Meal Prep for St. Paul — How It Works
If you live in St. Paul and you've been looking for a meal prep service that actually prioritizes protein and real ingredients, tandoco is it. We cook everything fresh in Minneapolis every week, and our Sunday pickup is about a 15-minute drive from most St. Paul neighborhoods.
No frozen food shipped from a warehouse. No seed oils. No fillers. Just real meals made from scratch — the same week you eat them.
Here's the process, 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 over and pick up Sunday in Minneapolis — about 15 minutes from most St. Paul neighborhoods. Meals are portioned, labeled with macros, and ready to go.
- 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 — 15 Min from St. Paul
Drive over to our Minneapolis pickup location on Sunday afternoon. Most St. Paul neighborhoods are about 15 minutes away. Grab your meals and you're set for the whole week.
Why St. Paul Residents Choose tandoco
There are a handful of meal prep options in the Twin Cities. Here's what sets tandoco apart:
| 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 | 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?
- St. Paul residents who want high-protein meals without spending hours cooking
- Anyone tracking macros or focused on body composition
- GLP-1 medication users (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) who need nutrient-dense, portioned meals
- Busy professionals in St. Paul and the Twin Cities who want clean eating without the effort
- Gym-goers and athletes who need reliable protein-forward meals every week
- Families in St. Paul looking for healthier meal options
- Anyone tired of meal prep services that cut corners with seed oils and fillers
St. Paul Neighborhoods We Serve
tandoco serves meal prep customers across all of St. Paul and the Twin Cities metro. Our Sunday pickup location in Minneapolis is just across the river — about 15 minutes from most St. Paul neighborhoods. Here are some of the areas our St. Paul customers come from every week:
Central St. Paul
Cathedral Hill, Summit Hill, Summit-University, Downtown St. Paul, and Frogtown. About 10-15 minutes to pickup.
South & West St. Paul
Highland Park, Grand Avenue, Mac-Groveland, West 7th, and Merriam Park. About 10-15 minutes to pickup.
North & East St. Paul
Como, Hamline-Midway, Payne-Phalen, Dayton's Bluff, and North End. About 15-20 minutes to pickup.
East Metro Suburbs
Woodbury, Maplewood, Oakdale, Roseville, and Stillwater. About 20-25 minutes to pickup.
Whether you live in Highland Park, work near Grand Avenue, or train at a gym in Como — picking up your meals is a quick Sunday drive across the river. Many of our St. Paul customers combine pickup with errands or a gym session in Minneapolis.
The Drive from St. Paul to Pickup
Our Minneapolis pickup location is centrally located and easy to reach from St. Paul. Most St. Paul neighborhoods are about 15 minutes away via I-94 or local streets. It's a quick Sunday trip — and many of our St. Paul customers tell us it's the easiest part of their week.
Questions about pickup? 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. If you're in St. Paul and 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.