How Meal Prep Works for Maple Grove with tandoco
If you live in Maple Grove and you're tired of frozen meal kits and fast food, tandoco is the answer. We cook everything fresh in Minneapolis every single week — real meals, real ingredients, real protein. Maple Grove customers drive about 25 minutes to our Minneapolis pickup every Sunday and grab their meals for the entire week.
Here's how the process works, start to finish:
- Browse this week's rotating menu — new high-protein meals posted every Wednesday with full macro breakdowns.
- Order online by Thursday at 11:59 PM — choose 5, 10, or 15 meals per week, plus protein bakery add-ons.
- We cook everything fresh Friday and Saturday — nothing frozen, nothing premade. Real cooking in our Minneapolis kitchen.
- Drive to Minneapolis for Sunday pickup — about 25 minutes from Maple Grove. Meals are portioned, labeled with macros, and ready to grab.
- Heat, eat, and repeat all week — each meal stays fresh in your fridge for 5-7 days.
Check This Week's Menu
Our menu changes every week. We post the upcoming week's meals so you can see exactly what you're getting before you order. Every meal is built around protein with whole, clean ingredients.
Order by Thursday at Midnight
Pick your plan size — 5, 10, or 15 meals per week. Choose between meals only, or add protein bakery items. Orders close Thursday at 11:59 PM so we can prep your food fresh.
We Cook Everything Friday & Saturday
Nothing is premade. Nothing is frozen. We cook every meal to order in our Minneapolis kitchen using whole ingredients — real proteins, real vegetables, real spices.
Pick Up Sunday in Minneapolis
Drive from Maple Grove to our Minneapolis pickup location on Sunday afternoon — about 25 minutes via I-94 or Highway 169. Many Maple Grove customers combine the trip with errands or a gym session. Your meals are portioned, labeled, and ready to go.
Why Maple Grove Residents Choose tandoco
There are a handful of meal prep options in the Twin Cities. Here's what sets tandoco apart for Maple Grove customers:
| Feature | tandoco | Typical Meal Prep | Frozen Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein focus | Every meal is protein-first | Varies widely | Often carb-heavy |
| Seed oils | Never used | Common | Almost always |
| Freshness | Cooked same week | Varies | Frozen, shipped |
| Fillers & additives | Zero | Sometimes | Preservatives common |
| Menu variety | New menu every week | Rotating monthly | Same catalog |
| Location | Made in Minneapolis, ~25 min from Maple Grove | Local varies | Shipped nationally |
| Commitment | No lock-in, skip anytime | Often subscription | Usually subscription |
| Protein bakery | Yes — cookies, bars, treats | No | No |
What You Get with tandoco Meal Prep
High-Protein Meals
Every meal is built around quality protein sources. Designed for people who actually care about what they're eating.
Whole Ingredients Only
No seed oils, no fillers, no artificial anything. Real food made from real ingredients you can pronounce.
New Menu Every Week
Never get bored. Our chef creates a new menu every single week with different proteins, flavors, and cuisines.
Protein Bakery
Protein cookies, brownies, and treats that actually taste good. Browse our bakery or add them to any meal plan order.
Who Is tandoco Meal Prep For in Maple Grove?
- Maple Grove residents who want to eat high-protein without spending hours cooking
- Anyone in the Arbor Lakes or Main Street area tracking macros or focused on body composition
- GLP-1 medication users (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) who need nutrient-dense, portioned meals
- Busy professionals commuting from Maple Grove who want clean eating without the effort
- Gym-goers and athletes in the northwest metro who need reliable protein-forward meals every week
- Families near Elm Creek Park Reserve looking for healthier meal options
- Anyone tired of meal prep services that cut corners with seed oils and fillers
Maple Grove Areas We Serve
tandoco serves meal prep customers across the entire northwest metro. Our Sunday pickup location in Minneapolis is an easy ~25-minute drive from Maple Grove and surrounding communities. Here are some of the areas our Maple Grove-area customers come from every week:
Arbor Lakes & Main Street
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Main Street shops and restaurants, and the neighborhoods around the Arbor Lakes retail district.
Fish Lake & Elm Creek
Neighborhoods near Fish Lake, Elm Creek Park Reserve, and the trails and green spaces throughout Maple Grove.
Brooklyn Park & Osseo
Brooklyn Park, Osseo, and the surrounding communities along Highway 169 and County Road 81.
Rogers & Northwest Metro
Rogers, Dayton, Champlin, and other northwest suburbs — all within easy reach of our Minneapolis Sunday pickup.
Whether you live near Arbor Lakes, work out at a gym off Hemlock Lane, or hike Elm Creek Park Reserve on weekends — the 25-minute Sunday drive to Minneapolis is worth it for a full week of fresh, high-protein meals. Many of our Maple Grove customers combine pickup with a trip into the city.
Getting to Minneapolis Pickup from Maple Grove
Our Minneapolis pickup location is about 25 minutes from central Maple Grove. Most Maple Grove customers take I-94 East or Highway 169 South into the city. Sunday afternoon traffic is light, and many customers combine the drive with errands, a gym session, or brunch in Minneapolis.
Questions about pickup from Maple Grove? Text or call us at 612-524-9104 or email hello@tandoco.com.
The Story Behind tandoco
tandoco was founded by Tommy, a chef who lost 150 lbs through clean whole-food eating, and Omar, a personal trainer and nutrition coach. We started tandoco because we couldn't find meal prep in the Twin Cities that met our standards — high protein, whole ingredients, no seed oils, no shortcuts.
Every meal is made from scratch in Minneapolis. We don't franchise, we don't ship frozen, and we don't cut corners. Whether you're coming from Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, or Rogers — if you're looking for meal prep that actually prioritizes your nutrition, this is it.
Explore More from tandoco
Protein Bakery
High-protein cookies, brownies, banana bread & more. Made fresh weekly in Minneapolis — dessert that fits your macros.
GLP-1 Meal Prep
On Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro? Our meals are designed for GLP-1 users — high protein, perfectly portioned.
Catering
Corporate events, team lunches, private parties. Healthy catering that people actually enjoy eating.
Personal Training
Pair your meal prep with expert training from a personal trainer. Nutrition + fitness together.