Frequently Asked Questions
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Meadowlark Market is a curated online plant-powered marketplace featuring chef-prepared meals, freezer favorites, breakfast items, soups, sauces, smoothies, snacks, pantry staples, gift boxes, and seasonal discoveries.
Think of it as your favorite local market—carefully curated to save you time while helping you discover delicious foods you'll feel good about serving yourself and your family.
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Browse the market and add your favorite products to your cart.
You can:
Build your own custom Market Box
Order a Chef's Choice Box
Subscribe to recurring boxes
Send Gift Boxes
Shop individual products
Once your order is placed, we'll prepare, pack, and fulfill it according to the selected pickup, delivery, or shipping option.
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Build Your Own Market Boxes require a minimum purchase of $65.
Chef's Choice Boxes, Discovery Boxes, Gift Boxes, and individual products may be purchased separately unless otherwise noted.
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Build Your Own allows you to fill your box with your favorite Meadowlark Market products.
Choose from:
Prepared meals
Breakfast items
Soups
Burritos
Sauces
Smoothies
Snacks
Pantry staples
Little Lark family favorites
Create a box that works for your lifestyle and dietary preferences.
This box ships the first week of each month except for major Holidays.
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Chef's Choice is a curated collection of our favorite meals and market finds.
Each month includes our new seasonal meals and a rotating selection of favorites.
Available as a one-time purchase or subscription.
This box ships the first week of each month except for major Holidays.
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The Discovery Box is designed for curious food lovers.
Each box contains a rotating collection of plant-based snacks, pantry staples, treats, sauces, and small-batch products we've personally selected and love.
No endless label reading.
No product research.
No decision fatigue.Just exciting discoveries delivered to your door.
This box ships in 5-7 days from purchase and is delivered based on your shipping option.
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Chef-prepared meals, freezer items, and local market orders are fulfilled on scheduled pickup and delivery dates.
Current fulfillment schedules are listed throughout the website and during checkout.
Discovery Boxes (1st week of each Month)
Build Your Own (1st week of each month)
Gift Boxes (Shipped 3-5 days from purchase). Delivery is based on your selected shipping
Tracking information provided -
Yes.
Pickup Location
Troy, New York
Saratoga, New YorkPickup instructions will be emailed after your order is placed.
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Yes.
Local delivery is available throughout much of the Capital Region.
Delivery options and pricing will appear during checkout based on your address.
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Yes.
Discovery Boxes, Gift Boxes, and select shelf-stable products are available for nationwide shipping.
Shipping options and pricing are calculated at checkout.
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Yes.
Everything sold through Meadowlark Market is 100% plant-based.
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Not at all.
Many of our customers simply want more vegetables/clean food in their lives, convenient meal solutions, new foods to explore, or products that align with their personal wellness goals.
Everyone is welcome. Feel free to add whatever you need to our meals.
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We do our best to make as many meals as possible gluten-free, but not all products are.
Products that are gluten-free or available with gluten-free modifications will be clearly labeled and can be filtered in searches.
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Most in-house products are seed oil free and many more are being added regularly.
We are actively expanding filtering options to help customers easily find products that meet their dietary preferences.
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Products may contain or be processed around:
Wheat/Gluten
Soy
Tree Nuts
Peanuts
Coconut
Ingredient and allergen information is available for individual products.
Please note that Meadowlark Market is not an allergen-free facility.
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We are continually expanding categories and filters.
Current and upcoming categories include:
Gluten-Free
Gluten-Free Available
Seed Oil Free
Soy Free
Nut Free
High Protein
Family Favorites
Little Lark
Freezer Friendly
Nationwide Shipping
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Prepared meals and freezer items are packaged for convenience and freshness in biodegradable containers.
Gift Boxes and Discovery Boxes are carefully packed by hand using packaging materials designed to protect products during transit but present beautifully.
No robots here—every order is packed by real people who genuinely care about your experience.
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Certain prepared meals and freezer products are currently offered for local pickup and delivery only to ensure quality and food safety while we go through the permits and shipping processes.
Discovery Boxes, Gift Boxes, and select shelf-stable items are available for nationwide shipping.
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Absolutely.
Gift Boxes make thoughtful gifts for birthdays, holidays, thank-yous, care packages, and special occasions.
Simply enter the recipient's shipping information during checkout. Each box also includes a thoughtful note :)
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Because life is busy.
We believe there is room for both nourishment and convenience.
Our goal is to help you spend less time meal planning, reading labels, researching products, and wondering what to eat—and more time enjoying good food with the people you love.
We do the searching so you don't have to.
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You can place your order at any time, but orders will close for Build Your Own & Chef’s Choice a week before shipping to allocate time for our team to prep the freshest products and plan delivery routes!
Many Meadowlark Market products are produced in small batches, and some items may sell out as fulfillment dates approach.
Ordering early helps guarantee availability and gives us time to prepare your order with care.
Discovery Boxes and Gift Boxes typically ship within 3–5 business days of purchase.
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Do you offer catering?
Yes!
While Meadowlark Market is our newest offering, catering remains a big part of what we do.
We continue to offer a variety of catering services throughout the Capital Region, including:
Weddings
Corporate events
Graduation parties
Showers
Private dinners
Drop-off catering
Plant-based and vegan menus
Custom event menus
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a large celebration, we'd love to help create a menu that fits your event.
For catering inquiries, please visit our Catering page or contact us directly for availability and pricing. heidi@meadowlarkcatering.com
We're always happy to discuss your vision and create something special.