Reducing Food Waste: Review of Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag
Too Good To Go Bags have gained popularity recently as a way for restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, pubs, and more to reduce food waste by offering discounted items that are approaching their sell-by date.
This innovative concept allows bargain hunters to purchase a bag filled with various items for a fraction of the original price. While customers do not have the option to choose the contents of the bag, the element of surprise adds to the excitement of the experience.
A variety of establishments participate in the Too Good To Go initiative, including bakeries, supermarkets, and popular chain restaurants like Pizza Express. As a lover of Italian cuisine, particularly pizza, I was intrigued when I saw Pizza Express listed on the Too Good To Go app and decided to give it a try.
Upon purchasing a Pizza Express Too Good To Go bag for £4.95, I was hopeful based on the estimated value of £14.85, despite the bag receiving a low rating of 2.9 out of five from 27 reviews. The potential contents of the bag included either one main course or three starters/desserts, such as Dough Balls, Calamari, Chocolate Fudge, or Lasagne.
Excited to see what I would receive, I picked up my bag from a local Pizza Express location. However, my initial enthusiasm quickly waned as I opened the boxes to find multiple servings of garlic bread with mozzarella and warm bread and butter, with the only deviation being a Sicilian Lemon & White Chocolate Roulade.
While the garlic bread was enjoyable, the repeated presence of warm bread and butter left much to be desired. The roulade proved to be the highlight of the bag, offering a more unique and flavorful experience compared to the other items.
Despite the mixed reception of the contents, the value for money aspect of the Pizza Express Too Good To Go bag was evident. However, the lack of variety in the items diminished the overall appeal of the offering.
In comparison to other Too Good To Go bags I have tried, the Pizza Express bag fell short in terms of delivering a diverse and satisfying selection of items. While the concept of reducing food waste is commendable, the lack of variation in the bag’s contents may deter me from purchasing it again in the future.
Overall, while the Pizza Express Too Good To Go bag had its positives, the repetitive nature of the items ultimately detracted from the overall experience. For those seeking a more diverse selection of food items, it may be more worthwhile to opt for a traditional order from Pizza Express rather than relying on the surprise element of the Too Good To Go bag.