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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Emma Gill

'I took four kids to The Trafford Centre for chicken and chips and it cost me £64'

With the school holidays upon us, many families will be looking for places to eat that won't break the bank.

While we can all take a picnic to keep costs down, there are times when it's not possible, or you find yourself out for longer than you planned. Or sometimes you might just plan a treat to escape that butty making and washing up for once.

As The Trafford Centre is particularly popular with families at this time of year, especially with the arrival of its Summer Daze event, I decided to try out one of its eateries - Slim Chickens. Planning to keep it simple for the four kids I had in tow, I opted for chicken, chips and a shake for each of us.

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