitable sides.
For a sympathy gift: ask before arranging a delivery. A small, agreed selection or a gift card may be more useful than a surprise box when the household already has food or visitors. There is no need to expect a visit or a thank-you in return.
For a celebration: choose around the number of people and the time available to prepare the food. Slow Roasted Porchetta is currently listed as serving six and needs a staged oven method. Our dinner-party menu guide helps you plan a larger spread.
Before you send frozen food
Confirm dietary needs, freezer space and who will receive the order. Use the delivery checker for postcode eligibility, available dates, current charges, minimum order and free-delivery thresholds. Food orders require at least $80 after discounts, excluding delivery. Defrost in the refrigerator for best results unless the product specifically directs cooking from frozen. Do not submerge food or packaging in water to defrost or reheat; follow the latest pack instructions.
Common questions
Can I send meals to someone else's address?
Use the recipient's eligible delivery address when ordering. Agree the delivery day with them and check who will receive the frozen food.
What if I do not know their dietary requirements?
Ask first or give a gift card so they can choose. Check current ingredients and allergen information on each product and the latest packaging before serving.
How much should I put on a gift card?
Choose from the values currently available on the Gift Card page. Consider the meals they might order and any delivery charge. The card is sent electronically and does not itself contribute towards free-shipping thresholds.
How long can they keep the food?
Follow the storage instructions and date on each pack. Plan the amount around their freezer space and when they expect to use it.
Is a box better than choosing individual dishes?
A box makes the selection simpler. Choosing individual dishes gives you more control over flavours, dietary requirements and preparation methods. Compare the current contents and prices before deciding.