[jubjub]

For those of you with cravings, Pak n shove have started selling british food, I have just come home with Jaffa Cakes and some Tunnocks Caramel Wafers (oh and a Cadbury Fudge!) :o none of its for me :no .

They had mainly biccies and sauces, and from a brief look the prices were no higher than the likes of Bramptins and may have even been cheaper. Walkers crisps were spotted, as was Bisto, and a limited range of
Robinsons.

At the moment, its all in the aisle with the Olive oil.....

I had heard rumours that this was the case, but felt it my duty to go check it out myself..... :D

[Marie P]

Did you say Robinsons ....................

I'll be there ASAP

Can't find a decent squash for love nor money :clap

Marie x

PS There is a wine sale on too :cheers

[colindp]

On the flip side, I was in Sainbury's in Aylesford near Maidstone and they were selling Tim Tams!!!! :confused:

[willowshouse]

Thanks for the heads-up .. I'll be off there this morning :nice1

Dawn

.. If I get fat it's your fault, I'm already dreaming of walker's crisps :D

[Toto]

I'm glad to hear that they're selling Robinsons. I usually buy it from Bramptins in Browns Bay but it's gone up recently from $5 to $8.20 - obviously too many people are buying it!!

[Marie P]

Just got back from Pak and Save...........it was sooooooooo exciting :raebanana

We bought Robinsons Orange Squash 1L $4.79
Batchelors Mushy peas $1.99 [cheaper than foodtown]
Bisto Gravy granules $4.89
Polo mints $1.26
Jaffa Cakes $4.69
Hartley Strawberry Jam $5.95

They had lots of Heinz soups and beans ,all kind of Tea bags ,cereals like ready brek and shredded wheat.Walkers crisps ,sweets and Chocolate bars.

Pot Noodles too !!!!

We were talking the guy there and he said stuff has flown off the shelf ,expecting another delivery soon.

We saw Haribo sweets high up on a shelf ,he got them down but they were Pontefract ones ,so he got me his list and showed me what he could order ,so he will order Gold bears and fun mix next.

So I guess if you really want something ,ask and they might be able to get it for you.

Happy Shopping People :exit

[jubjub]

Glad you enjoyed it! Its actually quite a nice store to do the general grocery shopping in.

I just noticed on the back of my bisto chip shop curry sauce, a little "imported by" sticker from these guys http://www.theenglishcornershop.co.nz/, checked the other stuff, and they had it on too, so I would guess whatever that shop sells, Pak n Save can get.

[Lupin]

:confused:

Totally and utterly. We have soup, squash, t-bags, chocolate, sweets and biscuits here already that are in the western style. I'm utterly lost why you'd pay more for and seek out familiar brands when there are so many others identical but cheaper! :confused:

[jubjub]

:confused:

Totally and utterly. We have soup, squash, t-bags, chocolate, sweets and biscuits here already that are in the western style. I'm utterly lost why you'd pay more for and seek out familiar brands when there are so many others identical but cheaper! :confused:

It's just nice for a treat now and then..... :cheers

[Lupin]

Having said that I've just found my mother has smuggled in a bumper jar of Marmite as she's not fond of Vegemite :laugh

[neilw71]

The English Corner Shop is down in Onehunga. Nice guys running it - always time to have a chat with you.

My wife has skin allergies and always struggled to find NZ washing powder that did not cause iritation (tried them ALL believe me :) ) so they bring in Bold for us specifically - always willing to bring in anything you want or need!

Neil

[willowshouse]

:confused:

Totally and utterly. We have soup, squash, t-bags, chocolate, sweets and biscuits here already that are in the western style. I'm utterly lost why you'd pay more for and seek out familiar brands when there are so many others identical but cheaper! :confused:

But NZ crisps don't compare to Walker's ones .. and Bisto Gravy Granules don't exist here.

So do you think the English Corner Shop is supplying Pak N Save then? I'd be pleased if they were 'cos the only downside to this stuff being available in the supermarket is that the 'little' importer would lose the business.

Dawn

[Cardy]

Was all excited and went into hamilton pack and save but couldnt find walkers or jaffas:wah

Cardy

[andrewandjane]

oh marmite!!! i love it . only seen little jars here in nz.

[Pip]

Made a special trip to Pak'n'Save in Northlands, Christchurch - but nothing to report there in the way of Jaffa cakes, Walkers or anything else like that!

(Although there was an interesting selection of german foods in a small corner)

Maybe its just selected stores ?

[KerryS]

I had a lovely treat yesterday when S brought me home some Jaffa Cakes! I love them, but refuse to pay the extortinate prices demanded for them myself. He knows how to make me happy...

[Angelonthemove]

anyone been to any in Welly region yet?? I only want some gravy granual well maybe some cheese and onion walkers too.

I bought 4 jars of Helmans when I last saw them and 8 tins of UK Heinz beans in Woolworths Johnsonville. Iam alwasy frightened if they do not sell enough they will not import them again.

You would be surprised in Cyprus we have Icelands frozen food in all the supermarkets and Tesco own brand stuff too. Made you feel right at home.

Has anyone seen premade Crispy duck anywhere with pancakes near Welly?

[The Hodges]

Hopefully the wife will go there tomorrow. We shall see what they have on offer. Cheers Sal for letting us know. :nice1

Also, according to this months Consumer magazine, Pak 'n' Save is the cheapest of the major supermarkets...

[Trigirl]

i'm with you lupin. why on earth seek out ridiculously expensive UK brands in NZ when this place makes some of the nicest food on earth (still heavily influenced by my day at the wellington food show yesterday :))

[Carol]

anyone been to any in Welly region yet?? I only want some gravy granual well maybe some cheese and onion walkers too.




http://www.coolbritannia.co.nz/default.htm

:nice1

[Carol]

Pak 'n' Save is the cheapest of the major supermarkets...


yeah - shame it's so nasty to shop in!

:exit

[jubjub]

yeah - shame it's so nasty to shop in!

:exit

Both of our local ones are OK.... but they are newish ones so maybe that makes a difference?

[jubjub]

Another thing some beer drinkers may be interested in..... I spotted Boddingtons in our local dairy......

[Scotty69]

Hi Jubjub had a look at the english corner shop web site mmmm i like it :nice1 as i saw diet irn bru on the list and both of us being Scottish :D Aslo notice walkers thai chilli sensations mmmmmmmmm. Well its good to know you get this stuff out their :cheers

[The Hodges]

Hey Sal,

We noticed that on Saturday when we were shopping. One of the assistants must have heard us talking because he came up to us and told us they were now selling UK brands. :laugh

They also have sections for other countries too. Which I think was pretty good. I will have a good luck the next time I am there.

Clare

[Leccy-Lee]

http://www.coolbritannia.co.nz/default.htm

:nice1

I can second them, i found there shop in Lower Hutt last week, expensive but i suppose thats the importing for you, but i went all out on "Proper UK" Dairy Milk! :laugh The local dairy milk tastes so damn odd!

[DMcG]

There's a chocolate shop on Hurstmere Road in Takapuna that sells Galaxy, Tunnocks, Irn-Bru and a few other bits and pieces like that. Of course the danger is in not walking out with several kilos of Belgian chocolates :exit

Dougie

[neilw71]

Another thing some beer drinkers may be interested in..... I spotted Boddingtons in our local dairy......

Hmm - we spotted draught Boddies at the Cock'n'Bull in Ellerslie at the weekend! Never sure about beer traveling around the world in barrels. But I will try it next time we're in there - just to be sure :)

Neil