So, the grand answer: £5.90. But really, it’s about what you’re willing to pay for the story you tell yourself. A Meal Deal from Waitrose isn’t just lunch—it’s a decision to spend 30% more than necessary because the packaging is nicer and the crisps are truffle-flavored. You’re not hungry; you’re curating.
If you want to save money, pack your own cheese sandwich and a banana. If you want to feel like a British aristocrat for 10 minutes while standing next to a magazine rack, hand over your £5.90. Just don’t complain when the smoothie leaks on your laptop. That’s the Waitrose tax, and we all pay it in our own way.
Now go forth, sandwich enthusiasts. May your Meal Deal be fresh, your snack be satisfying, and your wallet—ever so slightly—lighter. You’re worth it. Or at least, your lunch is worth a small, polite country’s GDP.
