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BUDGET MEAL PLANS & BREAKDOWNS – REAL FOOD, REAL COSTS

Feeding a family on a budget isn't about cutting out everything you enjoy. It's about knowing what your food really costs, planning meals that work for your household and making smarter choices without sacrificing flavour or variety.

Here you'll find honest food budget breakdowns, practical weekly meal plans and real examples of how to make your money go further. Discover my 4-2-1 meal planning method, built around four freshly cooked meals, two easy meals and one treat night, alongside ideas to reduce waste, make ingredients stretch further and keep your weekly spending under control.

No faff, no unrealistic promises — just proper food, real costs and ways to save money on your terms.

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Person taking food photos in a kitchen setting, capturing culinary dishes.Hi, I'm Alan — aka Brewski!

I started my career as a British Army chef at 16, and my passion for cooking has never left me.

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