Cooking for one

PasturesNew

Nelski wrote: »

sounds lush why is it what ever I plan everyone elses meals sound so much nicer

That's the way it is - there's not much joy eating food you've had to think up and then get from cold to hot and shove on a plate.

You could make a banquet fit for a Queen ....but if somebody else had, or offered you, cheese on toast, it'd sound better

PasturesNew

I've never had a food delivery. I'd struggle to make the minimum amount. At first you can make it up by stockpiling a few extra bits and bobs ... but then you've got enough loo roll, bleach, kitchen paper, baked beans, coffee, shampoo, bubble bath and washing up liquid to last 5 years and you'd have to think "STOP!".

Those who drink wine and/or have a pet stand a better chance of reaching that minimum, but neither are part of my life.

One day, no doubt, I'll be forced into doing it, if I'm exceedingly ill or something .... but it's not on the cards.

caronc

PasturesNew wrote: »

I've never had a food delivery. I'd struggle to make the minimum amount. At first you can make it up by stockpiling a few extra bits and bobs ... but then you've got enough loo roll, bleach, kitchen paper, baked beans, coffee, shampoo, bubble bath and washing up liquid to last 5 years and you'd have to think "STOP!".

Those who drink wine and/or have a pet stand a better chance of reaching that minimum, but neither are part of my life.

One day, no doubt, I'll be forced into doing it, if I'm exceedingly ill or something .... but it's not on the cards.

Thankfully I have a pet and drink wine as if it wasn't for on-line shopping I don't know how I'd manage pay someone to do it for me I suppose:(. I miss a poke round the RTC section though....

Nelski

I love my Asda deliveries caronc ...yes I don't see the yellow stickered stuff but I equally don't get tempted by offers that seem sooooo good. This way I make a list and stick to it. I started to use it when I had my hip op and it was invaluable so I understand where you are

Wine helps of course to up the cost and for me I tend to only shop every 2/3 weeks so it makes it worth while. Asda are pretty reasonable for on line (although I have got a pass that makes it £5 a month no matter how many deliveries) you can get slots for a quid and only need to spend 25 ...think most people could manage that even oneskies every couple of weeks

caronc

Unfortunately Asda round here is terrible (and £40 minimum spend!) so it's Tesco for me, I've a delivery pass so works out fine for me.

moneyistooshorttomention

Well I've got to my age without ever having a supermarket delivery.

So - can anyone explain in simple terms what is involved in choosing shopping online/having it delivered by, say, T*sco.

- method (including does one have to do online banking - as I dont).

- cost

- the third point being do these deliveries have to come from the nearest T*sco (ie small by my standards) or would they come from a rather larger T*sco within driving distance of here?

PasturesNew

I'm petrified of the substitution ... especially if I chose to get a delivery based on 1-2 items and stocking up on them.... then only received 1 of each item or 0 .... and an avocado as a substitute.

room512

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

Well I've got to my age without ever having a supermarket delivery.

So - can anyone explain in simple terms what is involved in choosing shopping online/having it delivered by, say, T*sco.

- method (including does one have to do online banking - as I dont).

- cost

- the third point being do these deliveries have to come from the nearest T*sco (ie small by my standards) or would they come from a rather larger T*sco within driving distance of here?

The deliveries don't come from the nearest Tesco - they come from Tesco Extra stores (the larger ones).
You go online and choose a delivery slot and then what you want (you can browse aisles or just type in what you'd like).
Payment depends on which supermarket you use. You can either pay with a debit or credit card or if you have a Morrisons they also use Paypal.
I love online shopping - we have used Tesco, Morrisons, Ocado, Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Asda.
I love Morrisons and Waitrose - just seems a 'nicer' delivery experience. Tesco and Sainsbury's are fine. Asda we had nothing but problems and stupid substitutions. For example we ordered a chicken and received a chicken pizza and ordered some cat food which they substituted for dog food! I like Morrisons at the moment as they tell me which person and van are delivering and the registration number of the van and they warn me in advance of any substitutions so that I can decide if I want them before they arrive,
Sorry just realised I have written an essay! Hope that helps!

caronc

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

Well I've got to my age without ever having a supermarket delivery.

So - can anyone explain in simple terms what is involved in choosing shopping online/having it delivered by, say, T*sco.

- method (including does one have to do online banking - as I dont).

- cost

- the third point being do these deliveries have to come from the nearest T*sco (ie small by my standards) or would they come from a rather larger T*sco within driving distance of here?

Hi,

No it doesn't cost anything to have the order made up just the delivery charge though there is a £40 minimum spend. To shop you can either have a wander round the on-line store or search with a list, the site remembers what you've bought before so it's easy to find your favourites. I buy annual pass for £60, this covers any delivery slot, I bought when I was working but when it's due for renewal I'll probably go for the cheaper off peak only one. It also gives free delivery on anything over £10 for Tesco Direct. My shopping comes from the local large store, I don't think they use the wee ones for this but I'm not sure.

Sainsbury and Asda also do similiar as do Ocado and Morrisons. Ocado and Morrisons don't deliver to my neck of the woods. Due to my illness I've not been able to drive for a number of years (although was fairly mobile until last year) so it has been a godsend:)

mcculloch29

One day I will probably have to do online grocery shopping but it hasn't happened yet. I love my local Aldi.
On one of the Amazon reviewer forums someone posted just today how he ticked 'No substitutions' in an order, and subsequently reduced a week's Tesco groceries to one bunch of bananas.