FOOD REVIEW - NEW M&S Roast Turkey Christmas Dinner for One 2024

[@PlayerWellKnown]

It annoys me when people slate this meal. It’s never going to be as good as most of our homemade ones. But for some people, this is their ONLY chance of a Christmas lunch. It serves a purpose and good on the people who buy it.

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Totally agree 👍

[@stevenwest000]

True

[@brendamacloskie]

I am on my own with no family and working Christmas day and Boxing day as a nurse. But I will get myself one to have when I get home at 9:30pm. Haven't had a Christmas dinner in years so it will be nice. You could add more stuffing and sprouts and cranberry jelly.

[@rosam4929]

Great for senior citizens. Or someone who deserves a break from Christmas day cooking 😊

[@karenclancey2557]

Great value for someone on there own .👍🤩

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Absolutely

[@independentpuppy7520]

I tried one and agree they are good considering it's a ready meal. You can also add extras to it. I added some sprouts, mash potato, and some more stuffing. Greedy me 😋😀

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Great tip!

[@anneperry9014]

Me too, always have done!❤

[@Roy-r8h]

A dry sherry + bottle of good red wine + M&S Christmas dinner + M&S pud + port and cheese + brandy and coffee = happiness for a singleton !!

[@kaydee5352]

Yes I top mine up a bit too, as veg is a bit stingy😉 but taste wise they're not bad 😊

[@nanabear85]

It's perfect for many people

[@brendamacloskie]

Not everyone has family and presents and big Christmas feast, so hope I get one.

[@barrygrigg9068]

Had one of those when they were reduced day after Boxing Day perfectly acceptable. It didn’t look to be enough, but when I got to the end it was just right. Did not have a Christmas dinner on the day, so this was perfect for me. Good review.

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Thanks 😊👍

[@mitchhills4747]

Some people are on a diet, so that's good!

[@vivbradshaw8675]

I've just subscribed to your channel. I live on my own and I would be quite happy to eat this, you could add extra veg!

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Great idea!

[@catherine5397]

Looks quite nice, potatoes sound crispy. I'd eat it.

[@FOODDONKEY101]

It was

[@ginasmith9489]

Very handy for someone that lives on there one … good review thank you

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Thanks for watching!

[@ruthbashford3176]

Very nice, just needs a few sprouts

[@ohbehaveu]

Guess I'm having that for my xmass dinner!

[@janstevens1376]

You can add other things to it more veg and potato

[@clivewhalley4008]

I think its good value, all I would do is make some bread sauce as that makes a christmas dinner

[@tedoneilclark4710]

Remember you would also perhaps have soup with bread and say a Christmas pudding & Brandy or Rum sauce ect.

[@kevinshave7082]

It's a good meal if you live by yourself or don't have any family and even better for a pensioner on a budget. Unfortunately it will cost shed loads to cook it. Could be a bit complicated for older people.

[@FOODDONKEY101]

True 👍

[@peterknight7987]

I just came across your channel,I think these meals are good for people who are single and spending Xmas alone, I know for me I'd rather cook food from scratch and the reward knowing I cooked it myself

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Absolutely!!

[@Tashygay]

I think it looks really nice.

[@Julie-e2l]

That looks like a decent meal for the money. A bit mean on the stuffing but the meal would be enough for me. Thanks for the video

[@yolandatubin8126]

Pretty good for 6 quid good for M&S…

[@mitchhills4747]

We got ours for the knock-down price of £5.25!

[@mitchhills4747]

Not everyone who buys one of these is some kind of saddo lol! People have many reasons for buying these convenience meals: lack of time, lack of money, not being able to cook or simply using it as a back-up when you've had enough of cooking! They look good actually and we've bought a couple for those days when you can't be bothered. Apparently, the gravy is lovely!

[@ak7306]

More gravy needed.

[@cozzie4937]

That looks scrum - diddly - umptious!

[@sandraannlongfield6046]

Ive had Birds eye frozen turkey dinners at christmas before..so willing to try this M n S one looks a faff though.😮

[@ChristopherRobertHarris]

I went to get one today, but unfortunately, the person in front of me took the last two. i’ve had it before and I really like it. I think the turkey is lovely and soft and tasty could do with just a bit more stuffing I think and maybe a bit more gravy but otherwise I love it.

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mitchhills4747]

You're making me hungry now...

[@Earth-v9d]

Very Nice ❤❤

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Thanks 🤗

[@alisonhodge1778]

Looks yummy, and you can't really complain at that price, add some sprouts, bread sauce cranberry sauce, pretty much done

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Very true!

[@hamwank]

Looks good to me

[@geoffdavies9167]

I had one , two more pigs in blankets and a larger stuffing ball would have been appreciated I added some roast parsnips and really enjoyed the meal good value !

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Great idea!

[@jonheron6892]

Marks should offer this all year round , brilliant for single people.

[@Kergorn1]

Looked better than the wetherspons one I saw someone review the other Day

[@SueEdmonds-wn7fr]

Would be nice if they made more effort with the veg. Maybe sprouts or broccoli instead of peas

[@asa1973100]

Keep buying it and push my share prices up more darling… bon appétit 😋

[@janstevens1376]

Hi looks nice.

[@FOODDONKEY101]

It was!

[@martinjb55]

I would have to add mash too and definitely sprouts.and a bit more stuffing and gravy. Would bother about Yorkshire puddings it's not usually on my Christmas dinner. christopherRobrt Harris is exactly on my wavelength.

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Great idea!

[@michaelfeeney8437]

Don’t know if anyone saw the Just Deano review of this meal recently. But the Spuds had mould on them ! When the film was removed the whole thing smelt ‘off’. Yet it was in date. When I’ve had these meals, the spuds for me tasted stale.

[@marcia5939]

A few sprouts and parsnips would be a good addition.

[@helenflynn96]

It looks good. Would prefer more stuffing and carrots but overall it looks good .

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Yes, thank you

[@jacquelinemoore7839]

Do the roasts come out crispy?

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Yes they do

[@stevenwest000]

New subscriber. Just saw it was recommended.

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Great - thanks for subscribing 🙏

[@Dizzyblond]

Im hungry now 😂

[@mitchhills4747]

lol!

[@Dizzyblond]

Thats looks quite good

[@ErnieBarnes-vq4wv]

I'd kill for that here in Thailand.. Best wishes from Sa Kaeo Thailand

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Hi, thanks for watching 👍

[@janstevens1376]

I shop with Ocardo sometimes and that is Marks and spencer and I have seen them on line. Not had one yet.

[@ADEOLADEEBO]

I hope the Balti curry was bought in the latest M&S shop. Awaiting review….

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Coming soon!

[@stevetaylor2004]

Needs brussels, xmas dinner ain't the same without them , and im not a lover of them 😊

[@johnbluett6079]

A meal for one at Xmas a bit sad at least M& have kept the price the same as last year. Too complicated just need a simple micro

[@julianash4663]

That's a lot of messing around to cook looked nice though six quid isn't to bad i

[@TracyMorton-i1e]

I think it looks ok but I don’t think it’s worth 6 pound so it can stay in the shop

[@andrewmay6218]

Try the M and S fiery hot chicken tikka curry. Be a good review.

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Noted!

[@user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny]

25 Nov Hi Just found your channel from Australia 🇦🇺 looks really good 👍 👌 wish we had Christmas 🎄 meals like this in Australia 🇦🇺 😢

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@seana2646]

Its a terrible meal if you can't read, have no sense of time or cook. But it is only three stages in the oven & if you can't manage that then you need a pub or friend who will make it for you. Not tried this one myself but the Chicken or beef M&S roasts they make are a fine Sunday roast if your on your own. Its never going to be the Christmas meal from years ago with family but if repeating that meal today was an option you would not have bought this in the 1st place. It seems to be a good taste of Christmas meal & for many that's a really nice thing to enjoy.

[@mitchhills4747]

Well said.

[@mandythompson577]

That i s well enough for me and im a pig 😂

[@christinagreaves7932]

4 of those then😂

[@mitchhills4747]

YEP!

[@mitchhills4747]

Yes but what a faff!

[@smudger671]

One tiny stuffing ball? Are they having a laugh?

[@mitchhills4747]

Quality over quantity!

[@smudger671]

@@mitchhills4747 Nice of you to make excuses for M&S!

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

But thankyou

[@stevebriggs2645]

Looks half decent, interesting review but please sit down when you are eating you make me nervous 👍

[@FOODDONKEY101]

Noted!😂

[@matthewetheridge4535]

I guess you thought the meal was a bit of a turkey and fowl, peas tell me?!

[@FOODDONKEY101]

🤣😆🤣

[@neilmadden3149]

Not enough gravy

[@davidtome]

Hello, in todays food review: loneliness and failure in a single serving of sadness.

[@helenflynn96]

I can assure you that I am neither lonely, sad or a failure. I suggest that you are the failure with your judgement of others.

[@davidtome]

@helenflynn96 you didn't understand the reference.

[@jesusiscomingbacksoon3384]

Had one tiny portion less Potoes than yours and veg

[@diabeticguy]

I would be sat there in tears if this was my Christmas.

[@debradickson7816]

Hopefully you don’t have to! There are an enormous amount of people who have no choice. I’m sure there are many people who would enjoy the M&S meal rather than go hungry. Anyhow, it’s not about the food it’s about being with family and friends and not being by yourself. I’m fortunate enough to shop where I want and I have family to go to. Being alone is the biggest issue, especially for the elderly.

[@TracyMorton-i1e]

@@debradickson7816for a person on there own yes I get it but I still think they deserve better than that for the price for that money it should be better

[@KathySiddle]

​@@debradickson7816well said 🎉

[@mitchhills4747]

Why?? It's not that bad surely? There are many reasons people buy these. Many people are on a diet too!

[@antonysanderson9371]

£6 for one not good

[@mitchhills4747]

Not that bad if you don't want to cook....

[@stuartallen8310]

There ok but fiddling about for me

[@dennyrichard9]

Need to learn to cook instead of relying on massed produced easy peasy stuff but alas people are bone idle .

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Looks awful

[@janstevens1376]

You can add other things to it more veg and potato