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Whether you're sharing with a loved one or treating yourself, nothing says comfort like a delicious, homemade meal. At Instead of Flowers, we are elevating the art of gift-giving with chef prepared menus and time around the table. It is our promise that each meal will truly matter to the person who receives it.
Give the gift of choice. Your recipient gets to select their preferred soups, sides, and delivery date—making it easy to enjoy a delicious gift when it’s most convenient.
They get a choice of any chef-prepared meal—from hearty Beef Bourguignon to mouthwatering Salmon with Caper Sauce.
They’ll choose two of our most-loved sides, like creamy mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, or wild rice pilaf—made fresh and packed with flavor.
Each meal includes a comforting soup of their choice, from rich Tomato Basil to classic Chicken Noodle—perfect for warming the soul.
To end on a sweet note, they’ll select a decadent dessert like our famous brownies or a fruit cobbler, handmade and ready to indulge.
Send a handcrafted meal you choose, delivered with care on the date that matters most.
"We received a gift card when our son was first diagnosed with cancer in 2019. We were going through chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Many days the thought of dinner was too much to handle. Our son selected what he wanted and the dinner was absolutely delicious. I’ve been a huge believer in your company ever since. I’ve gifted many times since and never received anything but raves."
A chef-prepared entrée delivered with two gourmet sides, choice of soup, and a decadent dessert.
A hearty, oven-ready casserole paired with fresh-baked rolls and your choice of dessert.
Two handcrafted soups delivered with warm rolls and a choice of cookies or brownies.
A curated selection of premium meats, cheeses, and accompaniments — ready to impress and enjoy.
🥘 Made Fresh, Not Frozen -Meals are handcrafted daily by chefs using premium ingredients.
🎁 More Personal Than Flowers -Gifting a delicious, ready-to-enjoy meal feels thoughtful and useful.
🕒 Flexible Gifting Options -Let your recipient choose when and what they receive—or do it for them.
🛏️ Perfect for All Moments -Comfort them during recovery, celebrate new beginnings, or just say "thinking of you."
Our meals are prepared fresh each day then frozen overnight and packed in insulated containers to maintain freshness during transit.
Simply follow the quick heating instructions on your meal and enjoy! Typically, meals are ready to eat within about 20 minutes. Note that times may vary depending on your cooking equipment.
Yes! You can pick your preferred delivery date during checkout.
No problem—choose Recipient’s Choice and they can pick what and when.
Meals stay fresh for up to 5 days in the fridge after delivery.
We offer traditional Gift Certificates which can be purchased in any dollar amount. The Recipient can pick and choose what they want from anywhere on our menu. If giving a Gift Certificate, we encourage you to consider the overall cost of what you would want your recipient to get, including the cost of the meal, tax, and shipping.
Think of Recipient’s Choice as another form of a traditional gift certificate. The difference is that by purchasing a Recipient’s Choice, you are selecting a specific area of the menu for the recipient to choose from (Gourmet Meal, Casserole, Soups, and Charcuterie Boards), and paying for that along with tax and shipping all in one.
If a Recipient’s Choice meal is purchased, the recipient will be notified via text message or automated call. If an email address was provided, they will immediately receive an email notification upon purchase.
If a Gift Certificate is purchased, we will email the certificate to the recipient. Mailed Gift Certificates are available upon request. Please Contact Us for a mailed certificate.
If you have selected the specific meal & the delivery date, we will notify the recipient via text message or automated call the day before the intended delivery date.
Please check Promotional, Spam, and other folders as sometimes the emails can get caught there.
