Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Get My Meals?

Cola Gourmet delivers directly to your door within a 30-mile radius of Columbia. We pack our meals in clean, insulated coolers to keep your food safe and fresh for hours.

Do I Need To Sign A Contract?

No. We’ve designed our meal delivery service to be as simple as possible – that’s why we don’t require any long-term commitments or monthly contracts.

What If I Only Want To Order Dinners? (or Breakfasts, or Lunches)

No problem! We’re here to make enjoying high-quality, chef-prepared meals simple and stress-free. At Cola Gourmet we’re happy to provide you with the meals you want and need when you need them.

I Have Special Dietary Needs - Can You Help Me?

Absolutely. Many of our clients have specific dietary requirements that include low-salt, low-sugar, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Chef Keith has completed advanced training in nutrition, and we’re happy to discuss your dietary needs and preferences.

What's The Difference Between Cola Gourmet Meals & Restaurant Takeout Food?

We’re glad you asked!

Most restaurant meals are high in salt, sugar and fat, and in the case of quick-serve or meals from chain restaurants, there are often loads of artificial ingredients and preservatives too.

Here at Cola Gourmet, we create high-quality, fresh meals that taste great – without using loads of artificial ingredients or relying on excessive salt to add flavor. Our menus change frequently to take advantage of seasonal produce and local foods because we believe fresh tastes best!

How Often Do the Menus Change?

Our menus change every week, our goal is to provide variety! Who likes eating the same thing day after day…Secondly since we’re sourcing locally, and by season, it allows us to provide the freshest ingredients.

Do You Have a Gift Card?

We do offer them in any denomination you’d like. It’s a great way to give the gift of health to someone you love and appreciate. Contact us for more details.

Where Does Cola Gourmet Deliver?

Cola Gourmet delivers within a 30-mile radius of our kitchens located in Lexington. We’ll deliver to any residential or business address.

Do I Need to be Home to Receive My Meals?

Not at all, we provide a soft sided cooler along with ice packs to keep your meals safe for hours.  We do have clients who provide us with garage codes if you happen to have a garage refrigerator. We’d be happy to place meals there, or if you have a designated place, you’d like them stored.

What are FitMeals?

FitMeals is a concept created by the folks at Cola Gourmet to provide the most balanced, heathy meals available.  The goal is to maintain a meal which is under 500 calories, over 20 grams of protein, under 10 grams of carbohydrates and under 10 grams of fat.  These meals are great for people on the go, just want to eat healthier or are trying to lose a few pounds.

What is the Keto Diet?

The keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet. It lowers blood sugar and insulin levels and shifts the body’s metabolism away from carbs and towards fat and ketones.  The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and low-carb diets.  It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. This reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis.  When this happens, your body becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy. It also turns fat into ketones in the liver, which can supply energy for the brain.  Ketogenic diets can cause massive reductions in blood sugar and insulin levels. This, along with the increased ketones, has numerous health benefits.

What is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet is not a diet in the popular sense – it is not intended as a weight-loss program (although people can and do lose weight on it), nor is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet an eating plan to stay on for a limited period of time. Rather, it is way of selecting and preparing anti-inflammatory foods based on scientific knowledge of how they can help your body maintain optimum health. Along with influencing inflammation, this natural anti-inflammatory diet will provide steady energy and ample vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids dietary fiber, and protective phytonutrients.

What is the Paleo Diet?

A paleo diet is a dietary plan based on foods similar to what might have been eaten during the Paleolithic era, which dates from approximately 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago.  A paleo diet typically includes lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds — foods that in the past could be obtained by hunting and gathering. A paleo diet limits foods that became common when farming emerged about 10,000 years ago. These foods include dairy products, legumes and grains.

I have dietary restrictions/allergies/sensitivities. Do you have meals that work for me?

Absolutely! We can address any need you may have, during your ordering and sign up you can enter any specifics regarding any allergies or sensitivities – even a like and dislike list, which we keep as your flavor profile.  The more detail you provide, the more tailored we can make your meals.

Our Company

Cola Gourmet combines our love for food, our knowledge of nutritional science and our formal culinary training to prepare our fresh, healthy and delicious meals. Each meal is perfectly portioned, aesthetically styled, and taste delicious. Made only from the freshest ingredients, our meal selections are chef-crafted, prepared, cold-packed, and delivered right to your door. No grocery shopping, no prep work, no cooking, and no clean up! What could be easier and more convenient?

Have Questions?

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us at 866-999-COLA.