Argentum Empanadas is a Sydney frozen meal brand made in Bondi Beach. We deliver frozen Argentinian empanadas across the Eastern Suburbs, Sydney CBD, Inner West, Northern Beaches, North Shore and South-West Sydney, with two pre-arranged Bondi pickup locations for free collection.
Frozen meals in Sydney now sit at the centre of the way busy households eat. Argentum is the premium option for people who want restaurant-grade flavour without the takeaway price tag.
What are the best frozen meals in Sydney?
The best frozen meals in Sydney are the ones that survive the freeze without sacrificing texture, seasoning, or the kind of cooking that takes time the average weeknight cannot spare. Frozen pastas, dumplings, stews and empanadas all do this well because they were designed to be cooked from frozen, not reheated from a thaw.
Argentum empanadas sit at the top of that category in Sydney because the filling is slow-cooked first, then sealed inside a flaky pastry, then snap-frozen at peak. You bake them at 190C for 18 to 22 minutes and they come out the same as the day Pedro folded them in our Bondi kitchen. There is no reheating phase, no soggy middle, no plastic tray.
For a wider national list of frozen meals worth keeping in the freezer, see our companion guide on the best frozen foods to keep in your freezer in Australia. This article focuses on what's available right now in Sydney and how to choose between options.
Are frozen meals in Sydney any good?
The honest answer is that most supermarket frozen meals in Sydney are average at best. They are formulated for shelf stability and low cost, not for flavour. Sodium runs high, portions run small, and the proteins are usually thin reconstituted cuts.
The premium tier of Sydney frozen meals is a different category entirely. Independent producers like Argentum cook in small batches, use whole-muscle cuts, and freeze fast enough that ice crystals stay tiny. The result is a frozen meal that tastes like it came from a kitchen, because it did.
A few markers to look for when judging a Sydney frozen meal:
- Ingredient list under 10 lines with words you recognise.
- Whole-muscle protein, not mince blends or formed pieces.
- Snap-frozen rather than slow-frozen, so the texture survives.
- Clear cook-from-frozen instructions, ideally under 25 minutes.
- Made locally in Sydney, so you know the cold chain stayed tight.
Argentum hits every one of those. Carnivore uses slow-cooked grass-fed beef brisket. The Athlete uses chicken with green olives, curry and a wholemeal dough. Patagonia is a vegan green-dough option. The Classic is a cheese vegetarian. Habibi Yalla is an open-top Middle Eastern beef. Five active flavours, every one made in Bondi Beach.
What makes Argentum a premium Sydney frozen meal brand?
Three things separate Argentum from the supermarket freezer aisle.
1. Slow-cooked fillings, not factory mince
The Carnivore filling is grass-fed beef brisket braised low and slow until it shreds. The Athlete chicken is cooked down with green olives and curry until the spice mellows into the meat. Habibi Yalla uses spiced beef with the open-top fold so the filling stays exposed and caramelises in the oven. These are recipes that take hours, not minutes.
2. Pedro folds every empanada in Bondi Beach
Each empanada is shaped in our Bondi kitchen by Pedro. The repulgue, that braided seam along the edge, is the traditional Argentinian fold. It seals the filling so nothing leaks during the bake, and it signals which flavour is which because every flavour gets a different fold pattern.
3. Frozen the way they were meant to be frozen
Empanadas have been a frozen food in Argentina for generations. The pastry was designed to survive the freezer, the fillings were designed to taste better after a rest, and the bake-from-frozen instruction is built into the recipe. We snap-freeze straight after folding so the empanadas you pull out of your Sydney freezer behave the same as the ones we cooked yesterday at the markets.
Where can I order frozen meals delivered in Sydney?
Argentum delivers frozen empanadas across Sydney metro for $10 flat. Order online, pick a delivery window, and the order goes out in insulated packaging that holds temperature through the journey.
For full delivery suburb coverage and how the cold chain works, see empanadas delivery in Sydney, everything you need to know. If you'd rather pick up, we have two pre-arranged Bondi locations where collection is free. Details on both options live in empanadas near me, Sydney delivery, pickup and markets.
Areas we deliver to:
- Eastern Suburbs
- Sydney CBD
- Inner West
- Northern Beaches
- North Shore
- South-West Sydney
If your suburb sits outside these zones, use the contact form and we'll confirm.
How long do frozen empanadas last in a Sydney freezer?
Argentum empanadas last 6 months at -18C, which is the standard temperature for a domestic chest freezer or freezer drawer in Sydney. Every box ships with that date printed on it.
A few storage notes for Sydney humidity:
- Keep them sealed in the original packaging until you cook. Sydney humidity can frost an opened bag fast.
- Pack them flat, not stacked vertically, so the repulgue seam doesn't crack.
- Cook from frozen, do not thaw. The pastry is engineered to go straight from -18C to a 190C oven.
If you want a longer write-up on how to use frozen empanadas as weeknight meal prep, see high-protein meal prep in Sydney with empanadas.
How do I cook frozen meals at home?
For Argentum specifically, the bake is the same for every flavour.
- Preheat your oven to 190C fan-forced.
- Line a tray with baking paper. No oil needed.
- Place empanadas straight from frozen, leaving a finger-width between each one.
- Bake 18 to 22 minutes, until the pastry is deep gold and the seam glistens.
- Rest 3 minutes before eating so the filling settles.
Under 25 minutes from freezer to plate. No defrost. No mess. The pastry crisps the same way it would at the markets when we cook fresh in beef tallow.
One Chef's Box, 16 empanadas, cooks on a single oven tray and feeds 3 to 4 adults. That's around $5 a head for a meal that tastes like a Sunday roast.
What's the best Sydney frozen meal for hosting?
If you're hosting in Sydney and want a frozen meal that actually works as a centrepiece, the answer is a Party Box or a Treat Box.
- Chef's Box ($85) for 3 to 4 adults at home. The minimum order on the site, and the most popular dinner-for-two-with-leftovers option.
- Family Box ($132, or $122 on subscribe) for a family of 4 to 5 with leftovers for lunch.
- Treat Box ($182) for casual hosting, 8 to 10 guests grazing.
- Party Box frozen ($279) or baked ($319) for full-on dinner parties, 15 to 20 guests.
Pair an order with a green salad, a chimichurri, and a bottle of Malbec. That's the Argentinian way and it scales from two people to twenty.
Are frozen meals Sydney-wide delivered?
Yes. Argentum delivers across the full Sydney metro footprint for $10 flat. The cold chain holds through the longest delivery window we run, which is around two hours. If you're outside our standard suburbs, ask via the contact form and we'll confirm whether your address is covered.
First-time customers get $5 off with the welcome code FIRST5 at checkout (single-use, $85 minimum, excludes subscriptions). That brings a Chef's Box plus delivery to under $90 to the door.
How do Argentum frozen empanadas compare to other Sydney frozen meals?
The table below is the fastest way to see the difference.
| Feature | Argentum frozen empanadas | Supermarket frozen meal |
|---|---|---|
| Made in | Bondi Beach, Sydney | Usually interstate or imported |
| Protein | Whole-muscle, grass-fed brisket | Mince blends, formed pieces |
| Cook time | Under 25 minutes from frozen | 4 to 8 minutes microwave |
| Texture after bake | Flaky pastry, juicy filling | Soft, often watery |
| Cost per serve | ~$5 at Chef's Box pricing | $6 to $10 per single-portion tray |
| Shelf life | 6 months at -18C | 3 to 12 months, varies |
| Dietary range | Beef, chicken, vegan, vegetarian, halal option | Limited, usually one of each |
Browse all five active flavours, or jump straight to the popular packs of 12 in Carnivore or The Athlete.
Try the Chef's Box
16 empanadas across two flavours, $85, delivered frozen across Sydney.
Frequently asked questions
Are Argentum frozen meals delivered frozen across Sydney?
Yes. Every order leaves our Bondi kitchen frozen and stays frozen through delivery thanks to insulated packaging. Sydney metro delivery is $10 flat, or pick up free from one of our two pre-arranged Bondi locations.
How many empanadas come in a Sydney delivery order?
The minimum order is the Chef's Box at $85, which contains 16 empanadas across two flavours. From there it scales to the Family Box (30), the Treat Box (~40), and the Party Box (60). For full catering scale see our catering collection.
How do I cook frozen empanadas at home?
Bake from frozen at 190C fan-forced for 18 to 22 minutes on a lined tray. Do not thaw first. Rest 3 minutes before eating.
How long do Argentum empanadas last in the freezer?
6 months at -18C in a domestic Sydney freezer. Keep them in the original packaging until you bake.
Do Argentum frozen meals have a vegan or vegetarian option?
Yes. Patagonia is fully vegan with a green dough, and The Classic is vegetarian cheese. Catering orders can be customised with a Vegan and Halal option included on request.
Are Argentum empanadas the same quality as fresh?
They are made and frozen in the same Bondi kitchen on the same day. The bake-from-frozen instruction is part of the recipe, so the empanada you eat at home tastes the same as the one served at our market pop-ups.
What's the cheapest way to try Argentum?
Use code FIRST5 at checkout for $5 off your first order, $85 minimum. That makes a Chef's Box plus Sydney delivery around $90 total.
Do you deliver outside Sydney metro?
Sydney metro suburbs are our standard delivery footprint. For addresses outside that, use the contact form and we'll confirm.
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