Are home delivery services available for Ukrainian products?
The whole range of flavors and aromas of Ukrainian cuisine is now available not only in familiar stores and delicatessens, but also in a “direct to your door” delivery format. From ready-made dishes based on traditional recipes to semi-finished products for home cooking, Calgary has several specialized services and well-known platforms that guarantee convenient delivery of Ukrainian products. Below is a detailed description of each of them, with recommendations for ordering and tips on how to save time and money.
1. Specialized online stores for Ukrainian semi-finished products
HUTKO
HUTKO is a family project offering frozen varenyky, holubtsi, deruny, and nalysnyky prepared according to old recipes passed down from generation to generation.
Orders are placed via the website hutko.ca, and delivery is free for orders of 3 kg or more. Thanks to clear packaging and optimal storage conditions, you receive a ready-to-eat product that only needs to be defrosted and reheated.
MiLPiT Home Food
MiLPiT Home Food specializes in catering solutions for Ukrainian dishes. It is an ideal option for organizing holiday dinners and corporate events: the standard menu includes kutia, borscht, stuffed cabbage rolls, several types of pierogi, homemade sausages, and desserts.
Delivery throughout Calgary is available at a fixed rate of $5, and the minimum order amount starts at $50.
Ukrainian Fine Foods
A Ukrainian company with over 30 years of history, supplying stuffed cabbage rolls, varenyky, makivnyky, sausages, and borscht. Orders are placed via ukrainianfinefoods.com with free delivery for orders over $80 during the season from October to May.
A separate grocery kiosk at Crossroads Market also accepts online orders with delivery within 2–3 business days.
2. European markets with Ukrainian products
Kalyna Store
Kalyna is a full-service European grocery market with a separate Ukrainian section. Using the online form at kalynastore.ca, you can order individual delicacies (honey, caviar, cheese) as well as comprehensive sets for themed holidays — from kutia for Christmas to paska for Easter.
Mini-catering with ready-made meals is also available with delivery within Calgary.
Soika.ca
Although Soika is positioned as a European market in general, Ukrainian pickles, sausages, cereals, and borscht in jars often appear on its shelves.
Online orders with free delivery on purchases of $40 or more allow you to combine Ukrainian products with a selection from other European countries.
3. Food delivery platforms
Uber Eats and DoorDash
These popular services allow you to order hot meals from Ukrainian restaurants:
- KALYNA Ukrainian Deli & Kitchen: varenyky, deruny, and borscht with delivery in 30–60 minutes.
- Ukrainian Bakery & Coffee Shop: freshly baked paska, nalysnyky, and homemade pastries.
- Ukrainian Coffee House and other Eastern European restaurants that post their menus on delivery platforms.
Payment is made online by card, and promo codes are often available for first-time orders, so including service charges and tips, orders may cost 10–15% more than the restaurant's website menu.
4. Universal food delivery services
Instacart and SkipTheDishes
Instacart allows you to add items from Real Canadian Superstore, Sobeys, or Safeway to your cart, where you can find frozen varenyky, pickles, and sausages similar to Ukrainian ones.
There is a discount option for pickup and fast delivery through partners.
SkipTheDishes also works with some international aisle stores, so you can combine traditional Canadian products with European delicacies.
5. International and cross-border services
Meest and Nova Poshta Global
If you need to ship products directly from Ukraine (spices, grains, oil, etc.), you can use Nova Poshta Global, Semero, or Meest.
Rates start at 450 UAH (approximately $15 CAD) per parcel, with delivery times of 7–14 days. It is important to take customs fees into account: for goods costing more than CA$20, you will have to pay VAT and customs duties.
Practical tips
- Plan large purchases in advance to take advantage of free shipping from specialized services (HUTKO, Ukrainian Fine Foods).
- Check promo codes for new users on Uber Eats and DoorDash — this allows you to reduce the cost of hot meals.
- For everyday shopping, Instacart or SkipTheDishes from stores with a “European section” are a cost-effective solution.
- For international shipments from Ukraine, be sure to check customs regulations and shipping and insurance costs — this will save time and avoid unpleasant surprises.
Delivery of Ukrainian products in Calgary covers a wide range of formats — from ready-made meals to self-cooking, from local markets to international transport companies. Thanks to the variety of services, every resident and guest of the city can choose the best way to get the real taste of Ukraine without leaving home.