I remember scampi in a basket in the seventies lol, usually served at variety clubs,it came in a little wicker basket with a red paper napkin plus chips and lemon wedge
Scampi & chicken in the basket both served in the local pub in the seventies lovely grub but destroyed like lots of other things by the health and safety freaks
@@kennethlapham4938 yes Kenneth, good days they were, Boddies bitter was 26pence a pint and like drinking a pint of cream, l must say Gaz has got me going with this one, I've not had scampi for ages!
I must admit the M&S ones looked the best and tasted better from your description, I know they're pricey but it's not something I'd buy often. I personally would choose them over the Aldi ones since they seem to be better all round....plus even though it says serves 2, I would eat these to myself ( I'm a greedy guts lol!) with some tartare sauce and a wedge of lemon, maybe a slice of freshly buttered crusty bread too wouldn't go amiss.
@@BaldFoodieGuy definitely! Also I know my comment is late on this one, but it's actually the first time I've seen it. Maybe I should check my notifications 👍🏻
You’d expect any comparison to Marksies to be better , hence the price tag and their obvious good name 👍🏻 a dip or two and some chips or salad or both as Gareth stated not that different , in Gareth we trust 👍🏻😃
If you buy a meal at a pub scampi chips and peas is about £8 near me, it usually looks like the size of the Aldi pieces and about 7/8 pieces on your plate usually enjoyable but not as good as scampi was in the 70s. I’ve had Whitby bay and thought they were ok and much better than most others I’ve tried. I’m going to try the M and S because they looked lovely and would do me for two decent sized meals. Thanks for your reviews they really help me clear the wheat from the chaff 😉🤣
Great review Gareth. I liked the way you kept trying more and more pieces just to make sure you came to the right decision. You hit the nail on the head when you said that it depended upon peoples' budget. £5.50 is serious money for a 300g bag of frozen scampi, but it can be worth it if it hits the right spot and people can afford it.
Scampi is in my Top 10 favourite meals. The nearest I've got to 1970s pub scampi is Whitby Seafoods Jumbo Scampi 220g 40% Crustaceans Tartare sauce is essential with scampi and wedge of lemon always nice, with the usual suspects accompaniments. The M&S is now on my list to try. Many thanks. Serious stuff this isn't it!😊
Hi Gareth, if you take into account the higher percentage of the actual Langoustine 57% v 40% and the difference of the 300g v 250g, then the M&S costs 3.2p per gram v Aldi at 2p per gram of Langoustine (rounded to the nearest figure), then the M&S doesn't seam quite so much more expensive. Of course Scampi is made up of both the fish and the coating, so you take's your pick.
yeah, the m&s is approximately twice the price. i make it £2.80 for the aldi vs £5.50 for the m&s, like for like (weight and meat). so what you are paying £2.70 extra for is the better quality coating and size. but you could get two bags of the aldi for the same price. is the m&s twice as good as the aldi? probably 50-75% better (bringing the price up to £4.20 to £4.90 for the aldi). therefore, you pay a little bit extra (12-30%) for the privilege of eating m&s luxury. not much in it at the end of the day. waitrose, and maybe m&s, are great value when you go there for bargains (not sure if m&s discount much). then you really get a good deal. then again, tesco's does good same day/end of date discounts. so, like for like, you are paying appx 12-30% extra for the premium experience as far as i can tell, which equates to 60p to £1.30 out of a £5.50 bag. Do you want to pay 60p to £1.30 as a surcharge (throw away cost) for that m&s deliciousness? £4.20 vs £5.50. Or £4.90 vs £5.50. Yes, that's why m&s and waitrose can survive on a lot of us going in for bits and bobs, not full blown shopping sprees
I tell you what I prefer MS foods ,,,,yes I know MS is more expensive but the Aldie looks half-size Here in Cyprus MS is the place to go for value before Woolies closedown it was the best then MS
Your videos are Number 1.Really honest,down to earth, nothing fake.about you.I love watching your videos. I've just txt my son at work, to pick up M&S scampi.Its.a treat I would never normally afford to buy them.But thanks to you I'm gonna spend a.little bit more.I think.your a inspiration. You help lots of people myself included.I hope you get a.lot more subscribers. I'd rather watch your videos over a movie anyway.Please keep making more home videos 🙂🙂
What’s your favourite way to serve your scampi? I quite like to put some chopped lettuce on a large flour tortilla with either baby tomatoes or a single diced tomato, some cucumber, add the scampi and a squeeze of sweet chilli sauce. Shape it into a wrap and top it off with a wedge of lemon or lime, whichever is available.
HI Thanks for the taste test. I have been on the Sainsbury' web . Youngs wholetail scampi is half price now £ 3.00 I have ordered 6 packs as they are the best. Best Regards Lou in Yorkshire,
I adore scampi, I am the only one who likes it in my house. I normally get Youngs or Whitby scampi but might indulge in some sparks for a special treat. Must have tartare sauce and wedges if lemon. Great vlog again Gareth 😊
Thanks for the review. I didn’t realise M&S did frozen scampi but my local one is quite small so may not stock it. I normally buy the 3 for £10 scampi from the M&S fridge section but will look in their freezer next time.
Two of my favourite types of seafood are plaice and scampi - when I go to the seaside, there’s nothing I like more than sitting on the pier or under a shelter on the sea front, depending upon where I go, eating either plaice or scampi and chips, with scraps and salt & vinegar!
I'm glad I found this, I love scampi and although I haven't tried these two, I have tried loads of brands. Best I found was youngs in bubbly batter at £4 ( not amazing but best i found ) and worse was Asda at £3 absolute mush.. I will try the M&S ones now.. Thanks
Sorry for the late comment. Superb video! Im not a scampi person myself (im more of a haddock man) but your comparison of these two were brilliant. I think Based on your review I would definitely go for the M&S ones even though more expensive - just as an occasional purchase. Also I liked it how you made reference to the cost of living going up - and your videos help us to make a aaving where we can. Cheers.
You hit the nail on the head Gareth. Budget wise Aldi. Can’t knock them for £2. Bang on with a nice steak . The m and s did look nice. It’s a no brainer for me. Aldi all day. Well done again Gareth 👍
Hi Gareth thank you for the vlog on scampi I know it was 2 years ago but I am catching up with your vlogs don't want to miss any as I enjoy them so much. I tend to buy Youngs frozen Black Jumbo scampi never buy the blue Youngs anymore as they seem to be always grey inside and not sure what the fish is find them a bit dodgy. Only buy the black bag when on offer as getting a bit pricy these days like most things! Quality is always best I say. I would go for M and S.
We went to M&S for some posh bits for a birthday weekend away. Got to admit, everything we got excelled our expectations (especially the ready to go cheese selection 😋) ...but I'll stick to Aldi and Lidl for now until I win the lottery! 😳🤣🤣
Last year we went through a bit of a guacamole phase, most supermarkets proudly price matched Aldi at 89p. Popped into M&S (it was raining and it's a cut through) Avocados were 65p and huge. That caught my attention. We used to go to Aldi, but the food waste started to get stupid on "fresh" fruit. I'll happily pay 30% more for a far superior product that can be stored, compared to throwing half the Aldi stuff into the compost bin after a few days.
Add another 33p to the Aldi price = £2.32 for the full price difference based on weight. OK - I might go for the M&S for a treat or occasion - but why would I want to travel into Brighton (closest) - but really when plated up with a few chips and decent dipping sauce/s who would be able to tell the difference? - except you could buy another bag of the Aldi for another day for the same price!
My most vivid childhood memory was going to the local seaside hotel for scampi and chips (in a basket!) and that was a weekly holiday treat for us kids in the 70s! I’ve had youngs and Asda scampi recently (in the ninja!) and enjoy it occasionally as a wee treat which evokes some lovely memories….
I agree with another comment that Whitby Seafood Scampi is awesome. Great value and sometimes on offer in Asda and Co-op. I'm just kicking myself as had the gourmet Sirloin at Wetherspoon's and didn't notice the option of 8 Scampi as a side. They've relegated the Surf and Turf option to tiny print. I never shop at M&S, it's just too pretentious and I don't think my Yorkshire passport covers it.
I love your videos. Many thanks for trying out these products. Personally I would go for M&S every time. It’s an every now and then treat for me and when you compare to the cost of eating it out it’s a reasonable price. Always reminds me of the 70s served in a basket 😊 It’s one of my favourite foods.
M&S Scampi is made from Scottish Langoustine. Aldi is Norwegian Langoustine hence the sweetness and texture, only know this because my grandfather was a fishmonger.👍
It's the stuff M&S reject that turns up elsewhere. My sister worked in a clothing company and the M&S quality people came in, didn't like some stitching and rejected the whole batch, 200 jackets. They spent days cutting out M&S labels and sewing in Country Casuals labels.
Thanks for your shows showing how the Difference in all the suppliers in food prices and taste too so greatful my hubby works for sainsbury even being 78 but as you say price of things are going up once again thanks I enjoy your time and showing us the Difference between things it's very helpful. 👍
Mate your reviews are so good and honest and like you say in a lot of instances the higher end places to the more budget places are not quite as good as you would expect but due to todays climate you can get a fantastic alternative which are damn on near a good it’s a no brainer and infact some of the alternatives are actually better tbh, keep up the great work, love your videos and you are really helping us all save money with your great reviews pal 👍
Great review - thank you so much! They both look delicious but I'm totally with you - is M&S three times better? Definitely not!! Finding things you've had before in Aldi is really hit and miss. They seem to create great products but then discontinue them. Then again M&S do the same. But seeing reviews like this is great inspiration! Subscribed!!
I don't think I could justify spending over a fiver on the M&S scampi if the Aldi product is nearly as tasty for considerably less. I've eaten similar breaded scampi from Young's and maybe one or two others and it always tastes pretty good. Most Thursdays I get half a pint of whole cooked prawns from the fish van that comes to our town. Those prawns are from Greenland.
You could tell by his reaction though the aldi was nowhere near. I've had the aldi. It's passable for the price but nowhere near the likes of youngs or whitby foods for taste and quality. I may have to try the m and s though
I prefer to deep fry my scampi, as it adds extra crunch, and they're done in around 5 minutes! No way would I pay for the M&S, Aldi or Lidl for me, once you've got lemon juice or tartare sauce on them they're lovely! Love the comparason videos you do! As well as all the others!
I thought that was going to be an advert for a certain drink.... Carlsberg doesn't do scampi but if they did, It'd probably be the best scampi in the world 😋 Still, scampi & chips and a cool pint of Carlsberg. Nice!
for the air fryer, i'd say no need to take it out half way, my way has done things perfectly, just try it, knock 20 degrees off and use the lower time, and just leave it
Hi Gareth! I absolutely love scampi! With M&S you get what you pay for so their food is very very good! Their chunky fish fingers are just lovely. Great big dollop of tartare sauce on scampi and you can’t go wrong 😋😋
Spot on when you can get two bags + change for the price? Also cranking up an oven against say an air fryer which is cheaper power & time wise? Microwave is for say 1 min to defrost then air fryer! Depends on whether it’s summertime heating up the house or winter which using an oven makes sense! Normally the smaller the prawn the sweeter it is! 👍
Wow ......................!!!! Another mouth-watering video ..! Very clever of you to open up the scampi straight out of the oven, to cool down ..! Once your tongue is burnt ..... not so tasty .! 2 x bags of Aldi scampi and a huge bag of frozen oven chips together with a bag of frozen peas, for the price of the M and S scampi, great for a family on a budget ! I missed the scampi in the basket serving suggestion or maybe I'm just showing my age ....! Cheers Gareth ...
A nice soft white bun with mayo with a squeeze of lemon juice in it and cracked pepper with a leaf of lettuce and that inside omg yessssssssssss. Great review Gareth cheers
“If I were a rich man . . . “. ALDI, bags times two. One bag with well done chips and marrowfat peas, tartar sauce, maybe tomato sauce on the side too. Other bag; save for another day, maybe mashed potatoes and beetroot or sliced tomatoes. First class review Gareth, saving foodies money along the way. Thank you pal.
Hi Gareth good vid mate Scottish langoustines are the premier league of scampi famous the world over definitely the best £5.50 a bags not bad considering the effort that goes into catching them
After watching your M&S versus Aldi scampi video I bought M and S at £ 6.00 and Harry Ramsden from Iceland about £3.50 and although both were very tasty Harry Ramsdens for me won the day,so i hope you can try them one day. I really enjoy the channel and try things you recommend so keep it up .
In most countries, especially Italy, scampi means the peeled tail of pretty much any kind of prawn but in the UK it refers to the meat of just one special prawn: the langoustine. Langoustine is a small lobster found in the colder waters of Scotland, Ireland and Norway. 👍M and S for us still remains the best re a lot of foods.. 👍
There is nothing special about langoustine it's only called that to increase the price as they are cought in creels while prawn tails are all cought by trawlers
@@HootMaRoot No surprises there. I've never been a fan of Scampi but my sister was and the fish processing plants re the different 'brands' available vary enormously. Some are to quote her words 'Of little substance'.. more batter et than Scampi.. 😉
@@arthurdanielles4784 I was a fisherman on a trawler and creel boat for 15 years+ and when I see the price of shellfish and fish in the shops I wonder where the massive price increase comes from as these small bags of scampi only have at most 5p worth of prawns in them if your lucky
Yes Gareth, some people like a soggy bottom… Yes turn your pie over half way through… Excellent feedback from the Foodies….that we’ll all benefit from👍
Graham TBH they both looked really nice , but I must admit I get mine from Poundland 🤦🏻 deep fried are really good too (£1) wow 😮 M&S goods are premium so you get what you pay for 🤷🏻 love the video maybe try some of Poundlands frozen goods value for money and tasty 👍🏻👍🏻
I love scampi ❤ and chips ❤ It was so popular on a Friday our council estate local boozer couldn’t keep up 😂 in the 70’s there was no such things like book in advance but they did and even did takeaway through the off licence 😂
Very good. Haven’t treated myself to scampi in ages. There were some really hunky pieces in the M&S batch. Yummy. I could see the cogs whirring at 10:20 haha. keep up the cheerful and light hearted reviews!
Scampi is the meat from the tail of a langoustine and the whole tail means that all of the tail has been peeled and breaded. This is different from the 'formulated' scampi, which is made out of shaped scampi or prawn meat. To be called proper Scampi in the UK, it has to be made from a Langoustine that belongs to the lobster family and is made from the cooked & peeled Langoustine tails.
You've just made my mind up what I'm having for tea! Nice review mate, it's Aldi scampi for me - done in the air fryer, with some Aunt Bessie's, peas and bread and butter! Have a bag of scampi each at that price :)
Eating two whole bags of Scampi, you are living the dream Baldie! Keep up the good work. PS, I'm pretty sure those sirens were due to reports of someone putting tomato ketchup on M&S whole tail scampi.
Yum! Apart from a steak when I go out scampi is another favourite… but when I’m at home i always have the scampi bites from Iceland lol x great honest review Gareth x👍🏻😘
Good recur Gareth, I would buy two bags from Aldi rather than one bag from m&s and have more pieces per portion, I do like scamp but you never seen to get many when you eat out, m&s food is good but budgets are getting to be more important at the moment.😀
The reason that the M&S one's look bigger is that the packaging states that the scampi is actually made up of "1,2,or 3 wholetails" @3:31 so they are squashing up to 3 pieces together before coating in breadcrumbs. Hence the individual scampi looks bigger but it is made up of many smaller pieces.
Both looked amazing gareth and yes the M&S did look a bit better and as you said tasted better but at today's wages and the cost of living the M&S is a treat for most of the population it's aldi, lidl are the reality 👍👍🍤🍤
yes definitely Robert. Even walking round the people look rich lol, i shouldent say but its true lol heavens knows what they make of my scruffy appearance lol
Great as ever and a couple of friends of mine thank you for your Lurpak/NordPak comparison, and I could well join them, but I like Lidl's West Country Spreadable butter at the moment. You have a great channel with unique comment that is very useful.
@@BaldFoodieGuy Keep it up. and you might want to compare Batt's (Lidl) Tomato Ketchup with Heinz. Batt's is a third of the price and tastes exactly the same imho. Apologies if u already have.
At the age of 58 I have developed a prawn allergy so can't have it! Hope its good! I used to like Scampi but it can be heavy! Too many bread crumbs! Totally correct about energy prices! Sick of using oven for one item!
2 bags of scampi and you have change left over for your chips and peas and maybe a cheeky wee lemon to squeeze over it it's a no brainer great video again mate
I would pay for the M&S scampi if it tastes better. Nobody eats Scampi every day, so it's like having a treat anyway. M&S Scampi - 2 portions with chips & peas - 2 great meals 😁 Great video as usual Gareth! 😛
Regarding cooking stuff. I sometimes cook a jacket spud in microwave then crisp skin in the oven. In these dark days Gaz I do look forward to watching your video's keep it up👏👏👏👍👍👍
when there is a product recall(not showing allegens etc on packet) have you noticed that the cheap and cheerful and more expensive have come from the same factory and production line.are we paying more for packaging and are we fooling ourselves?.just a thought.
An extra 50 p for 450g more I'll be going to Aldi. Also it did make me chuckle that the ad that came on in this vlog was just for men hair colour which I need about as much as you do 🤣 great review as always 👍
I love scampi I think it depends on budget Mand s are very nice there food is lovely but a bit pricey But a bit of both for me Marks and Spencers for treats and special occasions but no way could I do my weekly shop there Iceland is my go to for weekly shop But that scampi did looked good from ms Enjoyed watching Best wishes gareth 🎇
Hi happy new year a very good video I would pay the price for the M and S they look more appetising just you need nice chips and garden peas and it be great you have made me very hungry 👍😂😂😂 Colin.
That's why I keep watching u Gareth u are real and have empathy we are all different indeed and if we dnt live in a village with an m&s we will settle for the aldi or iceland bless you my lovely ❤️
The aldie one had a thicker batter on I noticed also the batter on the inside looked soggy that’s what mad you say they were watery.the scampie in the m&s one looked more apatising & so did the breadcrumbs.
So in 2024 these are the same size and % of scampi but they're £1.75 dearer. It would be a good idea if you periodically looked back and compared prices and pack sizes etc for products you tested. I think this would be a good addition to the great service you're providing to the public.
It’s a similar price to youngs gastro scampi which I enjoy but the Marks and Sparks looked loads better imo I’d like to try it but it’s an expensive tea for a few bits of scampi
Even though i'm a lover of Scampi Gaz... I haven't had Scampi for about five years now... That's mainly due to the very small sized bags on offer combined with their high price... Scampi are so delicious that no sooner do you start eating them then they're gone... I'm tempted to try the Aldi ones at that price though mate... Young's Scampi is currently priced at £3.00 for a tiny 220g bag at Iceland... I would genuinely need about two of these bags just for myself mate... So the M&S Scampi would be way out of my price range i'm afraid Gaz... If M&S were to have them on offer... I would definitely give these a try... Unfortunately i can't really justify spending that much money just to try them... But i appreciate the review my friend... All the best pal... Cheers. 🍺
Hi Gareth my opinion you need quality in a scampi ,get what you pay for ,but there's plenty of brands now , Whitby ones , Harry Ramsdens ones ,at Iceland ,so more to this scampi off yet
I remember scampi in a basket in the seventies lol, usually served at variety clubs,it came in a little wicker basket with a red paper napkin plus chips and lemon wedge
haha yes old school, i remember. yummy.
Scampi & chicken in the basket both served in the local pub in the seventies lovely grub
but destroyed like lots of other things by the health and safety freaks
@@kennethlapham4938 yes Kenneth, good days they were, Boddies bitter was 26pence a pint and like drinking a pint of cream, l must say Gaz has got me going with this one, I've not had scampi for ages!
enjoy pal
Memories scampi in a basket happy days 👍🙂
I must admit the M&S ones looked the best and tasted better from your description, I know they're pricey but it's not something I'd buy often. I personally would choose them over the Aldi ones since they seem to be better all round....plus even though it says serves 2, I would eat these to myself ( I'm a greedy guts lol!) with some tartare sauce and a wedge of lemon, maybe a slice of freshly buttered crusty bread too wouldn't go amiss.
yes they were lovely and sweet James but pricey but thats M&S not any old food lol
@@BaldFoodieGuy definitely! Also I know my comment is late on this one, but it's actually the first time I've seen it. Maybe I should check my notifications 👍🏻
You’d expect any comparison to Marksies to be better , hence the price tag and their obvious good name 👍🏻 a dip or two and some chips or salad or both as Gareth stated not that different , in Gareth we trust 👍🏻😃
I'd rather have a bit of cod for £5+
I'd rather have the Aldi ones, they both comes from the same suppliers, no difference what so ever!!
If you buy a meal at a pub scampi chips and peas is about £8 near me, it usually looks like the size of the Aldi pieces and about 7/8 pieces on your plate usually enjoyable but not as good as scampi was in the 70s.
I’ve had Whitby bay and thought they were ok and much better than most others I’ve tried.
I’m going to try the M and S because they looked lovely and would do me for two decent sized meals.
Thanks for your reviews they really help me clear the wheat from the chaff 😉🤣
cheers Carol, enjoy.
If you go to a harvester or anything like that they serve the whitby. It's decent but the M&S is definitely a level above I think.
The M&S looked plump, succulent and delicious..... and I want some
I agree with you about the Aldi ones being watery.
Great review Gareth. I liked the way you kept trying more and more pieces just to make sure you came to the right decision. You hit the nail on the head when you said that it depended upon peoples' budget. £5.50 is serious money for a 300g bag of frozen scampi, but it can be worth it if it hits the right spot and people can afford it.
cheers ken thanks 😊
Scampi is in my Top 10 favourite meals. The nearest I've got to 1970s pub scampi is Whitby Seafoods Jumbo Scampi 220g 40% Crustaceans
Tartare sauce is essential with scampi and wedge of lemon always nice, with the usual suspects accompaniments. The M&S is now on my list to try. Many thanks. Serious stuff this isn't it!😊
Does it come in a plastic basket?? Kx
@@shandywarhol4444 lol
M+S do a fresh scampi ( oven cook ) .
10/10 !
I agree with you 100% on the Tartare sauce 👌
Tartare Sauce ... ooooo nooooo lol. Can't stand the stuff. Mum and I hate it but my sis loves it.
Hi Gareth, if you take into account the higher percentage of the actual Langoustine 57% v 40% and the difference of the 300g v 250g, then the M&S costs 3.2p per gram v Aldi at 2p per gram of Langoustine (rounded to the nearest figure), then the M&S doesn't seam quite so much more expensive. Of course Scampi is made up of both the fish and the coating, so you take's your pick.
cheers John, thanks 😊
OOH thanks for that.information.Maths was.never my thing.
yeah, the m&s is approximately twice the price. i make it £2.80 for the aldi vs £5.50 for the m&s, like for like (weight and meat). so what you are paying £2.70 extra for is the better quality coating and size. but you could get two bags of the aldi for the same price. is the m&s twice as good as the aldi? probably 50-75% better (bringing the price up to £4.20 to £4.90 for the aldi). therefore, you pay a little bit extra (12-30%) for the privilege of eating m&s luxury. not much in it at the end of the day. waitrose, and maybe m&s, are great value when you go there for bargains (not sure if m&s discount much). then you really get a good deal. then again, tesco's does good same day/end of date discounts. so, like for like, you are paying appx 12-30% extra for the premium experience as far as i can tell, which equates to 60p to £1.30 out of a £5.50 bag. Do you want to pay 60p to £1.30 as a surcharge (throw away cost) for that m&s deliciousness? £4.20 vs £5.50. Or £4.90 vs £5.50. Yes, that's why m&s and waitrose can survive on a lot of us going in for bits and bobs, not full blown shopping sprees
I tell you what I prefer MS foods ,,,,yes I know MS is more expensive but the Aldie looks half-size
Here in Cyprus MS is the place to go for value before Woolies closedown it was the best then MS
Your videos are Number 1.Really honest,down to earth, nothing fake.about you.I love watching your videos. I've just txt my son at work, to pick up M&S scampi.Its.a treat I would never normally afford to buy them.But thanks to you I'm gonna spend a.little bit more.I think.your a inspiration. You help lots of people myself included.I hope you get a.lot more subscribers. I'd rather watch your videos over a movie anyway.Please keep making more home videos 🙂🙂
Thank you so much 🙂
What’s your favourite way to serve your scampi? I quite like to put some chopped lettuce on a large flour tortilla with either baby tomatoes or a single diced tomato, some cucumber, add the scampi and a squeeze of sweet chilli sauce. Shape it into a wrap and top it off with a wedge of lemon or lime, whichever is available.
Sounds great!
Aw that sounds nice 😊
Sorry no tomato with my Scampi. Just. Lemon and Tartar sauce will do. Don't mind it with lettuce and wrap. But it has to have tartar sauce
HI Thanks for the taste test. I have been on the Sainsbury' web . Youngs wholetail scampi is half price now £ 3.00 I have ordered 6 packs as they are the best. Best Regards Lou in Yorkshire,
thanks, yes we dont have a Sainsbury near me unfortunately.
I adore scampi, I am the only one who likes it in my house. I normally get Youngs or Whitby scampi but might indulge in some sparks for a special treat. Must have tartare sauce and wedges if lemon. Great vlog again Gareth 😊
Thanks for sharing Helen enjoy, thanks 😊
Thanks for the review. I didn’t realise M&S did frozen scampi but my local one is quite small so may not stock it. I normally buy the 3 for £10 scampi from the M&S fridge section but will look in their freezer next time.
Thanks for watching! thanks 😊
Two of my favourite types of seafood are plaice and scampi - when I go to the seaside, there’s nothing I like more than sitting on the pier or under a shelter on the sea front, depending upon where I go, eating either plaice or scampi and chips, with scraps and salt & vinegar!
I'm glad I found this, I love scampi and although I haven't tried these two, I have tried loads of brands. Best I found was youngs in bubbly batter at £4 ( not amazing but best i found ) and worse was Asda at £3 absolute mush.. I will try the M&S ones now.. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Sorry for the late comment. Superb video! Im not a scampi person myself (im more of a haddock man) but your comparison of these two were brilliant. I think Based on your review I would definitely go for the M&S ones even though more expensive - just as an occasional purchase. Also I liked it how you made reference to the cost of living going up - and your videos help us to make a aaving where we can. Cheers.
No apologies needed Miles, cheers for watching pal.
We love having you do all these comps , it saves us money xxx
Cheers 👍👍💋
You hit the nail on the head Gareth. Budget wise Aldi.
Can’t knock them for £2.
Bang on with a nice steak .
The m and s did look nice.
It’s a no brainer for me.
Aldi all day.
Well done again Gareth 👍
cheers Simon thanks 😊
They have not been £2 for months. £2.19 last week, probably will be nearer £3 by the end of the month.
Buy twice as many Aldi ones and a cheap tartare sauce haha
Hi Gareth thank you for the vlog on scampi I know it was 2 years ago but I am catching up with your vlogs don't want to miss any as I enjoy them so much. I tend to buy Youngs frozen Black Jumbo scampi never buy the blue Youngs anymore as they seem to be always grey inside and not sure what the fish is find them a bit dodgy. Only buy the black bag when on offer as getting a bit pricy these days like most things! Quality is always best I say. I would go for M and S.
Cheers Susan, hope you're well thank you 😊
Fresh off the docks, langoustines, five minutes on the Barbeque, turn regularly and sod the bread crumbs. Garlic mayo does it for me.
Yummy pal
We went to M&S for some posh bits for a birthday weekend away. Got to admit, everything we got excelled our expectations (especially the ready to go cheese selection 😋) ...but I'll stick to Aldi and Lidl for now until I win the lottery! 😳🤣🤣
haha me too
Last year we went through a bit of a guacamole phase, most supermarkets proudly price matched Aldi at 89p. Popped into M&S (it was raining and it's a cut through)
Avocados were 65p and huge. That caught my attention. We used to go to Aldi, but the food waste started to get stupid on "fresh" fruit.
I'll happily pay 30% more for a far superior product that can be stored, compared to throwing half the Aldi stuff into the compost bin after a few days.
Add another 33p to the Aldi price = £2.32 for the full price difference based on weight. OK - I might go for the M&S for a treat or occasion - but why would I want to travel into Brighton (closest) - but really when plated up with a few chips and decent dipping sauce/s who would be able to tell the difference? - except you could buy another bag of the Aldi for another day for the same price!
cheers Anna.
I had the harry Ramsdens whole tail scampi from Iceland small amount for £3 but very nice 🍀🇬🇧👍🏼
yes ive had it too i think one of my first videos.
@@BaldFoodieGuy oh missed it 🍀🇬🇧👍🏼
My most vivid childhood memory was going to the local seaside hotel for scampi and chips (in a basket!) and that was a weekly holiday treat for us kids in the 70s! I’ve had youngs and Asda scampi recently (in the ninja!) and enjoy it occasionally as a wee treat which evokes some lovely memories….
cheers Bill lovely story. Treat yourself.
Haven't tried these but I've had the whitby scampi done in the air fryer and found them delicious. Cheers Gareth
cheers Bill. You're welcome.
I agree with another comment that Whitby Seafood Scampi is awesome. Great value and sometimes on offer in Asda and Co-op. I'm just kicking myself as had the gourmet Sirloin at Wetherspoon's and didn't notice the option of 8 Scampi as a side. They've relegated the Surf and Turf option to tiny print. I never shop at M&S, it's just too pretentious and I don't think my Yorkshire passport covers it.
haha cheers Robert.
Yep and at £1 for 125grms a better option
gourmet and wetherspoons?
@@nn-uj1iv Steaks are surprisingly good.
I love your videos. Many thanks for trying out these products. Personally I would go for M&S every time. It’s an every now and then treat for me and when you compare to the cost of eating it out it’s a reasonable price. Always reminds me of the 70s served in a basket 😊 It’s one of my favourite foods.
cheers Sophie
I buy the whitby scampi their nice as well gareth..im going to m&s on friday i,ll have a look..🦐🦐glad u enjoyed them😀👍👍😋
thanks 😊
Great vid, I have checked prices now June 2023, a year on, Aldi scampi is £2.29 and the M&S scampi is £6.75. Wowsers...
Cheers Ross
M&S Scampi is made from Scottish Langoustine. Aldi is Norwegian Langoustine hence the sweetness and texture, only know this because my grandfather was a fishmonger.👍
cheers Brian, i didnt know that.
Yes who going to pay £5 MAS rip off aldi good £1-99
@@leelaird1544 You get what you pay for I prefer the best just my preference
@@brianhiggins3090 no just some people not got the money far posh thing like you 🤣
It's the stuff M&S reject that turns up elsewhere. My sister worked in a clothing company and the M&S quality people came in, didn't like some stitching and rejected the whole batch, 200 jackets. They spent days cutting out M&S labels and sewing in Country Casuals labels.
Thanks for your shows showing how the Difference in all the suppliers in food prices and taste too so greatful my hubby works for sainsbury even being 78 but as you say price of things are going up once again thanks I enjoy your time and showing us the Difference between things it's very helpful. 👍
Your welcome 👌👌
Great with a medium rare steak, garden peas, a bit of mash and of course the Tartare sauce.
Yummy pal 😋😋👍
Mate your reviews are so good and honest and like you say in a lot of instances the higher end places to the more budget places are not quite as good as you would expect but due to todays climate you can get a fantastic alternative which are damn on near a good it’s a no brainer and infact some of the alternatives are actually better tbh, keep up the great work, love your videos and you are really helping us all save money with your great reviews pal 👍
Cheers pal thanks very much
Had the M&S one last night and it really was soooo nice. Expensive though. Scampi is a treat though, so after watching this, it made my choice easy.
Great review - thank you so much! They both look delicious but I'm totally with you - is M&S three times better? Definitely not!! Finding things you've had before in Aldi is really hit and miss. They seem to create great products but then discontinue them. Then again M&S do the same. But seeing reviews like this is great inspiration! Subscribed!!
thanks very much and welcome. Im going live tonight at 8. Please feel free to tune it, All the best, Gareth.
remember chicken supreme with chips in a basket in the 70S .. very tasty and so was my flairs lol
I don't think I could justify spending over a fiver on the M&S scampi if the Aldi product is nearly as tasty for considerably less. I've eaten similar breaded scampi from Young's and maybe one or two others and it always tastes pretty good. Most Thursdays I get half a pint of whole cooked prawns from the fish van that comes to our town. Those prawns are from Greenland.
I think you are getting half the scampi and double the coating, it probably reformed scampi from aldi
You could tell by his reaction though the aldi was nowhere near. I've had the aldi. It's passable for the price but nowhere near the likes of youngs or whitby foods for taste and quality. I may have to try the m and s though
I prefer to deep fry my scampi, as it adds extra crunch, and they're done in around 5 minutes! No way would I pay for the M&S, Aldi or Lidl for me, once you've got lemon juice or tartare sauce on them they're lovely! Love the comparason videos you do! As well as all the others!
defo deep fry
We hardly ever eat scampi but if we did, I’d probably go for the M&S based on what you’ve said. It looked delicious. 😋
yes it was delicious Pat.
I thought that was going to be an advert for a certain drink....
Carlsberg doesn't do scampi but if they did, It'd probably be the best scampi in the world 😋
Still, scampi & chips and a cool pint of Carlsberg. Nice!
for the air fryer, i'd say no need to take it out half way, my way has done things perfectly, just try it, knock 20 degrees off and use the lower time, and just leave it
Think if just having Aldi one for tea it's ideal .. BUT if want a treat would do M&S.... . Looked really good .. .
Hi Gareth! I absolutely love scampi! With M&S you get what you pay for so their food is very very good! Their chunky fish fingers are just lovely. Great big dollop of tartare sauce on scampi and you can’t go wrong 😋😋
hi Sara, sounds delicious that, yes it was definitely tastier. thanks 😊
Spot on when you can get two bags + change for the price? Also cranking up an oven against say an air fryer which is cheaper power & time wise? Microwave is for say 1 min to defrost then air fryer! Depends on whether it’s summertime heating up the house or winter which using an oven makes sense! Normally the smaller the prawn the sweeter it is! 👍
cheers Ray
I love Scampi, its not something I buy that often so I would go for the m&s version, its usually the youngs scampi I get and it is quite good.
Wow ......................!!!!
Another mouth-watering video ..!
Very clever of you to open up the scampi straight out of the oven, to cool down ..! Once your tongue is burnt ..... not so tasty .!
2 x bags of Aldi scampi and a huge bag of frozen oven chips together with a bag of frozen peas, for the price of the M and S scampi, great for a family on a budget !
I missed the scampi in the basket serving suggestion or maybe I'm just showing my age ....!
Cheers Gareth ...
haha the cleaverness was a flook lol
A nice soft white bun with mayo with a squeeze of lemon juice in it and cracked pepper with a leaf of lettuce and that inside omg yessssssssssss. Great review Gareth cheers
oh yes please.
“If I were a rich man . . . “.
ALDI, bags times two. One bag with well done chips and marrowfat peas, tartar sauce, maybe tomato sauce on the side too. Other bag; save for another day, maybe mashed potatoes and beetroot or sliced tomatoes. First class review Gareth, saving foodies money along the way. Thank you pal.
cheers John, got that song in my head now, fiddler on the roof isnt it ha.
I love scampy I like cooking mine in the air fryer they crisp all round 😋.
You have made me fancy scampy.
Going to have it for my dinner tomorrow 😋
Sounds great!
Scampi is one of my fave quick 'Go To's' for tea. I just whizz up some mayonnaise with a bit of salad cream - Scampi & Dip. Can't beat it!
Sounds great!
Hi Gareth good vid mate Scottish langoustines are the premier league of scampi famous the world over definitely the best £5.50 a bags not bad considering the effort that goes into catching them
yes i take my hat off to them fishermen.
After watching your M&S versus Aldi scampi video I bought M and S at £ 6.00 and Harry Ramsden from Iceland about £3.50 and although both were very tasty Harry Ramsdens for me won the day,so i hope you can try them one day.
I really enjoy the channel and try things you recommend so keep it up .
cheers Philip yes ive reviewed them ones i think one of my first videos last year.
Your amazing Gareth thank god we have you to taste test different foods ! Great work 💕
Cheers Gina, I appreciate it 👍👍😘
In most countries, especially Italy, scampi means the peeled tail of pretty much any kind of prawn but in the UK it refers to the meat of just one special prawn: the langoustine. Langoustine is a small lobster found in the colder waters of Scotland, Ireland and Norway. 👍M and S for us still remains the best re a lot of foods.. 👍
cheers Arthur all the best mate.
There is nothing special about langoustine it's only called that to increase the price as they are cought in creels while prawn tails are all cought by trawlers
@@HootMaRoot No surprises there. I've never been a fan of Scampi but my sister was and the fish processing plants re the different 'brands' available vary enormously. Some are to quote her words 'Of little substance'.. more batter et than Scampi.. 😉
@@arthurdanielles4784 I was a fisherman on a trawler and creel boat for 15 years+ and when I see the price of shellfish and fish in the shops I wonder where the massive price increase comes from as these small bags of scampi only have at most 5p worth of prawns in them if your lucky
Thanks 😊 Garath a great to have you review Sampi
I adore it !! I think I couldn't
justify M&S price but yes to Aldi at that price you are a 🌟
Lyndax
My pleasure 😊
Great reviews, thanks, you save us a load of cash with your great video's👍👍👍.
Glad you like them!
Yes Gareth, some people like a soggy bottom… Yes turn your pie over half way through… Excellent feedback from the Foodies….that we’ll all benefit from👍
Absolutely!
Graham TBH they both looked really nice , but I must admit I get mine from Poundland 🤦🏻 deep fried are really good too (£1) wow 😮
M&S goods are premium so you get what you pay for 🤷🏻 love the video maybe try some of Poundlands frozen goods value for money and tasty 👍🏻👍🏻
poundland cheers mate, good idea, holland steak and kidney puddings
Really enjoying your thoughts .love the comment s.some great practical ideas in a bit of a hard time .
Glad it was helpful! thanks I appreciate your comment.
Yes ,I like my pie pastry done in oven....yum!However, I use micro now because of elec 😔!
Sorry to hear that
I love scampi ❤ and chips ❤ It was so popular on a Friday our council estate local boozer couldn’t keep up 😂 in the 70’s there was no such things like book in advance but they did and even did takeaway through the off licence 😂
The M&S beer batter cod bites are really nice as well
Very good. Haven’t treated myself to scampi in ages. There were some really hunky pieces in the M&S batch. Yummy. I could see the cogs whirring at 10:20 haha. keep up the cheerful and light hearted reviews!
Cheers pal yes they were good.
@@BaldFoodieGuy Cheers for the reply! Can you do fish finger-off. I generally buy whatever is on offer.
Scampi is the meat from the tail of a langoustine and the whole tail means that all of the tail has been peeled and breaded. This is different from the 'formulated' scampi, which is made out of shaped scampi or prawn meat. To be called proper Scampi in the UK, it has to be made from a Langoustine that belongs to the lobster family and is made from the cooked & peeled Langoustine tails.
You've just made my mind up what I'm having for tea! Nice review mate, it's Aldi scampi for me - done in the air fryer, with some Aunt Bessie's, peas and bread and butter! Have a bag of scampi each at that price :)
Oh lovely pal enjoy 👍👍😋😋
I reckon you should come on holiday to Devon & do a comparison of the different cream teas. That would be a holiday to remember.
love to Sarah
Loving these videos. Honest and simple, never change your format your a natural.
I appreciate that!
Eating two whole bags of Scampi, you are living the dream Baldie! Keep up the good work. PS, I'm pretty sure those sirens were due to reports of someone putting tomato ketchup on M&S whole tail scampi.
haha lucky they didnt find me then lol
Yum! Apart from a steak when I go out scampi is another favourite… but when I’m at home i always have the scampi bites from Iceland lol x great honest review Gareth x👍🏻😘
cheers Diane sounds great xx
Thanks for another honest review sir.
I haven't been a subscriber for long, so I'm still working my way through your videos.
thanks Jim 😊
Love all your vlogs and will always watch but do enjoy comparison ones most. The Aldi ones suit my budget with a wedge of lemon squeezed over xx😀❤💯
Glad you like them! xx
Good recur Gareth, I would buy two bags from Aldi rather than one bag from m&s and have more pieces per portion, I do like scamp but you never seen to get many when you eat out, m&s food is good but budgets are getting to be more important at the moment.😀
cheers Barrie.
ocado do 300grams for 3 pound for whole tail which is a cracking deal but to fair there small.
The reason that the M&S one's look bigger is that the packaging states that the scampi is actually made up of "1,2,or 3 wholetails" @3:31 so they are squashing up to 3 pieces together before coating in breadcrumbs. Hence the individual scampi looks bigger but it is made up of many smaller pieces.
thanks 😊
Both looked amazing gareth and yes the M&S did look a bit better and as you said tasted better but at today's wages and the cost of living the M&S is a treat for most of the population it's aldi, lidl are the reality 👍👍🍤🍤
yes definitely Robert. Even walking round the people look rich lol, i shouldent say but its true lol heavens knows what they make of my scruffy appearance lol
Great as ever and a couple of friends of mine thank you for your Lurpak/NordPak comparison, and I could well join them, but I like Lidl's West Country Spreadable butter at the moment. You have a great channel with unique comment that is very useful.
Thanks
@@BaldFoodieGuy Keep it up. and you might want to compare Batt's (Lidl) Tomato Ketchup with Heinz. Batt's is a third of the price and tastes exactly the same imho. Apologies if u already have.
At the age of 58 I have developed a prawn allergy so can't have it! Hope its good! I used to like Scampi but it can be heavy! Too many bread crumbs! Totally correct about energy prices! Sick of using oven for one item!
Yet another great video mate 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 love a bit of scampi with Tartare sauce
Glad you enjoyed it thanks 😊
We all like different ways of cooking stuff buddy but we all join you and your good works in we don’t want to spend money on a wrapper. Top vids buddy
I appreciate that thanks pal
Great review, I'm going to treat myself next week to some M&S scampi when I go there for my Eccles cakes, cheers.
Hope you enjoy it!
2 bags of scampi and you have change left over for your chips and peas and maybe a cheeky wee lemon to squeeze over it it's a no brainer great video again mate
cheers Jay.
@@BaldFoodieGuy no problem mate
I would pay for the M&S scampi if it tastes better. Nobody eats Scampi every day, so it's like having a treat anyway.
M&S Scampi - 2 portions with chips & peas - 2 great meals 😁
Great video as usual Gareth! 😛
Thanks for sharing
I could eat it every day. All day every day.. 😊
Great video once again 👏 this is a real channel
I appreciate that!
Regarding cooking stuff. I sometimes cook a jacket spud in microwave then crisp skin in the oven.
In these dark days Gaz I do look forward to watching your video's keep it up👏👏👏👍👍👍
cheers Andy, good tips.
when there is a product recall(not showing allegens etc on packet) have you noticed that the cheap and cheerful and more expensive have come from the same factory and production line.are we paying more for packaging and are we fooling ourselves?.just a thought.
good thought Rich, thanks 😊
I love scampi, I’ll be trying them M&S they look good.👍 Great review Gareth and you can’t go wrong with cooking in the oven.🤣
thanks 😊
Hey, Gareth! You need to go to Iceland and try one of those 'Takeaway' phal curries. Unbelievable!
will do cheers.
Iceland is a long way to go just for a curry.
An extra 50 p for 450g more I'll be going to Aldi. Also it did make me chuckle that the ad that came on in this vlog was just for men hair colour which I need about as much as you do 🤣 great review as always 👍
haha they are having a laugh
One came on a while back when l was watching a Gareth vid, it was this guy having a 12 course breakfast in Dubai, l watched the whole ad!
@@nige3801 I don't need to watch it cause a bit like Gareth those days are well and truly behind me 🤣👍
I love scampi
I think it depends on budget
Mand s are very nice there food is lovely but a bit pricey
But a bit of both for me
Marks and Spencers for treats and special occasions but no way could I do my weekly shop there
Iceland is my go to for weekly shop
But that scampi did looked good from ms
Enjoyed watching
Best wishes gareth 🎇
cheers Kizzy, yes a treat now and again. I got some yellow sticker deals so got lucky lol
I have bought the marks scampi for years its the best, its £6.50 now or £6.75
Hi happy new year a very good video I would pay the price for the M and S they look more appetising just you need nice chips and garden peas and it be great you have made me very hungry 👍😂😂😂 Colin.
Happy new year!
I haven't had Scampi for years, so I will have to get some when I go shopping.
That's why I keep watching u Gareth u are real and have empathy we are all different indeed and if we dnt live in a village with an m&s we will settle for the aldi or iceland bless you my lovely ❤️
cheers Kirstie x
I can see you rooting for the cheaper versions but always say it how it is👍brill review👌🏻
The aldie one had a thicker batter on I noticed also the batter on the inside looked soggy that’s what mad you say they were watery.the scampie in the m&s one looked more apatising & so did the breadcrumbs.
So in 2024 these are the same size and % of scampi but they're £1.75 dearer. It would be a good idea if you periodically looked back and compared prices and pack sizes etc for products you tested. I think this would be a good addition to the great service you're providing to the public.
Yeah it's mad! Wanted to buy these today but though it was a bit dear for what you get now.
It’s a similar price to youngs gastro scampi which I enjoy but the Marks and Sparks looked loads better imo I’d like to try it but it’s an expensive tea for a few bits of scampi
Totally agree
Morrison wholetail scampi is bangin as well matey had some in the air fryer the other day delicious!!!!
Hi what is the make of the vacuum cleaner that is in the back ground on this video please ,Thanka Chel & Jeff
aldi mate, its a cracker
Even though i'm a lover of Scampi Gaz... I haven't had Scampi for about five years now... That's mainly due to the very small sized bags on offer combined with their high price... Scampi are so delicious that no sooner do you start eating them then they're gone... I'm tempted to try the Aldi ones at that price though mate... Young's Scampi is currently priced at £3.00 for a tiny 220g bag at Iceland... I would genuinely need about two of these bags just for myself mate... So the M&S Scampi would be way out of my price range i'm afraid Gaz... If M&S were to have them on offer... I would definitely give these a try... Unfortunately i can't really justify spending that much money just to try them... But i appreciate the review my friend... All the best pal... Cheers. 🍺
cheers Rick, yes its expensive isnt it. Last time I had Scampi was when i first started this channel last year. I had Harry Ramsden scampi. cheers.
Can't beat Youngs scampi in my opinion😋. But like ya say, you don't get enough in a bag 🤭. The M&S does look nice tho, but the price tag int
Interesting review. My dinner for tomorrow is now sorted...thanks for the inspiration.
Enjoy pal.
Hi Gareth my opinion you need quality in a scampi ,get what you pay for ,but there's plenty of brands now , Whitby ones , Harry Ramsdens ones ,at Iceland ,so more to this scampi off yet
cheers Andy yes part 2 coming lol