Meal Prep for Plymouth, MN — How It Works
If you live in Plymouth and you're looking for high-protein meal prep that's actually made from real food, tandoco is your best option in the west metro. We cook everything fresh every week in Minneapolis — and our Sunday pickup is just a quick ~20-minute drive from Plymouth via Hwy 55 or I-394.
No frozen shipments, no warehouse food, no mystery ingredients. Here's how it works:
- 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 ~20 minutes to pick up Sunday in Minneapolis — 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 — ~20 Min from Plymouth
Grab your meals at our Minneapolis pickup on Sunday afternoon. It's a straight shot from Plymouth down Hwy 55 or I-394. Many Plymouth customers combine the trip with errands or a gym session in the city.
Why Plymouth Residents Choose tandoco
There aren't many high-quality meal prep options in the Plymouth area. Most national services ship frozen food. Local options often rely on seed oils, fillers, and reheated bulk cooking. tandoco is different — and the short drive from Plymouth is worth it.
| 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 (~20 min) | 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?
- Plymouth residents who want high-protein meals without spending hours cooking every week
- Anyone in the west metro tracking macros or focused on body composition
- GLP-1 medication users (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) who need nutrient-dense, portioned meals
- Busy professionals along the Hwy 55 corridor and Wayzata Blvd who want clean eating without the effort
- Gym-goers and athletes in Plymouth, Maple Grove, and Golden Valley who need reliable protein-forward meals
- Families in the Medicine Lake and Plymouth Creek areas looking for healthier meal options
- Anyone tired of meal prep services that cut corners with seed oils and fillers
Serving Plymouth & the West Metro
tandoco's Minneapolis pickup is easy to reach from all parts of Plymouth and the surrounding west metro suburbs. Whether you're coming from the Medicine Lake area, Wayzata Blvd, the Hwy 55 corridor, Plymouth Creek, or Bass Lake — it's a quick ~20-minute drive to grab your meals on Sunday.
Plymouth
Medicine Lake, Wayzata Blvd, Hwy 55 corridor, Plymouth Creek, Bass Lake, Parkers Lake, and all Plymouth neighborhoods.
Maple Grove
Arbor Lakes, Weaver Lake, Fish Lake, and throughout Maple Grove. ~25 min to Minneapolis pickup.
Golden Valley
Theodore Wirth area, Brookview, downtown Golden Valley. ~15 min to Minneapolis pickup.
New Hope
All of New Hope and Crystal. Conveniently located between Plymouth and Minneapolis. ~15 min to pickup.
Many Plymouth customers tell us they combine the Sunday pickup with a trip to the gym, grocery shopping, or other errands in Minneapolis. The drive is easy — straight down Hwy 55 or I-394 — and you're picking up a full week of meals in under 5 minutes.
Plymouth Pickup Location
tandoco's weekly meal prep pickup happens every Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Plymouth residents can reach the pickup location in approximately 20 minutes. We serve Plymouth, Maple Grove, Golden Valley, New Hope, and the entire west metro.
Questions about pickup from Plymouth? 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 Minneapolis 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 driving from Plymouth, Maple Grove, Golden Valley, or New Hope — you're getting the freshest, cleanest meal prep in the Twin Cities.
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.