The Only Guide You Need for Eateries Delivering Frozen Food

As we all continue to re-adjust our schedules and stomachs to the realities of this new world we live in, being stuck at home (yes, you're still socially distancing at home because you're the best) has made cooking an all-round quite bothersome chore. With many of us swamped in Zoom meetings all day, whipping up something quick, hearty and delicious has become the order of the day. With that in mind, we’ve put together the ultimate list of frozen meals that you can get delivered straight to your door in the time of Rona. This is not your average supermarket frozen food, however - heavens no. These are some of the top restaurants, independent kitchens and online markets you’ll find in Egypt.

COMFORT FOOD

El Torr

From their signature El Torr Burger and their smoked chicken, to hawawshi and shawarma - this joint isn't playing around and have put together a delicious new frozen menu that also includes vegan options.

For orders call: 16685

Gourmet

If, like us, you love shopping in supermarkets for things that you probably can’t afford, then this entry should be a no surprise tbh. While Gourmet has always had frozen items, their website's 'Easy & Quick Food Solutions' tab has a whole host of frozen ready-to-head foods that include anything from ravioli, to an okra casserole, mahshi and so much more.

For orders call: 19339

Ayadina 

Shish tawook, lamb shank, and chicken messahab are now a one-step process. Lebanese eatery, Ayadina, is bringing the taste of Beirut into our kitchens with a frozen and semi-cooked menu that you can order by the kilo.

For orders call: 01015211222

Chili’s

There’s a joke here about the words ‘chili’ and ‘frozen’, but it’s actually ‘chilly’, so it doesn’t work. Anywho, everyone’s favourite Tex-Mex stop-off is bringing their menu to your table. Egg rolls, country fried chicken, buffalo wings - it’s too much to bear, honestly. You can order from their a-la-carte menu, or from their family bundles and appetiser platters starting from just EGP 55.

For orders call: 19002

Olio

Offering a huge range of products, you might have seen Olio’s frozen goods in supermarkets. The first is also a caterer, however, and delivers straight to your door -- everything from home classics like mombar and sambousak, to party foods and appetisers like sausage rolls and onion rings. 

For orders call: 16905

Dokanet Caracas

Another full-blow specialist in frozen feastery, Dokanet Karakas make delicious Lebanese treats and their menu features all the classics. Think kebbeh, Levantine pastries, shish tawouk and more.

For orders call: 01097436567

Cook Door

All your favourite Cook Door appetisers can now be fried and served-up right at home. That includes their signature Friskes fries (yalahwi), fried shrimp and chicken strips. 

For orders call: 16999

Terrace

Catering to every taste bud, Terrace is offering everything from chicken mac ‘n’ cheese, to messahab - yeah, it’s like really random and varied. In other words, Terrace's frozen menu is a picky eater’s dream. 

For orders call: 01099461535 

FINE-DINING

Mezcal

The high-end Latin restaurant's new frozen food line, Mezcal En Casa, offers some of their signature dishes frozen, sealed and packed with all the necessary ingredients for you to turn it into a 10/10 dish at home. Some of these dishes include Peruvian Chicken Skewers, Quinoa Crusted Prawns, Panca Salmon Fillet and so much more.

For orders: Only available via website

Topaz

If you’re missing your bi-weekly dose of top-notch Italian food, Topaz has got you covered. The Italian restaurant just launched a new frozen menu, so you can have a gourmet three-course meal that you need only heat. 

For orders call: 01000262030

Il Loft

With everything from ravioli and risotto balls, to seafood cakes and curries, Il Loft really does have something for everyone and now it’s all available frozen, read-to-cook and delivered to your door. 

For orders call: 01096006882 

Fuego Sushi & Grill

While most famous for its sushi, Fuego is now bringing the other ‘grill’ half of its menu straight to your door. The restaurant offers everything from several types of steaks, to prawns, salmon fillet and country fried chicken - and they also send the instructions btw, promising to have you eating in no time. You can place your order by ordering through Otlob or by calling your nearest branch.

For orders call: 01065524466

Très Bon

You can Très Bon à la maison with Très Bon's frozen menu. Sorry, we had to. But in all seriousness, French cuisine sounds like a much-needed getaway from the same old home-cooked meals we've grown tired of. Lemon butter shrimp and beef rolls are just two of the mouth-watering options you can gorge on right now.

For orders call: 19947

DESSERT

Weirdough

Yeah, cookies are cool, but Weirdough cookies are like a whole other ball game. Since we can’t get our fix with our morning coffee anymore, these frozen dough kits are basically a god send.

For orders: Only available via website

Sous Chef by Cherry

Be it carrot muffins, ginger cookies, pancakes or pizza dough, you can have it all delivered straight to your door frozen and pop it in the oven as per instructions for the perfect warm and delicious nomnom. Prices start at EGP 50.

For orders: Only available via Instagram

Marny’s

It seems like Maadi bakery spot Marny’s are just as extra as us when it comes to snacking and have conjured up boxes of frozen churros, available for delivery along with cooking instructions as well as ooey-gooey dips. Outstanding.

For orders call: 01020255555