Indulge All Week. Impeccably Sourced, Masterfully Prepared.

A Gourmet, Protein-Forward Meal Service in Los Angeles.

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Customize Your Plan

Select the amount of protein you need per day. Then choose the duration of your plan.

Customize Meal Plans

How It Works

Choose your plan and take dining at home to the next level

Why Choose

The Gourmet Animal™
  • No Added Sugar, Gluten, Simple Carbs, or Seed Oils
  • Glorious portions, ultimate cheffiness
  • Finest, Local Protein we can source in LA
  • We know the Farmers who grow your Food
  • A New & Imaginative Menu Every Week
  • Transparent Ingredient Sourcing
  • Better Than Restaurant Quality Food
  • 100% 5-star Reviews
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Learn About Our Sourcing

Curating the finest seasonal produce and ethically raised protein in Los Angeles.

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Ingredients You Trust

We only cook with premium, healthy fats which include ghee butter, tallow, avocado oil, & coconut oil.

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Highest Quality Proteins

We source wild-caught seafood, grass-fed beef & lamb, pasture raised pork, and free-range poultry.

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California Farm-To-Table

We know who grows your food - Sustainable family farms that produce the best tasting organic food one can find.

Customer Reviews

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Eugene Fuller
The best!

The best meals I’ve had in a long time. I don’t ever DoorDash now! Thank you!! It’s amazing

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Olivia C.
10000/10 Stars, best investment ever

Chef Chris and The Gourmet Animal are truly exceptional. We've never eaten so well or felt so good about our nutrition! Each meal strikes the perfect balance of flavor, nourishment, and care. We look forward to the weekly menu and are consistently blown away by the creativity, the tenderness of the ingredients, and the thoughtful details in every dish. (The salmon green curry was out of this world! Easily one of the most delicious meals we’ve had this year, dining in or out) Eating healthy has never felt so indulgent and effective.

On top of everything, Chef Chris is incredibly professional and communicative. He’s responsive, thoughtful, and makes the entire experience seamless. It’s clear how much he genuinely cares about his clients and the food he creates.

We feel so lucky to be eating top quality meals and not stressing over meal prep or spending hundreds on subpar postmates each week. Our only regret is not finding it sooner! It’s hands down the best investment we've made for ourselves and our family. Thank you to Chef Chris and team for all that you do!

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Rhadha Schmitz
Time Freedom without Health Sacrifice

When I first started gourmet animal I thought the best part would be the food. I only eat high quality nutrient dense meals. But what I realized was the time it saved gave me so much freedom. People think about the price of the food but not the cost of their health. People think about the taste of the food but not the time it takes to shop, cook, clean or go out. This meal service has given me freedom both in time and in health. I love having meals I look forward to eating, trusting the source and still having time.

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Tiuu L.

I've tried countless meal services and take-out options, but The Gourmet Animal is in a class of its own. Every dish is not only healthy—made without gluten, sugar, seed oils, or simple carbs—but also absolutely delicious. It’s the first meal plan that truly fits my lifestyle and tastes. What really blew me away? The food honestly tastes better than restaurant quality. And all I have to do is heat it up in minutes! The ingredients are fresh, the flavors are globally inspired, and the menu changes every week to keep things exciting. Favorites like Chicken Tagine, Line-Caught Halibut, and Lamb Meatballs—paired with sides like Whipped Wuzu Yams or Snap Peas—feel like they came straight from a top-tier chef’s kitchen. That’s because they did! Chef Chris & Team have created something truly special here.
If you're looking for clean, convenient, and gourmet-level meals, The Gourmet Animal is it. It feels like having your own personal chef—and that’s no exaggeration.

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Corey S.

The meals The Gourmet Animal delivers are delicious! We have been so happy with them since we started a few weeks ago.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I choose my meals? +

Not exactly. We prepare a fixed menu each week that includes five protein dishes and four vegetable dishes, and a salad. You may choose to swap a protein on the menu for another you prefer.

Do I need to prepare or cook any of the food? +

The Gourmet Animal meals are fully cooked and ready to eat, but you will need to be okay with reheating the food. We provide easy-to-follow reheating instructions for each dish. We recommend reheating your food in an oven or stovetop but a mircrowave can also be used.

Do I need to be locked into a subscription? +

No you don't. You can order a one-off mela prep for a week. We do offer subscriptions - weekly and monthly - which can be paused or cancelled anytime through the customer portal.

Where do you source your ingredients? +

From organic family farms and local purveyors who grow and harvest the best products you can find in Southern California.

How often does the menu change? +

Every week! Our chefs create a fresh, innovative menu featuring 5 protein dishes and 4 vegetable side dishes, so our food program never gets boring.

When is my food delivered? +

All of your meals are delivered together on Sunday between 9am - 3pm. See our delivery page for more info.

How is the food packaged? +

Each dish is packaged ala carte. Entrees and veggies are packed separately. Giving you flexibility on what to eat with what and when.

Meet Chris - The Chef and Founder of The Gourmet Animal

Chefs are both storytellers and nourishers. It is my mission is to distill these roles into exceptional flavors, inspiring me to create the most delicious, highest quality food for my customers.

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