Boots has been named the best meal deal in the UK for 2024, offering savings of up to £4.85. The high street chemist’s deal, priced at £3.39 outside London and £3.99 in the capital, allows customers to choose a main, side, and drink. The maximum saving is achieved by selecting a £3.35 chicken triple sandwich, a £2.60 Innocent coconut water, and a £2.29 Kind protein bar, bringing the total from £8.24 to just £3.39.
Asda’s meal deal, which offers the cheapest item free when mixing three products, can save up to £4.50. The highest saving comes from picking three £4.50 sushi packs, reducing the cost from £13.50 to £9. However, for a traditional main, side, and drink, the maximum saving is 99p. The cheapest combination costs £2.49, with the crisps free.
Sainsbury’s revamped meal deal, now including Costa hot drinks, is priced at £3.50. The best saving of £4 is achieved by selecting a £3 gluten-free chicken wrap, £1.35 Nomadic Oats, and a £3.15 mocha with syrup from Costa. For non-gluten-free options, the maximum saving drops to £3.50.
Tesco and Morrisons offer meal deals at £3 for a main, side, and drink, making them among the cheapest options. However, the article notes that meal deals are not the most economical way to lunch; preparing food at home remains the cheapest.
