«Breaking News» Supermarkets troll Waitrose over its VERY upmarket list of student 'storecupboard' essentials

Supermarket chains have mocked Waitrose over its 'out of touch' edit of student essentials by releasing their own lists of more realistic university must-haves. 

Upmarket retailer Waitrose faced criticism over must-have items for freshers, which it published in its in-house magazine under the title 'Student Storecupboard - a starter kit for the fledgling cook about to fly the nest'.

Among the 'essential' items is a jar of Rose Harrisa at £4, Italian Seasoning at £1.89 and organic apple cider vinegar £1.70. 

Waitrose faced criticism over must-have items for freshers, which it published in its in-house magazine under the title 'Student Storecupboard', pictured. Among the 'essential' items is a jar of Rose Harrisa at £4, Italian Seasoning at £1.89 and organic apple cider vinegar £1.70

Now fellow retailers have had their say, responding with their own takes on the essentials, including Sainsbury's Basics Pasta Shapes for 30p and £3 Sainsbury's Basics cheddar. Iceland suggests stocking up on frozen goods like chicken nuggets and pizzas before starting

Parents and students alike have taken to Twitter to slam the 'ridiculous' list - which also boasted Swiss vegetable Bouillon powder. 

Now fellow retailers Sainsbury's and Iceland have had their say, responding with their own takes on the essentials. 

Sainsbury's pointed out that many students will rely on a classic combination of cheese and pasta. 

Its Sainsbury's Basics Pasta Shapes for 30p and £3 Sainsbury's Basics cheddar cheese, certainly make for an affordable alternative.

Meanwhile Iceland tweeted: 'Here’s a REAL student starter pack for you @Waitrose:  Beans, Chicken Nuggets, Pizza,' adding: 'Frozen Avocados if you’re feeling fannncy'.

Delighted customers praised the supermarket for the clever take down, with one agreeing: 'That's more like it!' Others questioned whether students could afford Waitrose

Delighted customers praised the supermarket for the clever take down, with one agreeing: 'That's more like it!'  

The list compiled by Waitrose consists of five items: Marigold Swiss Vegetable Bouillon powder, £2, Aspall Organic Cyder Vinegar £1.70, Waitrose Cooks' Ingredients Organic Italian Seasoning £1.89, Belazu Rose Harrisa, £4 and Clearspring Organic Tamari Soya Sauce £3.15.

The list was initially shared on Twitter by Andrew Stronach from Norwich.

Many pointed out that the original list, which includes harrisa paste and apple cider vinegar, would cost a student £13 and they still wouldn't have anything to eat 

Many parents were quick to scoff at the 'luxury' items and shared the food packages they had sent their offspring to uni with.

One mother commented: 'Uh oh...my son has just gone off with 3 jars of coffee, 4 packs of Super Noodles, 2 Pot Noodles and a bottle of Nandos peri peri sauce.'

Responding another added: 'Mines got pot noodles, bread, beans, cheese and a couple of frozen pizzas.'

Others were quick to point out that the shopping list amounted to £12.74 but the customer still wouldn't be able to make a meal.

Several mothers revealed the food packages that they had sent their offspring to uni with - and there wasn't a jar of harrisa in sight 

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Main photo article Supermarket chains have mocked Waitrose over its ‘out of touch’ edit of student essentials by releasing their own lists of more realistic university must-haves. 
Upmarket retailer Waitrose faced criticism over must-have items for freshers, which it published in its in-house magazine ...

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