Costco

[MK Shrimper]

Has anyone used or is a member of the above superstore? As I'm planning a party for my little girl, I'm wondering if I can buy BBQ stuff and salady stuff in bulk?

As the membership is £25 seems a bit pricey to use it once.

 

[Eastblack]

You have to have your own business I believe, or be authorised by your company to open an account. I guess this is because it's effectively a Cash & Carry.

Some bargains there though, but if you're expecting make £25 of savings in the first visit, thereby recouping your membership fee (assuming you're eligible), you may struggle.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Not at present, but used to be. They're good at platters of food for entertaining, not sure about the stuff you're talking about, depends on numbers of course.

 

[Mr Plow]

You'll have no problems getting your BBQ meat in bulk, they do some really good, high quality stuff there mate. Not entirely sure about the salad part though. As OBL said, the platters they do also may come in very handy for you (think these need to be ordered in advance? May want to check), they do loads of things like plates of sarnies, seafood etc etc. You can probably stock up on beer/wine/spirits as well to recoup some of the £25 member cost, the last time I was there I think a case of Jack Daniels worked out at around £16ish a bottle.

If it wasn't so far away we'd probably go there a little more often.

 

[Pubey]

The inlaws go there quite a bit, and they get things like pies (they are from Wigan!) and desserts in bulk, which are always nice (and huge!). Not sure about salads, but Mr Plow is right about the platters and things.

 

[Crawliano]

Hit up Iceland, by the time you put VAT on it's barely worth it.

That said though, their bakery is worth the admission fee alone.

 

[southend4ever]

Hit up Iceland, by the time you put VAT on it's barely worth it.

That said though, their bakery is worth the admission fee alone.

The point here being is that it is still worth it!

 

[Mad Cyril]

A real man would just buy a couple of carcasses and cook them.

 

[Napster]

I'm a member - only get the chance now and again to go, but meat and fish very good, they do fresh veg as well in bulk for a decent price.

 

[ldnfatso]

I belong to Costco and i find it extremely good value because my company pay for it for me! :smile: My only issue is that i will go in specifically for one thing and come out with loads of other stuff i didnt intend on buying. The meat and pizza's are really good value and quality. Also good for getting stuff that you have got room to store. As a member you can also bring 2 non members in with you.

 

[Bluesmanager]

Their burgers are ****ing awesome.

 

[OldBlueLady]

I belong to Costco and i find it extremely good value because my company pay for it for me! :smile: My only issue is that i will go in specifically for one thing and come out with loads of other stuff i didnt intend on buying. The meat and pizza's are really good value and quality. Also good for getting stuff that you have got room to store. As a member you can also bring 2 non members in with you.

There you go Paul, arrange a visit with Ldnfatso and you can suss it out for yourself!

 

[ldnfatso]

The big plastic containers of haribo's are fantastic too!

 

[OldBlueLady]

The big plastic containers of haribo's are fantastic too!

You get those at Makro too, which is where I have a card!