Introduction
Most nights, cooking a proper meal from scratch just does not happen. Work runs late, the kids need attention, energy runs out or motivation gives way to the easier option of ordering takeaway. The problem with takeaway is that it costs more, often arrives late and rarely leaves you feeling as satisfied as a home-cooked meal would.
At Diamond Blue Catering, we make a range of ready-made frozen meals in our kitchen at 31 Monbulk Road, Mount Evelyn. We use no preservatives, no artificial colours and no artificial flavours. Every meal goes into our freezer fresh and comes out ready to heat and eat. You can pick them up directly from our cafe or we deliver free of charge within a 20km radius of Mount Evelyn.
This is not convenience food. It is proper cooking, made in a real kitchen by a team that cares about ingredients and flavour, packaged for people who want to eat well without spending an hour at the stove every night.
What Makes Our Ready-Made Meals Different
No preservatives, artificial colours or flavours
Every meal we make uses real ingredients prepared in our own kitchen. We do not use preservative agents to extend shelf life or artificial flavourings to make up for a lack of quality in the base ingredients. What you eat is what we cooked. That distinction matters more than most commercial ready-meal producers would like you to believe, and it shows clearly in how the food actually tastes when you heat it up.
Made fresh and frozen at peak quality
We cook our meals fresh and freeze them immediately at their best. Freezing at peak quality locks in flavour and texture in a way that refrigerated ready meals sitting in a supermarket for five days cannot match. Heat one of our meals straight from the freezer and it tastes the way it should: like something a real cook made for you, not like something that has been sitting in a warehouse.
Genuine dietary variety
We cater for a wide range of dietary needs across our meal range. Gluten-free meals are clearly marked. Vegan options are designed as full meals, not as an adaptation of a non-vegan dish with ingredients removed. We also offer meals designed for smaller appetites and meals that suit the bigger eater in the household. Every meal in our range is labelled clearly so you know exactly what you are getting before you buy.
💡 Tip: If you have specific dietary requirements not covered in our standard range, contact us directly. We sometimes accommodate custom orders for regular customers, particularly for gluten-free or allergy-specific needs.
Pricing that makes sense
Every meal in our range costs $10.00 each. We offer discounts when you purchase in larger quantities, which makes it genuinely economical to stock your freezer for the week.
Our Full Ready-Made Meal Menu
Meat and protein mains
🍽 Beef lasagne with tomato and herb concasse
🍽 Sticky BBQ pulled pork with brown rice and ratatouille
🍽 Yakitori chicken with Asian greens and sticky rice (GF)
🍽 Butter chicken with potatoes, green beans and jasmine rice (GF)
🍽 Jamaican chicken with roast sweet potato and corn salsa (GF)
🍽 Thai beef stirfry with vegetables and Singapore noodles
🍽 Barramundi fillet with herb and parmesan crust and seasonal vegetables
Vegetarian and vegan mains
🍽 Vegetarian lasagne with cheese sauce and seasonal vegetables
🍽 Hokkien noodles and vegetable stirfry with sweet soy and oyster sauce (Vegan)
🍽 Lentil, sweet potato and chickpea casserole (GF and Vegan)
🍽 Cannelloni filled with butternut pumpkin, spinach and capsicum with herbed Napoletana sauce (Vegan)
🍽 Vegetarian pumpkin tortellini bake
We update and rotate our meal range seasonally. Contact us or visit our cafe at 31 Monbulk Road, Mount Evelyn to see the current full range and check availability.
How to Get Your Meals
Pick up from our Mount Evelyn cafe
Visit us directly at 31 Monbulk Road, Mount Evelyn. Our cafe stocks the full current meal range and you can choose your selection in person. We are located in the Yarra Valley foothills, easily accessible from Mount Evelyn, Lilydale, Chirnside Park, Kilsyth, Mooroolbark, Montrose and surrounding suburbs.
Free delivery within 20km of Mount Evelyn
We deliver free of charge to any address within a 20km radius of Mount Evelyn. This covers a large area across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and the inner Yarra Valley, including Lilydale, Mooroolbark, Ringwood, Croydon, Kilsyth, Chirnside Park, Yering, Coldstream, Wandin and beyond. Contact us to check whether your address falls within the delivery zone and to arrange your order.
💡 Tip: Place your delivery order at least 24 hours in advance so we can schedule your delivery into our run. For larger orders or specific delivery times, contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate.
Who Our Ready-Made Meals Work Best For
Our meals suit a wider range of people and situations than you might initially expect.
Busy families in Melbourne’s east
If you are managing a household with different dietary requirements, long work days and limited time to cook on weeknights, a freezer stocked with our ready-made meals removes a significant amount of daily stress. You have a proper meal ready in 20 minutes without the planning, shopping or cleanup.
People supporting elderly parents or family members
Our meals suit people who find regular cooking difficult, whether through age, limited mobility or health conditions. The meals heat easily, portion sizes suit a single person and the absence of preservatives means the nutritional quality is higher than most commercial alternatives. Many of our customers buy a weekly supply for a parent or family member who lives alone nearby.
Anyone recovering from illness or surgery
Good nutrition matters most when the body is recovering. Our meals deliver proper ingredients and real food without requiring the patient or their carer to cook from scratch. The gluten-free and lighter options in our range suit post-surgery dietary needs particularly well.
People who want to eat well without cooking every night
Not every customer has a specific reason beyond wanting decent food without the effort of making it. Our meals give you a restaurant-quality result at a fraction of the cost of ordering delivery, made without the additives that fill most supermarket ready meals. Stocking six to ten meals at a time gives you a reliable fallback for any night where cooking simply is not going to happen.
Our Catering Services Beyond Ready-Made Meals
Our ready-made meal service is one part of what Diamond Blue Catering offers. If you are planning an event, a function or a gathering, we also provide full event catering, at home catering, corporate catering and platter box delivery for Melbourne and the surrounding region.
Our platter box delivery service is particularly popular for people who want to add professionally prepared food to a gathering without booking a full catered event. Platters arrive ready to serve and cover a wide range of dietary needs and taste preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Ready-Made Meals
Q: Where can I buy ready-made meals near Mount Evelyn?
You can buy Diamond Blue Catering ready-made meals directly from our cafe at 31 Monbulk Road, Mount Evelyn. We also deliver free of charge within a 20km radius of Mount Evelyn, covering areas including Lilydale, Mooroolbark, Ringwood, Croydon, Kilsyth and Chirnside Park. Contact us to place an order or check delivery availability for your address.
Q: Are your ready-made meals preservative free?
Yes. Every ready-made meal we produce contains no preservatives, no artificial colours and no artificial flavours. We cook all meals fresh in our own kitchen at 31 Monbulk Road, Mount Evelyn and freeze them immediately at peak quality. You receive real food made by a real kitchen, not a factory-produced product with a long shelf life.
Q: Do you offer gluten-free or vegan ready-made meals?
Yes. We offer gluten-free meals clearly marked in our range, including the butter chicken with rice, Jamaican chicken and yakitori chicken. Our vegan options include the lentil, sweet potato and chickpea casserole, the pumpkin and spinach cannelloni and the Hokkien noodle stirfry. We also offer standard vegetarian options. Every meal is clearly labelled with dietary information.
Q: How much do the ready-made meals cost?
Our meals are priced at $10.00 each. We offer discounts when you buy larger quantities, making it economical to stock your freezer for the week. Contact us to find out about current pricing.
Q: How do I heat the ready-made meals?
All meals heat directly from frozen. Remove from packaging and place in an oven-safe dish, or microwave according to the heating instructions on the label. Most meals take 20 to 25 minutes in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius or 5 to 8 minutes in a microwave depending on the portion size. Specific heating instructions are printed on each meal label.
Q: Do you deliver ready-made meals outside the 20km zone?
Free delivery applies within a 20km radius of Mount Evelyn. If you live beyond this zone, contact us and we will let you know whether a delivery run in your direction is possible or whether a pickup from our Mount Evelyn cafe would be the most practical option.
Q: Can I order ready-made meals in bulk?
Yes. Bulk orders qualify for discounted pricing and we encourage customers to stock their freezer with a mix of meals rather than buying one or two at a time. For bulk orders or regular standing orders, contact our team directly and we will arrange the best pricing and delivery schedule for your needs.
Ready to Order?
If you live near Mount Evelyn or within the Yarra Valley region and you want access to preservative-free, properly cooked ready-made meals delivered free to your door, we would love to hear from you. Visit us at 31 Monbulk Road, Mount Evelyn or get in touch online to place your first order.
While you are here, take a look at our platter box delivery service for entertaining, or explore our full range of catering services if you are planning a larger event in Melbourne or the Yarra Valley.