The £8 Sainsbury's picky bits deal giving you an easy instant dinner option so you can enjoy Netflix nights

When you want to relax and have a Netflix night there’s usually one thing that gets in the way - what to have for dinner.

You usually end up rummaging through the kitchen cupboards and fridge and freezer trying to find something tasty that requires the least effort.

Now, Sainsbury’s latest three for £8 picky bits deal is quietly stepping in as the solution for exactly that problem.

Designed around quick, low-effort food you can throw in the oven or air fryer, the deal lets shoppers mix and match a range of fridge favourites for just £2.67 each when buying three items.

And it’s this simplicity that’s making it popular for stay-in nights, where dinner needs to be fast, filling and require absolutely minimal thought.

From Goats Cheese & Caramelised Onion Quiches, Ultimate Pork Sausage Rolls, Mozzarella & Basil Pesto Focaccia and Summer Edition Spinach & Feta Parcels, the range is packed with the kind of snacks that blur the line between dinner and grazing food - perfect for eating on the sofa while watching your favourite show.

There are also bread, olives and side-style extras in the mix, meaning it’s easy to build a full spread without committing to a proper sit-down meal.

It’s this flexibility that makes the deal work so well for nights in. One person might want something more snacky, another might want a more filling plate, but everything can cook together quickly and be ready within minutes of pressing play.

And because many of the products are fridge staples, shoppers are also treating the offer as a way to keep a back-up dinner plan on standby for those evenings when cooking from scratch feels like too much effort.

At a time when takeaway costs are creeping up, this kind of deal is also being seen as a budget-friendly alternative as a full plate can be built for just a few pounds.

It might be a simple dining experience, but for Netflix nights that’s exactly what you want. Sometimes the best dinners are the ones you barely have to think about.

Plus, with the Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference three for £8 deal, some products cost £4.50 alone so if you buy three of those then it’s possible to save £5.50. That means you would actually be getting a deal better than three for two.

• Exclusions apply, selected products only and price, offer and availability subject to change. Please note, delivery charges may also apply. A Nectar card is needed to benefit from the offer.