The most affordable supermarkets for your picnic essentials
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National Picnic Month is upon us, bringing alfresco dining to the forefront of every Brit’s mind. But with so many delicious deli options on offer at UK supermarkets, it can be tricky to choose the perfect place to fill your picnic basket.
Tom Church, the personal finance expert at LatestDeals.co.uk, crunched the numbers using the site’s supermarket comparison tool to find the cheapest shop for picnic essentials.
From rosé wine to punnets of strawberries, they’ve covered the classics to help the UK make the most of their shopping budgets.
See how each supermarket ranked for classic picnic items in the study below:
| Supermarket | Overall price | |
| 1 | Aldi | £9.87 |
| 2 | Tesco | £11.11 |
| 3 | Asda | £11.47 |
| 4 | Sainsbury’s | £12.25 |
| 5 | Morrisons | £12.34 |
1. Aldi
Total picnic price: ₤9.87
Taking the top spot is Aldi, with a selection of picnic goodies coming in at just ₤9.87 overall.
Some impressive prices include ₤3.45 for a bottle of rosé wine and potato salad coming in at just under a pound.
But it’s not just overall that Aldi came out on top. All the picnic items researched in the study were priced on par with or cheaper than competitors.
So, if you’re looking to soak up the sunshine without exhausting your finances, Aldi may just be the perfect place to go.
2. Tesco
Total picnic price: ₤11.11
Just missing out on the title of affordable picnic champion is Tesco, with an average cost of ₤11.11.
While they didn’t quite triumph as the most cost-effective option, they do have some incredible deals, such as ₤1.09 scotch eggs and strawberries.
With less than a pound difference between them and Aldi, Tesco is an excellent choice for picking up some picky bits this summer.
3. Asda
Total picnic price: ₤11.47
In third place is Asda, with the average picnic costing just short of ₤12. Although they are positioned in the middle of the study, their prices are still nothing to be scoffed at.
Some notable bargains include ₤2.50 packs of pork pies and ₤3.50 bottles of rosé, priced at just 5p more than Tesco and Aldi.
All in all, Asda shoppers can take to the park and enjoy a reasonably priced day out.
4. Sainsbury’s
Total picnic price: ₤12.25
Ranking fourth is Sainsbury’s, with their picnic essentials costing ₤12.25.
Although they’re on the pricier side as a whole, they still have some excellent value items, including ₤1.33 olives and ₤1.10 potato salad. However, their rosé and strawberries are slightly more expensive, which pushes up the overall cost.
Sainsbury’s may be a bit more costly, but they offer quality and convenience, making it an option for UK shoppers.
5. Morrisons
Total picnic price: ₤12.34
In fifth place is Morrisons, with the total cost of their picnic items coming to ₤13.09.
Their selection includes well-loved items like ₤1.29 scotch eggs and ₤2.25 pork pies. While their affordability falls short of their competitors, they offer a wide selection of seasonal treats, making them a great option for your picnic preparations.
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