Brits stock up for last big BBQ feasts of the year ahead of the Bank Holiday

Brits have been stocking up for what is likely to be the last big BBQ day of the year for the Bank Holiday.

Forecasts for temperatures around the 20C mark have set up the August Bank Holiday for probably the last big BBQ parties of the year.

Since last Thursday sales at Tesco of typical BBQ foods like burgers, sausages, fish and plant-based meat alternatives plus beers and wines have been in high demand.

And as a result of a 25% off six bottles of wine and fizz (Clubcard deal members only) running from until Monday, Tesco predicts it expects to sell more wine than beer over the Bank Holiday weekend. 

Tesco BBQ meat buyer Lucy Draper said: “This August Bank Holiday is likely to see the last big BBQ parties of the year with schools starting up again the following week and people returning to the UK from their summer holidays.

“Also a result of a wetter than normal summer, Brits have had fewer BBQ occasions than usual to enjoy so we believe many people will seize the chance for one last hurrah and go all out to invite family and friends over to enjoy the great outdoors.”

Across the Bank Holiday period Tesco expects to sell:

1.25 million packs of sausages

Over 300,000 packs of burgers

Over 225,000 plant-based meat alternatives

Over 1 million packs of fish

Over 300,000 packs of BBQ meat

Over 1 million packs of burger and hot dog rolls

Over1 million punnets of strawberries

Almost 300,000 packs of Greek/salad cheese

Over 2.25 million ice creams and lollies

Over 4 million bottles/cans of beer

Almost 8000 bottles of Pimms

Over 300,000 packs of ice cubes

Over 500,000 cartons of fresh cream

Over 5 million bottles of wine

Something in the region of 100,000 bags of BBQ fuel

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Shopping at Aldi? Here are their August Bank Holiday opening hours

Aldi has announced its opening times for the August Bank Holiday.

Aldi's branches will open as normal Saturdays and Sunday. But stores will be open in England and Wales from 8am until 8pm on Monday 28th August, but opening hours in Scotland will remain unchanged (8am – 10pm).

However, customers are advised that the opening times of some stores could vary, and they're advised to  visit Aldi’s website to check their local store's opening times.

Aldi report that they have everything shoppers will need for a stunning Bank Holiday, due to its fabulous range of delicious food and drink.

From BBQs and picnics to garden gatherings and soirees, shoppers will be able to can cater for any long weekend plans with Aldi's stupendous range of fresh meat, vegetarian and vegan options, sides, snacks, sweet treats and drinks, all at amazing Aldi prices, too!

And Click and Collect is also available to customers at some 200 Aldi stores. Customers at select stores can visit groceries.aldi.co.uk to browse the supermarket’s range online and book a timeslot for collection, where all of their shopping will be brought to their cars and loaded into their boots by Aldi colleagues.

www.aldi.co.uk

Aldi's going to give £100 shopping vouchers to lucky customers

In order to help shoppers celebrate the August bank holiday weekend, Aldi is giving customers the chance to win their shopping for free.

Aldi's giving away £100 vouchers to 20 lucky shoppers to purchase all the food and drink they need to kick start the long Bank Holiday weekend celebrations.

To be in with a chance to win, all entrants have to do is visit Aldi’s Facebook page, where the competition is being hosted, and comment on the post by sharing what their bank holiday weekend plans will be.

Entries are open from now until 11.59pm on Monday 21st August, with winners being contacted on Tuesday 22nd  for the e-vouchers to be sent in time for them to stock up on all their bank holiday essentials.

Aldi's Bank Holiday weekend must-haves are already available in stores and include a wide variety of summer party essentials, like Specially Selected BBQ items and Aldi's own-brand sides and desserts.

Richard Thornton, who is Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “With the long weekend just around the corner, I’m sure lots of people will be coming together to enjoy the bank holiday with family and friends.

“We hope our vouchers will give customers the chance to make the most of the weekend, helping to cover the cost of their bank holiday essentials so they can put all their attention into hosting.”

To find out more and to enter the competition visit: https://www.facebook.com/AldiUK/posts/pfbid0Qi3ufJzQmQu3C5opEN1nG7TqyXWYoT2XKmC5jH8yHfbMbUXGo6jsMj3MRnEcscrxl