Courtney Pochin | Lifestyle Reporter

As Metro's specialist food writer, Courtney covers the latest food and drink trends, new restaurant openings, and consumer news. She also writes more generally about women's issues, relationships, travel, and her love for Taylor Swift.

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A Quality Street tin, surrounded by the sweets in the old shiny wrappers

Quality Street pokes fun at fans who moan latest update is 'one change too many'

Food 20 hours ago By Courtney Pochin

Aerial view of the shore of Praia de Santiago and the Praia lighthouse on a sunny day

Escape to 'literal paradise' this winter on 'heavenly' island that's 27°C in December

Travel 2 days ago By Courtney Pochin

The Breakfast Baconator from Wendy's

US fast food chain that ‘blows McDonald’s out the water’ is opening new restaurants in UK

Food 3 days ago By Courtney Pochin

Courtney Pochin and her husband, standing and smiling in The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells

I left London for the suburbs — within a month I was begging to go back

Property 2 days ago By Courtney Pochin

Smiling young woman sat on a sofa and holding a credit card while shopping online on her smartphone

The sneaky trick retailers use to get you to spend more on Black Friday

Money 3 days ago By Courtney Pochin

McDonald’s is working on a new menu item 'unlike anything they’ve done before'

Food 3 days ago By Courtney Pochin

Shake Shack cheeseburger and fries

This airline is going to start serving Shake Shack burgers on its flights

Travel 4 days ago By Courtney Pochin

Courtney Pochin with a basket of shopping from The Company Store

I went to the UK’s little-known supermarket where a basket of food costs less than £10

Money 4 days ago By Courtney Pochin

The Heinz advent calendar on a festive background with red and gold Christmas tree figures

Heinz just launched a £25 advent calendar — but it's missing an iconic sauce

Food 5 days ago By Courtney Pochin

McDonald's unveils new treasure hunt challenge where you can win free food

Food 5 days ago By Courtney Pochin

A McDonalds Drive-Thru in Cardiff, Wales in the 1990s, with white exterior, red detailing and the famous yellow 'M'

'Cursed' 70s McDonald's menu item divides opinion as fans say it makes them 'want to gag'

Food 5 days ago By Courtney Pochin

Festive buns from Gail's

People say this chain is ruining the high-street — but it has me in a chokehold

Food 3 days ago By Courtney Pochin

Elegant Christmas Dining Table

This traditional Christmas food is at risk of disappearing from the dinner table

Food November 15, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

A McDonalds Drive-Thru in Cardiff, Wales in the 1990s, with white exterior, red detailing and the famous yellow 'M'

Lost McDonald's menu item from the 70s that inspired the iconic Chicken McNuggets

Food 5 days ago By Courtney Pochin

The Christmas burrito from Taco Bell

US fast food item Brits say is ‘dreamy’ is set to sell out in mere days

Food November 14, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

Walkers Crisp Advent Calendar 2024 surrounded by crisps

There's a major issue with Walkers' £10 advent calendar and it's not the price tag

Food November 15, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

Beautiful beach in Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal

You can nab flights from London to Spain, Portugal or Italy for just £29

Travel November 15, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

Two Women Shopping for Fresh Produce in a Grocery Store

'Exceptional' supermarket crowned UK's fastest-growing — and it's not Aldi or Tesco

Food November 15, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

McDonald's UK restaurant from 90s

Forgotten McDonald's menu item was 'amazing' in 90s but many don't believe it existed

Food November 12, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

Full shopping cart in supermarket aisle

Former supermarket boss reveals the time you should never do your weekly shop

Food November 15, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

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