Elevating Meals, Empowering Lives
About Us
Healthy meals, made with care. Prepared with integrity.
Our Story
Ascent Cuisine began with a simple belief: food is a powerful way to care for people.
We support NDIS participants, families, church communities, professionals, and older adults by providing trusted, home-cooked meals made with care.
Guided by the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Matthew 7:12), we serve every home with dignity, integrity, and compassion.
More than meal preparation, Ascent Cuisine is a community-first service – restoring time, comfort, and nourishment through food made with heart.
Service Areas
Based in Cranbourne, serving Melbourne’s South-East including:
Cranbourne, Clyde, Clyde North, Cranbourne West, Berwick, Beaconsfield, Narre Warren, Narre Warren South, Officer, Pakenham, Lyndhurst, Lynbrook, Hampton Park, Hallam, Dandenong, Carrum Downs, Skye, Frankston and surrounding suburbs.
Why Choose Ascent Cuisine
Transparent
Clear pricing, itemised receipts, and honest service.
Personalised
Meals fully tailored to your needs and preferences.
Respectful
Every interaction and every meal delivered with compassion and integrity.
Community-Focused
Proud partnerships with CareAbout and local churches strengthen our mission to serve others well.
NDIS-Friendly
Flexible support designed to promote independence, nutrition, and daily wellbeing.
Meal Flexibility & Convenience
Flexible, Fresh and Delivered Your Way
We understand that flexibility is key when it comes to food, particularly for those managing specific health conditions or dietary preferences. That’s why Ascent Cuisine offers meals that are freshly prepared and delivered at a time that best suits your schedule.
We also provide freezing options for those who may struggle with storing a fortnight’s worth of meals, allowing you to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals whenever you need them.
Whether you’re planning for a busy week ahead or need meal prep assistance, we’ve got you covered with flexible delivery and storage options.
For more information or to get started with your tailored meal plan, please contact us today.
Who We Serve
Ascent Cuisine proudly supports individuals, families, and communities across Melbourne’s South-East
NDIS Participants
We support Self-Managed and Plan-Managed NDIS participants through flexible in-home or cook-and-deliver services.
Church Community Partnerships
We partner with local churches to support:
- Community outreach initiatives
- Families experiencing hardship
- Elderly or isolated church members
- Meal support during recovery or personal transitions
- Pastoral care needs requiring practical, compassionate assistance
We work alongside churches to ensure meals are delivered with dignity, warmth, and genuine care.
Busy Professionals & Families
Healthy meals without the stress of planning, shopping, or cooking.
People Recovering From Injury Or Illness
Reliable, fresh meals when cooking is difficult.
CareAbout Partnership
We proudly partner with CareAbout to support Australians seeking flexible, personalised, and culturally respectful in-home meal services.
This partnership allows us to:
- Provide smoother referrals
- Work collaboratively with support coordinators
- Deliver consistent, reliable, high-quality support
- Assist more clients who require nutritional and practical daily living assistance
Together, we help make premium meal support more accessible to those who need it most.
Older Adults & Carers
Supporting independence with consistent, nutritious meals.
Anyone Wanting Fresh, Home-Cooked Meals
Convenience and nourishment without compromising on quality.
Individuals With Cultural Or Dietary Requirements
Halal, vegetarian, diabetic-friendly, gluten-free, low-salt, high-protein, and culturally specific meals available.
Our Approach
Tailored, Convenient And Waste-Conscious
In-Home Cooking (Preferred Service)
We come to your home with fresh ingredients and prepare meals in your kitchen, tailored to your preferences.
You receive:
- Customised meals based on dietary, cultural, and medical needs
- Portioning, labelling & freezing
- Full transparency with ingredients
- Clean and organised kitchen upon completion
- Flexible scheduling to support your week
Cook & Deliver
Meals prepared in our approved kitchen and delivered fresh or frozen. Ideal for families or NDIS participants who prefer off-site cooking.
How It Works
- Choose your service
- We complete your grocery shopping and provide the itemised receipt
- We cook, portion, label, freeze, and organise your meals
- Your kitchen is left clean and tidy
- You receive a simple, transparent invoice
Pricing
Labour Rate (All-Inclusive)
$70 per hour
Includes:
- Grocery shopping
- Cooking
- Portioning & labelling
- Freezing & organisation
- Kitchen clean-up
- All meal-prep related support
Groceries
Charged At Cost
You receive the exact supermarket receipt.
Travel Fee
- $10 (0–10 km from Cranbourne)
- $20 (10–20 km)
- Custom quote for 20+ km
Optional Add-On Services
- Custom Meal Plan: $30
- Pantry or Fridge Organisation: $20-$40
- Bulk Freezer Meal Sorting (30+ meals): $15
- Family Portion Pack: +$10
Funding Options We Accept
We are able to support:
- Self-Managed NDIS participants
- Plan-Managed NDIS participants
(Agency-managed can be added if you become NDIS registered)