Ever wonder how much it really costs to feed a family in 2025 without sacrificing flavour, fun, or family time? With food prices still on the rise, we’re on a mission to slash our shopping budget without skimping on nutrition or taste and April was another step in the right direction.
📊 What’s the current UK Average Food Spend?
According to the latest data:
- £50 to £60 per person per week is the average UK spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks
- 🛒 £36 to £42 on general food shopping
- 🍔 £14 to £18 on takeaways, eating out, and snacks
That totals £200–£240 per person per month.
For a family of five, that adds up to:
£1,080 to £1,300 per month on average, so how did we do?
✅ Our April Food Budget Breakdown
We tracked every penny spent on food, takeaways, and treats, and here’s the final tally:
- 🛒 Groceries: £687.25
- 🍟 Takeaways & Dining Out: £141.43
- 👨👩👧👦 Daily Cost Per Person: £5.53
Yes – you read that right. Just £5.53 per person per day, which is less than a trip to Costa or Starbucks!
🎉 What We Gained (Besides Savings)
Despite coming in well below the UK average, we didn’t cut corners on quality time or treats. In fact, we enjoyed:
- 🚶♂️ Family walks in the countryside
- 🎢 Day trips to Inflatanation and The Forbidden Corner
- 🍽 A few meals out that brought big smiles
So, while our budget was tight, our month was anything but boring.
🍴 A Tasty Recap of What We Ate
We filled our plates (and bellies) with delicious, budget-friendly meals all month long. Keep an eye on the blog and socials for photo roundups and recipes just like below!
🔜 What’s Coming to the Blog in May?
May is packed with seasonal fun and foodie events, perfect for planning ahead on a budget:
- 🧺 Picnic-Perfect Ideas for Spring Days Out
- 🔥 National BBQ Week – 5th–11th May
- 🥪 British Sandwich Week – 19th–25th May
- 🌿 National Vegetarian Week – 19th–25th May
- 🎉 Bank Holiday Treats
💬 Let’s Chat in the Comments
What’s your go-to budget-friendly meal for the family? I’d love to feature some reader favourites next month!
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Let’s keep showing that family meals don’t have to break the bank and can still be downright delicious.
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