Ready-Meals

You can view our meals and prices below.

Pasta Bolognaise

A traditional slow cooked bolognaise sauce served on al dente pasta, topped with parmesan and tasty cheese. Our sauce is made with Australian beef, juicy tomatoes, carrot, celery, red wine, garlic and onions. Rich, meaty and full of flavour.

Beef Lasagne

Stacked layers of pasta alternating with our traditional slow cooked bolognaise sauce, silky béchamel sauce, parmesan and tasty cheese, finished on top with cheese and baked until golden brown.

Chicken Bacon Tomato Pasta w/- Dash Cream

Italian style pasta cooked with tender chicken breast, bacon, and Napoli sauce with a touch of cream, served with penne and topped with parmesan and tasty cheese.

Thai Green Chicken Curry & Rice

Tender pieces of Australian chicken breast cooked in aromatic Thai green curry coconut sauce, served on jasmine rice. This curry is packed with amazing flavour and texture.

Thai Green Vegetable Curry & Rice

A curry full of flavour and wholesome vegetables (potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, carrot, cauliflower, broccoli, peas, capsicum, onion, garlic and chickpeas) in Thai green curry coconut sauce, served on jasmine rice.

Grilled Chicken w/- Veg & Gravy

Tasty grilled chicken breast served with vegetables (roasted potato, sweet potato, carrot and pumpkin, steamed broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini) and a generous serving of our velvety gravy.

Roast Beef w/- Veg & Gravy

Slices of tender roast beef served with vegetables (roasted potato, sweet potato, carrot and pumpkin, steamed broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini) and a generous serving of our velvety gravy. A mouth-watering roast dinner.

Roast Pork w/- Veg & Gravy

Slices of tender roast pork served with vegetables (roasted potato, sweet potato, carrot and pumpkin, steamed broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini) and a generous serving of our velvety gravy. Simply delicious.

Cottage Pie

Australian beef mince simmered in a rich tasty gravy with vegetables including potato, carrot, corn, green beans and peas, covered with mashed potato topped with cheese.

Beef Mushroom Stew, Mash & Veg

Rich and tender beef and mushroom stew served with potato mash, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and zucchini. Made with chunks of Australian beef, mushrooms, onions, and a splash of red wine. Nothing speaks comfort like a good beef stew.

Beef Guinness Stew, Mash & Veg

A hearty Australian beef stew served with potato mash, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and zucchini. The beef is fall-apart tender, and the Guinness Stout gives the sauce an incredibly rich deep flavour.

Sausages, Mash & Peas w/- Tomato Onion Gravy

Succulent Australian beef sausages served with creamy mashed potato, our irresistible gravy, and peas. Our take on the classic Bangers & Mash.

Rissoles, Mash & Peas w/- Tomato Onion Gravy

Housemade Australian beef rissoles served with creamy potato mash, peas, and our irresistible gravy. A hearty and wholesome meal.

Savoury Mince & Rice

Browned Australian beef mince, onion and garlic simmered in a delicious gravy with plenty of vegetables including potato, carrot, corn, green beans and peas, served with rice. A classic Australian favourite.

Prices

Individual Meals – $12.50
Package Deal – 10 meals for $110

Ordering

To order ready-meals or make an enquiry:

• use our online order form
• phone 4721 5111 or
• email expressokitchen@bigpond.com

Orders can be picked up from our shop at 1/409 Flinders Street, Townsville City. We also offer a delivery service around Townsville, additional charges may apply.

Are you ordering meals as a gift for someone? We can include a card with your order with a personal message from you.

Delivery

We offer FREE delivery for orders of $100 or more within Townsville CBD. Orders below $100 will incur a $10 delivery fee if in Townsville CBD. Outside this area, our delivery fee is generally $25.

Reheating instructions

All our meals are fully cooked and only need to be reheated to be fully enjoyed. The heating times below are approximate and may vary depending on your appliance and preferred eating temperature.

Our meal trays and protective film are microwave and oven safe if used in accordance with these instructions. You do not need to pierce or remove the protective film when reheating.

Microwave: Remove cardboard sleeve and leave film intact. Heat on HIGH for 4-5 minutes (if chilled), 10-12 minutes (if frozen). Let stand for 2-3 minutes, then carefully peel off film.

Conventional / Fan Forced Oven: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Remove cardboard sleeve and leave film intact. Place meal on oven tray. Heat meal for 25-30 minutes (if chilled), 45-50 minutes (if frozen). Let stand for 2-3 minutes, then carefully peel off film.

Storage instructions

Store at 4°C or below (chilled), -18°C or below (frozen). Frozen meals can be thawed safely under refrigeration. Once thawed, cook and consume within 48 hours. Do not refreeze.