Shoppers could get a ‘free BBQ’ by switching supermarkets

New figures from Which? have named Aldi the cheapest supermarket for April, with savings that could cover the cost of a full bank holiday grill-up.

According to the analysis, shoppers could save:

• £25+ compared to Asda
• £26.34 compared to Tesco with Clubcard
• £31.63 compared to Sainsbury’s with Nectar
• £32.54 compared to Morrisons
• £69.27 compared to Waitrose

The comparison was based on a basket of 96 everyday grocery items.

The ‘free BBQ’ shop explained

The savings are enough to cover a full family BBQ for four, costing around £23.25 in total at Aldi.

That includes:

• burgers and buns
• sausages and chicken
• halloumi burgers
• corn on the cob
• sides like coleslaw and potato salad
• sauces and cheese

It works out at just £5.81 per person, less than the savings from switching supermarkets.

With warmer weather and bank holidays approaching, many households are planning outdoor meals, but food costs remain a major concern.

The figures suggest switching where you shop could make a noticeable difference, especially over time.

The full price comparison

Which? ranked supermarkets by average basket price:

• Aldi £172.77
• Lidl £175.20 with loyalty discount
• Asda £197.91
• Tesco £199.11 with Clubcard
• Sainsbury’s £204.40 with Nectar
• Morrisons £205.31
• Ocado £224.84
• Waitrose £242.04

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How much could you save in a year?

Switching from pricier supermarkets to Aldi could save shoppers over £380 a year, based on regular shopping.

Aldi says the results show that low prices matter more than loyalty schemes, with savings applied directly at the checkout rather than through points.

For some shoppers this month, it could mean firing up the BBQ without spending anything extra.

Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: “Being named the UK’s cheapest supermarket once again is great news for our shoppers – especially when everyone is looking to make their money go further.

“At Aldi, we don’t invest in loyalty schemes, we invest in lower prices, for everyone, every time; proving that points don’t make your weekly shop cheaper – Aldi does.”