From the taste test winning* £25 Valentine’s Dine In deal, exclusive Lulu Guinness Chocolates, Waitrose Foundation Flowers and Dishpatch meal kits from top chefs - here’s what's in store for food lovers this Valentine’s Day…
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The meal deal includes three courses and a drink for two with 35 food options from a curated No.1 menu and 11 drink options to choose from
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Customers can enjoy almost 50% off, with savings of up to £23
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Named ‘Overall Winner’ by the Good Housekeeping Institute in their Valentine’s Day Meal Deal Taste Test* for the second year running
Food lovers can say it with… taste test winning, restaurant-quality delicious food this Valentine’s Day at Waitrose. Staying in never looked so good.
Running from 10th-15th Feb, Waitrose is welcoming back the return of its Valentine’s Day Dine In meal deal for two. For £25 customers can choose from a selection of Waitrose No.1 starters, mains, sides, and desserts along with a bottle of wine or a ready to pour cocktail from the Cocktail Collection. Unlike words, this is a dinner that’ll come out perfect every time.
For the second year running the meal deal has been named ‘Overall Winner’ by the Good Housekeeping Institute in their Valentine’s Day Meal Deal Taste Test*, so spend Valentine’s at the best table in town. Yours.
Food lovers will be spoilt for choice, with 35 food options from a curated No.1 menu and 11 drink options, with brands including Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Lager and Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz.
Sam Angell, Head of Innovation at Waitrose, says: “This year, food lovers will be able to show their love on Valentine's Day with our restaurant-quality £25 Valentine’s Dine In meal deal. With savings of up to £23, almost 50% off, what is not to love?
“The mouth-watering No.1 menu includes responsibly sourced seafood such as No.1 Scallops & King Prawns served in delicate shells, high-welfare No.1 Sirloin steaks sourced from grass fed British beef and innovative delicious desserts including a new No.1 Ruby Chocolate & Raspberry Mousse, helping our customers to say it with food this Valentine’s.”
Find more details on all the options included in the meal deal offering below and view the Lookbook here.
A thoughtful gift
Because sometimes all you need is fizz, choccies and settling down to the same romcom you watch every year, ideal for those ‘one-for-me-one-for-you’ moments.
The most stylish chocolate Valentine's Day present this year is the new and exclusive No.1 Lulu Guinness Chocolate Lips. Recreating Lulu's signature motif in rich single origin, Fairtrade 49% milk chocolate from the Dominican Republic with a glamorous shimmer of red, what’s not to love?
Flowers that leave them speechless
Look no further than these breathtaking bouquets that are beautifully wrapped to provide that wow factor for your loved ones.
Chris Wood, Head Florist at Waitrose says: “There are a dozen ways to say how you feel this Valentine's Day, and we’ve got them all wrapped up in beautiful bouquets which are all Waitrose Foundation this year. Our customer can pick from impressive arrangements such as our premium No.1 Foundation Luxury Roses, full of Waitrose Foundation Kenyan Roses and large head, premium, high-altitude striped pink roses, mixed with soft foliages and scented fillers. There just isn’t a better way to say it.”
Waitrose reinvest 2% of sales from Waitrose Foundation Flowers to improve the livelihoods of farmers, workers and their communities. So far, flower farm workers have benefitted from microloans, enabling investment in income-generating activities and school fees for children, school facilities and health centres.
Chef's Kiss
For a truly memorable, restaurant-standard evening, there’s no better reason to order a Dishpatch menu than Valentine’s Day. Dishpatch brings dishes from some of the UK’s most celebrated chefs straight to your door, ready to finish and serve at your table in a few steps. No rushed reservations, no crowded dining rooms – just an elevated, intimate restaurant experience on the most romantic night of the year.
There are five exclusive menus available on Dishpatch, including Atul Kochhar’s Valentine's Biryani, Cafe Murano’s Valentine’s Baked Gnocchi, LIMA’s A Taste of Nikkei, Michel Roux’s Dinner à Deux, and Paul Ainsworth’s Champagne Monkfish Celebration.
Created specially for Valentine’s Day, these menus will be delivered on Valentine’s weekend only. Select from either Friday 13th or Saturday 14th February, you can discover more at Dishpatch.
If they are more of a gift lover, find Dishpatch’s curated selection of hampers and letterbox treats available for delivery on Valentine’s weekend, including the limited-edition Chocolate & Pistachio Dream Cake By Sabrina Ghayour. Why not select from the warming French Weekend Hamper By Michel Roux or the letterbox giftable Italian Chocolate & Hazelnut Torte By Cafe Murano for that unforgettable treat.
Sensational starters:
With six exceptional starters to pick from this year, look no further than the newly launched, responsible sourced No.1 Scallops & King Prawns with Roasted Garlic West Country Butter (£7.50) or higher welfare No.1 Italian Antipasto with Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Drizzle, (£5.50). If you’re in the mood for something classic, the nostalgic No.1 2 Prawn Cocktails, (£5.00) are a luxurious treat.
Moreish mains:
For the main course, there are 13 mouthwatering main options across fish, steak, beef, chicken, ready meals, vegetarian and vegan options. This includes five new mains, from higher welfare No.1 British Beef Wellington, (£16); No.1 2 Kefalonian Fresh Sea Bass Fillets with Gremolata Butter, 205g (£9.00); or No.1 Mushroom, Malbec & Port Wellington, (£9).
Scrumptious sides:
No meal is complete without a delicious side dish! With seven of the best, you’re spoilt for choice. Whether you fancy No.1 Potato Dauphinoise (£4) or No.1 Four Cheese Macaroni (£4.00) or No.1 Green Vegetable Medley (£4), you’re in for a food feast.
Delectable Desserts:
There are nine decadent options for dessert lovers. Why not share something sweet with that special someone by indulging in these new, irresistible No.1 2 Ruby Chocolate & Raspberry Mousse (£5) or No.1 2 Chocolate Ganache Tortes (£5).
…and plenty to sip on!
Customers can choose from a selection of 11 different drinks to pair with their meal deal meaning there’s a tipple to suit everyone this Valentine's Day.
If you’re in the mood for a gorgeous bottle of bubbly, why not enjoy the delightful La Gioiosa Asolo Prosecco DOCG, £14.00; or if you’re looking to sip back and relax with some wine, you’re spoilt for choice, with the Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz (£13.50), Aime Roquesante Coteaux Varois Rosé (£13), or Ara Single Estate Sauvignon Blanc (£12). Fancy celebrating with a cocktail? The Cocktail Collection has you covered with their expertly crafted range to enjoy bar-quality cocktails that are ready to serve at home, including a Negroni, Old Fashioned and Ciroc Cosmopolitan (£15.50).
If you’re a beer lover, Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Premium Lager (£8.65) is the best drink to pair with your Valentine’s meal. For those planning for an alcohol free Valentine’s, you can pick from Thomson & Scott Noughty Rose (£9.95) or TRIP Mindful Blend Wild Strawberry Calm (£6.50) for the perfect accompanying sip.
Full list of options to choose from:
Starters:
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No.1 2 Cornish Quartz Cheddar & Caramelised Shallot Tarts, 2x120g, £5.00
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No.1 Vegetable Antipasti Arancini with Basil Pesto, 230g, £5.00
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No.1 Italian Antipasto with Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Drizzle, 80g, £5.50
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No.1 Scallops & King Prawns with Roasted Garlic West Country Butter, 170g, £7.50
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No.1 Camembert Bake and Dough Balls with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Garlic, 372g, £5.50
Mains:
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No.1 2 British Beef Sirloin Steaks with Peppercorn Butter, 390g, £12.00
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No.1 2 British Beef Flat Iron Steaks with with Garlic & Herb Butter, 390g, £10.00
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No.1 British Beef Wellington, 400g, £16.00
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No.1 Parmigiano Reggiano & Truffle Chicken Kyiv, 530g, £10.00
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No.1 2 Salmon En Croutes with Lemon & Italian Mascarpone, 363g, £8.00
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No.1 2 Kefalonian Fresh Sea Bass Fillets with Gremolata Butter, 205g, £9.00
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No.1 Wagyu Beef Pie, 550g, £9.95
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No.1 Mushroom, Malbec & Port Wellington, 500g, £9.00
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Juicy Marbles 2xThick-Cut Filet Plant-Based Steaks, 226g, £8.00
Sides:
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No.1 Cauliflower & Broccoli Three Cheese Gratin, 420g, £4.00
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No.1 Four Cheese Macaroni, 380g, £4.00
Desserts:
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No.1 2 Chocolate Ganache Tortes, 120g, £5.00
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No.1 2 Caramelised Biscuit Cheesecakes, 136g, £5.00
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No.1 2 Morello Cherry & Almond Tarts, 2x80g, £5.00
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No.1 2 Ruby Chocolate & Raspberry Mousse, 148g, £5.00
Drinks:
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Thomson & Scott Noughty Sparkling Rose Alcohol Free Wine, £9.95
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DASH Water Raspberry Infused Sparkling Water, 4x330ml, £4.75
Notes to Editors
Download all the imagery here: Waitrose Valentine’s Imagery
£25 Valentine's Dine In runs from 10th - 15th February in Waitrose shops and online at Waitrose.com as well as on Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat, where it will be priced at £30. Availability may differ in smaller shops and all products are subject to availability.
*Named ‘Overall Winner’ by the Good Housekeeping Institute in their 2026 Valentine’s Day Meal Deal Taste Test with the following combination: No.1 Scallops & King Prawns with Roasted Garlic West Country Butter, No.1 Sirloin with Mixed Peppercorn Butter, No.1 Triple Cooked Fries with Cornish Sea Salt, No.1 2 Ruby Chocolate & Raspberry Mousses, and La Gioiosa Asolo Prosecco DOCG.
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