How Meal Prep Works for Woodbury with tandoco
If you live in Woodbury and you're tired of cooking every night — or tired of meal prep services that ship frozen food full of seed oils — tandoco is different. We cook everything fresh in Minneapolis every single week. You're eating meals that were made the day before you pick them up, not meals that sat in a freezer for weeks.
The drive from Woodbury to our Minneapolis pickup spot is about 25-30 minutes via I-94. Many of our Woodbury customers combine pickup with their Sunday errands, a gym session, or a quick trip into the city. Here's how the whole process 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.
- Pick up Sunday in Minneapolis — about a 25-30 minute drive from Woodbury. 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 (~25 Min from Woodbury)
Grab your meals at our Minneapolis pickup location on Sunday afternoon. The drive from Woodbury is a quick 25-30 minutes down I-94. Your meals are portioned, labeled, and ready to go straight into your fridge.
Why tandoco Is Different from Other Meal Prep Near Woodbury
There are a handful of meal prep options in the Twin Cities. Here's what sets tandoco apart for Woodbury residents:
| 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 Woodbury | 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 Woodbury?
- Woodbury residents who want high-protein meals without spending hours cooking every week
- Anyone tracking macros or focused on body composition in the east metro
- GLP-1 medication users (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) who need nutrient-dense, portioned meals
- Busy professionals in Woodbury, Oakdale, Lake Elmo, and Cottage Grove who want clean eating without the effort
- Gym-goers and athletes who need reliable protein-forward meals every week
- Families near Woodbury Lakes, Valley Creek Road, and the Tamarack area looking for healthier meal options
- Anyone tired of meal prep services that cut corners with seed oils and fillers
Woodbury & East Metro Areas We Serve
tandoco serves meal prep customers across the entire Twin Cities metro, including Woodbury and the east metro suburbs. Our Sunday pickup location in Minneapolis is easy to reach from Woodbury — about 25-30 minutes via I-94. Here are the Woodbury-area neighborhoods and nearby cities our customers come from:
Woodbury
Woodbury Lakes, Valley Creek Road, Radio Drive, Tamarack area, Eagle Valley, and all Woodbury neighborhoods.
Oakdale & Maplewood
Oakdale, Maplewood, North St. Paul, and the I-694 corridor. All just minutes from Woodbury.
Lake Elmo & Stillwater
Lake Elmo, Stillwater, Bayport, and the scenic St. Croix Valley communities east of Woodbury.
Cottage Grove & South
Cottage Grove, Newport, Inver Grove Heights, and south Washington County neighborhoods.
Whether you live near Woodbury Lakes, work off Radio Drive, or train at a gym in the Tamarack area — the Sunday drive to Minneapolis takes about 25-30 minutes. Many of our Woodbury customers grab their meals on their way back from errands in the city or pair it with a Sunday gym session.
Woodbury to Minneapolis — The Quick Sunday Pickup
We get it — driving to Minneapolis for pickup might seem like a hassle at first. But here's what our Woodbury customers tell us: the 25-30 minute drive is worth it. You're getting meals that were cooked the day before, not shipped frozen from across the country. And most people combine the trip with something else — grocery shopping, a workout, brunch, or just a quick Sunday drive.
The route from Woodbury is straightforward: hop on I-94 West, and you're at our pickup spot in about 25 minutes. Grab your meals, they go straight into your fridge, and you're set for the entire week.
Questions about pickup from Woodbury? 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 Woodbury 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.