For some older people, or those with disabilities, having a meal delivered can be an essential service.
It could be;
- hot
- frozen
- or shelf-stable
meal that can simply be reheated.
It can also be a huge help for people coming out of hospital as a short-term solution.
There is no central service that offers meals on wheels in Cornwall, but there are many small local providers who offer hot meals.
A number of nation-wide organisations can supply frozen or shelf-stable meals. They use their own delivery drivers, or by a choice of different courier services.
As an alternative, many supermarkets offer an excellent range of frozen or chilled meals. These are often better value than delivery services.
If the person needing a meal is unable to manage an online delivery for themselves, a carer could organise it on their behalf.
The list below gives details of the services offered by different organisations.
It includes information on;
- different dietary requirements
- portion sizes
- and specialist food requirements
There are many small, local providers who provide this service.
Meals on Wheels UK is an online resource with list of all providers available in a given postcode. It can, on occasion, include out of date information, so check with individual provider first.
Meals on Wheels UK website
Local Providers in alphabetical order
| Name of the provider | Specifications | Notes: |
| Averlea Residential Home & Community Care | Type of meal: Hot Supports dietary requirements: Yes Supports different portion sizes: No Supports soft/ easy options: No Area: St Austell, Mevagissey, St Stephens |
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| Age UK Falmouth 01326 316880 |
Type of meal: Hot Supports dietary requirements: Yes Supports different portion sizes: Yes Supports soft/ easy options: Yes Area: Falmouth & Penryn |
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| Camborne Wesley Church | Type of meal: Hot Supports dietary requirements: Yes Supports different portion sizes: Yes Supports soft/ easy options: No Area: Camborne and surrounding villages |
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| Falmouth Food Coop | Type of meal: Hot or chilled Supports dietary requirements: Yes Supports different portion sizes: No Supports soft/ easy options: No Area: Falmouth and Penryn areas |
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| Kirsty’s Kitchen | Type of meal: Hot Supports dietary requirements: Yes Supports different portion sizes: No Supports soft/ easy options: No Area: Penwith area |
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| Miss Molly’s Tearoom | Type of meal: Hot Supports dietary requirements: Ask Supports different portion sizes: No Supports soft/ easy options: No Area: Camborne, Redruth and surrounding areas |
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| The Snack Stop | Type of meal: Hot Supports dietary requirements: Ask Supports different portion sizes: No Supports soft/ easy options: No Area: Callington and surrounding areas |
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| Woodley Fine Foods | Type of meal: Hot Supports dietary requirements: Ask Supports different portion sizes: Ask Supports soft/ easy options: Ask Area: Camborne and Hayle area |
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National Providers
| Name of the provider | Specifications | Notes |
| Wiltshire Farm Foods |
Type of meal: Frozen |
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| Oakhouse Foods |
Type of meal: Frozen Supports dietary requirements: Yes Supports different portion sizes: Yes Supports soft/ easy options: Yes |
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| Parsley Box |
Type of meal: Shelf stable Supports dietary requirements: Yes Supports different portion sizes: No Supports soft/ easy options: No |
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| COOK |
Type of meal: Frozen Supports dietary requirements: Yes Supports different portion sizes: No Supports soft/ easy options: No |
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| Chef on Board |
Type of meal: Frozen Supports dietary requirements: Yes Supports different portion sizes: No Supports soft/ easy options: No |
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Specialist providers
| Name of the provider | Specifications | Notes |
| Raj Foods |
Type of meal: Frozen Supports dietary requirements: Yes Supports different portion sizes: No Supports soft/ easy options: Yes Area: Nationwide |
For all specialist and religious diets –
Contact provider for more information. |
| Jamaica on Ice |
Type of meal: Frozen |
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