{"id":723,"date":"2025-05-15T12:51:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vecimasupport.com\/?p=723"},"modified":"2025-05-20T00:13:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T00:13:12","slug":"unexpected-supermarket-is-home-to-best-value-meal-deal-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.vecimasupport.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/15\/unexpected-supermarket-is-home-to-best-value-meal-deal-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Unexpected supermarket is home to \u2018best value\u2019 meal deal in the UK\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are many meal deals available across the UK, but some are better value than others (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you didn\u2019t have time to pack lunch <\/a>before work, you might find yourself grabbing a meal deal<\/a> from the shop when midday rolls around.<\/p>\n

And while the likes of Tesco<\/a> and Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a> offer a main, snack and drink for \u00a34 or less, a new study has claimed that another supermarket is actually offering UK shoppers the \u2018best value\u2019 for money.<\/p>\n

The team at NetVoucherCodes compared the most expensive meal deal items available at seven top shops – including Boots, Poundland<\/a> and Morrisons<\/a> – and an unexpected retailer was found to offer the biggest savings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It was Waitrose <\/strong>that actually came out on top as part of the analysis – despite selling the most expensive meal deal of the bunch.<\/p>\n

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A Waitrose sign next to the main entrance to the supermarket. (Credits: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While Waitrose\u2019s meal deal might cost \u00a35, you can actually save up to \u00a35.30 on your lunch if you buy the most expensive items <\/a>included in the offer. <\/p>\n

The example given featured a GLO Pulled Beef & Onion Salad (\u00a34.80), Taiko Mini Nigiri (\u00a32.50) and Jimmy’s Iced Coffee (\u00a33).<\/p>\n

If you purchased these items outside of the meal deal, it would cost you \u00a310.30, meaning you\u2019re saving \u00a35.30 by using the deal. <\/p>\n

Comparatively, Poundland was found to be the cheapest meal deal overall at \u00a33, but it offered the smallest saving on the most expensive items included. <\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tThe best value meal deals from supermarkets and high street shops\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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Here are the stores with the biggest savings if you buy their most expensive meal deal items:<\/p>\n

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  1. Waitrose<\/strong> (saving \u00a35.30)<\/li>\n
  2. Tesco<\/strong> (Saving \u00a35.15)<\/li>\n
  3. Boots<\/strong> (saving \u00a35.11)<\/li>\n
  4. Co-op <\/strong>(saving \u00a34.65)<\/li>\n
  5. Sainsbury’s<\/strong> (saving \u00a34.50)<\/li>\n
  6. Morrisons<\/strong> (saving \u00a34.15)<\/li>\n
  7. Poundland<\/strong> (Saving \u00a32)<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

    If you were to buy a premium wrap or sandwich from the store, as well as Woodys Skewers and a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato or Red Bull, it would cost you \u00a35. So with the deal, that\u2019s a saving of \u00a32. <\/p>\n

    Elsewhere, Tesco ranked in second place when it came to savings, with the meal deal costing \u00a34 and the most expensive meal deal combo giving shoppers a saving of \u00a35.15. <\/p>\n

    Boots was third, Co-op was fourth, followed closely by Sainsbury\u2019s and Morrisons in fifth and sixth place respectively. <\/p>\n

    NetVoucherCodes<\/a> adds that for the study, only the classic meal deal price at each store was considered, without any other promotions such as loyalty card prices or premium meal deal offerings.<\/p>\n

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    Comment now<\/title><span class=\"metro-comment-cta__text\">What’s your go-to supermarket for the best meal deal? Share your recommendations!<\/span><\/span><a class=\"metro-comment-cta__button\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\">Comment Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>This comes after Tesco recently made a big change to its meal deal, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/03\/26\/tesco-adds-food-gods-3-60-supermarket-meal-deal-22794897\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adding the ‘food of the gods’ <\/a>to the line-up.<\/p>\n<p>Pot Noodles are now available to grab as a snack option, but there is a bit of a catch \u2013 it\u2019s only available in selected stores across the UK and it\u2019s only one specific flavour you can get.<\/p>\n<p>Customers can add the Chicken & Mushroom Pot Noodle (90g) as a side option in 50 Tesco stores nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Locations where this is available includes Barnsley, Prescot, Hanley, Swansea, Hastings, Wrexham, Peterborough, Bristol and Swindon.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tThe cheapest and most expensive meal deal items:\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p>As part of the study, researchers compared the cost of items included in the classic meal deal offering from supermarkets and high street stops.<\/p>\n<p>Here’s a look at the best value meal deal combinations from each store, as well as the cheapest meal you could get outside of the lunch deal…<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Waitrose – \u00a35 Meal Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<\/strong><br \/>GLO Pulled Beef & Onion Salad – \u00a34.80<br \/>Taiko Mini Nigiri – \u00a32.50<br \/>Jimmy’s Iced Coffee Original 380ml – \u00a33.00<br \/>Total: \u00a310.30. Save \u00a35.30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<\/strong><br \/>Essential Tuna Mayo \/ Cheese & Onion Sandwich – \u00a31.95<br \/>Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar single 45g – \u00a31.00<br \/>Essential Still \/ Sparkling Natural Mineral Water 500ml – \u00a30.80<br \/>Total: \u00a33.75. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T<strong>esco – \u00a34 Meal Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<\/strong><br \/>YO! Sushi rolls\/poke bowls – \u00a34.75<br \/>Naked Smoothie 300Ml – \u00a32.90<br \/>Itsu Chicken Gyoza Snack Pot 47g \/ Ginsters Butter Chicken Bake 117G – \u00a31.50<br \/>Total: \u00a39.15. Save \u00a35.15<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<\/strong><br \/>Volvic Natural Bottled Mineral Still Water 1L – \u00a31.10<br \/>Tesco Cheese & Onion \/ Cheese \/ No Ham \/ Egg & Cress Sandwich – \u00a31.50<br \/>Nature Valley Crunchy Oats & Honey 42g – \u00a30.75<br \/>Total: \u00a33.35. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Morrisons – \u00a34 Meal Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<\/strong><br \/>Morrisons Limited Edition Chicken Fajita Wrap \/ Itsu Katsu Veg Big Bao – \u00a33.25<br \/>Gu Zillionaire Cheesecake \/ My Protein Yoghurt Top Hat Vanilla Chocolate – \u00a32.00<br \/>Naked Smoothie 300ml – \u00a32.90<br \/>Total: \u00a38.15. Save \u00a34.15<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<\/strong><br \/>Morrisons Egg & Cress \/ Cheese & Onion Sandwich – \u00a31.55<br \/>Reese’s Peanut Butter Creme Egg 34g \/ Malteasers Milk Chocolate Easter Bunny 29g – \u00a30.35<br \/>Deeside Natural Mineral Water, Morrisons Scottish Water Still – \u00a30.55<br \/>Total: \u00a32.45. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Co-Op – \u00a34 Meal Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<br \/><\/strong>Co-op Tomato Basil And Chicken Pasta Salad 285g – \u00a33.45<br \/>Co-op Treat Millionaire’s Shortbread 245g – \u00a32.45<br \/>Innocent Super Smoothies Energise 300ml – \u00a32.75<br \/>Total: \u00a38.65. Save \u00a34.65<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<br \/><\/strong>Co-op Cheese\/Tuna Mayo Sandwich – \u00a31.40<br \/>Co-op Irresistible All Butter Croissant, Co-op Bakery Cinnamon Swirl Each – \u00a31.00<br \/>Co-op Still Mineral Water 500ml \u00a30.65<br \/>Total: \u00a33.05.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sainsbury’s – \u00a33.75 Meal Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<\/strong><br \/>Sainsbury\u2019s Picnic Triple – \u00a33.50<br \/>Holy Moly Guacamole Chips & Dip 77g – \u00a31.85<br \/>Naked Smoothies 300ml – \u00a32.90<br \/>Total: \u00a38.25. Save \u00a34.50<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<\/strong><br \/>Sainsbury\u2019s No Mayo Ham Sandwich – \u00a31.50<br \/>Mcvitie\u2019s Gold Billion Chocolate Wafer 39.5g – \u00a30.75<br \/>Aqua Pura Mineral Water 500ml – \u00a30.90<br \/>Total: \u00a33.15. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Poundland – \u00a33 Meal Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<\/strong><br \/>Wraps \/ Salads \/ Premium Sandwiches – \u00a32.00<br \/>Woodys Skewers 10pk – \u00a31.50<br \/>Starbucks Caramel Macchiato 220ml \/ Red Bull 250ml – \u00a31.50<br \/>Total: \u00a35.00. Save \u00a32.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<\/strong><br \/>Basic Sandwiches – \u00a31.25<br \/>Oreo Choc Snack 27g – \u00a30.60<br \/>Emerge Energy Drink 250ml – \u00a30.30<br \/>Total: \u00a32.15.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boots – \u00a33.99 Meal Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<\/strong><br \/>Boots Sandwich Ham & Egg Club \/ Tanpopo Rice Bowls – \u00a33.60<br \/>Del Monte Apple & Toffee Dip – \u00a32.50<br \/>Innocent Juice Apple & Guava 330ml – \u00a33.00<br \/>Total: \u00a39.10. Save \u00a35.11<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<\/strong><br \/>Simply Chicken Mayo Sandwich – \u00a31.50<br \/>Snacking Essential Mixed Buts 35g – \u00a30.70<br \/>Arla Cravendale semi skimmed milk 250ml – \u00a30.60<br \/>Total: \u00a32.80. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Get in touch by emailing <a href=\"mailto:MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk\">MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many meal deals available across the UK, but some are better value than others (Picture: Getty Images) If you didn\u2019t have time to pack lunch before work, you might find yourself grabbing a meal deal from the shop when midday rolls around. 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