Lunch delivery specialising in vegetarian and vegan choices

Credible Edibles: nutritious, delicious, environmentally conscious

What We Do

Daycare and School Lunches

Credible Edibles daycare and school lunches are created with three important criteria in mind: taste; nutrition; and environmental impact. We are committed to providing an unparalleled lunch time experience that is flexible, convenient and affordable for daycares, schools and parents.

Lunches are be delivered fresh daily, at an agreed upon time (in our core zone) or between 11am and noon. Our delivery zone includes Westboro, Hintonburg, downtown, the Glebe and Old Ottawa South. We deliver to home daycares, group daycares and schools.

Core Zone: Kitchissippi Ward (Sherbourne to the O-Train, river to Carling)

Expanded Zone: Capital Ward (Ottawa River to the Queensway, O-Train to the Canal) and the Glebe and Old Ottawa South (between the Canal and the Rideau River)

Delicious

Each meal consists of crisp, colourful, minimally processed foods prepared with a large range of herbs and spices and includes a variety of flavours and textures to satisfy all the senses. The baked goods are prepared fresh daily from wholesome ingredients. The cuisines of many cultures are featured in rotating, seasonal menus guaranteed to satisfy even picky eaters.

Nutritious

Every meal contains a minimum of three servings of fruits and vegetables. The emphasis is always on fresh, local produce whenever possible, cooked to preserve the maximum nutrient content. Whole grains, legumes and other high quality proteins round out the meals. The menu plans are based on the most current scientific research on healthful foods and focus on the so-called “super foods” or foods which research has proven provide the essential building blocks for optimal health. A review of several recent publications about healthy foods reveals that the twelve most commonly acknowledged powerhouses of nutrition are: beans, berries, broccoli, citrus, flax, nuts, wild salmon, soy, spinach, tea, tomatoes and whole grains (esp. oats). These ingredients form the backbone of the Credible Edibles lunch menus.

Environmentally-conscious

In a world governed by a hectic pace, convenience often trumps environmental considerations. At Credible Edibles we are committed to providing a clean, green lunch experience that minimises waste and respects the environment at every stage. It is estimated that on average a school-age child generates 67 pounds of packaging waste per year, which equals 18,760 pounds per school! Our lunch boxes are all either re-usable or fully compostable. Our ingredients are as locally sourced as possible, working towards the 100-mile standard for most items, thus reducing green house gases caused by long-distance transportation of food. Many ingredients are organic, reducing the pesticide load on our environment. Our meals do not include meat, other than wild salmon and tuna, because on average, it takes nearly 10 times as much fossil fuel to produce animal protein compared to plant protein, like beans and grains. All our kitchen waste is composted. Meals are delivered in a fuel efficient vehicle using the most efficient routes and limiting our delivery to a core area. Paper products used are all post-consumer recycled products.

Let Credible Edibles relieve you of the lunch box burden and provide your children with delicious, nutritious meals they will actually eat. See our testimonials section for comments from satisfied parents.

Prices for Lunch Delivery Service

Lunches must be ordered for the entire month and paid on the first delivery date of the month by cash or cheque. Special arrangements can be made for extended absences during any given month. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs and allow us to give you a personalised quote for our services. We can be reached by email and by phone at 613-558-7569.

Additional Charges

Lunches delivered outside our core zone of Kitchissippi Ward have a fuel surcharge of $1.00 per lunch. Please contact us if you have any special dietary requirements for special pricing.