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Introducing Alpaca Meal:

  • Writer: Squadstyle
    Squadstyle
  • Jun 16
  • 2 min read

Mediterranean-Inspired Meal Prep, Made by Members

We’re excited to officially launch Alpaca Meal - a Mediterranean-inspired meal prep service created right here at Squadstyle by two members who are passionate about food, wellness, and community connection.


Jimmy, a wellness coach with years of experience helping people build healthy routines that feel good and are sustainable. Whether coaching in-person in Frederick or online, I’ve seen a clear need: people want to eat better, but they’re overwhelmed by the prep, the planning, and the grocery list. I’ve been meal-preparing for myself and others for years - and I know how life-changing it can be when healthy meals are easy and ready to go.


Andrew - some of you may know him from Pizza Llama, but he’s also currently the breakfast chef at Hillbrook Inn in West Virginia. His flavor intuition and commercial kitchen skills bring a level of care and quality that elevates every dish. Together, we saw an opportunity to offer something special to the Frederick community: intentional, delicious, ready-to-eat meals rooted in wellness.


Why Mediterranean?

We’re using the Mediterranean food pyramid as our foundation - not just for the ingredients and flavor profiles, but for what it represents: People. Movement. Shared meals. Community.


The food itself is colorful, flavorful, and deeply nourishing—built on whole grains, lean proteins, legumes, vegetables, herbs, and healthy fats. Since shifting our own eating patterns in this direction, we’ve both noticed better energy, reduced inflammation, and a greater sense of variety and enjoyment in what we eat.


Our goal is to bring that same vitality to you.


What to Expect

This week marks our soft launch. Our goal is to cook 100 meals with meals available for pre-order through Hotplate and pickup right from the Squadstyle refrigerator on Mondays. You'll find a rotating menu of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options—all designed to support your week without sacrificing flavor or quality.


How to Order

The easiest way to see what’s cooking is to visit our Hotplate storefront. You

’ll find the full menu, portion options, and simple checkout flow right there.


Want to make it even easier? Join the Alpaca Meal Text Community to get the menu drop sent directly to your phone each week – you’ll be prompted to join once you visit our menu for the first time.


🗓️ Orders are due by Friday at 5pm: https://www.hotplate.com/alpacameal?sms_reminder=true

📦 Pickup happens Mondays after 8am at Squadstyle


What’s Next?

We’re building Alpaca Meal with the long game in mind. In the near future, we’ll introduce:

  • Bring Your Own Container (BYOC) options to reduce waste and encourage glass container use

  • Family-style bulk pickup, so you can stock up on prepped proteins, grains, and sides for the week

  • Opportunities to connect more deeply with the people behind the food—and with each other



Whether you're a long-time Squadstyle member or just discovering the community, we hope Alpaca Meal becomes part of your weekly rhythm.Rooted in wellness. Designed for community. Cooked with care.


Let’s eat well, together.

Jimmy & Andrew

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