Is Whole Foods London Really Worth it? Is it now 'cheap'?

[@potterkelly487]

Hannah, I totally understand why you purchase prepared food for yourself. Cooking for one is not a joy all the time, your probably saving money on groceries as buying all the ingredients would be more expensive and wasteful. I was really impressed by the quality/flavour of the prepared foods in the supermarkets in the UK. 🇨🇦❤️

[@katieaviss543]

I'm from NZ but I lived in London for a year when I was 20. I love watching your videos and reminiscing on all the shopping. I used to spend my days off just looking around shops like you do and not buying anything because I had no money. There is just so much variety and the department stores are wonderful 😍

[@bighashbashcheef6408]

bloody hell, the prices oh my God how can any average common person afford that? thanks Hannah for the amazing recording.

[@sonofagunner50]

44 minutes after posting, and 1.8k views already. And up to 109k subscribers too, now, I see Hannah. Great to see your success with this lovely channel of yours! Long may it continue. 🥰

[@HannahRicketts]

Thank you so much!

[@sonofagunner50]

@@HannahRicketts You're so welcome, your vlogs are a perfect way to end the working week. (Says he, retired these many years!) Your bright, chatty demeanour is a delight. And I see you've gathered another thousand subscribers over the weekend, too. You deserve your success, Hannah.It's wonderful to see.

[@MediocreComedian]

Love your channel Hannah. I’ve been raving about your Afternoon Tea videos so much that my daughter-in-law is taking me and her mom to Tea for Mother’s Day! I’m so excited! 🇺🇸

[@HannahRicketts]

Have a lovely time!!

[@joelantler6660]

Agreed! This channel is what made me want to take my wife to afternoon tea when we visited two weeks ago. Fortnum & Mason was so nice!

[@janerobinson6469]

Im in Melbourne Australia and have started obsessing over your High teas. Did a canvas this weekend of all my friends and family to book up a whole series leading up to Christmas.

[@cdeeb002]

Those prices are regular prices here in the US at a regular grocery store. Whole Foods is far more expensive here!

[@LILLYB8328]

I'm American but live in the UK. Prices back home have simply just gone way out of control. A decade ago there was very little between the US and UK in terms of grocery prices. I recently went over to see family/friends in California and I was stunned at just how stupid the price of everything has got!

[@tammimarie]

@@LILLYB8328 not in Ohio! Still reasonable to grocery shop.😊

[@LILLYB8328]

@@tammimarie That's good to know. I'm from Santa Barbara so figures things will be far more expensive here. But still, I was back over during the holidays and I was stunned when I saw it was like almost 6 bucks for a dozen eggs in the store local to my Mom's!

[@bethb7965]

Things have gotten more expensive all over the US

[@marystafford7624]

I live in Florida and shop at Publix. It’s like highway robbery! Prices are insane. Can’t wait to get to London in a few weeks and shop for less expensive groceries at the Whole Foods!

[@calliope2009]

I don't know what crawled up other people's butts, cause you mentioned unkind comments, but I just wanted to hop on here and tell you that your vlogs are my favorite part of the week, and your personality is lovely, and you look absolutely gorgeous, so ignore anything that tries to put a dampener on your spirits. I've been a fan for a year now, I think, and I'm always grateful to you for taking me all over London, cause I wouldn't be able to visit myself (too expensive).

[@tonycarpaccio9550]

Since the Amazon takeover there are a lot of affordable items in Wholefoods in the US at least. Especially when combined with your Amazon Prime rewards. Cheers for the video!

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Super fun vlog as always Hannah. Thank you😊. Compared to prices in Germany those big lumps of cheese were cheap..as were other stuff in the farmers market. Hannah I like the new written comments but I had to rewind every time you put the white text on the vlog because it wasnt up long enough to read. So true! There are no healthy juices.. juice is pure sugar and shoots your blood glucose and insulin up...but they are delicious 😊.

[@d.d.mac.3773]

I love to cook, but many people don't and I don't think we should judge those who don't. People should just stay in their own lane. You do you. I found your video extremely interesting. Despite visiting the UK more than a few times, I didn't spend time in the stores you take us to, so I totally enjoy it. Thank you for taking us, it's much appreciated!

[@Helen-ml3pu]

I love cooking and baking as well. However when I cook I tend to make to much and since I live alone I end up giving a lot to my friends, LOL. I also make my own pasta.

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks so much!

[@vkdrk]

I'm a chef and I enjoy cooking at work but not at home. I find it boring to cook for myself so I never cook at home

[@juno2013]

You had me howling with laughter in the Cheese Department 😂! Thanks for the always entertaining walk throughs Hannah.

[@markbutler9442]

I am going to have to incorporate "lazy cheese" into something this weekend. Have a Whole Foods near my office and the London one puts this one to shame.

[@chanelfitzgerald]

Can you imagine your fridge with some of those cheeses, sure they probably delicious but the smell 😂

[@jadeothen6057]

It's the thought of all those cheese mites that puts me off 🤢

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks for watching!

[@luliferasanoska9888]

Another great vlog Hannah. I live by myself and it’s cheaper to buy pre packed foods than cook. The price of living in Australia is through the roof! Also love the streets of London very pretty!😍😍😍

[@heidisider577]

Nothing wrong with lazy food! However, Whole Foods is crazy expensive. Thanks for the tour Hannah! ☺

[@MysteriousBeingOfLight]

I hate the term '' lazy '' because it was invented to be ableist and classist from evil people

[@sues4432]

I can't stand shopping for anything but your lovely personality makes shopping enjoyable!

[@dancourt4792]

I love all your videos, especially all the big London shops, so thank you for taking the time to show us x

[@itsmephil2255]

It's a different world in That London than most places in the UK Awesome video Hannah 👌🏻

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

Who cares if you buy ready made food Hannah! It’s convenient and no judgement here!!! I would do it every day if I could… I am done cooking at my age 😊Thank you for another great video ❤

[@joanfreestone1707]

I enjoyed looking at the Wholefood Shop. I can never get over the amazing choice of different foods that are available in England and the flowers are stunning. I wouldn't feel guilty about buying ready-made meals because I hate cooking.

[@diannalocke997]

I just went this morning to Whole Foods here in Atlanta, Georgia. You definitely have more of a selection at the London store! Enjoy the videos!

[@chanelfitzgerald]

That was not a bad haul with regards to cost because it looked like good quality food. I don't mind spending a bit extra for the quality. I don't have kids so I think obviously the bigger the family the bigger the cost. The meat section looked so yummy and the cheese omg I could move in there, it looks delicious. If you compare certain foods obviously WF would be pricey to some people, its not targeted at the Lidl/Aldi customer. One thing that has increased all over is vegan/vegetarian foods, which some looks delicious but studies show its not always healthy and ultra processed. Great video as usual Hannah!

[@imogendunstan3603]

Love that your cycling…also love that you show all the prices, its everyday things that people never go into in other videos 🥰

[@motivibes0630]

"Bit off of green juices and things, feel like they're a bit of a con." Love it!!! Great video!

[@hannahj6668]

Honestly, you had me at Zara Home! Love Zara and H&M, and this one was so well presented 👏 also, Wholefoods!! I've never been in one but it looks amazing. But given my absolute thrity-ness, I'll settle for Tesco Hot cross buns for £1.15😂. Thanks for this lovely. 🎉⭐ Best vlogger#2023!

[@markbrown5703]

Thx Hannah for another tour of Whole Foods (Paycheck) in London! I love your opinions re all the cheese options....shredded, cubed, slices.....all lazy! Also how some cheese items looked like they should be thrown away....too funny! As always Hannah, your vlogs are a bright spot in my week! Have a nice weekend Hannah, & I look forward to watching next week's vlog with a possible "Coronation" theme!

[@Pure_B]

😂 I wish Wholefoods wasn't that expensive anymore. A loaf of sourdough bread was about £7 the other day when I went in. Jacuzzi is pretty nice. The interior design is a tad OTT but the truffle pizza was big and tasty. Ooooh I'm looking forward to your Bicester Village vlog already. West Elm have some nice bedding at the moment. I love Povvo guy. Povvo power!!! 🤣 Thanks for the heads up about the truffle crisps. I was going to try them but now I won't bother if they are too oily. I love the way you film the scenery on your route home. That is so good.

[@christinebarnes3493]

Yes, looking forward to your Bicester walk round Hannah 🤓👜👜👜

[@carolg5340]

Yes me too on Bicester

[@nelliemelba4967]

Love your "Cheap/NOT cheap" take in this video!😊 Mind you, the way prices are going up everywhere else, they don't seem so outlandish these days! I miss Zara Home too. They had lovely bedding and always had tableware made of shells, and abalone. My nearest one closed some years ago. Anyway as always, your video brought a smile to my face. Thanks, Hannah!

[@martinh4063]

Hey Hannah! You should make some videos for us tourists! Like if you were to spend just four days in London what would you do?

[@Wanderlustwaltz]

Whilst visiting London last summer (from the U. S. ) I poked my head in there out of curiosity when travailing Kensington high street. I’ll take M&S food hall above this gladly. I learned later that this building was the home of the legendary yet short lived Biba department store from the glam rock era of the early 70’s. Thanks as always Hannah. ✌️

[@rosiemac56]

Good for you for not drinking wine all year - I too have gone since January 1st without wine. Not that I'm saying no in the future - I love a glass of red...but I feel so much better now and just want to see how long I can keep it up. Love your videos! Thanks for showing us London.

[@HannahRicketts]

Have you needed more sweets and sugar like me??

[@rosiemac56]

@@HannahRicketts trying not to but yeah... Drinking mineral water with diet cranberry juice. It seems to quench my thirst for wine.

[@jos7882]

I love it when you show us the food and merch. Thank you!💗 I feel as if I'm there with you.

[@glenn5328]

Hi Hannah Great vlog. Whole Foods looks brilliant. Nothing wrong with lazy food. If Itchy Boots can use GoPro you should be able to manage it on your electric bike. Congratulations on being alcohol free for 5 months….well done

[@Helen-ml3pu]

Hannah, Grenache is a very good Rose' Wine.

[@AdventuresWithTheRomanceAuthor]

I look forward to your weekly videos, thank you.

[@chrisgoochstuff]

Hannah, I'm 2.5 years sober. Keep going, get to one year! And Erdinger Zero is great, I add a dash of lemon ❤

[@littledotti]

This is not lazy food, lol. Convenient. I also don't like buying a bag of salad. Goes to waste. Rather buy ready made meals. The variety of ready made meals on offer is incredible. Looking good. Thank you for sharing. Great when going out to the beach or picnic. Love it.

[@ellenlepore3083]

Such a fun shopping 🛍️ Vlog 🫶🏻. Thanks for taking us along on your travels 🚲

[@margopaton3240]

I like this store, its full of interesting foodstuff. Im starved of inspiration where i live. Its expensive though, for sure. I have no complaints about lazy food. And its great when you live on your own. Its easy to mix and match. It would be worth it to get something different. Great video!!

[@jelenanovakovic7828]

I was one of those who mentioned in a previous vlog that I used to work in that Art Deco building when it was a department store called Barkers: that cordoned off staircase on the right was the way up to the fashion department on the first floor.

[@HannahRicketts]

Ah yes! that's so cool

[@asifvirk953]

I GOTTA SAY HANNAH I LOVE THE MUSIC U USE IT'S AWESOME FUNKY AND SOPHISTICATED.

[@desktopadventures4031]

Omg I love the bike footage! ❤

[@joelfernandez2333]

Awesome again and thanks for sharing your wonderful shopping experience.

[@videohut4445]

Hi Hannah, Many thanks. Enjoyed your video. I wish there were more Whole Food stores around London.

[@bradleyshort1009]

Whole Foods is expensive for a reason and I don’t ever hear it mentioned when talking about their prices. The standards for ingredients in products they sell is very strict, they have hundreds of banned ingredients. They source more sustainable meat, seafood, and produce. There is a bigger focus on local products/companies and sometimes they actually invest in those companies. They have a lot of elevated options but their 365 brand isn’t much more expensive if at all. It’s probably not as big of a deal in the UK but I honestly feel a lot better about the food I buy at Whole Foods than at a regular store. The price is worth the peace of mind in my opinion.

[@junkogreene5644]

I've never been in a Whole Foods! So this video was interesting for me. Love the cycling montage at the end. Would love to see more cycling. Thanks, Hannah, your tours are always fun!

[@debcomly2481]

I am right there with you. I cooked for years when my Kids were growing up. I don't want to cook anymore and love the Convenient food section I like to call it :-)

[@saekoi4213]

Thank you so much for this video. Finally, I'm visiting London in May❗ Looking forward to shopping at Whole Foods as I love organic stuff💞

[@francesaggarwal22]

Very late to your videos but enjoying your refreshing and honest style. You go to my favourite parts of London which I try to visit once a year. I haven't seen the Wholefoods shop in London but I've been to the ones in New York and love the concept. I hope they come up to the North. I'd practically live in it, certainly shop there daily.

[@StevenRowland-f2s]

I saw your issue with the GoPro on the bike. Here's an inexpensive solution. Get a round cabinet knob with a large base and the bolt long enough to span the width of the square plate on the bike. Add a washer to the bolt. The washer needs to be large enough to allow the knob and washer to tighten on the plate when the bolt is tightened. Sorry, I can't post a photo. Attach the GoPRo adapter onto the knob. I know this gets more elaborate, but if you cut the head off of the bold and attach a wingnut, it will eliminate the issue of carrying a screw driver with you. It's simplistic and small, and until they come out with a $100 one, it should work. Keep up the good work. Your videos are entertaining, especially the snark :) Cheers from Canada.

[@helenalexander2567]

Oh Hannah thank you x Your comments in the cheese department 😂😂😂😂😂Have a fantastic weekend xx

[@alisondoughty2194]

Super vlog Hannah.Typical UK when healthy food is a lot more expensive.Hope you enjoyed your meal with your friends.🎉😊

[@SuperCrazybumblebee]

Love the cycling footage. These prices are still not bad compared to Australia and you have so much choice. I actually love that you have all those preprepped options.

[@Marvee78]

The madeleine's, fresh berries and hot food section was excellent at this Whole Foods, and visiting from Norway my sister and I thought the prices were quite reasonable and the variety was excellent. Food prices in Norway are crazy and choice is limited for anyone coming from rest of Europe😂.

[@debbiegoodwin6316]

I work in a big grocery store here in my London, Canada, some of those prices are Outrageous! Some of the prices mmm, not too bad. Enjoyed the video!

[@williamfreeman8659]

I didnt know we had whole foods in the UK until i started watching your channel, i may find my closest market on my next trip into london, im a regular M&S grocery shopper, so it will be interesting to see how the food differs at Whole foods, quality/taste and price.

[@annettescott5884]

I love the look of Wholefoods - fantastic range of products and layout, but my goodness those prices are totally bonkers! Great vlog as always, and yes - so lovely to see a bit of sunshine! x

[@Kattmandu19]

Love your style of vlogging. Very informal and fun. Your shopping vlogs got me from the get go. Found you a few months ago and you're part of my Saturday morning routine with tea and breakfast. I've been catching up watching some of your older videos as well. Great job! Thanks for sharing a peek into living your life in London ❤

[@milkshake123abc]

Wow Hannah! Prices for food in London are so much cheaper than in my area in SE Pennsylvania. Prices are ridiculous here. That lemon drizzle pound cake would be $11.00 in my grocery store. They are definitely price gouging. Totally stinks. But, London is so gorgeous in the spring. Love the architecture. Just gorgeous. Thanks for the tour. Enjoyed it immensely. 🌷🌷🌷

[@hoppysport2872]

All of your videos are captivating, but your food market videos are absolutely mesmerizing. Additionally, I love your camera and editing talents. That new DJI Osmo is superb...but all of your vlogs--going back to the iPhone 11--are pretty much perfect.

[@gisellerivera2952]

Thank you, Hannah 😊 a pleasure as always!!! Another amazing video!!

[@solwaters1644]

Great fun window shopping the food; thanks!

[@annettewalter2273]

Prices are pretty reasonable compared to what we pay here. I’m not American I’m Australian. You also have such wonderful choices. I’m over cooking. I’m always looking for the easy way out. I would love the choices that you have over there. We are allowed to drink at picnics too. Thank goodness we don’t live in the USA.

[@daniellereid01]

Canadians call it ‘Whole Paycheque’, too. Personally, I prefer Trader Joe’s, but we Canucks have to sneak over the border for that 😂. Another great video, Hannah xox

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Hello Hannah and greetings from across the pond. Excellent video with superb production values. What a haul. That ready made salad looks absolutely delicious - and so do all those items in that salad bar, and of course all those exotic cheeses. Thanks so much for providing an update as to the best items to shop for at Whole Foods this Spring in London. 👍🌹

[@deliacrocker7282]

I so enjoy your vlogs, Hannah. Interesting to see many of the same things on offer here in the U.S. based Whole Foods, like that Chantilly cake. I just booked my flight for July to visit London. So glad to finally be coming back! In the meantime I'll keep watching your vlogs to build my excitement. Happy Friday!

[@tammimarie]

The Chantilly cake is famous!! Yum

[@Somemaysayso]

Thanks Hannah. I don’t get into London as much now so nice to see what’s around.

[@rebels42wynn83]

Oh wow, I didn't know that there was a WHOLE FOODS over in the UK!!!! I have just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for sharing this awesome video. Peace and blessings to you and yours, ❤🙏.

[@emmalcm]

I popped into the wholefoods in Kensington a few years ago when we were visiting London, just wanting to grab some lunch on the go. They had some lovely stuff but couldn't honestly believe how expensive some of it was! I mean it's fine if you're just getting a few yummy things isn't it but made me wonder if anyone does a bigger weekly shop there.

[@larhumba4233]

Zinfandel is my favourite Rose. ❤ 😊 Enjoy your weekend!

[@Kari_B61ex]

I'm excited about the Coronation. I maybe the only one here in your comments, I just can't wait to witness and live through our historical event! Even my young grandchildren are excited about the Coronation.

[@marywarburton3725]

The Berry Chantilly Cake from Whole Foods is WORTH IT! A lovely celebration cake.

[@JuneWatts-rh2si]

Wish our Whole Foods was on par with yours, mind blowing. But prices one needs to be millionaires. Your vlogs are outstanding, thank you!

[@soniaferreira2811]

Hi Hannah! I very much enjoyed the bike footage. Please do more of that. Show us London in the spring! 🌞🌷🪻🌻

[@traderjoe141]

“Who is buying that much Diffuser?” Hahaha. Hannah you are the best ! We love you in South Florida Delray Beach.! Take a vacation and I’ll show you around Atlantic Ave.. you could do a wonderful video blog here.👍

[@JimmiAlli]

Thank you so much Hannah for this lovely video. You really captured the essence of Wholefoods. ❤

[@Soupyoday]

Loved the footage of London from the bike 🚴 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@kenexx]

Love these videos. I spied some luscious looking big ox tails in that meat section. They are relatively expensive in Australia now. Used to be so cheap years ago.

[@SH-zr4sp]

Love your page - it always picks me up! I used to live in Maida Vale, so love it there. Just fab.x

[@leanneearle3652]

L'Orangeraie is my favourite rose and it's not too pricey like Whispering Angel! Would highly recommend!

[@huapiavesyviajes]

hannah thank you x Your comments in the cheese department Have a fantastic weekend excellent video

[@RIXRADvidz]

that Fig Spread is excellent rolled into a chicken breast and baked, finish the dish with a butter and white wine reduction with shallots. Ambrosia on a plate. with baby greens Hummus always sounds so posh. it's just bean dip innit.

[@lovingtiffani]

There's nothing wrong with enjoying a ready-to-go meal. So you go right ahead and enjoy yourself.😊 Also, many disabled people depend on ready to go meals to help assist them throughout their day.

[@malthesse]

Looks like a great store for getting natural and organic food when in London - and especially nice that there is so much vegan food as well. Most of it also doesn’t seem that much more expensive compared to a regular supermarket here in Sweden. In fact, the wine especially is probably quite a bit cheaper than here.

[@tayyibajan2324]

Oh this is so wholesome 😅. It really is. I’ve mentioned before when you went to Harrods love your content. Would like to come here when I visit London 😊

[@angeladormer6659]

Hello Hannah from Northamptonshire but am Londoner born and bred and really love your videos. Those strawberries you bought Driscolls is the brand sold in American stores. I am an OAP and love Aldi and Lidl too they fit my purse lol. You will definitely need a good pay cheque to shop at Bicester Village went once and saw a lovely suit in a sale and then realised that each piece was £500 nearly fainted lol. Know how hard you work making these videos and wanted to say Thank You so much and your Christmas Vlogs awake such memories for me ❤

[@egonrhoodie2745]

Hello Hannah the London tea bus looks fun! Blessings and happy thoughts! ❤🎉❤

[@BBSh-d5q]

Love your videos. My Wife and I love you and all your videos. Keep up the good work.❤❤

[@vivianmavros2963]

We don’t have Whole Foods here in Australia so I found your video really interesting love how you show the prices and you laugh with cheeses, I loved the cycling bit too, thanks for us with you 👏🏼👏🏼🙏🙏

[@shanemoran8260]

Thank you hannah for another Excellent video thank you for showing different styles of different shops Looking forward to the next one Love from Dublin🇮🇪❤️

[@deborahdenaro574]

Great video Hannah! I like to see how your Whole Foods compares to ours in New York. Prices seem comparable. I find that Whole Foods cut fruit is of better quality and worth every penny! If you stick with the Whole Foods 365 brand the prices are doable for better quality and unique products . Also if you are a Amazon Prime member you get 5% off your groceries. Every little bit helps!! lol And YES with the high prices in a regular supermarket, I'd rather shop Whole Foods and get better quality . PS I enjoyed my cuppa and scone while watching ...see you next Friday

[@theresamaung]

Absolutely love blogs I come across them by accident, but have subscribed, love you comment s ,and very down to earth personality ❤

[@stephanieldailey9539]

Hi Hannah. Thank you for another wonderful Vlog. Cheers. x

[@jeepgeek7259]

Love your channel! Whole Foods is so expensive but definitely the largest one I’ve ever seen in the uk!! Thanks for sharing!😅

[@alexandraAclayton]

Jamshed do a nice rose and a nice red. Oooh and a nice red. Jamshed is just generally bloody lovely. Xxx

[@loreenneufeld1495]

Whole Foods expensive in Canada too. I freeze meatballs quite often. Wrap in cling wrap and into freezer bag or freezer container. Works well.

[@romaniwijesiri7977]

whole foods olives are to die for and the cheese. Those would be my go to favs

[@lbally8821]

Love your videos Hannah. Look forward to them every week. Would love to see some day trips away from London as well

[@anniebowen1]

Another great vlog, especially the cheese coverage. (Torres black truffle crisps-yummo, as Rick Stein likes to say.) The scenic cycle ride was cool, too.👍 Cheers!

[@Leanne-zk4jk]

Hi Hannah! I just want to thank you for all the inspiration. I was in London all last week, just happily wandering around all the spots you’ve been showing us, having the best time - even though the weather was cold and drizzly. I had to come back to Canada to warm up lol! Although this last Saturday was just starting to get nice - and there were tons of kids in the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain to prove it! Anyway, thank you. I would have loved to take you for a drink - but I’ll settle for leaving you a gift card next time I’m in London, because there will be a next time. You just let me know the place, and I’m happy to leave you a treat. Anyway, just want to give you a heads up about goats cheese in ash - it is flippin delicious! Really, if you love goats cheese, give it a try. There are some salty ones out there, but don’t let that stop you. It really is delicious.

[@HannahRicketts]

Glad you had a good trip, no gifts needed!!

[@mikef445]

Hannah, nicely done as always. I wish our Whole Foods was as well stocked as yours. Since Amazon took it over the quality doesn't seem to be there. Anyway, keep up the good work and I look forward to next weeks vlog.

[@marcelalopez311]

About mexican food, the "complete" mexican cousine experience is tortillas or chips made with pale yellow corn of big seeds (not the sweet one) or blue corn, although wheat made ones are also used in northern parts of the country, so I used fajitas kit from "El Paso" and that was enough for me (tbh I was more enthusiastic of thai or italian food). Chipotle cans are exactly the same! Thanks for the tour!