A shopper has shared his disbelief after purchasing two Too Good To Go bags from Waitrose for just £11, describing the haul as the 'maddest' he has ever received. The man, who shared his experience on Reddit, admitted he immediately realized he had underestimated the amount of food he would get.
Generous Waitrose Bags
Posting online, he explained: 'Got two boxes as they had a good star rating and immediately realised I should have ordered one.' Despite the large quantity, he assured nothing would go to waste, thanks to half-term and ample freezer space. He noted that Waitrose food is typically 'very high quality,' but was still unprepared for the generosity. 'They always do very good TGTG boxes but this was insane,' he said.
Contents of the Haul
The image he posted revealed more than 30 sandwiches and wraps, multiple ready meals, loaves of bread, fresh fruit, eclairs, and even a packet of moules marinière. Joking about the premium groceries, he remarked that his children have no idea how lucky they are, adding: 'My childhood had considerably more Tesco Value and zero Waitrose or Charlie Bigham food.'
Financial Benefits of Freezer
The shopper explained that investing in a chest freezer has transformed his family's shopping habits and made the app more worthwhile. His wife is disabled, and he works as a self-employed delivery driver, making reducing food bills crucial. He noted that many Too Good To Go bags contain bread and fresh items that would otherwise go mouldy without enough freezer space. 'Before TGTG I managed with the small fridge freezer I had, but a chest freezer means I can buy two bags without wasting anything,' he added.
Over 1,000 Bags Purchased
Having bought more than 1,000 bags over the years, he described this particular haul as 'the best one ever.' Online, other shoppers were equally stunned. One commented: 'I am so jealous, this is amazing!' Another wrote: 'That's an insane amount of food for £11.' Others praised him for using the app to prevent food waste.
The Too Good To Go app allows users to reserve surplus food bags from cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets before collection. Most bags cost between £2 and £5, depending on the retailer, and contain food approaching its sell-by date that would otherwise be thrown away.
