January is a difficult month for many households with money tight after the festive period and the long wait for payday.
But a good takeaway can alleviate them pressures despite the pricey outlay, particularly if you are on a spending ban or a health kick to start 2022.
Takeaways can cost upwards of £20 - and that's with a deal - so why do we go to the expensive chain restaurants rather than look in our freezers?