Frequently asked questions
You’ve got questions, we’ve got snacks.
Everything about our delivery radius, the 3-day batch cycle, and how to keep your order tasting like it just left the fryer.
Answers
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These are the questions we are asked most often by first-time neighbors, answered the way we would answer them at the door: plainly, with the actual numbers, and without hiding the limits of what a small local kitchen can promise. If something here rules out your plan, ask anyway — there is usually a batch day that works.
We currently serve residents within a 10-mile radius of Tucker, GA. This allows us to ensure every order arrives hot and fresh, maintaining the “just-out-of-the-fryer” texture that defines our brand. If you are slightly outside this radius, please contact us; we can often accommodate neighboring areas for a small extended-mileage fee.
We operate on a 3-day production cycle. Orders placed by 5 PM are eligible for the next scheduled batch day. Once your order is ready and hot, our local delivery team brings it straight to your door. You'll receive a notification when we're on the way so you can be ready for the steam!
Never. Mama Gia's is built on trust and community ties. Everything is made in a local, small-batch kitchen environment where Consolata personally oversees the quality of every single Mandazi and hand-folds every Samosa. We don't cut corners on technique or tradition.
As our food is made-to-order specifically for your delivery slot, cancellations must be made 24 hours before the scheduled delivery window for a full refund. This helps us minimize ingredient waste and keep our prices fair for the community.
Our Mandazis are sweet and aromatic (infused with cardamom), while our Samosas have a mild, savory warmth. We focus on incredible flavor without being overwhelming. For those who want more heat, we offer signature spicy dipping sauces on the side to customize your experience.
Chipettes are our signature East African style crisps—crunchy, savory, and the perfect companion to our soft Mandazis. They add a unique texture to our Family Box and are addictive enough that you'll probably want an extra bag!
We offer free delivery on all orders over $35. For orders below that, we have a flat $3.99 delivery fee to cover our local transit costs while ensuring we can maintain our high-quality ingredient sourcing.
While they are best enjoyed immediately, you can reheat Mandazis in a warm oven for 5 minutes or a quick 10 seconds in the microwave to bring back that fluffy softness. Samosas are best crisped up in an air fryer or oven to maintain that signature crunch.
At a glance
The short version.
Most questions we get come down to timing and distance. Here is everything that governs both, in one place, so you can plan an order without reading a single paragraph twice.
- Cook days
- We cook three days a week and everything is made to order. Nothing is fried ahead of its batch day, and nothing that missed a batch day is ever sold.
- Order cutoff
- Orders placed by 5 PM are eligible for the next scheduled batch day. Party Platters need at least 48 hours of notice so the batch can be planned with extra care.
- Where we deliver
- A 10-mile radius of Tucker, GA. Slightly outside it? Contact us — we can often accommodate neighboring areas for a small extended-mileage fee.
- Delivery cost
- Free on orders over $35. Below that, a flat $3.99 fee covers local transit while keeping our ingredient sourcing where it should be.
- Changing an order
- Cancellations and changes are free up to 24 hours before your delivery window. Inside that window the ingredients are already committed to your batch.
- If something is wrong
- Tell us on the day. Our Fresh-or-Free Guarantee means we replace the order or refund you immediately if it did not arrive hot and fresh.
Ready when you are