what do you do for lunch?

Got a job recently and been thinking about budget. I am very privileged compared to some people (not trying to brag) but I have a sainsburys within 10 minute walk from where I work.

What do most people have for their lunch and what is their average daily/weekly spend?

I been trying to stay around daily spend of £3, but being sainsburys allows me to buy for more then one day i can achieve this. Although microwave meals are starting to kill me. I also sit in front of a desk which enables me to snack which is great when your trying to put on weight.

- so what do you eat?
- how do you keep food interesting?
- what is your budget?
- what would you ideally do for lunch?
- is it healthy? (i go through about 5 doughnuts a week at this rate, and i weight 7 and 1/2 stone!!!!)

[Biker Biggles]

You get a lunch break?Luxury.

The previous night's tea usually sorts us both out for lunch. Or a sandwich/bagel, or a jacket spud. A big vat of soup lasts a bit and you can freeze portions to take out the night before you need them. Same applies to chilli, casserole etc, all nice with a bit of bread. It's easily done and shouldn't take much time, particularly if you make a bit more for tea and eat it the next day too with a bit of something else.

sandwich of some kind from the shop, crisps various,drink usually fizzy(so so bad i know)
mix and match what i have
about £5 a day ish on food/drink
ideally i'd do what i used to and have various soups, bread of different type,yogurt various types and a drink (usuall fizzy again :S)

no its not healthy and i weigh 16.7st but thats from college days not work food

[Bluepete]

The meal deals are pretty good.

£3 for a sandwich, crisps and a drink.

Pete

[andrewsmith]

Pete thought you went to...





*runs away*

about 6pounds for lunch a day,
Huge salad, protein bar, chicken, bottle of water and sometimes some juice.
weigh 15st, 6foot 7 tall

healthy

Really?! Spend about a fiver on salad and ham/tuna. Lasts all week. We have a hot/cold drinks machine on free vend so no probs for drinks.

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I used to spend about £4 a day on food. For the last couple of years I now take a lunch box. Sandwiches, crisps, chocolate bar, fruit etc. Drinks usually involve a brew or cordial. Saves me a fortune buying food in bulk and preparing at home.

[Littlepeahead]

We have a staff canteen so for £2 I get a main which could be lasagne, garlic bread and veg or chicken pie with potatoes and veg or steak or salmon or curry plus cold meats and salads. Choice of 3 puddings a day such as trifle, crumble, cheesecake, profiteroles or lemon tart. All the food is made on site each day by the chefs.

But if I ate there more than twice a month I'd be the size of a whale so instead I grab a low fat home made sandwich or a bowl of Special K at my desk and work through lunch.

We have a free gym too but I never use that either.