For a family of 4 · Under £95
A family shopping list template that actually fits the week.
Weekly shop, family of 4
31 items · ~£89.40 / £95 budget
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Fruit & veg
- Bananas (6) £0.85
- Carrots (1kg) £0.70
- Onions (1kg) £0.85
- Mixed salad (200g) £1.20
- Tomatoes (6) £1.10
- Apples (6) £1.95
- Broccoli £0.75
- Baking potatoes (2.5kg) £2.20
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Meat & fish
- Chicken breasts (1kg) £6.50
- Beef mince 5% (500g) £4.20
- Salmon fillets (2) £4.75
- Sausages (8 pack) £2.60
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Dairy & eggs
- Milk (4 pints) £1.75
- Cheddar (350g) £3.30
- Eggs (12) £2.85
- Greek yogurt (500g) £1.80
- Butter (250g) £2.40
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Bakery
- Bread, medium sliced £1.20
- Wraps (8) £1.40
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Cupboard
- Pasta (1kg) £1.30
- Basmati rice (1kg) £2.10
- Chopped tomatoes (4) £1.80
- Olive oil (500ml) £4.50
- Baked beans (4) £2.20
- Chicken stock cubes £1.40
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Frozen
- Garden peas (1kg) £1.65
- Oven chips (1.5kg) £2.40
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Snacks & drinks
- Kids juice cartons (8) £2.10
- Cereal bars (6) £1.85
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Household
- Toilet roll (9) £4.80
- Washing up liquid £1.20
What goes into a week for four.
A family shopping list isn't just bigger portions of a couple's shop. It's a different problem: leftovers that reheat for lunchboxes, kid-friendly midweek dinners, and enough cupboard stuff to absorb a busy Thursday.
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5 dinners
One traybake, one mince-based, one chicken-and-rice, one pasta, one freezer-friendly. Two nights are leftovers or takeaway.
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Breakfasts & lunchboxes
Cereal, bread, eggs, fruit, juice cartons, cereal bars. The bulk-buy items that have to last the school week.
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Cupboard & household
Pasta, rice, oil, tinned tomatoes, toilet roll, washing up liquid. The "things you always need" stack that gets forgotten until you run out.
Want the dinners planned too? Try the budget meal plan for a family of 4 or the Aldi meal plan for £50 a week. Shopping for fewer? Here is the weekly shopping list for two.
Quick answers
What should a weekly shopping list for a family of 4 include?
Five or six dinners, breakfasts, packed lunches and snacks for the school week, fruit and veg, a couple of proteins, cupboard staples and household basics. The template on this page covers all of them, grouped by aisle.
How much should a family of 4 spend on food a week in the UK?
It varies with ages, appetites and where you shop. This template is built to come in under £95 a week. A plan with leftovers built in, bought at a discounter, can come in well under that.
How do I stop the family shop going over budget?
Plan the dinners before you shop, cook at least one meal that makes two (a roast that becomes a curry), check the cupboards first and stick to the list. Make Me A Shopping List plans the week around a budget you set.
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