Where to buy chocolates at a good price?Gift for carers for xmas

jon81uk

Do you have an outlet store place near you?
For example https://braintree-village.com/shops/lindt usually has some good prices. There is a Thorntons there too https://braintree-village.com/food-and-drink/thorntons

Most outlet places have a Lindt store now, I've been to Wembley (LDO), Icon at the O2, Braintree and Ashford.

But as others have said just keeping an eye on supermarket offers can work well.

toadhall99

jon81uk said:

Do you have an outlet store place near you?
For example https://braintree-village.com/shops/lindt usually has some good prices. There is a Thorntons there too https://braintree-village.com/food-and-drink/thorntons

Most outlet places have a Lindt store now, I've been to Wembley (LDO), Icon at the O2, Braintree and Ashford.

But as others have said just keeping an eye on supermarket offers can work well.

Hi I'm a non driver unfortunately and not near any outlets,I always miss out on an cheap places like that.

toadhall99

Rosa_Damascena said:

toadhall99 said:

Hi folks,I look after my mother full time but she has 8 carers that visit to give her personal care.I like to buy them something for xmas but haven't got a lot of money as I survive on carers allowance.I'm wondering if anyone has seen any larger sized boxes of chocolates like Thorntons at a good price,I suppose I will have to spend £10 each on them,that might not seem much but it's a lot to me.In previous years I got them a large plastic tub of Quality street  720g that you can pick up for about £3.50 and put a couple of other confectionery items in a bag with it,but having thought about it,I think that looked like I was just trying to buy them the cheapest thing that I could without much thought,and I don't want anyone to feel like that way,I thought they were nice to give as a gift as you get so many in the tubs.Anyway I thought I would do something a bit better this year as it's been a hard year for everyone.

So if anyone has any suggestions or knows of an online site that I could pick up something at a good price,that would be appreciated.

Don't underestimate the pleasure a big box of goodies can give, esp to those with families.. Other tubs will be available at that price, QS are probably the least tasty of the lot.

Hi yes I suppose so it's nice for them to be able to share with the family as you say,I suppose they get something from lots of homes so collectively they do quite well,so perhaps I shouldn't put too much pressure on myself.I do thoughtful things for them through the year and they do know that I appreciate them

MysteryMe

Have you thought about some kind of pampering item.  Perhaps a nice hand / foot cream?  The sort of thing they may not treat themselves too.

maman

I'd get a tub of Cadbury Heroes. They're ideal for adults and children, mini versions of well known branded chocolate bars. As you want an online order you could check out the prices in all the supermarkets. 

elsien

You might want to check what size gifts they are allowed to accept as well. Our limit used to be under a fiver. 

Honestly, any token of appreciation is nice, regardless of the cost. Tubs of Roses or similar go down a treat with most people. 

Tbh I’d rather have something like that than a homemade food gift. Without wanting to be rude, I’d be cautious about some people’s food hygiene standards. 

MrsStepford

Thorntons is horrible chocolate. Most British chocolate is more sugar than cacao. You might find unusual jams at a farmers market. Or you could have a trawl for special offers on things which come in handy at Christmas e.g. Piccalilli, pickled onions, pickled eggs, Branston, Dijon mustard.

Brynsam

8 x £10 doesn't just seem a lot of money, it IS a lot of money.  Tesco have big tubs of Heroes, QS etc at £4 each. There are really nice fabric re-usable Christmas-themed bags on Amazon at £1.63 each, which if filled with a mix of wrapped chocolates would make really attractive seasonal gifts. Ordered now they should be with you in plenty of time: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08FCCP6HV/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A2J3FO4XI4DWA4&psc=1 

Emmia

Heroes would be my pick - I think it's the best out of those types of selections.

toadhall99

Brynsam said:

8 x £10 doesn't just seem a lot of money, it IS a lot of money.  Tesco have big tubs of Heroes, QS etc at £4 each. There are really nice fabric re-usable Christmas-themed bags on Amazon at £1.63 each, which if filled with a mix of wrapped chocolates would make really attractive seasonal gifts. Ordered now they should be with you in plenty of time: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08FCCP6HV/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A2J3FO4XI4DWA4&psc=1 

Thanks,I like the bags