FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)


What is Indishpensable about?

Fantastic, chef-designed gourmet recipes featuring fresh, local ingredients cooked by you, hot out of your own kitchen.

"Indish has redefined fast food for my family: fresh, hearty and delicious." - Christy Clark, CKNW


How does this work?

Indishpensable helps you cook great tasting, healthy meals at home. Indish take the hassle out of cooking by doing all the hard work for you (planning, cutting, washing, portioning), leaving you free to finish the fun stuff!

"I don't know what I did before Indish arrived in my life!" - Shereen Derousseau


How can I order meals from Indish?

You can order Indish in 3 easy ways:
1. Stop by our store and pick up some great meals we prepped daily from our cooler.
2. Order online by selecting items from our current menu.
3. Call us or email us your order and we will get back to you within 24 hours to confirm your order.


Can Indish deliver meals to my home or my office?

Yes. Indishpensable delivers fresh, prepared meals to Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver area. Order online, email, or call by noon the day before your delivery day, we will have your meals freshly prepped and delivered right at your door steps. We will be expanding our delivery areas in the near future.


Do I need a Paypal account to order online?

No. You can pay with a credit card via paypal checkout without a paypal account.


Is the food already cooked or can it be cooked at the store?

No. The best dinners come hot out of your own kitchen at home. You can get hot take-out food from any restaurant in town. Only Indishpensable helps people cook complete, gourmet, and fine dining meals at home in minutes.


Why shouldn't I just order take-out?

Want fresh? Want healthy? It's best to see for yourself exactly what ingredients you're eating. Best of all, take all the credit for serving a great dinner. You cooked it! Indish just helped.

"Indish makes serving family or guests a fabulous meal a snap! Best of all, I can look like a pro!" - Sally Kim


Who has time to cook these days?

Indishpensable makes it easy for you. Just bring home all the ready-to-cook, fresh ingredients and you're about 20 minutes away from a fantastic, healthy, home-cooked meal.

"The biggest benefit for me is that Indishpensable effectively gives me and my husband 5 extra hours of "couple fun time" per weekend." - Lisa Shields


What if I "can't cook"?

Every meal comes with easy-to-follow Indishpensable cooking instructions. No cooking experience required. Cooking has never been easier and more fun!

"My order for lamb shank was amazing. Absolutely the best yet and the easiest for the culinary challenged like myself. Thanks for making my dinner party a success!" - Lindsay Wilkinson


How can I order?

You can pre-order in advance on our website, by phone, email, or just stop by our store.


Do the meals include sides?

Yes, every Indish meal is complete, including the main proteins and fantastic sides, starches, etc.


How long will Indish meals stay fresh in the fridge for?

Indish meals are prepared with fresh ingredients daily so they will stay fresh in the fridge for 3 - 5 days. Pick up a few Indish meals (comes in white bags) so you won't have to worry about what to make for dinner for a few days.

"Love the white bags... My refrigerator is empty without them!" - Margaret Aagaard


I am having a dinner party, can you customize my meal according to my party size?

We are happy to customize your meal based on your party size. Just give us a call at least 24 hours ahead and let us know about your party. We will custom prepare meals for 5 to 20 people. Having a really big party? We can do anything if you let us know at least 48 hours in advance.

Our guests (one is a very good cook himself) were very impressed. Overall, an excellent meal and it made my day much more enjoyable. - Cathy Knowlton


Are gift cards available?

Gift cards are available, starting at $25.00.


Can I book a group party at Indishpensable?

Yes! Indishpensable invites you and your friends to have fun assembling great meals in our store. Each person creates some delicious meals to take home to later cook for their families. Relax while listening to music and chatting with friends in our lounge, while enjoying an optional appetizer.


Does Indishpensable offer cooking classes?

In a manner, yes. Every Indishpensable meal is a short cooking class in the comfort of your own kitchen. You get all of the ingredients you need and complete, easy-to-follow cooking instructions. If you have any questions, Indishpensable is only a phone call away (604-731-DISH). It's like cooking classes on your own terms: at your own speed, whenever you're ready, and at no extra cost! After cooking a few Indishpensable meals, you'll find confidence in the kitchen you never knew you had!