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What food from Waitrose do I need to try?

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mumofoneAlonebutokay · 21/01/2025 00:00

I've never shopped at waitrose, apart from popping in for an emergency water bottle, kind of thing. I'm an Asda/Lidl budget shopper 🤭

I've got a voucher to use there for an online shop, £15 off of an £80 shop.

So which food would you recommend i buy? Which food tastes amazing and is a must try? I'm thinking of venison, never had that

Is the pasta superior? Any seasonings?

Do share x

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Sugargliderwombat · 21/01/2025 20:33

Fencehedge · 21/01/2025 00:16

They sell the same food as Tesco, mate. Just pricier.

No way! Their tzatziki is much nicer and I LOVE their labneh. Pair with some delicious dill or jalapeño crisps 😋😋😋.

ForSale2024 · 21/01/2025 20:32

Smoked houmous! Absolutely delicious, and I can only find it in Waitrose

Butteredtoast55 · 21/01/2025 20:31

I love their whipped feta dip and I like To ms dairy yogurts. Their fresh pasta sauces are good and I use their laundry liquid which is great. Bakery treats are often very nice, and their sliced granary bread.

Barney16 · 21/01/2025 20:25

Chocolate covered malted milk biscuits, the pistachio croissants and their coffee bags.

Eraclea · 21/01/2025 20:25

Lemon yum yums as mentioned upthread

Sea salt feuilletine chocolate

Isle of Wight tomato boxes (my store stopped selling them after getting me hooked sadly)

Sicilian lemon tart (the no. 1 version)

Tofuwieners - yes, they’re pretend ultra-processes meat and ludicrously expensive, but I love them and have never seen them
anywhere else.

rumblegrumble · 21/01/2025 20:23

The Cornish Quartz Cheddar and the No. 1 Greek Yoghurt. They also do wild sockeye salmon, plus a very nice balsamic glaze. And Dr. Karg's Spelt Crispbread.

IJulia · 21/01/2025 20:19

Nutty Nibbles (not a joke).
They are so delicious and addictive.
Only available at Waitrose IIRC.

Pin3martin · 21/01/2025 20:19

Much better choice and quality of ready meals in Sainsbury’s. Range is poor in Waitrose and the few they do have are suspiciously like Sainsbury.

Pin3martin · 21/01/2025 20:17

Justhere65 · 21/01/2025 20:14

Definitely not!

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They absolutely do sell the same as Sainsbury bar a few random things but then I find things in Sainsbury you can’t try in Waitrose.

soupfiend · 21/01/2025 20:17

I thought I read on here that they do a pure butter puff pastry ready rolled.

Justhere65 · 21/01/2025 20:16

WinterFoxes · 21/01/2025 14:09

They also do really tasty, good value Indian ready meals and snacks - the lamb madras is delicious

Also the fish curry is amazing.

Pin3martin · 21/01/2025 20:15

Their plants are good, selection of ice cream, wine , a few random cooking ingredients but I do find other than that our big Sainsbury is better. The quality of fruit and veg in Waitrose has dropped hugely.

witchycat2 · 21/01/2025 20:15

Their cinnamon buns are also delicious

And their croissant cups. Yummy.

Justhere65 · 21/01/2025 20:14

Fencehedge · 21/01/2025 00:16

They sell the same food as Tesco, mate. Just pricier.

Definitely not!

Icantfindanewname · 21/01/2025 20:12

Their lemon curd. I have conducted extensive research of other brands, and ranges within the brands, and nothing touches it. Top tip, if you are opening a jar to add to buttercream (recommended), or make into tarts, DO NOT lick the spoon. All of a sudden, the jar will be empty 😛

DC1214 · 21/01/2025 20:07

Essential pork sausages. They’re so much nicer than other supermarkets’ higher price point ranges.

NoodleDoodleDandy · 21/01/2025 20:00

The own brand Prosecco is really nice, as is their Béarnaise sauce.

EvelynBeatrice · 21/01/2025 19:57

Sweet potato falafels

Googleisyourfriend · 21/01/2025 19:56

It's the same food as anywhere tho🤔

Jennifershuffles · 21/01/2025 19:55

I rate their own brand Belgian chocolate

minipie · 21/01/2025 19:53

DrinkFeckArseBrick · 21/01/2025 19:20

Waiteose has the best selection of cheese of any supermarket in my opinion, lots of varieties you don't get in any other supermarkets so I always stock up on that

It's also good for different types and cuts of meat (that you can get at butchers but not other supermarkets)

I really like their own brand chocolate especially the dark milk one.

They do a good own brand white chocolate ice cream. Their truffle saucisson is also good.

Otherwise they have good ingredients so if you have any recipes where you struggle to find ingredients outside specialist shops, it's worth looking for them

Agree with all this. And the salami with nuts is even better than the truffle one

The Cooks Ingredients range is really good - their cinnamon sticks for example are better than any of the usual brands. The curry pastes are pretty good too although the garlic and ginger pastes were a bit underwhelming.

My local one now has various Ottolenghi marinades and spice mixes which are very tempting as a “feed guests” shortcut but I haven’t tried them yet.

SexAndCakes · 21/01/2025 19:47

QOD · 21/01/2025 00:53

Beetroot with horseradish
oh god

Came on to say this.

dairyfairy21 · 21/01/2025 19:45

I love Aivar

Great dip! Hot or mild

DrinkFeckArseBrick · 21/01/2025 19:20

Waiteose has the best selection of cheese of any supermarket in my opinion, lots of varieties you don't get in any other supermarkets so I always stock up on that

It's also good for different types and cuts of meat (that you can get at butchers but not other supermarkets)

I really like their own brand chocolate especially the dark milk one.

They do a good own brand white chocolate ice cream. Their truffle saucisson is also good.

Otherwise they have good ingredients so if you have any recipes where you struggle to find ingredients outside specialist shops, it's worth looking for them

Ilovemyshoes · 21/01/2025 19:19

Basque cheesecake is delicious

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