A frugal mom has figured out how to enjoy McDonalds products from the comfort of home and for just a fraction of the price.
The British TikToker, whose username is @mumxchef, took to the app to share some of her top tips on where people can buy restaurant menu ingredients.
In the video, which has already racked up more than four million views, the mother revealed that she buys McDonald’s products at The Company Store: Food supplier that redistributes surplus stock.
The mum, who shares budget meals and haul videos, revealed the huge freezers in a store packed with packets of frozen goods.
In the first segment of the video, the mom shared images of a box containing what appear to be bags filled with the fast food chain’s beloved fries.
A cheapskate mom (in the video) has figured out how to enjoy McDonald’s products from the comfort of home and for just a fraction of the price.
“The first place that sells most of McDonalds items is The Company Shop, which has a couple of branches across the UK,” the creator said.
In another video, the creator revealed that customers can get 20 slices of McDonald’s apple pie for just £5.
The famous pies vary in price across the UK, but generally cost around £1.19 each when bought fresh in-store, meaning customers can get 19 more pies for just £4 more.
Fans of the fast food chain’s popular meal can also enjoy 1kg of chicken nuggets for £4.50 and even £2.50 for a 2.4kg bag of chips.
“Yes, all the stock I’m showing you is actually McDonald’s stock,” he said in the clip.
‘The company store sources its products directly from McDonald’s, including seasonal items like mini waffles,’ he explained.
‘They also sell overproduced products, products that do not meet a certain weight, and also seasonal products.
‘Don’t forget that they change their menu every month and everything left over is sold to The Company Shop.
Fans of the fast food chain’s popular meal can also enjoy 1kg of chicken nuggets for £4.50 and even £2.50 for a 2.4kg bag of chips.
As well as dead Pizza Hut products, Greggs items are also on offer, with the creator revealing huge boxes of vegetable pies, onion bhaajis and pizzas from the bakery.
As well as savoury favourites, the TikToker revealed that customers can also find sweet items such as Aero McFlurry mint toppings which are selling for just £1.
The video revealed that what appear to be McDonald’s spicy nuggets are also available for £4.50 a kilo.
According to the video’s creator, many of the items stored are surpluses from seasonal menus such as Christmas and summer.
“The best thing is that it is sold at a very cheap price,” he explained.
The Company Shop not only supplies the giant fast food chain, but also offers ingredients used by other establishments.
For example, the TikToker revealed a box of plant-based pepperoni used as pizza topping at Pizza Hut.
“These will be sold to The Company Shop because they don’t meet the weight requirement, they may be a little oddly shaped or they are close to their expiration date but still usable,” he said.
As well as dead Pizza Hut products, Greggs items are also on offer, with the creator revealing huge boxes of vegetable pies, onion bhaajis and pizzas from the bakery.
The vegetable pie, which normally sells for over £1, can be bought in a pack of four for just 40p.
According to The Company Shop’s website, sellers work “directly with manufacturers and retailers to secure excess inventory.”
The savvy mum also pointed out that greasy food lovers could find items in Heron Foods’ ‘X Sell’ range, including surplus items made by the fast food giant itself.
In particular, the TikToker highlighted McDonald’s Garlic Cheese Bites that she happily purchased from the retailer.
‘For some of you who were sceptical about whether Heron sold the McDonald’s range, while many of you searched the internet for the purveyor of cheese and garlic bites but couldn’t find it anywhere.
Customers can also purchase 1kg of mini potato waffles for just £2.
The Company Shop not only sells products from the giant fast food chain, but also offers ingredients that are used in other establishments. For example, the vegetable pepperoni used as a topping for pizzas at Pizza Hut is also sold at the store.
The cheapskate also pointed out that lovers of greasy food could find items in Herons Foods’ ‘X Sell’ range, including surplus items made by the fast food giant itself.
The TikToker was able to get her hands on the highly sought-after Heron Foods cheese and garlic bites
“I got mine from none other than Heron,” he insisted, revealing the slightly unusually shaped morsels of cheese.
“The X Sell range is where a lot of big companies sell them seasonal products that they no longer need. Items that don’t meet a certain weight requirement can even be a bit oddly shaped. McDonald’s is one of these companies,” the mother explained.
“But, like the company store, Heron will only stock items when McDonald’s has something to sell. For example, when a seasonal item is out of stock or if an item has a defect.”
However, for those looking to pick up their McDonald’s products out of season at The Company Shop, there is one caveat.
Customers must be members of The Company Shop to access its UK stores. Membership is subject to shoppers being key workers or receiving benefits.
Keen fans of the fast food giant took to the comments to express their excitement, with many writing: “I’ll be buying several bags of camembert bites.”
Members must work for the NHS, emergency and care services, prison services, the British Armed Forces, a charity or a FMCG supply chain.
Those who meet the criteria will have the option to recommend up to two more people, if they so wish.
Fans of the fast food giant took to the comments to express their excitement, with many writing: “I’ll be buying several bags of Camembert bites.”
Others commented to confirm the existence of the stock. One wrote: “I’ve worked for McDonald’s and can say this is true. These are the same bags I would bring back from delivery.”
Another wrote: “Oh I had those Herons nuggets and couldn’t stop talking about how similar they were to McDonald’s. Now it makes sense.”