DINNER TIME
Major family favourite restaurant chain is offering FREE meals to diners – check if you can get one
Plus tips to save money while eating out
DINNERS have been left delighted after a popular family restaurant chain announced free meals - but time is limited.
Fans can now choose from a wide range of main course meals and order some classic Mexican delicacies - without having to pay a single penny.
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Mexican fast-food chain Chipotle is offering a free meal to all UK fans to mark a major milestone.
The company has just launched a brand-new mobile app as well as a website - and is offering customers a free main course meal after making their first digital purchase.
Foodies will first have to order some flavourful Mexican grub - either from the restaurant's app or from their new website.
After their first digital purchase, a free main course meal offer will appear in their checkout accounts within 72 hours.
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However, diners will have to hurry as the offer is only available till July 12.
For those planning their first visit at the family dinner, head chef Nevielle Panthaky has crafted the perfect order - the First Timers’ Bowl.
The meal can be built manually on the Chipotle UK app with just a few easy clicks.
Chipotle's new food app encourages users to build their main courses ingredient by ingredient, whilst giving them the option to make any item light, standard, or extra.
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This feature digitally replicates the nuances of the in-restaurant ordering experience.
At checkout, users can select a restaurant location and pick-up time that is most convenient for them.
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Additionally, the enhanced functionality will also allow Chipotle to provide its guests with personalised offers and incentives that can be redeemed at any of its 19 restaurant locations across the country.
Chipotle, which is immensely popular in the , opened its first restaurant in the UK in 2019.
In the past year and a half, the Mexican food giant has opened eight new restaurants in the UK, increasing its footprint by nearly 73 per cent.
Jacob Sumner, Director of European Operations at Chipotle, said: "We are keenly focused on increasing access to our fresh food in the UK.
"The Chipotle UK app is the fastest way for our guests to try Chipotle and will better allow us to tailor our offerings and promotions to their individual preferences."
How to save money eating out
THERE are a number of ways that you can save money when eating out.
Discount codes - Check sites like Sun Vouchers or for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order.
Tastecard - This is a members' club where you pay to have access to discounts worth up to 50 per cent off at thousands of restaurants. It costs £4.99 a month or £34.99 for the year.
Loyalty schemes - Some restaurants will reward you with discounts or a free meal if you register with their loyalty scheme, such as Nando's where you can collect a stamp with every visit. Some chains like Pizza Express will send you discounts for special occasions, such as your birthday, if you sign up to their newsletter.
Voucher schemes - Look out for voucher schemes offered by third-party firms, such as Meerkat Meals. If you compare and buy a product through CompareTheMarket.com then you'll be rewarded with access to the discount scheme. You'll get 2-for-1 meals at certain restaurants from Sunday to Thursday.
Student discounts - If you're in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It's always worth asking before you place your order.
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