FAQs

General

  • CLC Meals provides fresh, gluten-free meal delivery in the Washington, DC area. Each weekly order includes two entrées with sides, a large salad with homemade dressing, and soup—enough to feed two people for lunch or dinner for 2–3 days, depending on appetite.

  • You’ll receive two entrees with sides, a large salad with homemade dressing, and soup.

  • Each order feeds two people for 2–3 days, depending on appetite.

  • Yes. You can add extra protein, soup, or salad, as well as gluten-free brownies or shortbread for dessert.

  • Yes, most allergies can be accommodated. However, food is prepared in a kitchen that contains many ingredients, so we cannot guarantee against cross-contamination.

  • Meals stay fresh for 2–3 days, though many customers say they last longer. Soups and some entrées (like stews or meatballs) can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

  • No, CLC Meals is not a subscription.

  • Just email us at cleanlifecollective@icloud.com and we’ll work it out.

Ingredients

  • CLC Meals is a gluten-free meal delivery service (except when buns are requested with burgers). Some produce is sourced from local organic farms; the rest is organic. We only use organic, humane, and/or grass-fed meats and poultry.

  • We never use seed oils (with exception of sesame). We cook only with olive oil and occasionally ghee.

    • No ultra-refined oils (we only use olive oil, ghee, or coconut oil)

    • No processed sugar or ultra-processed ingredients

    • Gluten-free and dairy-light (only organic sheep or goat cheese when used)

    • Minimal soy, corn, and egg

    If you have dietary restrictions, allergies, or preferences, please reach out and we’ll accommodate if possible.

Delivery

  • We deliver every Tuesday between 4–6 pm throughout the DC area. Our drivers will text you when your order has been dropped off — no need to be home.

  • We deliver to addresses in Washington, DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, McLean, Arlington, some Alexandria and some Potomac locations.

    Delivery is included for addresses in the neighborhoods closest to our Georgetown kitchen.

    For those a little farther out, we deliver via Uber for a flat $20 delivery fee. That covers our average Uber cost to get your meals to you quickly and safely.

    Check out our delivery map here.

  • We’re open to it! If you’re outside the current delivery zones or need a custom drop-off, just reach out to us here. We can often arrange a special delivery or create a one-time order that works for you.

  • We deliver everything in eco-friendly, BPA-free packaging designed to keep your meals fresh and ready to enjoy.

Other

  • Yes. For CLC-specific events, we can create menus and themes focused on clean eating, such as our lunch-and-learn events. For other catering with Chef Anne’s food, visit www.chefannealfano.com.

  • Yes! Click here to purchase a gift certificate.

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