Where to buy whole chicken at a good price

Mimmsie

Does anybody have an idea where to buy chickens in bulk at a reasonable price? We eat a lot of it in our household and I am finding it expensive to folk out £4 for one in the supermarkets. Last time I got several when on half price offer at Morrisons at £1.85/kg but at the moment cannot seem to find anything cheap.

Ken68

For a long time Lidl chickens were £2.05 kg , about 20p kg cheaper than elsewhere at the time.
Lost track now of the prices but a good starting point.

Moggins_2

Aldi chickens are lovely, 2.99 for a small one. Me, husband and baby get 2 or 3 meals out of it but could probably get more out of it if we didnt have such big portions!

tpsjrm

Hi OP,

Tesco often include chickens in their '3 meats for £10' offer. I've often got 3 chickens, frozen two and cooked one fresh.

Can't remember the size but enough for feeding four plus the cat!

pawsies

Try an independent supplier who sells to catering outlets. If you order a lot (you said you wanted bulk) then it will be far cheaper than supermarkets.

WantToBeSE

I normally buy the Lidl ones, about £3.50 for a chicken. But i think that the 3 for £10 is a good idea too.

Mimmsie

Thank you all. I will have a look in Aldi and Lidl and see if their prices work out cheaper than the 3 for £10. Will also try and find a wholesaler online.

WantToBeSE

Oh, and it may also be worth checking to see if your local butcher does similar prices.