Easy trick to get Valentine's Day meal deals at the grocery store cheap or FREE

LOVE is in the air and why not celebrate with a great value Valentine's Day meal?

Shoppers can treat themselves and their partner to a romantic dinner for two without spending a lot of money thanks to a handy offer at all supermarkets.

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TopCashback is offering £10 cashback on Valentine's Day meal deals, meaning savvy shoppers can bag the whole thing for free.

Most major supermarkets offer a special offer on lovebirds.

The in-store meal deals usually include multiple courses and even a bottle of sparkling water, with prices ranging from just £6 at Co-op to £25 at M&S.

TopCashback is offering to give shoppers £10 back to their bank if they spend at least a tenner on meal deals – so by buying one of the £10 options you can get the whole thing for free.

Or, even if you had bought the more expensive deal, you would still get £10 back, making you only spend £15 in total.

However, it's important to keep in mind that the deal is only available to new TopCashback members – so if you're already signed up and have used the site before, you won't be eligible.

It's very easy to redeem the offer and claim the deal, which is available to shop from February 9 to midnight on February 18.

Below we'll show you how to pick up your Valentine's meal deal for free or cheap, plus what each of the major supermarkets are offering this year.

This is how you claim your free Valentine's meal deal

You can receive your Valentine's Day meal deal from February 14 by simply taking a photo of your receipt.

But first you must register as a new member at TopCashback via this link.

Then you have to spend €10 on a Valentine's Day meal for two in any supermarket between now and February 18, but only in the store.

After purchase, send a photo of your proof of purchase to TopCashback.

Your receipt must show the date and time of purchase within the time frame, as well as the name of the store and the items purchased.

If your order meets the necessary requirements, TopCashback will refund you €10 cashback, which will be available in your TopCashback account within seven days.

It's important to note that the deal is not available through the TopCashback app, and only on the website.

For the full terms and conditions, please refer to the TopCashback website.

What Valentine's meal deals are available?

The menu choices offered include steak, lobster pasta and tasty chocolate desserts.

Below is a full list of what supermarkets have to offer and how much you will spend.

Aldi – £6.77 (86p with TopCashback)

The discount supermarket's cheapest deal includes a starter, main course and dessert for two people for £6.77, although the exact cost will depend on which items you choose.

There are five set menu options, and the meal deal includes garlic bread, pasta filled with lobster and a white chocolate and raspberry panna cotta.

As it is, the deal isn't enough to take advantage of the TopCashback offer, but if you spend an extra £4.09 on a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc or £4.99 on some Prosecco, this will add up to the minimum spend of £10.

A vegetarian option includes mushroom aracini, vegan pie and a vegan chocolate brownie.

You can view the full list of products in our article and to find your nearest store you can use the store locator on the Aldi website.

Asda – £12 (£2 with TopCashback)

Asda's three-course Valentine's dinner for two will cost you £12.

The bundle includes a starter, main course, two sides, dessert and a drink – plus with the TopCashback £10 back deal it will cost you just £2.

The choices are from the supermarket's Bistro range and include tempura prawns, sirloin steak and Valentine's profiteroles.

Other menu options include vegan brie heartschestnut mushroom stroganoff tart and coquille st Jaques (scallops).

There are seven starters to choose from, and ten main courses, plus two desserts to choose from: profiteroles or strawberries with Belgian chocolate dipping sauce.

In addition to their three-course menu, customers can also choose from a selection of wines and soft drinks.

You can find the full Valentine's deal menu in our story and in your nearest store using the locator tool on the Asda website.

Co-op – £6 and £10 (FREE with TopCashback)

The Co-op's Valentine's meal deal for two is pizza and prosecco for £12, or £10 if you're a Co-op member.

You get the choice of one of six pizza flavors to share, and a bottle of irresistible Prosecco from the supermarket.

There's also a dinner deal for two, including a main course and side for £7, or £6 for Co-op members.

Options include lasagna and steak and ale pie, plus mash or vegetarian medley to go with it.

A third Co-op deal for Valentine's Day is steak and chips for £7, or £6 for members.

All three agreements are available now and until February 14th.

You can get member prices in the supermarket by signing up online, via the Co-op app or in store for £1.

Please note that the dinner deal and the steak and chips deal do not qualify for the TopCashback offer – so it may be worth buying an extra dessert for £4, that way you will still save £ 6 with the additional expenses.

You can find the full menu on the Co-op website and where your nearest store is using the store checker tool.

Heron Foods – £10 (FREE with TopCashback)

Heron Foods has also launched a Valentine's Day deal that's perfect if you're on a budget.

The discounter is selling a three-course meal for two for just £10, so with TopCashback's offer it's completely free.

To start with, there is a choice of flatbread with tomato and garlic or cheese and garlic.

The main course is a Castlerahan superior sirloin steak, with oozing triple-cooked Best Buy beef chips and Best Buy beer-battered onion rings.

For dessert you can choose from two Gu New York Cheesecakes or two cheesecakes with chocolate and salted caramel. And to top it all off, there is a chocolate rose for two.

The deal is available now and you can find your nearest store using the store locator on the Heron website.

Marks & Spencer – £25 (£15 with TopCashback)

M&S's Valentine's Day menu starts from £25 and includes a starter. main course, side dish, dessert and wine, prosecco or soft drink.

This means that if you take advantage of the TopCashback offer, you can get all this for just €15.

Starters include breaded camembert, prawns and lobster thermidor gratins, plus truffle puree or triple-cooked fries as sides.

For main courses you can choose from a fillet steak Wellington, slow-cooked lamb shank or a steak.

There are eight different desserts to choose from, including tiramisu, profiteroles and a cheese board.

The menu includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

You can find the full list of items available in the M&S deal in our handy story and in your nearest store using the locator tool on the M&S website.

Morrisons – £15 (£5 with TopCashback)

Morrisons has unveiled its Valentine's Day three-course meal for two, including a starter, main course, two sides, dessert and a drink.

It costs from £17, or £15 if you're on the My Morrisons loyalty programme.

The program is free to sign up for, and with the TopCashback offer it means you can collect the whole deal for just five dollars.

There are six starters to choose from, including a heart-shaped camembert and tempura prawns, while there are seven main options, such as steak and smoked salmon.

Garlic ciabatta and triple-cooked fries are on the side menu, and for dessert, Gu lemon cheesecake and raspberry puffs are in the lineup.

You can choose a bottle of wine or prosecco, a four-pack of Peroni or a soft drink such as ginger beer.

You can find the full range in our article and in your nearest store using the locator on Morrison's website.

Sainsbury's – £15 (£5 with TopCashback)

Sainsbury's has also launched a £15 Valentine's meal deal for two, including a starter, main meal, side, dessert and a drink.

It means Sainsbury's shoppers can get the full deal for just £5 when they use the TopCashback offer.

There is a choice of seven starters, all from the supermarket's Taste the Difference range.

Customers can choose from dishes including scallops gratin, leek and cheddar tart and fragrant vegetable bao buns.

Sainsbury's also offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with meals.

You can see the full list of food and drinks included in the deal in our handy story.

Tesco – £12 (£2 with TopCashback)

Tesco is offering lovebirds a Valentine's Day meal for two for just £12, where you can grab a tender steak and a bottle of prosecco.

The deal includes one side dish, one dessert and one drink for £12 – or £2 through TopCashback's offer.

You can also add a starter for €6, bringing the total to €18. These starters can only be picked up in larger stores.

The deal is for Clubcard customers, and if you don't have a loyalty card you'll have to buy the items separately and this can cost up to £21.60.

The deal includes lasagna functions beef ragu layered with fresh egg pasta and creamy béchamel sauce.

Among the desserts are Belgian chocolate cubes, filled with a hidden raspberry center and finished with a red heart.

The full list of available items can be found here.

It's always worth shopping around so you can find out which deal suits you best.

Google Shopping and Trolley.co.uk are good places to start if you want to compare prices from different retailers.

And for the full list of Valentine's meal deals available this year, check out our handy overview.

And we even tried them to see which ones are worth the price.

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