Food & Drink

It's not what you know, or who you know, it's actually when you know – and by that, I mean knowing when to eat in order to save. Just like you can get cheaper train tickets when travelling at quieter off-peak times, it's also possible to save on eating out at less busy times, or on a particular day of the week. Here's where you can grab an 'off-peak eat'...

Sunday 9 February is 'National Pizza Day', and to mark the occasion, you can save yourself some dough by claiming a free Margherita pizza at three big restaurant chains. Here's how to grab a pizza the action...

In my 13+ years of veganism, I've often heard the myth that cooking vegan costs more – but in fact, meat-free meals can be much cheaper to make. I'm no professional chef, but I am a professional MoneySaver and cooking is a big passion of mine, so I'm going to show you some easy family dinner recipes including curry, burgers, and spag bol – with a tasty saving of up to 60% compared to the meat equivalent.

There are many versions of the classic Monopoly game these days but one that many fast-foodies look forward to each year is McDonald's Monopoly. If you're going to eat under the golden arches or order a McDelivery, this promo can be a fun way to win a 'free' bite to eat, or if you're lucky, something bigger.

If you're after a sweet treat, we're cone-fident we have just the the scoop for you...

Many of us regularly reach for a cup of coffee or tea to give us a caffeine boost, but if you’re out and about and can't bring a thermos from home, the cost of this can quickly mount up.

The Lindt chocolate bunny is widely regarded as the gold standard of Easter treats, though it's rarely the most MoneySaving bunny-shaped choc – so in classic MSE fashion, this called for a taste test. The team at MSE Towers were all ears when we asked for volunteers to taste cheaper supermarket own-brand chocolate bunny alternatives alongside Lindt. So let's stop rabbiting on and hop to it. 

Veganuary (where people try veganism for January) is like Christmas for vegans as it's when most of the new products and deals launch. As a vegan of over 17 years, I've handpicked the top deals and latest offers to help you save money (as well as animals and the planet). Have a scroll through, or jump to the deals:

With the festive season in full swing, the Deals Team put their heads together to uncover answers to the true questions of Christmas. No, not Why is my turkey always so dry? or Who writes those terrible Christmas cracker jokes? But Who sells the best mince pies? Is it mince 'pie in the sky' to think that a 99p box could be tastier than one retailing at £12.95? Wait and see. Brandy butter and forks at the ready all, as this is: The MSE Mince Pie Taste Test 2022.

Black Friday is often a day for excess spending, which we rightfully discourage at MoneySavingExpert, however what if I told you that you could get a totally cool freebie on the day itself, Friday 24 November, at 80+ locations across the country? Read on for the scoop...