
Six cheap ways to swerve the kitchen and treat the family to a bargain meal out
Need a break already? Swerve the kitchen and treat the family to a bargain meal out.
Here's how . . .
PIZZA PARTY: From today until August 10, PizzaExpress is bringing back its Kids Eat Free offer.
Order an adult main for a free Piccolo meal, which includes dough balls with salad, a pizza or pasta, a dessert and a Bambinoccino.
If you are dining with your older kids, there's a brand-new deal, a Sharing Feast for four. Get 16 Doppio dough balls, two large classic pizzas and two sides for £50, so £12.50 per person.
SUPER SUBS: Families can enjoy one free kids' meal with the purchase of any Subway Footlong Sub from today until August 17. The Little Subs Kids Pack meal includes a four-inch mini sub, a snack and a drink.
ASK ABOUT IT: Children eat free at ASK Italian from July 18 to August 31. To claim the offer, download the ASK Perks app and redeem your voucher.
The deal includes up to two free kids' meals with the purchase of at least one adult main course. There are no age restrictions.
HUT STUFF: For hungry families, head to Pizza Hut to get the kids' buffet for £1 (usually £7.99) if spending £10 on other food. For an extra £2, kids can enjoy unlimited soft drinks and the famous ice- cream machine.
Use the code KEF1 if ordering on your mobile. This deal runs until August 13 in Scotland and until September 4 in England and Wales.
SUPERMARKET SAVER: Do your big shop at meal times and kids can dine for less at Tesco, Asda or Morrisons cafes. At Asda, get a kids' hot or cold meal for £1 while parents can get a free pouch of Ella's baby food for those aged under 18 months.
At Morrisons, spend £5 or more on an adult meal from The Breakfasts or Classics menu for a free kids' meal worth £4. Tesco Cafes offer a free kids' meal when purchasing any adult item.
PLANE & SIMPLE: Flying from Heathrow Airport? Kids eat free at selected restaurants until September 2, check at heathrow.com.
All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability
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