FAQ

What is Modern Catering by UpMeals?

A smarter way to order meals for meetings or offer your team fresh lunches. Choose from set menus or let attendees pick their own meals within your budget.

What is Modern Catering by UpMeals?

A smarter way to order meals for meetings or offer your team fresh lunches. Choose from set menus or let attendees pick their own meals within your budget.

What is Modern Catering by UpMeals?

A smarter way to order meals for meetings or offer your team fresh lunches. Choose from set menus or let attendees pick their own meals within your budget.

How is payment handled?

Employees can pay directly by card. If your company is subsidizing meals, we’ll send you a weekly invoice for your portion.

How is payment handled?

Employees can pay directly by card. If your company is subsidizing meals, we’ll send you a weekly invoice for your portion.

How is payment handled?

Employees can pay directly by card. If your company is subsidizing meals, we’ll send you a weekly invoice for your portion.

How do dietary preferences work?andled?

Employees set their preferences once. Our system filters out any meals that don’t fit.

How do dietary preferences work?andled?

Employees set their preferences once. Our system filters out any meals that don’t fit.

How do dietary preferences work?andled?

Employees set their preferences once. Our system filters out any meals that don’t fit.

Can meals be reheated?

Yes. Meals that are meant to be served warm come with microwave instructions. Ready in under 2 minutes.

Can meals be reheated?

Yes. Meals that are meant to be served warm come with microwave instructions. Ready in under 2 minutes.

Can meals be reheated?

Yes. Meals that are meant to be served warm come with microwave instructions. Ready in under 2 minutes.

Can my company cover part or all of the cost?

Yes. You can fully or partially subsidize employee meals. We’ll handle the rest.

Can my company cover part or all of the cost?

Yes. You can fully or partially subsidize employee meals. We’ll handle the rest.

Can my company cover part or all of the cost?

Yes. You can fully or partially subsidize employee meals. We’ll handle the rest.

How does ordering work for meetings?

Use Organizer Mode to choose meals for everyone or Invitee Mode to let guests select their own. We take care of dietary needs and logistics.

How does ordering work for meetings?

Use Organizer Mode to choose meals for everyone or Invitee Mode to let guests select their own. We take care of dietary needs and logistics.

How does ordering work for meetings?

Use Organizer Mode to choose meals for everyone or Invitee Mode to let guests select their own. We take care of dietary needs and logistics.

Where is this service available?re success with my diet meal plan?

We currently serve Greater Vancouver and Calgary. More cities are coming soon.

Where is this service available?re success with my diet meal plan?

We currently serve Greater Vancouver and Calgary. More cities are coming soon.

Where is this service available?re success with my diet meal plan?

We currently serve Greater Vancouver and Calgary. More cities are coming soon.

What kind of packaging is used?

Meals arrive in tamper-evident, recyclable containers with full ingredient lists and allergen info.

What kind of packaging is used?

Meals arrive in tamper-evident, recyclable containers with full ingredient lists and allergen info.

What kind of packaging is used?

Meals arrive in tamper-evident, recyclable containers with full ingredient lists and allergen info.

How will I know which meal is mine?

Each meal is labeled with the recipient’s name and any relevant details.

How will I know which meal is mine?

Each meal is labeled with the recipient’s name and any relevant details.

How will I know which meal is mine?

Each meal is labeled with the recipient’s name and any relevant details.

Is there a minimum order?

Yes. Meetings require a $125 minimum. Weekly Meal Plans require $100 per delivery day. If the minimum isn’t met, you can cancel or pay a small fee.

Is there a minimum order?

Yes. Meetings require a $125 minimum. Weekly Meal Plans require $100 per delivery day. If the minimum isn’t met, you can cancel or pay a small fee.

Is there a minimum order?

Yes. Meetings require a $125 minimum. Weekly Meal Plans require $100 per delivery day. If the minimum isn’t met, you can cancel or pay a small fee.

What is the Weekly Meal Plan?

A recurring lunch program for your team. You choose delivery days and budget. Employees get individually labeled, chef-made meals delivered to your office.

What is the Weekly Meal Plan?

A recurring lunch program for your team. You choose delivery days and budget. Employees get individually labeled, chef-made meals delivered to your office.

What is the Weekly Meal Plan?

A recurring lunch program for your team. You choose delivery days and budget. Employees get individually labeled, chef-made meals delivered to your office.

What kind of meals can I expect?

Over 100 fresh meals across all major dietary categories. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly, dairy-free and more.

What kind of meals can I expect?

Over 100 fresh meals across all major dietary categories. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly, dairy-free and more.

What kind of meals can I expect?

Over 100 fresh meals across all major dietary categories. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly, dairy-free and more.

How are meals delivered?

Our team delivers meals in insulated bins and helps with setup. Everything is labeled and organized for a smooth experience.

How are meals delivered?

Our team delivers meals in insulated bins and helps with setup. Everything is labeled and organized for a smooth experience.

How are meals delivered?

Our team delivers meals in insulated bins and helps with setup. Everything is labeled and organized for a smooth experience.

What if someone has allergies?

Our system filters out allergens based on user profiles. You’ll also see full ingredient info on every label.

What if someone has allergies?

Our system filters out allergens based on user profiles. You’ll also see full ingredient info on every label.

What if someone has allergies?

Our system filters out allergens based on user profiles. You’ll also see full ingredient info on every label.

What happens if payment fails?

We’ll notify the organizer to update payment details. If it’s not fixed in time, meals may be paused.

What happens if payment fails?

We’ll notify the organizer to update payment details. If it’s not fixed in time, meals may be paused.

What happens if payment fails?

We’ll notify the organizer to update payment details. If it’s not fixed in time, meals may be paused.

What’s your cancellation policy?

Meal Plans can be canceled before the weekly cutoff (9 AM Saturday). Meetings canceled with 24 hours' notice are fully refunded. If less than 24 hours, charges may apply.

What’s your cancellation policy?

Meal Plans can be canceled before the weekly cutoff (9 AM Saturday). Meetings canceled with 24 hours' notice are fully refunded. If less than 24 hours, charges may apply.

What’s your cancellation policy?

Meal Plans can be canceled before the weekly cutoff (9 AM Saturday). Meetings canceled with 24 hours' notice are fully refunded. If less than 24 hours, charges may apply.

What’s your cancellation policy?

Meal Plans can be canceled before the weekly cutoff (9 AM Saturday). Meetings canceled with 24 hours' notice are fully refunded. If less than 24 hours, charges may apply.

What’s your cancellation policy?

Meal Plans can be canceled before the weekly cutoff (9 AM Saturday). Meetings canceled with 24 hours' notice are fully refunded. If less than 24 hours, charges may apply.

What’s your cancellation policy?

Meal Plans can be canceled before the weekly cutoff (9 AM Saturday). Meetings canceled with 24 hours' notice are fully refunded. If less than 24 hours, charges may apply.

What’s your cancellation policy?

Meal Plans can be canceled before the weekly cutoff (9 AM Saturday). Meetings canceled with 24 hours' notice are fully refunded. If less than 24 hours, charges may apply.

What’s your cancellation policy?

Meal Plans can be canceled before the weekly cutoff (9 AM Saturday). Meetings canceled with 24 hours' notice are fully refunded. If less than 24 hours, charges may apply.

What’s your cancellation policy?

Meal Plans can be canceled before the weekly cutoff (9 AM Saturday). Meetings canceled with 24 hours' notice are fully refunded. If less than 24 hours, charges may apply.

Where is the food prepared?

Meals are made fresh in our Facilities in Vancouver and Calgary. We follow strict food safety and quality standards.

Where is the food prepared?

Meals are made fresh in our Facilities in Vancouver and Calgary. We follow strict food safety and quality standards.

Where is the food prepared?

Meals are made fresh in our Facilities in Vancouver and Calgary. We follow strict food safety and quality standards.

I didn’t receive my SmartVending item. What now?

Your card hold will release automatically if the item wasn’t dispensed. If not, contact support@upmeals.ca and we’ll fix it.

I didn’t receive my SmartVending item. What now?

Your card hold will release automatically if the item wasn’t dispensed. If not, contact support@upmeals.ca and we’ll fix it.

I didn’t receive my SmartVending item. What now?

Your card hold will release automatically if the item wasn’t dispensed. If not, contact support@upmeals.ca and we’ll fix it.

How do I request a vending refund?

Send us the vending location, last four digits of your card, and any photos or receipts. We’ll process your refund within 24 hours.

How do I request a vending refund?

Send us the vending location, last four digits of your card, and any photos or receipts. We’ll process your refund within 24 hours.

How do I request a vending refund?

Send us the vending location, last four digits of your card, and any photos or receipts. We’ll process your refund within 24 hours.

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