£8 Sandwich Maker from B&M | Unboxing & Review

Today i unbox and review an £8 sandwich maker from B&M. Is it any good?
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[@AJdoesdronescars]

Open the lid, get a length of parchment paper and do it to fit the bottom and the top plate as one piece then put bread and filling in, no mess at all on the plates or in between the toastie maker 😉

[@Nosdos]

I like the toastie bags that you put the sandwich into and then put it in toaster to cook.

[@OldFoodGuy]

I have never seen them mate

[@lisah.5559]

Yum.. but can't be arsed with the clear up lol

[@OldFoodGuy]

Same Lisa LOL

[@marcwaters2600]

old food guy should be prime minister to sort the country out

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes mate i would sort it out

[@karenwinstanley3852]

Looks gorgeous Keith, I like beans with sausages in, and cheese with onion ,enjoy 👍😋Xxx

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thanks Karen

[@happyfoody1864]

I just dug out a Homer Simpson sandwich toaster in our house. Had it for years. Great ideas with the fillings Keith👍 I like corned beef and onion toasties 😋 Thanks for some new ideas 👍

[@OldFoodGuy]

You are welcome Happy Foody

[@deanm6324]

Really fancy a cheese and beans toastie now lol. Great vid as usual :) look forward to the next

[@OldFoodGuy]

Cheers mate

[@donnalembo4243]

Thanks for the review! I just ordered one of your hoodies. I like the design and colors. Can’t wait to get it. I’m sure it will take a while because I live in the US but that is ok because it’s still summer!

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thank yo so much Donna. Which one did you get?

[@donnalembo4243]

I got the contrast color hoodie navy/red. 😀

[@johnwathall267]

WHEN YOU SAY IT'S ME AND OUR NAT. It's not me and our NAT SHE'S NOT MY NAT it's your NAT SHE'S A NITTIE

[@OldFoodGuy]

It’s our Nat. She’s mine and the kids which means our Nat.

[@sarahkhan6979]

I got one 2 years ago I love making cheese 🧀 tomato 🍅 toasties I get a half price loaf of bread I have even put garlic in my toasties with cheese it’s nice and compact I have a handle at the back so I can hang it up as well thanks 🙏 for another super vlog 💕

[@OldFoodGuy]

Oh wow Sarah

[@dawndeeley436]

They work a couple of rimes then I find they stick and you can't clean them.

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes Dawn

[@Elaine-Todd]

One bit of advice when using these toasters don't put tomato in them. They are mostly water so they literally boil .

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thanks Elaine

[@aaronbensi9723]

Hi.kieth.. The secret to a toasted sandwich is butter or margarine both sides.. Made so many in my cafe.. when l had one.. Great job again..

[@OldFoodGuy]

Cheers for that Aaron

[@michelesanderson5973]

Cut the crust off or buy thin sliced bread lol 😉👍🇨🇦

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thinner bread Michele

[@sharronlewis3429]

Corn beef & onion is lovely, with a little Branston pickle . Cheese & onion or even eg, or egg & ham.

[@OldFoodGuy]

Corned beef and onion sounds nice

[@SuperLittleTyke]

I used to have a sandwich toaster like that, but I never liked the way British sliced bread doesn't fit. These toasters must be designed for continental breads, which have smaller slices. So now I use a double-sided clamshell style grill which has a much larger cooking area. And British slices work a treat. One way you could maybe improve results with the Prolex toaster is to trim the bread slices to fit prior to toasting. But then you have the crusts/edges left over and I don't like wasting anything with the cost of food being what it is.

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes Super

[@janw1746]

Hi Keith..the bits that stick out..I use to dip in soup..waste not want not..yours looked pretty good to me..😉🙌..by the way..I fry eggs in mine too..just make sure you spray with oil..💐

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thanks Jan

[@jshaw4757]

Your sarnies looked better than what they advertised on the front off the box somebody messed up there 🤣🤣...Best part about those sarnies is the crunchy bits where is squeezes n clamps together...

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes mate the crunchy bits are the best

[@adrianwood4661]

Hi you have to butter both sides of the bread then it will not stick there OK for a quick snack or double up for tea time enjoy the rest of your weekend hope your family are well and having a good time

[@OldFoodGuy]

And you mate

[@TheHopwoodShow]

used to have one of these.. bloody love toastys .. Now you've done this vid going have to buy one as I'm craving a proper toasti now lol xxx

[@OldFoodGuy]

Lol Lou. They are a pain to clean tho

[@TheHopwoodShow]

@@OldFoodGuy I put a lots of butter on bread before I put them in sandwich maker. And wipe it down while it's still warm . Xxx

[@TheHopwoodShow]

​@@OldFoodGuy ohj and put less on sandwich just one heeped tablespoon stops it over flowing xxx

[@MrAshprice]

Nice mate I’ve got one not used it in months I like cheese and ham toasties and cheese and onion

[@OldFoodGuy]

Sound yummy Ashley

[@donnaregan9189]

I'm with Nat it's cheese and onion for me too.A bargain price I wouldn't be surprised if it cost £8.00 for two toasted sandwiches in a cafe these days.Im trying your Yorkshire pudding recipe tomorrow 👍🏻

[@OldFoodGuy]

Good luck Donna it's easy just remember leave the batter out for 30mins an when it goes in the oven don't open the door for at least 25mins

[@robertlonergan9401]

If you are really hungry,toasties are brilliant! Three or four cheese and mango chutney and hot sauce ones and then a lie down. Perfect. Good vid!

[@OldFoodGuy]

Cheers mate

[@jshaw4757]

4 sarnies ?? Jesus christ...I'm guessing the toilet plunger in your house see's it's fair share off action on the battlefield...💩💩

[@annepike7328]

I think you need to cut the crust off

[@OldFoodGuy]

Or smaller bread Anne

[@Will-x1]

You can get that little crust free bread can't you? Looks great, we have one they are a pain to clean but taste really good and the stuff you chose I've not tried before. Great video can't go wrong for £8

[@OldFoodGuy]

Cheers mate, and yes as you say, the cleaning is a right pain

[@michelesanderson5973]

You can use pizza dough too

[@kennethwalsh8804]

Probably could use Tortilla wraps, as they are quite thin.

[@OldFoodGuy]

I will try that Michele Thanks

[@OldFoodGuy]

Good idea Kenneth

[@shirleyburke1571]

I remember we had one in the 80s like you said..bloody loved cheese and onion like Nat.. should I get one again??

[@OldFoodGuy]

They take a lot of cleaning after Shirley but for £8 worth a go

[@shirleyburke1571]

Cheers Keith.. can't knock 8 quid

[@scotty634]

They used to sell them in all the bars didn't they , I used to love the curry ones ..

[@paige223]

I got one of these from asda not long ago and I can’t press the latch down either drives me mad but you’ve just reminded me about it so toasties for tea tonight now 😂😂 maybe next time cut the crusts off first that’s what I have to do with mine xx

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thanks Paige. How was you're holiday?

[@paige223]

@@OldFoodGuy we’re not going till Wednesday lol xx

[@wildthing6668813]

I used to put oil on the plates as well as butter both sides of the bread.

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thanks for the tip mate

[@poppie015]

Sandwiches looked nice Keith,,, hope you made your Nat a cheese & onion one & Nat enjoyed it,,,

[@OldFoodGuy]

I did poppie Thanks

[@ralphthebulldog5163]

I'm started making mine in a frying pan works a treat and less cleaning after!

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes Ralph, the cleaning is a pain

[@mcfcnormski197]

maybe one day they will make one that fits a standard slice of bread 😉

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes MCFC

[@Janeymw]

Just given my breville one to my daughter for the grandchildren she said they are wanting toasties breakfast ,lunch, tea so they do come in handy for the summer holidays at that price of it works ?🤔

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes Janey good for quick snack

[@dianatambling1907]

I have made mincemeat sarnies with ine. Makes a nice change from pastry. M6 family love them. Very hot though so have to leave to cool for a but xx

[@OldFoodGuy]

Sounds great!

[@15654lawol]

If you cut the crusts off first , it would seal the sarnie better and cook better .. the crusts are off of the bread in the picture on the box :)

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes, you are right

[@allanrobertson2401]

Cut the crusts off. Fit better then.

[@OldFoodGuy]

Smaller bread

[@independentpuppy7520]

I had one of those toasted sandwich makers. Ended up giving it to a charity shop. Only used the thing once and found out more trouble than it was worth. £8 was cheap though. Mine cost more than that. I think it was around £30. Depends how often you are going to use it. Being on my own no point in me having heaps of kitchen gagets to use once in a while.

[@nopaincobain72]

'being on my own' he says....hoping to blag a date are you mate?

[@independentpuppy7520]

@@nopaincobain72 No I am not. Honestley the way some peoples minds work. I meant not worth buying too many kitchen gadgets if you are a single person to only use once in a while. Does that clear it up for you?

[@nopaincobain72]

@@independentpuppy7520 clear it up for me???? Calm TF Down Fella... I Was having a Giggle Mate...... No Wonder your single Chap. Anuva joke chap...O....K?

[@independentpuppy7520]

@@nopaincobain72 Well, I don't know you do I. Nor anyone else on here. Thought you were having a dig. I'm single through choice. This is a cooking channel anyway. Not about me or relationships. Mind your own business.

[@nopaincobain72]

@@independentpuppy7520 yeeehhhh.... I'm single also, not through choice though.... I'm an ugly and deeply unpleasant fella Ooohhhhh WeeellllL Demz da breaks LOLOLOLOL

[@muzzerhutton6830]

Think of you had stirred the curry and beans in the can first just to mix the sauce in might have been better but great review mate do miss my toasty maker

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes mate maybe

[@jenniferlaverick2365]

Toasties are lovely from those arnt they, I used to put cheese beans in. Great vid keith. 😋

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thank you Jennifer

[@denisebell8422]

I use Danish light bread fits lovely

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thanks Denise

[@lemonandlime7749]

I use my Air Fryer for toasted sandwiches, they are delicious. Give it a try!

[@OldFoodGuy]

I will Lemons thanks

[@avrilvincent1997]

thank you Lemons will try that.

[@stevenmintandrews4859]

Cheers buddy great review, Top tip ,cut the crust of your bread first . Your fillings looked great 👍

[@OldFoodGuy]

Cheers mate

[@darrellallen5807]

yea them locks on them thing's are pretty rank last one i had it snapped and my daughter used to pile a load of tin's on top of it till it went in the bin, all the to you.

[@OldFoodGuy]

Agree mate

[@cazdodsworth8124]

Cheese onions I would cook onions first then put on top of cheese

[@OldFoodGuy]

I did Caz Thanks

[@bigsteve9291]

hi keith best to cut the crust of be fore you put the bread in I butter both sides to be honest the sandwich maker is the air fryer spot on in there lol

[@OldFoodGuy]

Cheers Steve

[@jonparry1969]

Push the bread down into the bottom plates and only fill in the well parts to avoid overflow and burning where it cuts it in the middle. Tuck the top slice of bread under the back then close to make a better seal there which helps stop the leaking there. Works for me. Bargain price that

[@stevev3664]

Use a toasted sandwich to make a template. Buy some ham slices that are in a flat plastic tray container that supermarkets sell. Take out the ham. Place the sandwich on the empty plastic tray that the ham was in. Using a sharp craft knife carefully cut the tray around the sandwich to make the template. Wash the template. Then eat the sandwich. Then place the template on the bread and carefully cut the bread around the template to cut the bread to size before putting it in the machine. Then there is no excess bread to hinder the closing and latching. Otherwise there is a danger of breaking the latch. After use the template can be washed and reused. Make some toasted ham sandwiches. Enjoy! 😎

[@OldFoodGuy]

Cheers for that mate

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Just reminded me my kids banana and cheese, and cheese and tomatoes, cheese and jam, thin sliced bread and you have to butter the outside of the bread 🥪

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thanks Mary

[@christianbuczko1481]

Those things were nice, but dangerous. They always made the filling hot as molten lava, and ready to explode all over you when you bit in. Jam works well btw, as well as cheese and ketchup.

[@davidjones6470]

I use a George foreman grill for my toasties 👌

[@dawndeeley436]

Never thought to use mine for toasties, I'll have to try it.

[@davidjones6470]

@@dawndeeley436 it cooks them lovely matey, give it a try 👍

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes mate and they are delicious

[@goozerman1]

i love a cheese n bacon n beans sandwich toastie, but find i will use it lots for a few weeks only to get sick of cleaning the damn thing, im sure one toastie is about 5 quid in costa, so use it twice n save 2 quid then throw it into the cupboard forget about it, until someone like old food guy reminds you how much you want one.

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes mate, they are such a pain to clean

[@gizmo1252000]

i bought one of these and its a cracking machine ,only problem is finding bread that fits the bloody thing ,as most sliced bread is to small .

[@OldFoodGuy]

So true mate

[@lfcmonkeyyyman6229]

Jeez Keith, what the fook are you playing at.. you need smaller bread, cut the crust off, less filling, sensible filling, (curry amd cheese? Wtf).. and you wonder why it stuck last time with the Aldi one lol Gotta admire your effort and crazy mixes.. I reckon the next one should be sardines, banana, pickled gherkins and marmite..sounds good huh?? Seriously, best combination is cheese, chopped ham slices and raw onion... delicious 😋

[@OldFoodGuy]

Lol mate. I think I will give that recipe a miss mate

[@STEVIEBHOY]

A slice of bread sideways...the top crust crisps up lovely

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thanks Steve

[@michelesanderson5973]

I personally just grill cheese in my fry pan. Add all sorts of things 😉

[@OldFoodGuy]

And a lot easier To clean

[@muzzerhutton6830]

Try sardines mate in it lovely

[@OldFoodGuy]

No thanks mate lol

[@eprohoda]

stunning , take care~

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thank you

[@aaronbensi9723]

Sorry Keith.. For my typo...

[@OldFoodGuy]

All good mate

[@francisraffle2948]

Hi Keith I use my George forman grill to make toasties on I love cheese and ham and my son has lived on tuna toasties lately love fran xxx

[@stormstorm4407]

I do this too, a lot better and tuna melt toasties are lovely :)

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes Francis we use our Forman for toasties, so delicious

[@francisraffle2948]

@@OldFoodGuy no wastage with George formant grill

[@muzzerhutton6830]

I remember the breadvile ones mate can't argue with the price

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes mate. It’s just the cleaning of them

[@muzzerhutton6830]

@@OldFoodGuy yes I remember terrible for cleaning

[@Chelc08]

I never knew you had to put the butter side down.

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes Chelsea

[@chewandswallowtv4783]

that is very good 👍

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thank you Chew

[@cazdodsworth8124]

You can make waffle in them

[@OldFoodGuy]

Oh yes

[@grant7345]

such a funny video four eyes, just joking, I love your videos

[@OldFoodGuy]

😂 cheers mate

[@jimibaked4235]

Its the bread tht was too thick probably,, i was going to buy one of these but went for the tower brand instead from b&m

[@OldFoodGuy]

Is it any good mate

[@deanbrown7643]

Them things end up at the back of the cupboard 🤣👍👍

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes mate lol

[@deanbrown7643]

@@OldFoodGuy good to hear from ya hows the misses all well I hope

[@TheJamie6666]

I'm sure you have to take the crusts off first think that's what we did in the 1980s...might be wrong.

[@MrBumlicker]

Why dont you cut the crusts off first it will fit then, cheesd and pepperoni is a good one

[@louisestott9225]

I just but the toastie bags from the pound shop, much easier 😎

[@OldFoodGuy]

I miss our pound shop it closed down

[@66squeaky]

l watched a clip of someone making meat and onion pies using pastry in one of these

[@OldFoodGuy]

I might try that squeaky thanks

[@moorwalks]

Bargain mate, my two kids bought me the one with 3 plates, the toaster plate, waffles, and griddle... it's brilliant. My impatience to allow them to cool down, always results in me burning my mouth lol

[@OldFoodGuy]

True mate

[@marcwaters2600]

your a lovely guy mate

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thank you mate

[@valeriekelly9775]

Keith cut the crusts of the next time.

[@OldFoodGuy]

Thanks Val

[@Secret_Squirrel_Scottishgamer]

Be careful with that thing you don't want to end up burning yir knob... 😮 🤣🤣

[@OldFoodGuy]

Lmao

[@PotatoPirate123]

Keith can you have a go at rolling the bread flat with a rolling pin? I reckon if you did that and pressed the bread into the grooves to create a pocket it might yeild an interesting result.

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes mate good idea thanks. i will do that

[@PotatoPirate123]

@@OldFoodGuy I was thinking it might be like a cheese and bean samosa 😂

[@STEVIEBHOY]

Breville make the best ones but they all serve a purpose 👍

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes mate

[@jshaw4757]

We had one from the victorian era it looked like..it made bloody good sarnies though and would probably put a cow down if you hit one wiv it was heavy...not that I walk around bashing cows with toasty makers...🐄🍞😵🤣

[@OldFoodGuy]

lmao mate

[@scotty634]

Ha ha ha very witty

[@susanreid9857]

Ok for £8 but bit messy for me x

[@OldFoodGuy]

Yes susan so much work to clean

[@philbrntt]

prob should of cut the crusts off like in the picture

[@OldFoodGuy]

Smaller bread mate

[@davidjones6470]

£8!!!! Looks a bargain!! Then again maybe not 😉

[@OldFoodGuy]

Stick to the George Forman mate

[@paulinelittlewood1229]

I do not think you should use beans and curry, asking for a big mess 😆

[@OldFoodGuy]

LOL pauline, i think you are right

[@shingerz]

These things are nice but end up being a five minute wonder good stuff though owd 👍

[@OldFoodGuy]

Agree mate

[@philipareed]

Crusts!

[@OldFoodGuy]

I like the crusts mate

[@Midland_Wolf_71]

“Curry and Cheese”…. Said ABSOLUTELY NO-one ever… WTAF man? CURRY and CHEESE? 😱😱😱

[@OldFoodGuy]

Try it paul

[@Midland_Wolf_71]

@@OldFoodGuy Nah, you’re alright mate.. 🤣

[@richardsunday1612]

Instructions??? ha! - manufacturers opinion

[@tomkenyon3721]

Need to cut the crusts off and then it will close.

[@OldFoodGuy]

Next time mate

[@themadcoachman]

You need to cut the bread so small to fit in them things , it's not worth the hassle, I got one in Sainsburys, used once, cleaned it and got a refund

[@OldFoodGuy]

Agree mate

[@jeerablade8847]

Makes nice sandwiches hot sandwiches in George foremen grill this machine's need to go in bin

[@66squeaky]

Bargain!! Corned beef and onilon is lush

[@OldFoodGuy]

I must try that

[@nellzbs2ja]

You should of got the thin bread not thick mate

[@OldFoodGuy]

It’s what I had in the cupboard mate

[@nellzbs2ja]

@@OldFoodGuy oh OK mate

[@patwright8331]

A little tip, your better to butter bread inside and not the outside it works on mine 😊

[@OldFoodGuy]

You need to butter outside Pat the instructions say

[@adrianwood4661]

Hi More trouble than what it's worth I give mine away

[@OldFoodGuy]

Agree mate

[@nopaincobain72]

2.34......it looks like a weird head/face.....MaaaaaN.

[@robertlonergan9401]

Did you take something nice? Jazz cabbage perhaps?

[@nopaincobain72]

@@robertlonergan9401 high on life buddy.....ohhh and maybe some marrijuwhaanna. Yummmmy gummmmy 😆😂🤣🤣😭😭😆😆😁😄😃

[@robertlonergan9401]

@@nopaincobain72 Don't panic! I can talk you down.

[@nopaincobain72]

@@robertlonergan9401 PANIC.....HA...I dunno the meaning of the word.....coz I'm a bit stoopid.....durrple🧐

[@OldFoodGuy]

Lol

[@tatt2crazy666]

It stinks lol 😂😂😂

[@OldFoodGuy]

Lol mate