Grocery shopping in Cirencester

A full weekly shop eats a couple of hours. Parking, queuing, carrying, unloading. Sometimes the supermarket delivery slots do not line up, or you want specific items that need hand-picking. I do grocery shopping on your behalf across Cirencester and the surrounding villages.

What is included

Tesco, Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and M&S in Cirencester, plus the Co-op stores in the villages. A quick top-up (bread, milk, paper). A full weekly shop from a written list. A specific run to the deli or butcher for one or two items. Or a mix. I pick the items, pay, carry the bags into your kitchen and put the chilled things in the fridge if you'd like.

Lists work best in writing, with brand names and sizes where they matter. If something is out of stock, I'll text a photo of the likely substitute before buying it. No substitutions happen without your say-so.

What is NOT included

I don't keep your bank card. You can give me cash or a supermarket gift card, or pay me back when I bring the shopping in. You get the receipt every time.

I don't do catering shops for events, or shops on behalf of businesses. A commercial fruit and veg order is a wholesaler's job.

How long it takes

A top-up of under ten items in Cirencester is usually 30 to 45 minutes. A full weekly shop at Tesco or Waitrose is typically an hour and a half to two hours including unpacking at your end. Deli runs are usually 30 minutes.

Pricing

The first hour is £55 and includes getting to you if you're within five miles of Cirencester. It's the minimum charge, so it's worth saving up a few small jobs for one visit. After that it's £35 an hour, charged in half-hours. Most grocery visits fall within the first hour or two. A regular weekly shop is charged at the same hourly rate.

Common questions

What about fresh meat and dairy? I keep a cool bag in the van for perishables, and unpack into the fridge as soon as I arrive.

Can you pick specific loose vegetables? Yes. If you want the firmer avocados or the less-ripe bananas, say so and I'll choose accordingly.

What if you cannot find something on the list? I'll text you from the shop with a photo of the closest alternative, and only buy it if you say yes.