Rip-off restaurant prices can make family dining expensive, but there are ways to keep the bill down
Eating out with children can be difficult. And research released last week by the Soil Association found what many parents have long known – it can be a rip off as well. The average meal price was close to £6 yet many well-known chains offered poor value, with deep-fried cheap foods such as chips and nuggets. Some chains did better: Harvester had average meal prices of £4.99 and scored highly on nutrition because of the free salad bar and fresh fruit options for pudding. But even with saving 50p here or there eating out is still expensive. So, with the autumn half-term about to start, here’s our guide to money-saving tips for family dining.
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