Secret trick Aussies use to score gourmet meals at 70% discount
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With rising living costs, Australians constantly seek ways to stretch their dollars, particularly when dining out.
While some have resorted to extreme measures like dumpster diving to save on food costs, a new, more palatable solution has emerged.
The innovative social app Too Good To Go (TGTG) is a platform transforming our thoughts on food waste and dining deals.
The app, successful in countries like the UK and the US, has recently become available in Australia.
It will start in Melbourne and plans to expand to Sydney by the end of the year.
The concept is simple yet revolutionary: hospitality venues list surplus food on the app. Aussies can purchase a 'surprise bag' at a fraction of the original cost, typically around one-third of the price.
This means that a meal that would typically cost $24 could be yours for a mere $8, as was the case for 22-year-old Liana Vagnoni, who snagged a large ciabatta sandwich and an almond croissant for that price.
Customers are still determining precisely what their surprise bag will contain, as predicting what will be left over at the end of the day is nearly impossible.
‘It's a $36.6 billion food waste problem in Australia, and that's just mind-blowing... we're super motivated to contribute to that kind of massive problem,’ Country Director of TGTG, Joost Rietveld, said.
With approximately 7.6 million tonnes of food wasted annually, initiatives like TGTG are a step towards a more sustainable future, benefiting consumers and the environment.
The app presents a gamble for those concerned about dietary restrictions.
While vendors do their best to accommodate allergens and food intolerances, the surprise bag's contents are uncertain.
‘They have a guarantee to the value they get... they will get three times the value that they pay for,’ Mr Rietveld clarified.
‘You can also see that the app will show you not only what you're paying but also the original value that you would get. So that's something you can rely on.’
This ‘trade-off’ enabled Australians to purchase food at lower prices.
Still, it can be challenging to know precisely what they're buying, especially when accommodating allergens and food intolerances.
Nonetheless, Rietveld noted that vendors generally strive to offer appropriate options for their customers or provide refunds if necessary.
‘This is the trade-off of getting that value but then accepting you don't know what you'll get,’ he added.
Have you tried the Too Good To Go app or a similar service? Share your experiences and your best surprise meals in the comments below.
While some have resorted to extreme measures like dumpster diving to save on food costs, a new, more palatable solution has emerged.
The innovative social app Too Good To Go (TGTG) is a platform transforming our thoughts on food waste and dining deals.
The app, successful in countries like the UK and the US, has recently become available in Australia.
Australians used the Too Good To Go app to get lower-quality meals. Credit: TikTok
It will start in Melbourne and plans to expand to Sydney by the end of the year.
The concept is simple yet revolutionary: hospitality venues list surplus food on the app. Aussies can purchase a 'surprise bag' at a fraction of the original cost, typically around one-third of the price.
This means that a meal that would typically cost $24 could be yours for a mere $8, as was the case for 22-year-old Liana Vagnoni, who snagged a large ciabatta sandwich and an almond croissant for that price.
Customers are still determining precisely what their surprise bag will contain, as predicting what will be left over at the end of the day is nearly impossible.
‘It's a $36.6 billion food waste problem in Australia, and that's just mind-blowing... we're super motivated to contribute to that kind of massive problem,’ Country Director of TGTG, Joost Rietveld, said.
With approximately 7.6 million tonnes of food wasted annually, initiatives like TGTG are a step towards a more sustainable future, benefiting consumers and the environment.
The app presents a gamble for those concerned about dietary restrictions.
While vendors do their best to accommodate allergens and food intolerances, the surprise bag's contents are uncertain.
‘They have a guarantee to the value they get... they will get three times the value that they pay for,’ Mr Rietveld clarified.
‘You can also see that the app will show you not only what you're paying but also the original value that you would get. So that's something you can rely on.’
This ‘trade-off’ enabled Australians to purchase food at lower prices.
Still, it can be challenging to know precisely what they're buying, especially when accommodating allergens and food intolerances.
Nonetheless, Rietveld noted that vendors generally strive to offer appropriate options for their customers or provide refunds if necessary.
‘This is the trade-off of getting that value but then accepting you don't know what you'll get,’ he added.
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