£10 weekly shop at Waitrose for one…can it be done?

[@paulamccarthy8197]

I used to live near a Waitrose and I lived like a queen with reduced free range meat, seafood, cheeses etc but I moved and there isn’t one in my town. Thanks for another good video

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Sounds fab lady p x

[@paulamartin6049]

@@TheBudgetFoodie this was a different paula lady r lol

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Two Paula’s!! Xx

[@catlady6938]

One thing that really annoys me is supermarkets and places that sell plants, not garden centres, never water them then they have to sell them cheaply or not at all because they die. I have watered them with my water sometimes I feel sorry for them so dehydrated. I have only shopped in Waitrose a couple of times, I prefer M&S if I’m going to treat myself to something yummy. I have neither close to me now, the closest to them is Sainsbury’s. The strawberries did look good and never thought of putting basil with them 😃

[@sarahnicholson3187]

Waitrose is a no-go for me (literally!) as my nearest is 25 miles away! I love your bargain rose - I once got a small rhodedendron plant from Tesco for 50p and it grew like crazy! Sadly I had to move house a few years ago, so I no longer have it.

[@jeanscholefield2173]

No waitrose here. I did have a voucher as a survey reward so used my bus pass to go to another town to spend it on tins of pumpkin puree. I have never been able to find it anywhere else and i love pumpkin pie. So nice to have it out of season. Your rose was a bargain. Well done.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you Jean xx

[@jackdownham483]

I’m on a strict food budget but do treat myself to Waitrose about once a month. It’s worth the extra sometimes and it’s good for those obscure ingredients needed for certain recipes. They do a really good nduja and I really like their olives. I also love browsing their ‘cooks ingredients’ range they really do have everything lol. I don’t find their essential Waitrose to be that much more expensive than anywhere else and often it’s better, especially their essential mayo!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Love that!! Xx

[@jessy5828]

I love your new glasses Rechenda, they really suit your face and you can see your beautiful eyes.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oh thank you! Xx

[@FlowerNana7]

You do such a wonderful job on the videos😊 love from the States❤

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you so much! Glad you like them x

[@itcanbedonedollars3693]

❤ There starbucks drinks two for £5 kept me coming back when I was in Bath. I love Waitrose grapes & their brushetta style garlic bread too 😊 Love these videos.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

So good! Xx x

[@robingill7363]

I love Crosta & Mollica products as just proper bread ingredients and no rubbish. Tesco and Sainsbury's sell the bigger piadina wraps and often on offer. Waitrose sell the focaccia rolls. Sainsbury's and Waitrose sell their amazing toasting bread 😋. I only buy specific things from Waitrose that I can't get elsewhere. The essentials range is good value

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

They were so tasty I am now a fan of crosta and mollica too xx

[@robingill7363]

@@TheBudgetFoodie there pizza are good too when they are yellow stickered :) Ive not tried any of the ready meals/frozen desserts they do. They do fresh pizza bases with the sauce on and the ingredients are all natural and no added nasties. They are so good and cook really well. Often on offer for £2 at Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Morrisons and great budget option when you don't have time to make dough/sauce - just top with what you want

[@ashleyhorsley2098]

I love Waitrose but unfortunately the nearest one is 40 minutes away so we don’t go very often, I do occasionally have an online order from them though and I do find them fairly good value, a lot of their own brand stuff is the same price as Tesco/Morrisons x

[@LeaKhn]

Awwww the little rose was rescued! It looked so sad 🥀

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

It looks fab now! X

[@tashaimpressions]

My weekly shop doesn't feature Waitrose. On a budget so it's usually Lidl or Aldi. Sometimes a few bits from Tesco.

[@Greenmanure62]

Waitrose is cheaper than many shops. I buy most of their own brands. All good quality. 😊 They deliver to me because I'm an old fart. Charming delivery people. 😊 Have a look at their home brands next time you go. Tinned fish etc.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Ooh xx

[@Greenmanure62]

@@TheBudgetFoodie One other good thing about them is if something is manky (delivery wise) they take money off bill. I had a washing up liquid leak (I wasn't bothered) and they took price off and I kept it anyway! Can't fault customer service. Some things might be a little more expensive, but the quality is very good. I buy cheap cuts of Waitrose brand British meat, like you on a budget. I do grow my own veg though. Rarely buy fruit and veg.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I like that xxx

[@clairestone1685]

I love Waitrose and wish there was one in my town (Slough). I'm on a budget and as you've shown and others have commented, you can get some good bargains and quality food in there. I do recommend growing your own herbs, Sage, rosemary and bay are dead easy to grow. Just give them a bit of a trim in the early spring. Sage shoots up spikes of lilac colour flowers which bees go mad for! Thank you for another lovely video, Rechenda and I like the AMSR quality of them. I also love Jack and his input! 🐾x

[@annekuss4959]

thank you a lot for this very nice video in waitrose , i like so much this brand and i study english with the recepies cards ;-)))) when i come in England

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

You are welcome 😊

[@annekuss4959]

@@TheBudgetFoodie thank you so much ;-)

[@AlisonPankhurst-js6gw]

Hi Rechenda nearest Waitrose to me in Kent is in John Lewis store in Bluewater, Dartford. Had a look once but even yellow tickets were expensive as you found out! Did like it in there though, so many items you don't find in other stores. Love your channel and love your top by the way and Jack stealing the show as ever. Look forward to the next one x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks Alison! Jack says hi xx

[@MrRosebeing]

I don't know, but it looks like fun.

[@catevansartist]

Waitrose is a fab supermarket. I go there when I have a bit more money to spend and look for harder-to-source items and yellow tickets.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

It is a lovely shopping experience x

[@catevansartist]

​@@TheBudgetFoodieit certainly is. X

[@Ruth58969]

No Waitrose where I live. Nearest supermarket is Morrisons 7 stops on the bus away. In the nearest town we have Aldi and Tesco.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Morrisons is my local one too x

[@carolinecalvert401]

The rose was a bargain. do not have a waitrose near me . Love watching videos

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks Caroline xx

[@okwrite7120]

Disappointing I thought this was going to be a serious attempt.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I’m sorry I didn’t realise I needed to adhere to any guidelines 😂

[@TarisaiMakuwaza]

I do my monthly shop in waitrose and will never go back I'd I can help it. The shoppers experience is amazing they deliver and help me un pack my food. The trick is to shop at the offers section

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes defo great tip x

[@thebutterfly1356]

I live in Wymondham 😂 i occasionally have a browse in there for the more unusual ingredients 😄

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oh wow!

[@KathyBarnett-mv5vg]

I live near a Waitrose and it's always busy, it's been open for over 25yrs and I think I can count on one hand how many times I've been in there. I'm an Aldi shopper with my budget. 😄😄

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes totally agree with you xx

[@Storm47000]

Loved the rose. Did you get your free coffee?

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I forgot my cup so didn’t xx

[@isobelmcfadyen4625]

No waitrose near me, closest is half an hour on the bus

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

What a trek xx

[@MichaelsAurora]

Love your videos, btw it pronounced Pro-shoot-oh and not pres-cute-o 😄hope that helps…

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oh thanks!

[@c.jamieson6489]

That looked delicious, but my goodness, I can’t believe those few items cost so much. Have you seen any salad seeds reduced in any of your local supermarkets/garden centre . These are quick growing and you can eat the even earlier as micro greens. Have you, or anyone else watching your channel tried repotting the herb plants from your local supermarkets. I have had superb success with, sage, rosemary and mint this year. I thought I’d give it a whirl, as they’re always sold out at Christmas. I think I have enough to supply a small army now 😂. Thanks for the video 👍

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

All great ideas! Waitrose so expensive isn’t it xx

[@jamesnock5572]

They are nice the piadana italian wraps but then most italian food stuffs are😋 .Strawberries look good too. I havent been to a waitrose for years.🙋‍♂️

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

They are! Xx

[@gailgulliver8970]

Thank you Rechenda (And Jack) that looked delicious ,I love Waitrose but rarely use it its a bit like Mark's /Spencer's would only use it for something special that rose was a good bargain have a great week .xx

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks Gail Jack says hi x

[@CharleyB60]

There’s not a Waitrose anywhere near us, there’s a little one in Nottingham city centre which I may go in a couple of times a year, I like it though and M&S. I do our main shop at Lidl because it’s cheaper but quality is better than bargain ranges at the superstores - biggest plus is I don’t get tempted by stuff I don’t need and because shops are smaller shopping takes much less time. Somethings I can’t get in there like Method laundry I order from Amazon. Great little haul though x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks Charley x

[@mariedamon5655]

Hi I love the look of them small wrap things .and strawberry just delicious. X

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

It was all sooo tasty Marie xx

[@rachel79934]

Waitrose definitely met the foodie aspect! I think that Waitrose is best for authentic foodie bits, but their everyday items can be a little disappointing. Their baklava is delish! Xx

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I totally agree! Will try to sample the baklava x

[@sophieschoices9663]

Their own-brand juices are good (and not much more expensive than other supermarkets), they have a good sushi selection as well (own brand and other brands) but mostly like to pop in there only occasionally to check out the reduced items - you can sometimes find stuff thats super reduced and worth it!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oooh i need to try the juice! X

[@carlalappin7170]

💟

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

🥰

[@emmalouise7837]

I don’t think I’d be able to live on £10 in Waitrose but I could probably do £15 if I had to. I tend to go to Waitrose the most as it’s the biggest supermarket in my area. It helps my anxiety to stick to one shop.

[@emmalouise7837]

I’ve also noticed that Waitrose fruit and veg (essential range) is a similar price to Sainsbury’s but better quality.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes I feel that Emma Louise xx it’s good to feel comfy when shopping if you can xx much love

[@Bea90451]

Hi. Ich liebe auch Rucola Salat, ... ich habe ihn jetzt 2 x dieses Jahr in einem Kübel eingesät und er ist gekeimt und fast Erntereif.. ich habe mit aber auch zur Sicherheit ein paar Pflanzensetzlinge auf dem Markt gekaut. Und du hast soo ein schönes Zuhause, ich finde es so schön eingerichtet. Sorry für die Frage, aber bist du vielleicht Schwanger ? Das habe ich mich schon im letzten Video gefragt. Grüße aus Oberfranken Bayern... 🌞🍀👋

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Not pregnant! X

[@LazieJane]

No Waitrose near me we are an Asda , Tesco , Morrisons area . No poshness here x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

It was super posh! Xx

[@annmurphy8635]

Enjoyed as always xx

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Glad you enjoyed it Ann xx