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They take the food home, portion it up, and fridge or freeze it to eat all week.
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Its theoretically cheaper than buying groceries and easier than cooking a whole bunch of food at once.
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Reactions to the hack fall in either the eye-roll or the this-is-genius camps.
Consider me influenced, one TikTok user replied to Webbs video.
But are bulk food ordersreallycheaper than cooking for yourself?
The scoop: Sorry, TikTok.
Scroll on for the best deals.
Chipotle
Catering hackers frequently name the fast casual burrito joint as a popular destination.
So ordering a Sweetgreen catering package could save $14 at most compared with ordering 20 individual meals.
Qdoba
Next up: Chipotles nemesis.
And unlike a salad, cooked components like these will keep well in the freezer.
Still, cooking at home remains the cheapest option of all.
Panda Express
Everybody’s favorite mall chain is a hotbed for deals.
Catering:At Panda Express you could buy up to16 meals worth of food for $112.
Grocery dupe:Is the Family Meal combo cheaper than cooking the same meal at home?
The takeaway:Panda Express is one of the best chains weve found for ordering food in bulk.
It costs $64.99 total ($13.00 per meal).
Special deals:This is where things get exciting.
Boston Market doesnt say how many meals this pack covers.
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