You’re here because you want to know how to start grabbing bags of good food for almost nothing from shops near you. You’re in the right place.

This guide covers the full process — from downloading the app to collecting your first Surprise Bag — so you’re not left guessing.

✅ What you’ll see on this page

📱 What you need before you start
🔍 How to browse the Surprise Bags near you
📦 What happens after you reserve a bag
🚚 How soon you can collect your first bag

Step 1: Download the free app

Too Good To Go is free to download on iOS and Android. There is no subscription or trial at any point — you only pay for the Surprise Bags you choose to reserve.

Step 2: Set up your account and location

Before you start browsing, have this ready:

Information Where to find it
First name Just so the shop knows who’s collecting
Postcode Your current address anywhere in the UK
Email address To create your free account

No ID and no proof of address are needed. You add a payment method only when you reserve your first bag.

Step 3: Browse what’s near you

Once your location is set, you’ll see a live map and list of every Surprise Bag currently available nearby — from bakeries and cafés to supermarkets. New bags are added throughout the day.

⚠️ Good to know
Popular bags can sell out within minutes, especially from well-known bakeries and supermarkets — so it’s worth checking back a few times a day when you’re getting started.

Step 4: Reserve a bag

See something you’d like? Tap to reserve it and pay in the app — usually £3–£6. You’ll get the collection details straight away: the shop’s address and the pickup window.

Step 5: Collect it

Stage Typical time
Sign up & set location 1 minute
Browse nearby bags Instant
Reserve a bag Instant
Most collections Same day

What users say

“With food prices where they are, this app has been exactly what my family needed — plus I feel good knowing less food is going to waste.”
— C., Manchester
“I was skeptical it would really be worth it, but I got two loaves, croissants and a cake from a bakery two streets away for under four pounds.”
— S., Leeds

Proven track record

100M+
registered users worldwide
4.8★
rating on the Apple App Store
4.7★
rating on Google Play
19
countries where the app is live

Frequently asked questions

Is the app really free?
Yes. Downloading and browsing is 100% free — you only pay for the Surprise Bags you reserve, and there’s no subscription.

Do I need to bring anything to collect a bag?
Just your phone with the reservation. Some shops ask you to bring your own bag.

What if I don’t live in a big city?
Too Good To Go works anywhere there are partner shops — across the UK, from big cities to market towns — and new shops join every week.

Can I choose what’s in the bag?
Not exactly — that’s the surprise. Shops show the type of food (bakery, groceries, meals) and you can filter for vegetarian options.

Is my information safe?
Yes. You only share what’s needed to reserve and collect a bag — nothing else.

Get the app now

Download Too Good To Go for free and see which Surprise Bags are available near you today.

  • Free to download, free to use
  • No sign-up fees, no subscriptions
  • More than 100 million people already using it
  • Most collections happen the same day

GET THE FREE APPFree download — available on iOS and Android