With food costs getting higher each year, many people are looking to cut down spending and food wastage. By thinking ahead and with a little planning we can all reduce or food costs and do our bit for the environment as well.
Here are some tips to save money on food costs in the UK:
- Sign up to apps and email marketing lists for free food and discounts: You’ll get some food out in restaurants free of charge as they want your loyalty.
- Brew Your Own Beer: You can do this at home for less than a pound a pint by buying your own brewing equipment.
- Use Cashback Apps and Sites: Get cashback on your shopping using supermarket cashback apps for free money such as Topcashback and Quidco.
- Buy Non-Perishable Goods in Bulk: Items like tinned foods, pasta, and rice can be bought in bulk from a wholesale retailer.
- Reduce Food Waste: Try to use all the ingredients you buy and freeze leftovers where possible. Try and meal plan to decide what you will eat each day well in advance to reduce food wastage.
- Find discounts out takeaways: If you fancy a takeaway check out sites/apps such as UberEats and Just-Eat as they often have discounts and promotions which can make it cheaper that buying from the restaurant directly .
- Buy Store Cupboard Ingredients When They Are on Offer: Have an arsenal of recipes to make from the larder when time and money are tight.
- Replace Fresh Fish, Veg and Fruit with Frozen: Choosing frozen salmon rather than fresh can save you over 55%.
- Bulk Out Small Amounts of Meat with Less Expensive Proteins: Transform small amounts of leftovers into a filling meal.
- Switch to Cheaper Brands: If you’re looking to cut costs, switching to cheaper brands, buying basics and choosing wonky veg can all help lower your food bills.
Remember, every little bit helps when you’re trying to save money on food. Here are just a few tips but if you know of any others get in touch with Money Moo in the comments section below.
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