How to Eat Cheap for Students in the UK

How to Eat Cheap for Students in the UK

Although there are many prudent life decisions that an individual can make, attaining an education is probably one of the most valuable. Yet students in the UK who opt to attain an education are often faced with the problem of how to afford their education. In addition to dealing with the high costs of tuition and housing, UK students are often faced with the task of figuring out how to afford food. If you are a UK student and you want to know how to eat for cheap, the following strategies can be of great benefit to you: 

1. Buy In Bulk. 

Generally, you can get more for your money when you buy your food in bulk. Since this is the case, be sure to take a trip to your local grocery store or farmer's market and see what kind of deals they are offering. In many cases, you'll find that you can get cases of fresh fruits and vegetables for much less than if you'd purchases them in small amounts. 

2. Opt For Fish And Chips.  

Fish and chips is an excellent meal to invest in when you're trying to eat on the cheap. In addition to being tasty, the portion sizes for fish and chips tend to be very generous. Generally, a "small" portion of chips is more than enough for two people and can even satisfy three people in some cases. For around six pounds, two people can generally enjoy a meal of fish, French fries, and a soft drink. You can often add in pickled onions or a pickled egg for just 50p more. 

3. Get A Student Meal Plan. 

In many cases, UK students may find that meal plans offered by their learning institutions are the best option when they want to eat cheap.

If you can find a student meal plan with prices that are considerably lower than what you would've spent grocery shopping and/or dining out, you should go ahead and invest in it. One added benefit of a student meal plan is that students gain time by not having to shop for groceries and/or prepare meals for themselves. This free time can translate into money if you use it to work or study. 

4. Try Chinese. 

In most parts of the UK, Chinese restaurants offer the public very reasonable prices. In London, you can often have a meal of two courses, rice and a drink for just 10 pounds. You can also find many Chinese restaurants outside of London with all you can eat lunches for just £5.99. 

5. Dine In A Pub. 

While not every pub in the UK serves food, the ones that do can provide you with generous portions of cheap food. Some of the great British meals one could have at a pub include cottage pie, baked potatoes with fillings , shepherds pie, and sandwiches. Some pubs even do a traditional Sunday lunch that comes with roast joint, mashed and roast potatoes, vegetables (sprouts, cabbage, carrots), gravy and pudding for £7 to £10. 

6. Pack Snacks And Water. 

One great way to save money on food as a UK student is to bring snacks and water wherever you go. Oftentimes we find ourselves purchasing full meals when we aren't extremely hungry. During those times, a snack of fresh apples or a bottle of water is often enough to hold us over until we return home. 

Conclusion 

If you are a UK student, you may think that eating for cheap is a difficult or impossible task to accomplish. Yet this is not the case. By implementing the strategies listed above, you will likely find yourself able to save a great deal of money on food during your tenure as a college student. Good luck! 

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