16-20 February 2026

Budget to Bite is on a mission to prove that good food doesn’t have to cost the Earth, your sanity, or the last tenner in your bank account. We’re here to make eating well easy, affordable, and actually enjoyable because, frankly, no one should have to choose between flavour and finances. 

Think of us as the friendly voice in your kitchen saying, “Yes, you can cook that - and no, it won’t bankrupt you.” We blend budgeting, health, life skills, personal development, and a whole lot of honesty about food hardship and food poverty into one big helpful pot.  

Our goal? To show you that great food doesn’t require a Michelin star budget. With a bit of planning, a dash of creativity, and the occasional “oops, that works too” moment, you can stretch your shopping budget, nourish your body, and build skills you’ll use for life. Expect meal-planning magic, smart-shopping secrets, kitchen confidence boosters, and the sort of little lifestyle tweaks that make you go, “Ah… why didn’t I do this sooner?” We’ll help you cook well, live well, and most importantly, still afford the snacks. Because snacks are a human right. 

But this campaign is about more than food. It’s about real people, real struggles, and real conversations. We’re opening the door to honest chats around food hardship, reducing stigma, and finding ways for communities to support each other. No judgement, no shame - just understanding, empowerment, and a shared desire for everyone to have access to good food. 

So, pull up a chair, grab whatever’s in your cupboard, and join us as we learn, laugh, and cook our way through life - one meal, one chat, one bite at a time. 

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