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to ask you how often you have a take away

264 replies

BreakfastMuffin · 29/07/2016 19:24

And who decides when, you, dh, dc?

OP posts:
jellycat1 · 29/07/2016 19:41

Sushi once a week.

bonjournono · 29/07/2016 19:42

Used to be once a week but then we realised how expensive it was (and how much weight we were putting on!) so we cut back to once a month. Feels like a proper treat now.

MrsSparkles · 29/07/2016 19:42

Used to be at least once a week until we left London and the selection dramatically decreased! Now maybe once or twice a month.

pleasemothermay1 · 29/07/2016 19:43

We usually have m&s £10 meal deal about once a month then a pizza

However sanburys do a pizza take a way and the kids like that do we have that about once a month

Alisvolatpropiis · 29/07/2016 19:43

Rarely these days, maybe once a month, possibly less frequently.

We've always been into cooking but in the last 6 months we've got much more so and if we're not actually eating out, prefer to cook ourselves.

Owllady · 29/07/2016 19:43

In the holidays? Much more often :o

witsender · 29/07/2016 19:43

On average once every 3 wks I reckon. Usually Chinese or fish and chips. Could be any of us that requests it (me, dh, a nigh on 6 yr old and a 4yr old.) The 6 yr old requested Chinese the other night but I had already cooked so suggested we have it at the weekend instead.

AndroidAddict · 29/07/2016 19:44

It varies from once a week to hardly ever. Either of us suggest and pay for it. The dc don't really have it because they're young and usually in bed by the time we order out, though they have been introduced to the delights of Nando's and Domino's.
At the moment though I'm trying to lose weight (have been since new year and have gained half a stone Blush) so am avoiding it but we're off to a food festival tomorrow and I'll most likely be having something then.

soyvanillalatte · 29/07/2016 19:44

I think we would have it more often if there were any good ones around here. Not much choice, I'm afraid.

gingerboy1912 · 29/07/2016 19:45

About once a month

yummycake123 · 29/07/2016 19:46

On average, twice a month, sometimes less. Usually OH suggests it, and I end up agreeing even though I keep saying we should be healthy and avoid takeaways ... But we never go out so it's our treat.
DS is 3 so he isn't part of the decision-making :)

Heidi42 · 29/07/2016 19:46

Never ever these days used to be once a week for years but not for about 3 years now and we dont miss it. We do have indian and chinese at least once a week but either home made or a supermarket ready meal. Still very nice and much cheaper! Also dh used to decide to have a takeaway and we just followed

Madbengalmum · 29/07/2016 19:46

Very rarely, would sooner go out to a good restaurant.

rainbowstardrops · 29/07/2016 19:47

Hardly ever here Sad
'D'H is an arse and tight rarely here.
His mum gave us £20 for our 20th anniversary in May.
Both kids were out at sleepovers/school camp recently and as I was going to be completely on my own, he suggested using the anniversary money for a rare evening in together and take-away.

He came home with a Tesco boxed curry for two.

That is not a take-away! He didn't even ask what I'd like!!!!

Needless to say I told him where to shove it and he buggered off out like he usually does.

I'd love snuggling up with a take-away Sad

MissMoo22 · 29/07/2016 19:49

Way too often to admit to.

chickenowner · 29/07/2016 19:50

Never.

We both think that home cooked food tastes better!

Katedotness1963 · 29/07/2016 19:50

A couple of times a month.

Sallystyle · 29/07/2016 19:51

Once a week.

Sometimes twice.

I am now waiting for my chinese.

WaxyBean · 29/07/2016 19:52

Every couple of months. We often agree it in advance.

Pebbles16 · 29/07/2016 19:52

About 2/3 times a year. Always DH suggestion

PickAChew · 29/07/2016 19:52

Only every few months - fish and chips is our treat if DH has worked away for the day. We don't live close to any decent ones, so it's not really a time saver.

I'll have lunch out with one of the boys at least once a week, though, whether it's sarnies or, occasionally a burger.

Airandmungbeans · 29/07/2016 19:52

Maybe once a month or so, if that. We usually decide together, but struggle to decide what we'll have!

coffeemaker5 · 29/07/2016 19:53

never.

cozietoesie · 29/07/2016 19:53

Rarely these days. (Once a year?)

Thecatmademedoit · 29/07/2016 19:54

Usually once a fortnight but recently probably more once a month.