Dineamic vs The Dinner Ladies
All are ready-made meals you heat and eat. Below is how they compare on price, nutrition, menu size, delivery coverage and customer ratings, using each provider's published information.
Short answer: Dineamic scores highest on our criteria. It is the stronger pick for low fodmap and balanced chilled meals without a subscription.
Side by side
 Dineamic |  The Dinner Ladies | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per meal | $11.95 | $11.50 |
| What that covers | Individual a la carte ready meals priced per item, most mains $11.95 with some at $12.95. No fixed box sizes; a $49 minimum order applies and subscribers get a doubled spend and save discount that is not quantified. | Per serve, derived from typical serves-2 family dishes priced $21.50 to $26.50 (for example butter chicken $21.50 and beef lasagne $26.50). Sold a la carte by the dish, not in fixed meal boxes or subscriptions. |
| Intro offer | $20 off each of your first 2 orders when you sign up to emails | Not published |
| Customer rating | 3.9 / 5 from 4,377 reviews | 3.2 / 5 from 61 reviews |
| Product type | Prepared meals | Prepared meals |
| Format | Fresh | Frozen |
| Preparation | Heat & Eat | Heat & Eat |
| Menu size | 106+ meals | 60+ meals |
| Calories per meal | 293 to 525 | Not published |
| Protein per meal | 17g to 36g | Not published |
| Full macros listed | Yes | Yes |
| One-off orders | Yes | Yes |
| Delivers to | NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS | NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT |
| Delivery fee | Flat rate $15 for refrigerated delivery | Fees vary by suburb. Sample schedule shows free delivery on food orders over $150, $10 for orders up to $150, with a $75 minimum food order. Fees are calculated after discounts. |
| Our score | 69/100 | 63/100 |
| Visit | Dineamic | The Dinner Ladies |
Prices and delivery details last checked 24 August 2026. Highlighted cells are the strongest value in that row.
Dineamic
Best for: Low FODMAP and balanced chilled meals without a subscription
Suits people who want chilled, dietitian style meals with full macros shown and no lock in contract, particularly anyone managing IBS given the Monash certified Low FODMAP range. The flat $15 delivery fee makes small orders expensive, so it works best when you stock up.
- Full nutrition panel on every meal, including protein, carbs, fat, kilojoules and sodium
- No subscription required: you can order one off or set a weekly, fortnightly or four weekly delivery
- Large range of Monash University certified Low FODMAP meals, plus high protein, low calorie and vegetarian filters
- Meals arrive fresh and chilled by refrigerated transport rather than frozen
- Flat $15 refrigerated delivery fee on every order adds meaningfully to the cost of a small box
- No bulk box pricing published, so there is no clear per meal discount for ordering more
- $49 minimum order applies
- No stated delivery to ACT or NT, and regional coverage has to be checked suburb by suburb
The Dinner Ladies
Best for: Family sized frozen comfort meals with no subscription
Suits households wanting homely, oven-baked family meals like lasagne, cottage pie and curries in shareable sizes, with no subscription to manage. Less suitable if you want portion controlled single serves for weight loss or macro tracking.
- Full nutrition panels and complete ingredient and allergen lists on each dish
- No lock-in contract or subscription, order dishes a la carte whenever you like
- Dishes come in serves 1, 2, 3 and 4 sizes so they suit couples and families, not just single portions
- Snap frozen and delivered in insulated boxes by refrigerated van, so you do not need to be home
- Minimum food order of $75 and a delivery fee unless you spend over $150
- No Tasmania or Northern Territory delivery, and coverage is suburb by suburb rather than statewide
- Comfort food focus rather than calorie controlled or high protein diet plans
- Per serve cost is higher than most single serve prepared meal services once delivery is added
Diets each one caters for
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