Greggs Customer Discovers £42 Worth of Food in £2.99 Surprise Bag
A Scottish finance broker experienced an unexpected windfall after purchasing a Too Good To Go bag from Greggs, finding it packed with £42.77 worth of food for just £2.99. Robbie Corbett, who was walking his dog when he felt hungry, decided to try the app on a whim, leading to this remarkable haul.
What Is the Too Good To Go App?
The Too Good To Go app offers consumers the opportunity to buy surplus food from cafes, restaurants, and shops at a discounted price, aiming to combat food waste by rescuing items that would otherwise be discarded. Users purchase "surprise bags" containing assorted products nearing their sell-by date, with the contents varying daily based on leftover stock.
Robbie Corbett's Lucky Find
Robbie described his experience, stating, "We've just ordered a Too Good To Go bag from Greggs because we were walking the dog and we got hungry. This cost £2.99 and the guy just walked around the shop and picked up everything left on every shelf." He recorded a video showcasing the bag's contents, which included:
- Two chocolate eclairs
- A kids cheese sandwich
- A mature cheddar cheese ploughman's sandwich
- Ham and cheese baguette
- Tandoori chicken baguette
- Two packs of hot wedges
- Four yum yums
- Two vegetable bakes
- Two chicken bakes
- A slice of pizza
- Two steak bakes
Robbie expressed his astonishment, adding, "Three whole British pounds for all of this, and we only got it because we were curious. I mean, we needed dinner... we were walking. Three quid. Highly recommend."
Public Reaction and Tips
Viewers of Robbie's video inquired about the specific Greggs location, with one commenter noting, "Was that the one on the A89 next to Starbucks? Their bags are always class. Top tip only get the ones that are £2.99 - the £2.79 ones are franchises and they sell loads of TGTG bags with very little in." Robbie confirmed this was indeed the outlet, remarking it was his first time trying such a bag.
Another person compared the value, saying, "You’ve done well. At Morrisons the value of a too good to go is meant to be kept to between £9-£11 so comparatively you’ve done awesome." A third observer highlighted the practicality, commenting, "That’s dinner, breakfast lunch and dinner again next day with puddings."
The Role of Too Good To Go in Reducing Waste
This incident underscores the app's effectiveness in minimizing food waste while providing affordable options to consumers. Greggs, among other retailers, participates in the initiative by offering these bags, which rely on luck due to fluctuating stock levels. The experience serves as a testament to how small actions, like using the app, can lead to significant savings and environmental benefits.
