{"id":2415,"date":"2025-05-15T12:51:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/?p=2415"},"modified":"2025-05-20T13:04:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T13:04:29","slug":"unexpected-supermarket-is-home-to-best-value-meal-deal-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.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 \u2013 including Boots, Poundland<\/a> and Morrisons<\/a> \u2013 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 \u2013 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The example given featured a GLO Pulled Beef & Onion Salad (\u00a34.80), Taiko Mini Nigiri (\u00a32.50) and Jimmy\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/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.\u00a0<\/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\u00a0meal\u00a0deal\u00a0items:<\/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\u2019s<\/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.\u00a0<\/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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Boots was third, Co-op was fourth, followed closely by Sainsbury\u2019s and Morrisons in fifth and sixth place respectively.\u00a0<\/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\u2019s 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 \u2018food of the gods\u2019 <\/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\u2019s 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\u2026<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Waitrose \u2013 \u00a35\u00a0Meal\u00a0Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<\/strong><br \/>GLO Pulled Beef & Onion Salad \u2013 \u00a34.80<br \/>Taiko Mini Nigiri \u2013 \u00a32.50<br \/>Jimmy\u2019s Iced Coffee Original 380ml \u2013 \u00a33.00<br \/>Total: \u00a310.30. Save \u00a35.30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<\/strong><br \/>Essential Tuna Mayo \/ Cheese & Onion Sandwich \u2013 \u00a31.95<br \/>Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar single 45g \u2013 \u00a31.00<br \/>Essential Still \/ Sparkling Natural Mineral Water 500ml \u2013 \u00a30.80<br \/>Total: \u00a33.75.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T<strong>esco \u2013 \u00a34\u00a0Meal\u00a0Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<\/strong><br \/>YO! Sushi rolls\/poke bowls \u2013 \u00a34.75<br \/>Naked Smoothie 300Ml \u2013 \u00a32.90<br \/>Itsu Chicken Gyoza Snack Pot 47g \/ Ginsters Butter Chicken Bake 117G \u2013 \u00a31.50<br \/>Total: \u00a39.15. Save \u00a35.15<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<\/strong><br \/>Volvic Natural Bottled Mineral Still Water 1L \u2013 \u00a31.10<br \/>Tesco Cheese & Onion \/ Cheese \/ No Ham \/ Egg & Cress Sandwich \u2013 \u00a31.50<br \/>Nature Valley Crunchy Oats & Honey 42g \u2013 \u00a30.75<br \/>Total: \u00a33.35.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Morrisons \u2013 \u00a34\u00a0Meal\u00a0Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<\/strong><br \/>Morrisons Limited Edition Chicken Fajita Wrap \/ Itsu Katsu Veg Big Bao \u2013 \u00a33.25<br \/>Gu Zillionaire Cheesecake \/ My Protein Yoghurt Top Hat Vanilla Chocolate \u2013 \u00a32.00<br \/>Naked Smoothie 300ml \u2013 \u00a32.90<br \/>Total: \u00a38.15. Save \u00a34.15<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<\/strong><br \/>Morrisons Egg & Cress \/ Cheese & Onion Sandwich \u2013 \u00a31.55<br \/>Reese\u2019s Peanut Butter Creme Egg 34g \/ Malteasers Milk Chocolate Easter Bunny 29g \u2013 \u00a30.35<br \/>Deeside Natural Mineral Water, Morrisons Scottish Water Still \u2013 \u00a30.55<br \/>Total: \u00a32.45.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Co-Op \u2013 \u00a34\u00a0Meal\u00a0Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<br \/><\/strong>Co-op Tomato Basil And Chicken Pasta Salad 285g \u2013 \u00a33.45<br \/>Co-op Treat Millionaire\u2019s Shortbread 245g \u2013 \u00a32.45<br \/>Innocent Super Smoothies Energise 300ml \u2013 \u00a32.75<br \/>Total: \u00a38.65. Save \u00a34.65<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<br \/><\/strong>Co-op Cheese\/Tuna Mayo Sandwich \u2013 \u00a31.40<br \/>Co-op Irresistible All Butter Croissant, Co-op Bakery Cinnamon Swirl Each \u2013 \u00a31.00<br \/>Co-op Still Mineral Water 500ml \u00a30.65<br \/>Total: \u00a33.05.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sainsbury\u2019s \u2013 \u00a33.75\u00a0Meal\u00a0Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<\/strong><br \/>Sainsbury\u2019s Picnic Triple \u2013 \u00a33.50<br \/>Holy Moly Guacamole Chips & Dip 77g \u2013 \u00a31.85<br \/>Naked Smoothies 300ml \u2013 \u00a32.90<br \/>Total: \u00a38.25. Save \u00a34.50<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<\/strong><br \/>Sainsbury\u2019s No Mayo Ham Sandwich \u2013 \u00a31.50<br \/>Mcvitie\u2019s Gold Billion Chocolate Wafer 39.5g \u2013 \u00a30.75<br \/>Aqua Pura Mineral Water 500ml \u2013 \u00a30.90<br \/>Total: \u00a33.15.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Poundland \u2013 \u00a33\u00a0Meal\u00a0Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<\/strong><br \/>Wraps \/ Salads \/ Premium Sandwiches \u2013 \u00a32.00<br \/>Woodys Skewers 10pk \u2013 \u00a31.50<br \/>Starbucks Caramel Macchiato 220ml \/ Red Bull 250ml \u2013 \u00a31.50<br \/>Total: \u00a35.00. Save \u00a32.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<\/strong><br \/>Basic Sandwiches \u2013 \u00a31.25<br \/>Oreo Choc Snack 27g \u2013 \u00a30.60<br \/>Emerge Energy Drink 250ml \u2013 \u00a30.30<br \/>Total: \u00a32.15.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boots \u2013 \u00a33.99\u00a0Meal\u00a0Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best Value<\/strong><br \/>Boots Sandwich Ham & Egg Club \/ Tanpopo Rice Bowls \u2013 \u00a33.60<br \/>Del Monte Apple & Toffee Dip \u2013 \u00a32.50<br \/>Innocent Juice Apple & Guava 330ml \u2013 \u00a33.00<br \/>Total: \u00a39.10. Save \u00a35.11<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheapest<\/strong><br \/>Simply Chicken Mayo Sandwich \u2013 \u00a31.50<br \/>Snacking Essential Mixed Buts 35g \u2013 \u00a30.70<br \/>Arla Cravendale semi skimmed milk 250ml \u2013 \u00a30.60<br \/>Total: \u00a32.80.\u00a0<\/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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