FAQ

To us, “guilt-free” means meals you can feel good about in every way.

• Made with real, nourishing ingredients, sourced as locally and seasonally as possible means you don't need to feel guilty about putting junk in your body.
• We minimize waste, the only plastic we use is compostable, and work toward a zero-waste kitchen, so you don't have to feel guilty about contributing to micro-plastics and other unnecessary waste.
• Your dollars support local farms, ethical labor, and a regional food system that prioritizes people over profit, so you don't have to feel guilty about the loss of family farms or about predatory labor practices.
• By focussing on local sourcing to feed local people, you don't have to feel guilty about the carbon footprint of a meal that has traveled thousands of miles to get to you.

We refuse to believe you have to choose between convenience and values. With Farm Chefs, you get both.

Not formally at the moment, but we are exploring it. If our pickup model isn’t convenient for you and you are interested in delivery service, please email info@farmchefs.com and we’ll discuss options. We want to work with you and your feedback is invaluable.

We use aluminum trays for some of our meals, which are fully recyclable in most curbside programs. We do not use traditional plastic containers. Our goal is to eliminate non-compostable plastic and minimize waste while keeping your food safe and delicious.

Some of our packaging is made from compostable bioplastics, like PLA (made from plants). These materials are designed to break down completely in industrial composting facilities, turning into harmless components like water, carbon dioxide, and organic matter.

While composting them at home isn’t feasible, these materials are still a major improvement. Even if they end up in landfills or the environment, they’ll degrade over decades rather than millennia.

Don’t have access to industrial compost pickup in your area? Simply bring back your rinsed off containers to your next pickup and we’ll handle it for you.

We prioritize Southwest Michigan produce first. Our meat may come from a slightly wider regional network, depending on seasonality and supply, but always from farms we trust.

We also use high-quality pantry staples like pasta, tortillas, and sauces, either made in-house or sourced from Michigan producers. That said, we’re not purists—you’ll see some non-regional essentials like citrus and spices, because great meals still need flavor and balance.

We currently offer pickups at Local Pour in Sawyer, MI.

We’re working with farm partners to offer pick up during their store hours so you can combine the convenience of Farm Chefs meals with a farm experience.

If you'd like us to come to your area, email info@farmchefs.com and we’ll let you know when we expand.

We often feature gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan options—especially when seasonal produce makes it easy. However, because we’re a small operation, we can’t initially guarantee allergen-friendly meals every week, and we do process most major allergens in our kitchen, including nuts, dairy, soy, wheat, eggs, and shellfish.

If you have a food allergy or sensitivity, please reach out before ordering—we’ll always be transparent and do our best to accommodate when possible.

Yes! Every meal kit includes a detailed recipe card with step-by-step instructions and any tips we think will help your meal turn out great.

Most kits can be cooked in about 30 minutes or less, and ready-to-eat meals just need to be popped in the oven—perfect for busy days or easy nights in.

We get it—things happen. If you miss your pickup window, just email us right away at info@farmchefs.com. We’ll do our best to hold or reroute your meals, but because we cook to order, missed pickups may not be refundable.