Aotearoa’s Leading 100% Vegan Meal Kit Service

About Us

At Green Dinner Table, we believe eating more plants should be easy, delicious and enjoyable. That’s why each week we deliver everything you need to create healthy vegan dinners at home – fresh ingredients, house-made sauces, and simple recipes designed to take the stress out of mealtimes.

Since 2016, we’ve been helping Kiwi households spend less time planning and shopping, and more time enjoying great food with the people they love.

Our Story

Green Dinner Table was founded in Ōtautahi Christchurch by Tom Riley and Chris Kappely, who combined their passion for great food, health and sustainability to create New Zealand’s first vegan meal kit service. Their vision was simple: make plant-based eating easier and more accessible for everyday households.

Over the years, Green Dinner Table has grown into a much-loved part of the vegan community, helping thousands of New Zealanders discover just how delicious plant-based food can be.

In 2026, Green Dinner Table entered a new chapter when long-time food production specialist Sonya Tweeddale took over ownership of the business. After spending nine months working closely with the team, Sonya fell in love with what makes Green Dinner Table so special – not just the food, but the incredible community behind it.

Today, we’re proud to continue building on the strong foundation Tom and Chris created while staying true to the values that have guided Green Dinner Table from the very beginning.

Our Values

Delicious Plant-Based Food

We believe vegan food should be exciting, satisfying and packed with flavour. Every week our chef creates a new menu of meals designed to be easy to cook and enjoyable for the whole household.

Supporting Local

Wherever possible, we work with New Zealand growers, suppliers and small businesses. We love supporting local producers and showcasing great Kiwi products.

Reducing Food Waste

Because every Green Dinner Table box is packed based on customer orders, we’re able to minimise unnecessary food waste. We also prepare our sauces, dressings and condiments fresh each week in our kitchen, helping ensure ingredients are used efficiently and thoughtfully.

Suitable vegetable offcuts and surplus produce are donated to Canterbury Tails Animal Rescue, where they help feed rescued pigs and other animal residents rather than going to waste.

Kindness Matters

At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to people, the planet and animals. We’re proud to support organisations such as Canterbury Tails Animal Rescue and Beyond Animal Research, a New Zealand charity working to end animal testing.

Thank You

Whether you’ve been with us for years or are just discovering Green Dinner Table for the first time, thank you for being part of our journey. We’re incredibly grateful for your support and excited for what the future holds

– The Green Dinner Table Team