LOVE is in the air and why not celebrate with a bargain Valentine’s Day meal deal?
Shoppers can treat themselves and their partner to a romantic dinner for two from all supermarkets without breaking the bank thanks to a handy offer.
TopCashback is offering £10 cashback on Valentine’s meal deals, which means that savvy shoppers can bag the whole thing for free.
Most of the major supermarkets are offering some form of a special offer for lovebirds.
The store-bought meal deals usually include several courses and even a bottle of fizz, with prices ranging from just £6 at Co-op to £25 at M&S.
TopCashback is offering to give shoppers £10 back into their banks when they spend a minimum of a tenner on the meal deals – so by shopping one of the £10 options you can get the whole thing for free.
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Or, even if you shopped the pricier deal you’d still be getting £10 back – therefore only spending £15 in total.
It’s important to bear in mind though that the deal is only available for new TopCashback members – so if you’re already signed up and have used the site before then you won’t be eligible.
It is super simple to redeem the offer and claim the deal, which is available to shop from February 9 until midnight on February 18.
Below we reveal how you can pick up your Valentine’s Day meal deal for free or cheap – plus what each of the major supermarkets are offering this year.
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How to claim your free Valentine’s Day meal deal
You can bag your Valentine’s Day meal deal come February 14 just by snapping a picture of your receipt.
First things first though you need to sign up to be a new member on TopCashback using this link.
Then you need to spend £10 at any supermarket on a Valentine’s Day meal for two between now and February 18, but only in-store.
After purchase, send a picture of your receipt to TopCashback.
Your receipt must show the date and time of purchase, and this must be within the time frame, as well as the shop name and items purchased.
If your order meets the necessary requirements, TopCashback will reimburse you with £10 cashback, which will be available in your TopCashback account within seven days.
It’s important to note the deal is not available via the TopCashback app, and only on the website.
For full terms and conditions please see the TopCashback website.
What Valentine’s Day meal deals are available?
Menu choices on offer include steak, lobster pasta, and tasty chocolate desserts.
We have a full list of what supermarkets are offering below and how much you’ll spend.
Aldi – £6.77 (86p with TopCashback)
The discount supermarket’s cheapest deal includes a starter, main and dessert for two people for £6.77, though the exact cost depends on which items you choose.
There are five set menu options, and the meal deal includes garlic bread, lobster-filled pasta and a white chocolate and raspberry panna cotta.
As is, the deal isn’t enough to get the TopCashback offer, but if you spend an extra £4.09 on a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc or £4.99 on some Prosecco – this will bump it up to the £10 minimum spend.
A veggie option comes with mushroom arancini, vegan pie and a vegan chocolate brownie.
You can check out the full list of products in our article and to find your nearest store you can use the store locator tool on the Aldi website.
Asda – £12 (£2 with TopCashback)
Asda‘s three-course Valentine’s dine-in deal for two will cost you £12.
The bundle includes a starter, main, two sides, dessert and a drink – plus with the TopCashback £10 back deal it will cost you just £2.
The choices are from the supermarket’s Bistro range and include tempura prawns, sirloin steak and Valentine’s profiteroles.
Other menu options include vegan brie hearts, chestnut mushroom stroganoff pie and coquille st Jaques (scallops).
There are seven starter options to choose from, and ten main dishes, plus two desserts to choose from: profiteroles or strawberries with Belgian chocolate dipping sauce.
Alongside their three-course meal, shoppers can also choose from a selection of wines and soft drink options.
You can find the full Valentine’s deal menu in our story and your nearest store using the locator tool on the Asda website.
Co-op – £6 and £10 (FREE with TopCashback)
Co-op’s Valentine’s Day meal deal for two is pizza and prosecco for £12, or £10 if you’re a Co-op member.
You get the choice of one of six pizza flavours to share, and a bottle of the supermarket’s Irresistible Prosecco.
There’s also a dine-in deal for two that includes a main dish and side for £7, or £6 for Co-op members.
Options include lasagne and steak and ale pie, plus mash or veg medley to accompany it.
A third deal from Co-op for Valentine’s is steak and chips for £7, or £6 for members.
All three deals are available now and until February 14.
You can get member prices at the supermarket by joining online, via the Co-op app or in-store for £1.
It’s worth bearing in mind that the dine-in deal and the steak and chips deal won’t qualify for the TopCashback offer – so it could be worth picking up an extra dessert for £4, that way you’ll still save £6 even with the extra spend.
You can find the full menu on offer on the Co-op website along with where your nearest store is using the store checker tool.
Heron Foods – £10 (FREE with TopCashback)
Heron Foods has also launched a Valentine’s Day deal that’s perfect if you’re on a budget.
The discounter is selling a three-course meal for two for just £10 – so with TopCashback’s offer, it’s completely free.
To start with, there is a choice of tomato and garlic or cheese and garlic flatbread.
The main is one Castlerahan superior beef rump steak, with Best Buy beef dripping triple-cooked chips and Best Buy beer battered onion rings.
For dessert, there is a choice of two Gu New York Cheesecakes or two chocolate and salted caramel cheesecakes. And to top it all off, there’s a chocolate rose for two.
The deal is available now and you can find your nearest store using the store locator tool on the Heron website.
Marks & Spencer – £25 (£15 with TopCashback)
M&S’ Valentine’s Day menu starts from £25 and includes a starter. main, side, dessert and wine, prosecco or soft drink.
This means that if you used the TopCashback offer, you could get all of that for just £15.
Among the starters are breaded camembert, king prawn and lobster thermidor gratins, plus truffle mash or triple-cooked chips as sides.
For mains options, these include a fillet steak beef Wellington, slow-cooked lamb shanks, or a rump steak.
There are eight different desserts to choose from including tiramisu, profiteroles and a cheese board.
The menu includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
You can find the full list of items available in the M&S deal in our handy story and your nearest store using the locator tool on the M&S website.
Morrisons – £15 (£5 with TopCashback)
Morrisons has revealed its Valentine’s Day three-course meal deal for two includes a starter, main, two sides, a dessert and a drink.
It costs from £17, or £15 if you are part of the My Morrisons loyalty scheme.
The scheme is free to sign up to and with the TopCashback offer it means you can bag the whole deal for just a fiver.
There are six starters to choose from including a heart-shaped Camembert and tempura prawns, while there are seven main options like rump steak and smoked salmon.
Garlic ciabatta and triple-cooked chips are on the sides menu and for dessert, there’s Gu lemon cheesecake and raspberry profiteroles among the lineup.
You can choose a bottle of wine or prosecco, a four-pack of Peroni or a soft drink like ginger beer.
You can find the full offering in our article and your nearest store using the locator tool on Morrison’s website.
Sainsbury’s – £15 (£5 with TopCashback)
Sainsbury’s has also launched a £15 Valentine’s meal deal for two which includes a starter, main meal, side dish, dessert and a drink.
It means Sainsbury’s shoppers can get the entire deal for just £5 when using the TopCashback offer.
There is a choice of seven starters all from the supermarket’s Taste the Difference range.
Customers can choose from items including scallop gratin, leek and cheddar tart and fragrant vegetable bao buns.
Sainsbury’s is also offering several alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to accompany the meal.
You can check out the full list of food and drink in the deal in our handy story.
Tesco – £12 (£2 with TopCashback)
Tesco is offering lovebirds a Valentine’s Day meal deal for two for just £12 and you can nab a tender beef steak and a bottle of prosecco.
The deal includes one side, one dessert and one drink for £12 – or £2 using TopCashback’s offer.
You also can add a starter for £6 taking the total to £18, these starters can only be picked up in larger stores.
The deal is for Clubcard customers, and if you don’t have a loyalty card, you’ll have to buy the items individually and it could cost as much as £21.60.
The deal includes lasagne which features beef ragu layered with fresh egg pasta and creamy béchamel sauce.
Among the desserts are Belgian chocolate cubes, filled with a hidden raspberry centre and finished with a red heart.
You can find the full list of the items available here.
It’s always worth shopping around so you can figure out what deal works best for you.
Google Shopping and Trolley.co.uk are good places to start if you want to compare prices across different retailers.
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How to cut the cost of your grocery shop
EXPERTS at money.co.uk have shared some top tips to help you keep your supermarket spend down.
- Write yourself a list – Only buy items that you need. If it isn’t on your list, don’t put it in the trolley
- Create a budget – Work out a weekly budget for your food shopping
- Never shop hungry – You are far more likely to buy more food if your tummy is rumbling
- Don’t buy pre-chopped veggies or fruit – The extra they’ll charge for chopping can be eye-watering
- Use social media – Follow your favourite retailers to find out about the latest deals
- Be disloyal – You may want to go to different stores to find the best bargains
- Check the small print – It’s always worth checking the price per kg/lb/litre when comparing offers so you’re making a like-for-like decision as a bigger box won’t necessarily mean you get more
- Use your loyalty cards – Don’t be afraid to sign up for them all. They all work slightly differently – work out what bonus suits you better and remember to trade in your points for additional rewards
Plus, for the full list of Valentine’s meal deals available this year have a look at our handy roundup.
And, we even gave them a go to see which ones are worth their price.
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