Where is everyone doing their supermarket shop from?

[user2466]

Hi,

I usually tend to do an online Asda shop but it’s costing a lot more recently. I used to go to Aldi but then would need to go to Asda anyway for a few brand things they didn’t have (that I couldn’t find a decent substitute for).

Recently Asda prices have also soared and I’m just curious as to whether it’s worth switching back to doing the bulk of it from Aldi and then going to Asda for the branded bits I need. With that being said I do have a toddler and it used to get tedious going to two different supermarkets so I started doing an online Asda shop for convenience but can tell a big difference in prices and their rewards system is rubbish.

Where everyone does their food shop from and how much they spend (if you don’t mind sharing!)

Thanks

Ocado. I was a Sainsbury’s in person shopper for years but their product expiry dates were too short and they didn’t have everything I needed in store. Tried Ocado and liked that everything has a minimum 6 days expiry dates and very rarely are there subs - just 2 items in 3 months. Cost wise it’s the same as Sainsbury’s and I’m loving the food. I do think the me of five years ago would be aghast at how much we now spend on the weekly shop now though.

For branded or heavy stuff I use Ocado. I sat down once and compared prices of things like baked beans & cat food and it was the same as the tesco or sains down the road - I think sains was slightly more expensive. Ocado seem to have a lot of offers too as well as a huge choice of things. Their cat food selection is 600-700% larger than going to Tesco.

But I prefer to shop around for fresh items, so will pop to any of the supermarkets for bread or vegetables as I need them but handy just having a basket, rather than trolley and nip in and out. I am not a fan of Aldi or Lidl as what I have tried hasn't been all that nice. Looks nice but the taste not so and didn't keep.

Once our new home is ready to move into (one day!), I am gutted. Ocado don't deliver there.

I use Ocado, as I hate having to physically go and shop in a supermarket. Sometimes Sainsbury's online I have delivery passes for both of them. I also buy meat from the butcher.

I find shopping online allows me to keep track of what I am spending with our food shop going up week on week.

Meal planning is pain, but I find it saves money because I only buy what we need.

I have never had any issues with Ocado own brand products or delivery. The quality is very good.

I have online deliveries from all the other supermarkets, which have been hit and miss. I always go back to Ocado.

Ocado. I find I only buy what’s on my list as I’m not in the shop so not tempted by offers etc.
I get meat from the local butchers and fruit & veg from the local greengrocers.

Waitrose. I use the vouchers and the multi buy deals and the essentials range. Great pricing and can get everything. It all gets eaten too, as good stuff, so no waste

£100 budget for Ocado, arriving on a Friday night, £25 top up budget for Lidl usually on a Tues. Milk is delivered separately about £9 per week. We're a family of four, no pets and this includes all toiletries, washing stuff etc. No alcohol.

Lidl. For everything, except shampoo and conditioner as I’m a curly girl

Allergy home here too and I just stopped bothering with Aldi / Lidl as they don't cater for us at all.

Tesco is my go to.

I like Ocado for organic fruit/veg and m&s bits, plus they rarely give substitutes, but they ain't cheap.

Mine is a family of 4, 3 guinea pigs and an autistic child who is fussy with food.
£85 covers everything

I have two guineas. They cost me a fortune

I shop at m and s for meat and veg and fruit. You pay a bit more for the fruit but it really lasts the whole week.

Asda+staff discount 15%

A mix between Asda and Morrisons sometimes farmfooods as they have some great deals on frozen foods Gosport pretty much has every supermarket but doesn't have a Sainsbury's which is sad as I like some of their stuff and seems pointless driving to Fareham for few bits

I've cut down on big supermarket shops(Morrison's usually) and have been using my local co-op as the prices have often been cheaper, they regularly have promos on loo roll and tea bags etc so even pick up a few big items.

Sainsbury's for most items, meat veg, staple foods, cat litter.cheaper than aldi with nectar. Iceland for frozen, home bargains for pet food.
Amazon for nespresso like pods - 100 fir about £12 on subscription.

In person - M&S. Online - Ocado.

Waitrose, M&S, Sainsburys, Morrisons.

They're not the cheapest but we don't buy meat or alcohol so that is an automatic saving. Waitrose is best for fruit and veg, especially if you don't want a pack. I have bought one carrot, one mushroom, one shallot in the past if that is all I need.

I like going to different supermarkets on holiday, anything from Lidl to Booths.

I use Sainsbury’s and shop online. Been doing that for over 15 years so I’m pretty stuck in my ways now 🤭
I use a local butcher for meat and also pop to M&S for bits I fancy during the week.

A mixture of Waitrose, Asda, M&S. Stuff like loo rolls, cans of Coke, cleaning stuff comes from Amazon.

Waitrose still put proper lids on their hummus.

That is my wanky pronouncement for the day 😂

Mainly Sainsbury's, sometimes Asda.

When I retire i plan to do exactly that

Aldi/Tesco and the odd bit from Asda/Lidl all nearby within 10 mins on the same shopping estate. Have 10% staff discount from Tesco but some products are better quality or value from Aldi.

I do Aldi or Lidl first - then carry on and get rest of shop in Sainsbury’s or Tesco - I like to alternate
Where I live all are near enough
I dislike Morrisons and Asda and can’t afford Waitrose or Booths for a full shop

Tesco or Sainsburys for most things; Waitrose for a certain beer for DH and to see what's on offer on the meat/fish counter.

I spend £150 to £180 for two of us, includes all cleaning stuff and toiletries.

Aldi is on the wrong side of the bypass, Lidl is awful and I detest our local Asda which always seems scruffy and the staff are unhelpful. I would make myself like them if I had to.