WITH Valentine’s Day less than a week away it may be time to think about how you’ll be celebrating next Tuesday.
What better way to mark the special day than by sitting down to a lovely meal that doesn’t cost the earth?
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We’ve worked out which supermarket is offering couples the biggest saving on their romantic dinner.
We calculated which shop’s meal deal is the best value for money by choosing the items that are usually the most expensive.
Bear in mind that we haven’t tested the quality or taste of the food and this is a comparison of the top savings.
You might find you can get a cheaper dinner without using a meal deal.
You should also keep in mind that demand will be high over the next week and any last minute lovers are going to be rushing to the shops on Tuesday – so it’s best to be quick.
That means you may end up missing out on the top choices in each deal, but there’s plenty still on offer so you’re sure to bag a great bargain.
Here’s what you can get from each of the shops:
Morrisons
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- Cost: £17
- Saving: £19.29
Morrisons shoppers can pick up a bargain meal deal that will save them a whopping £19.29.
The deal for two includes three courses in total – one starter, one main, two sides and two desserts.
It also comes with a soft drink or wine.
It costs £15 for those with a My Morrisons card which is free to sign up or £17 for those without one.
If you were to choose the most expensive items available you would save just under £20.
That’s because the camembert (£4.99), the beef wellington (£11), the best greens (£2.75), garlic bread sticks (£2), zillionaires cheesecake (£3.55), panna cotta (£3.50) and a bottle of prosecco (£8.50) comes to a total of £36.29.
This means someone without a My Morrisons card could save £19.29 by buying these products in the meal deal.
Shoppers with a My Morrisons card could save more depending on the discounts available via the rewards scheme.
The deal is available in store and online from February 8 to February 14.
M&S
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- Cost: £20
- Saving: £17.50
M&S is offering lovebirds a £20 meal deal which includes a luxury prawn cocktail, sirloin steak, prosecco and more.
The range is available for shoppers from Thursday, February 9 to Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14.
There are over 30 products in M&S’ range, which means there are dozens of different menu combinations you can cook up.
Customers can save up to £17.50 by getting the deal if they bought the most expensive items on offer.
You can get a starter (£6.75), sirloin steak (£10), cheesy side (£4.75), a chocolate pudding (£4) and a bottle of prosecco (£12) all for £20.
The deal is the same price as last year for the complete three-course meal for two.
Waitrose
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Shoppers can get their hands on a meal deal from Waitrose this Valentine’s Day for £20.
The dine-in offer includes one starter, one main, two sides, one dessert, plus the choice of a bottle of drinks or box of chocolates.
If you’re a meat eater, you could go for the salmon mousse to start, rump steak with chimichurri, potato gratin and melt in the middle chocolate pub.
You could then pair that with the Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc, which is usually £12.99 for a bottle.
Without the meal deal, you’d be paying £33.14 for all of that, compared to £20 – so that’s over a £13 saving.
The meal deal will be available in stores from February 8 until February 14 but we’ve got the full list of items here.
Co-op
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- Cost: £12
- Saving: £10.75
Co-op is offering a meal for two starting from £12 on the loved-up day.
But if you want booze to go with it then you’ll have to pay extra.
The deal is made up of a starter, main meal, dessert, soft drink and side.
And you’ll need to be a Co-op card member to get the deal for £12.
If you’re not a member, the meal will cost £15.
Do note it’ll set you back £1 to sign up as a card member, but you can do this online.
You could save as much as £10.75 – as the garlic tear and share, sirloin steaks, mashed potato, any dessert and San Pellegrino Lemon would normally cost £22.75.
And if you want to add some alcohol to your meal instead of the soft drink, it’ll cost £16 for card members and £20 otherwise.
The dinner will be available in stores from February 8 to 14 – but stock may be subject to availability so you might want to call up your local store beforehand.
Asda
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Asda has also released its upcoming Valentine’s Day meal – complete with a bottle of wine and a steak.
The supermarket giant is offering a three-course meal for two for £15.
Asda’s romantic meal will be available in store and online from February 9 to 14.
Starters include a truffle mac “n” cheese, chicken liver parfait or vegan mushroom arancini hearts.
For the main, shoppers can choose from five options, such as an Aberdeen Angus beef burger, cold fillet or a plant-based wellington.
Couples can finish off their meal with Italian espresso tiramisu cups washed down with a glass of Malbec or Sauvignon Blanc.
All starters are priced at £3, all mains are £7, sides are priced at £2.50, desserts are £3 and wine and chocolates are £7.
This means the meal would cost you a total of £25 outside of the deal – a saving of £10.
Tesco
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- Cost: £12
- Saving: £9.60
Tesco is doing a £12 Valentine’s Day meal deal for two and it includes one main, one side, one dessert and one drink.
But you can only get the deal for £12 if you have a Clubcard.
If you don’t have the loyalty card, you’ll have to buy the items individually and it could cost as much as £21.60.
Customers can choose from a range of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes including heart-shaped croquettes with black pepper and parsley and truffle mac and cheese.
The maximum saving a customer can make is £9.60 – this is based on any side, main and pudding plus the prosecco.
Sainsbury’s
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- Cost: £15
- Saving: £8.85
Sainsbury’s shoppers will be able to get a £15 meal deal that includes a starter, a main, a side, a dessert and a drink.
The romantic meal deal will launch in stores and online on Wednesday, February 8.
You can pick it up until February 14 while stocks last.
Sainsbury’s is also offering a number of alcoholic options to go with your romantic meal, including a bottle of sauvignon blanc or Prosecco.
Those not drinking alcohol can opt for a bottle of Shloer pink fizz or Bottlegreen sparkling presse.
You can currently get the scallop gratin for £3.85, two sirloin steaks with garlic butter for £3.90, triple-cooked chips for £2.75 and two Taste the Difference lemon tarts for £3.35 on Sainsbury’s website.
With a bottle of Prosecco, which is currently £10, the total meal would set you back £23.85, but with the £15 meal deal, you’ll save £8.85.
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