A mum has been hailed a “genius” for her trick to feed a family of four at Nando’s for just £30.
Donatella revealed that she and her family can go to Nando’s at least three times a month, adding that she was surprised when she discovered that some people spend £80 at the popular chicken restaurant.
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On TikTok, the mother-of-two said there is a “strange perception” that when you go to Nando’s everyone has their meal.
However, she said her family prefers a tapas style and orders many different dishes to share.
Donatella explained that she and her husband Dan usually get a chicken each and then give some to their kids, as they don’t eat a full kids’ meal.
“Because our children are so young, offering them a kids’ meal is actually a waste of money because they will never eat that food,” she said.
The family also orders a side of loaded fries, because you get a “huge plate that everyone can share” and extra chicken, for just £8.
Donatella or Dan will also order two sides to share, which the whole family will share again.
The mother, from London, added that she buys bottomless soft drinks for herself and her husband and just puts a little in a glass of water for her children.
“There is no way on planet Earth they are drinking £3.95 worth of soft drinks,” she said.
Donatella next The tip is that she and her husband always order separately and each have their own Nando’s card, so they can have double the amount of points.
With the Nando’s card, you get a chilli every day you spend £7 or more and get a reward every time you match three, six and 10 chillies.
“By having a Nando’s card each, we literally double the amount of free chicken we get, and when the peppers stack up it means we can go to Nando’s and basically just eat for free.”
Donatella’s video, posted under the username @proud..weirdos, probably left a lot of people impressed, as it racked up 467,000 views on the video-sharing platform.
TikTok users rushed to the video’s comments section to share their thoughts.
One person said: “This is genius, wow, I’m saving this video for later!
How to save money by eating out
THERE ARE several ways to save money when eating out. See how:
Discount codes – Check sites like Sun Vouchers or Voucher Codes to get any discount codes you can use to withdraw money from your order.
Tasting card – This is a membership club where you pay to access discounts of up to 50% at thousands of restaurants. It costs £4.99 per month or £34.99 per year.
Loyalty schemes – Some restaurants will reward you with discounts or a free meal if you sign up to their loyalty program, like Nando’s where you can earn a stamp with every visit. Some chains like Pizza Express offer discounts for special occasions, like your birthday, if you subscribe to their newsletter.
Voucher schemes – Keep an eye out for voucher schemes offered by third-party companies such as Meerkat Meals. If you compare and buy a product through CompareTheMarket.com you will be rewarded with access to the discount scheme. You’ll receive 2-for-1 meals at select restaurants Sunday through Thursday.
Student discounts – If you study full-time or are a member of the National Union of Students, you can get a discount of up to 15% on your bill. It’s always worth asking before placing your order.
“I have to show this to my husband!”
Another person said: “My partner and I always get a full plate and we split it between us and the kids.
“It’s a whole chicken and four sides for £28.”
A third person said: “As a Nando’s worker, get it right!
“I can’t stress enough about Nando’s card!”
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