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Melbourne's Sustainable

Global Tasty Weekly Meal Delivery

Home-Cooked Flavors, Delivered in CBD and the Suburbs

Melbourne’s Premium Meal Delivery Service

What Is Dabba Cartel?

Imagine: It’s mealtime. Instead of wasting $20 to $25 on a cafe bought meal or a highly priced and disappointing takeout or making time to  prepare another meal, and feeling rushed, your authentic, freshly-made meal arrives ready to enjoy – whether at your home or office.

We eliminate the daily “what’s for lunch or dinner?” struggle, the overpriced delivery apps, and constant struggle of what to eat at times what to cook too  With Dabba Cartel, you gain:

Traditional Containers for Authentic Meals

Why Dabbas?

Our stainless steel dabbas aren’t just practical—they’re part of a long tradition of food delivery that spans generations across cultures. These ingeniously designed containers:

While colleagues generate waste, your reusable dabba represents both environmental responsibility and a connection to traditional food systems that have stood the test of time.

Frequently asked questions

How does your food delivery service work?

Our daily lunch service operates Monday through Friday, delivering authentic family recipes directly to homes and offices within 10km of Port Melbourne (covering most of Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs). Our daily menu is crafted by our chef Akanksha, featuring global flavors based on traditional recipes in our signature reusable dabbas.

What are your pricing options for daily meal delivery?

We offer tiered pricing to reward regular customers:

  • $19.99 per meal for individual orders
  • $18.99 per meal when you order 3 days per week
  • $17.99 per meal with a 5-day weekly subscription

What is your weekly batch meal service?

Our batch meal service provides 4 different globally-inspired family recipes (8 total servings) delivered once weekly. At just $10 per serving, these authentic meals come in freezer-friendly, eco-friendly biopacks. Perfect for stocking your fridge with quality, traditional lunches for the week.

How do I order batch meals?

Batch meals can only be ordered through Cookaborough . Simply create an account, subscribe to Dabba Cartel, and place your order by Wednesday 10PM for Friday delivery. The menu changes every two weeks to showcase different culinary traditions. 

Bringing Global Family Recipes Throughout Melbourne

Delivery Areas

Your authentic meal is already en route if you’re in Melbourne CBD or inner suburbs – to your home, apartment, or workplace.

Think we don’t reach you yet? Challenge us! Many “not yet served” areas become delivery routes when enough orders come in. Help bring authentic family recipes to your neighborhood or workplace.

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Anisha Sandhu
12:26 26 May 25
Thank you Dabba Cartel for taking away the stress and effort of planning weekly meals. Super easy to deal with, efficient service and delicious meals that suit my health needs. There’s a wide choice & variety available so one never gets bored. Portions are just right, food is fresh with a healthy balance of protein, veggies & carb. Regular customer & so thankful for having stumbled on this service 🙂
B B
03:53 14 Apr 25
Ordered the Meal prep. Got it delivered to my house. Price was very reasonable and the food was delicious! My favorites were the Thai green curry & cauliflower chickpea curry! Will definitely be ordering again.
Kai Jones
11:20 02 Apr 25
The food is tasty and affordable with a home-cooked vibe!
Swa DM
11:05 18 Mar 25
Dabba Cartel is absolutely amazing! The food is incredibly delicious and hits the spot every single time. It's wholesome, full of flavor, and always fresh. The delivery service is top-notch—so convenient and timely. I love how easy it is to get my hands on such tasty food. And a special shoutout to Akanksha, the chef—her culinary skills are next level! She truly puts so much care and flavor into every dish. Highly recommend Dabba Cartel for anyone looking for a satisfying meal that’s both convenient and absolutely mouthwatering!
Vrinda Raj
10:50 18 Mar 25
mvi
05:37 18 Mar 25
Excellent homely food for a very reasonable price!!