Verified basket note: These planning estimates use the current catalogue week Woolworths five-item basket for 2 Sept 2026–8 Sept 2026. They are not guaranteed checkout totals. New weeks are shown only after all four stores have comparable evidence.
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$123.30 estimated for the seven-dinner basket for a family of four. Data generated: 4 Sept 2026.
Start with what's cheap, then build dinner around it. Here are seven dinners, each anchored to an ingredient in the latest verified specials across the major supermarkets.
It's the MealPantry way of cooking — see the specials first, then plan. Let the app do it automatically for your budget and household.
Seven specials-led dinners from the latest verified catalogue period
| Day | Dinner | Anchor special | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Chicken, potato & cheese tray bake | Chicken breast fillets | $23.30 |
| Tue | Pasta with chicken and cheese | Pasta | $16.80 |
| Wed | Loaded baked potatoes | Potatoes | $14.30 |
| Thu | Chicken pasta bake | Chicken breast fillets | $16.80 |
| Fri | Cheesy potato wedges with toast | Cheese | $17.30 |
| Sat | Chicken toasties with potato side | Bread loaf | $19.50 |
| Sun | Pasta, potato & cheese bake | Pasta | $15.30 |
| $123.30 estimated for the seven-dinner basket | |||
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How do you decide the seven dinners?
Each dinner is anchored to an ingredient in the latest verified specials, then rounded out with affordable staples. The plan and prices are estimates based on advertised specials.
Do the meals change each week?
Yes. Because the specials change each week, so does the plan. This page is designed to be refreshed weekly.
Can I get this for my own budget?
Yes. MealPantry personalises the plan to your budget, household size and food preferences.
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Set your budget, household size and favourite cuisines. MealPantry builds affordable dinners around current Australian supermarket specials.
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MealPantry for iPhone