
I swear I'm not lazy. But with two kids running around like tiny tornados and a pantry that's perpetually missing that ONE ingredient I need, quick grocery delivery has become my guilty little savior.
Picture this: I hit "order" on my phone, then barely had time to unload teh dishwasher before—DING DONG—groceries at my door. Ten freaking minutes. That's faster than I can convince my 4-year-old to put on shoes.
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The Great Grocery Race (My Editor Thought I Was Nuts)
As Sun Savers Editor, I decided to put these 60-minute delivery services through their paces. My poor credit card.
From my home in Maidenhead, I can get Tesco Whoosh, Sainsbury's Chop Chop, Morrisons via Amazon, Waitrose via Uber Eats, and Co-op via Deliveroo. I ordered the exact same basket from each—cheapest semi-skimmed milk, six eggs, strawberries, Solero ice creams (because it was 27°C that day and I was melting), white bread, and burgers.

My husband walked in during my fifth delivery and just shook his head. "This is why we can't afford a holiday this year."
Tesco Whoosh: Speedy But Pricey Products
Basket: £16.55
Fees: £2.99
Total damage: £19.54
No minimum spend required, though baskets under £15 get slapped with an extra £2 charge. Tesco claims they'll deliver to 70% of the UK within 20 minutes from 1,500 stores.
Ordering through the Clubcard app was straightforward enough, but I noticed something sneaky. The product selection was limited and skewed toward premium items. Only "Finest" burgers and strawberries were available, and the smallest milk was two pints instead of one. Ka-ching! My basket cost jumped up.

But I'll give credit where it's due—my order arrived in just 12 minutes. Impressive! Though the strawberries had a best-before date of... tomorrow. Great.
Rating: 3/5
Sainsbury's Chop Chop: Lightning Fast But Fee-Heavy
Basket: £15.20
Fees: £4.99 (plus 30p carrier bag fee)
Total: £20.49
They promise delivery within an hour from 800 stores. You need their dedicated Chop Chop app, which was actually pretty decent. The product selection was much better than Tesco—I had three different strawberry options to choose from, which kept my basket cost lower.

But those fees! Nearly £5 plus a carrier bag charge made the total higher than Tesco despite cheaper groceries.
My jaw literally dropped when the doorbell rang exactly 10 minutes after placing the order. The driver looked amused when I checked my phone in disbelief. Fastest delivery of the bunch, and everything was fresh with decent dates.
You can earn Nectar points through Chop Chop, which you won't get ordering Sainsbury's through Uber Eats or Deliveroo.
Rating: 4/5

Morrisons via Amazon: The Ghost That Never Came
Basket: £15.48
Fees: £4.00
Total: £19.48
This one still makes me mad. Amazon Prime members need a £15 minimum spend (£40 for non-members). Delivery is free for Prime orders over £60, £2 for orders between £40-£60, and £4 for under £40.
When I logged on at 9:30am, I could choose between 2-4pm, 4-6pm, or 6-8pm slots. I picked the latest one to avoid missing it during school pickup.
The product selection was fantastic with the best prices. I had to add a pack of sausages to hit the minimum spend.
By 8pm... nothing. At 8:09pm, I got a text saying my order was canceled. No explanation. Nothing. Just... sorry, no food for you!
Rating: 0/5 (Seriously, Amazon?)
Waitrose via Uber Eats: Fancy Food, Fancy Fees
Basket: £13.11 (after discounts)
Fees: £3.93 (service fee £1.64 + delivery fee £1.79 + bag fee 50p)
Total: £17.64
Waitrose has no minimum spend over £15, but orders under £15 incur a £3 fee.
My order arrived in 26 minutes—not bad at all. I lucked out with a 50% off fruit and veg promotion that saved me £2.69.
The fees are where it gets annoying... they're split three ways: service fee (10% of subtotal, capped at £2.99), delivery fee (varies by location and driver availability), and bag fee. And because my order came in two bags, I paid double the bag fee. Sneaky!
Food quality was excellent though. Those Waitrose strawberries were practically glowing.
Rating: 3/5
What Happened to My Co-op Order?
Basket: Originally £13.55, reduced to £8.10 after substitutions
Fees: £1.95 (service fee £1.36 + delivery fee 49p + bag fee 10p)
Total: £10.05
I ordered Co-op through Deliveroo, which was unfortunately right after they'd suffered cyber attacks affecting stock levels.
No eggs available at all, and when my order arrived in 17 minutes, the raspberries I'd substituted for strawberries were also out of stock. My one-pint milk became two pints, and my branded ice lollies were switched to Co-op own brand.
Unlike the others, my Co-op shopping arrived in a green compostable bag. Environmentally friendly? Yes. Protective? No. My poor loaf of bread looked like someone had sat on it.
The fees were reasonable compared to others, but the squashed bread and limited selection left me disappointed.
Rating: 2/5
The Others I Couldn't Try
Asda offers delivery between one and four hours from 330 stores. My closest branch is 5 miles away but wouldn't deliver to me. Fees are steep at £8.50-£8.99 with no minimum spend.
Ocado's Zoom delivery runs 6am-10pm but only covers parts of West and East London. £15 minimum spend with fees from £1.49.
The Verdict: Convenience Costs (A Lot)
After five deliveries in one day (and some very confused neighbors), I've learned that ultra-fast grocery delivery is brilliant in a pinch but comes with serious markup.
Sainsbury's Chop Chop was the clear winner—lightning fast and with decent selection—but those fees add up fast. For a family doing regular shops, this would bankrupt you by June.
Listen. If you're missing one ingredient or stuck at home with sick kids, these services are lifesavers. But for regular shopping? My wallet is begging me to just plan ahead.
I've deleted three of the apps already. The other two... well, let's just say I'm keeping them for "emergencies." Like when we run out of ice cream during movie night.
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