We are proud to share some great news. In July 2026, The Dinner Ladies earned two important international certifications: ISO 22000 for food safety and ISO 45001 for workplace safety. Independent experts checked our kitchens, our processes, and our people, and confirmed that we meet world-class standards.
Since 2007, we have cooked wholesome, home-style dinners for busy families across Australia. Every dish is made from scratch then blast-frozen to lock in the flavour. These certifications put an official stamp on the care we have always put into every meal.
What do these certifications actually mean?
We know terms like “ISO 22000” and “ISO 45001” can sound technical, so here is the simple version.
ISO 22000 is our food safety badge. It shows that every step of making your meal, from choosing ingredients to cooking, freezing, and packing, follows strict, proven food safety rules. An outside expert checks our kitchen regularly to make sure we stick to these rules every single day, not just when someone is watching.
ISO 45001 is our people’s safety badge. It shows that the team who cook and prepare your meals work in a safe, well-run environment. A safe kitchen means a happy, experienced team, and an experienced team means better meals for you.
Why is this good new for you?
Every meal is made to the same high standard. Whether you order our Classic Beef Lasagne, our Satay Chicken, or something new, you can count on the same careful process behind it every time.
You can trust what goes into your food. We know exactly where our ingredients come from and how they are handled at every step. If anything ever needs attention, we can find the answer quickly, rather than leaving you guessing.
Safer for families with allergies or dietary needs. Our kitchen follows strict rules to keep ingredients separate and avoid cross-contamination, so you can feel confident feeding our meals to the whole family, including little ones or anyone with a food sensitivity.
A team that cares, because we care about them. Happy, well-supported cooks stay with us longer and take real pride in their work. That shows up in the taste and quality of every meal you receive.
Checked by outside experts, not just by us. These are not badges we gave ourselves. Independent auditors visit regularly to confirm we are keeping our promises, so you never have to just take our word for it.
A problem is always taken seriously. If you ever raise a concern, we have a clear, proper process to look into it and fix it, rather than letting it slip through the cracks.
The same standard trusted by leading food brands around the world. ISO 22000 and ISO 45001 are recognised globally, so this achievement puts us alongside some of the best in the business.
We never stop improving. Certification is not a box we tick once and forget. We keep reviewing and refining how we work, so your meals keep getting the care they deserve, year after year.
Our promise to you
Good food should also be safe food, made by people who are looked after. These certifications are our way of proving that promise, checked and confirmed by the experts, so you can keep enjoying dinner sorted, without a second thought.
