Inbound receiving
Schedule linehaul arrivals, unload pre-packed cartons or pallets, verify the shipment against the agreed inbound process and move product into the correct staging workflow.
MEAL PREP & MEAL KIT FULFILLMENT
Meal Prep & Meal Kit Fulfillment in Canada
247 Fulfillment helps online meal-prep and meal-kit companies receive pre-packed insulated boxes, sort and sequence orders by route, cross-dock carrier volume, fulfill compatible DTC orders and prepare scheduled driver launches.
- Pre-packed & insulated programs
- Custom SOPs and launch schedules
- Toronto & Vancouver operations
MEAL PREP 3PL CAPABILITIES
What we handle between production and delivery
Your team makes the food. We build the repeatable warehouse workflow that moves pre-packed meal orders from inbound linehaul to the correct customer, route, driver, carrier or ecommerce shipment.
Route sorting & sequencing
Read your route, tour and sequence labels; separate mixed inbound cartons; rebuild route pallets; and organize orders in the loading order required by each driver.
Cross-docking
Transfer scheduled pallet or carton volume from your inbound linehaul to parcel, regional or last-mile carrier equipment without unnecessary long-term storage.
Scheduled driver launches
Stage completed routes, support scanning and exception checks, and load cartons into sedans, cargo vans or sprinters so drivers can leave according to the launch schedule.
DTC food fulfillment
For compatible programs, receive inventory, connect ecommerce order flow, pick, pack, scan and ship customer orders using documented packaging, lot, expiry and carrier rules.
Custom operating SOPs
Define cutoffs, forecasts, carton rules, route plans, scan requirements, claims, exception handling and reporting before launch so your program stays controlled as volume changes.
WHY OUTSOURCE THE WORKFLOW?
Scale meal deliveries without building another warehouse operation
A meal-prep company can outgrow its sorting and dispatch operation long before it outgrows its kitchen. The pressure usually appears as unused warehouse space, uneven labour demand, late-night sorting, early launches and supervisors spending their time solving logistics problems.
247 Fulfillment gives growing food brands access to existing warehouse infrastructure, trained operators and flexible handling models. You keep ownership of production, recipes, packaging and the customer promise. We execute the agreed fulfillment workflow.
Explore our broader food & beverage fulfillment capabilitiesCommon in-house pressure
- Fixed facility costs despite changing volume
- Minimum shifts for short sorting windows
- Weekend and early-morning staffing gaps
- Mixed routes creating loading delays
- Carrier pickups occupying production staff
247 operating model
- Pricing tied to the agreed handling profile
- Labour planned around forecasted volume
- Dedicated sorting and dispatch workflows
- Route-level staging and sequence control
- Documented cross-dock and handoff process
HOW IT WORKS
A meal-kit fulfillment workflow built around your operation
No two food programs have the same delivery days, route logic, packaging or carrier mix. We qualify the physical workflow first, then build the pricing and SLA around what your boxes actually require.
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Map the program
Review daily and peak carton volume, box dimensions, weights, cartons per pallet, arrival windows, route counts, carrier volume, delivery days and launch deadlines.
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Build the SOP
Document labels, sequence logic, staging layout, scan points, forecast cutoffs, staffing assumptions, exception ownership, food-handling requirements and reporting.
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Run a controlled launch
Train the operating team, test inbound-to-handoff timing and confirm the real labour and floor-space profile before full rollout.
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Operate and improve
Track volume, timing, missorts, carrier delays and exceptions so the workflow stays clean as delivery routes and demand change.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Flexible logistics for online meal and food brands
This service is designed for established or growing operators that already have a defined product and need a stronger fulfillment layer around it.
Prepared-meal subscriptions
Recurring customer orders moving on fixed weekly delivery schedules.
Ready-to-cook meal kits
Pre-packed ingredient boxes organized for DTC or local-route delivery.
Regional delivery fleets
Brands using their own drivers, brokers or dedicated last-mile partners.
Multi-carrier programs
Volume split between internal routes, parcel carriers and regional partners.
Overflow and expansion
Operators leaving oversized space or opening a new Canadian market.
Packaged food ecommerce
Shelf-stable or operationally compatible food programs shipping DTC and B2B.
CUSTOM PRICING
How meal-prep fulfillment pricing is built
Meal-prep logistics should not be forced into a generic ecommerce pick-and-pack rate. Pricing depends on how many times each carton is handled, how quickly the program must turn, and how much labour and dock space must be reserved.
After reviewing your operating data, we can build a clear rate structure using the units that best match the work.
Per cartonSorting, sequencing, staging and loading
Per palletReceiving, cross-docking or short dwell
Per worker-hourProjects, late changes and out-of-scope work
Program minimumReserved staffing and operating capacity
One-time launchSOP design, layout, training and testing
CANADIAN FULFILLMENT COVERAGE
Build the right operation from Toronto or Vancouver
Use the fulfillment node that matches your production location, customer density, inbound linehaul and final-mile plan. Multi-market opportunities can be evaluated as separate programs with their own volume, schedule and delivery requirements.
MEAL PREP FULFILLMENT FAQ
Questions food operators ask before outsourcing
A reliable quote starts with the physical details. These answers explain the model and the information we need to confirm fit.
Discuss your operationWhat is meal-prep or meal-kit fulfillment?
Meal-prep fulfillment is the logistics work that happens after food is produced and packed. Depending on the program, it can include inbound receiving, route sorting, sequence control, cross-docking, ecommerce pick and pack, carrier handoffs and scheduled driver launches.
Can 247 sort cartons by route and delivery sequence?
Yes. When cartons arrive with clear route and sequence information, 247 can separate mixed inbound volume, rebuild route pallets and organize cartons in the loading order required by the driver or delivery plan.
Can you handle pre-packed insulated or temperature-sensitive boxes?
We can evaluate pre-packed insulated programs where the packaging, cooling method, inbound timing, dwell time and outbound schedule are documented. Product integrity requirements and responsibility for temperature control must be agreed in writing before launch.
Do you provide refrigerated or frozen storage?
This service page focuses on pre-packed insulated, rapid-turn and shelf-stable programs. Refrigerated or frozen storage requirements are reviewed separately and are not confirmed until the specific facility, temperature range, handling process and compliance requirements have been approved.
Can 247 cross-dock cartons or pallets to other carriers?
Yes. Cross-dock programs can be designed for scheduled transfers from inbound linehaul to parcel, regional or last-mile carriers. Pricing depends on pallet count, carton handling, dwell time, appointment windows and any sorting required.
Can you support our own drivers?
Yes. 247 can stage routes and support scheduled driver launches using your documented route list, scanning process and loading sequence. Your company can keep control of the driver network while 247 handles the agreed warehouse work.
Does 247 provide final-mile meal delivery?
Final-mile delivery is quoted separately because coverage, stop density, delivery windows, proof-of-delivery requirements and temperature expectations vary by market. We can review a combined or partner-carrier model when assessing your program.
What information is needed for a quote?
Provide daily and peak carton volume, box sizes and weights, cartons per pallet, inbound schedule, delivery days, route and sequence logic, driver count, third-party carrier volume, required dwell time, temperature requirements, launch deadlines and the target start date.
REQUEST AN OPERATIONS REVIEW
Tell us how your meal program moves
Share the basics below. Our fulfillment team will review your volume, packaging, schedule and handoff model before recommending the right workflow.
- Operational review by a real fulfillment team
- Custom pricing based on your handling profile
- Toronto, Vancouver and multi-market options
