I prefer the Aldi ones, can't go wrong at 21p per pie. Holly Lane is actually the address of the main distribution hub in Atherstone, North Warwickshire
Thank you Gareth for this lovely vlog I prefer my own homemade mince pies hope you and family are all well keep up the good work best wishes Sheila and family
I love Mince Pies but only eat them at Christmas. I also make my own. Then I know whats in them. I make the fillings months ahead so it's ready to use. Great video.
I remember my mum making mince pies for Christmas when I was a kid. The filling would always burst out and bake hard (burn) onto the baking tray. I'd say "Are they supposed to be like that?" and she'd always just say "Yes" 😀
If we are being honest, some people would prefer the sweeter taste and some others wouldn’t. But as someone commented, you can’t beat home made mince pies. My dear departed old mam used to make some lovely mince pies and Christmas cake. Good video 👍
The all butter Aldi ones with the snowflakes on them are the best supermarket ones. Local farm shop sells homemade ones and they are far superior to any others ive had. 👍
My grandma and nan made the best as they used a tad of suet in their mix! I hope I’m able to locate some mince pies in Japan this Christmas 🎄 🎉 I do like a MnS mince pie Gaz pricey but tasty! You need a bit of crème fresh, or double cream or custard with those bad boys!
6 mince pies for £1.25 or 20p more. 6 Mince Pies! I've tried a few homemade ones. Find the pastry's always rather too thick and dulls the mince filling. Just like Goldie Locks, I find supermarket mince pies just right, especially with a nifty after dinner brandy. Love your channel 🙂👍
Ty, you always make me laugh! The image of you grinning with your Santa hat & specs on will be etched in my head all day now 🤣😂 How about a comparison of the same pies, one cooked in the microwave, the other in the oven? I find microwaving them makes them a bit soggy & claggy. Or maybe compare different festive creams or brandy butters?
Well, I too am partial to a mince pie. Having seen off a box from Tesco, I am now partially through a box from Sainsburys. But when it comes to getting a batch of mince pies for over Christmas we will default to the ones from Greggs.
Afternoon Gareth thank you for the vlog on the mince pies great one as always, always enjoy your vlogs. I bought Waitrose Puff pastry mince pies and feel they are the best I have had so far (warmed up). Prefer my puff pastry pies rather than the shortcrust, may be worth a trial. sue
I like the mince pies from Greggs. The pastry is not sweet and doesn't seem claggy ( great Cumbrian word). I used to make dozens but now on my own I just buy some. I have had Iceland ones and they are good too. Well done young man. xxx
Mince pies have got to be made with all-butter shortcrust to get that ultimate mouth-feel. Each year I try a selection, but usually come back to the old reliable - Lidl all-butter luxury mince pies. They're a little more expensive at 6 for £1.99 but you often get 15% off - but I think they're worth the premium. I've noticed "shrinkflation" across the board this year - they all seem to be 10% smaller (by weight). Thank you for explaining why "luxury" is better, it's not always worth the extra.
@davidspear9790 the shop bought ones are just sugar held together with palm oil and preservatives. I make unsweetened pastry, rolled thin and crispy, mince meat with added grated carrot and brandy. The best.
Love a good mince pie 😋 Gareth, I do hope you put the others in an airtight container afterwards, as it says so in the storage instructions (just like they were in the airtight cardboard boxes before you opened them) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hi Gareth, I do love Mince pies, I'm off to Tesco and Lidl I'll give them a go. I do like mice pies with clotted cream or brandy sauce but most of the time, just out of the box. Catch you soon Take care
I love a mince pie! My partner is G/F, so we go for the 'free from' supermarket brands. very nice warmed up with custard, or 'cold' with the aerosol spray-cream!!! (or cold custard, or pouring cream or on their own!!) did I say I love a mince pie? 🌲🌲
Hi Gareth, there is a Booths at Ulverston how about a trip there? They have Bells "old fashioned" style flat mince pies which I like and which are a sensible price.
I am not a mince pie lover and only ever eat one a year, a kind of tradition with me. I've had my yearly mince pie a luxury Mr Kipling one think it was £1.49 for four, disgusting worst mince pie I've ever had, I've had Aldi mince pies before they were better, though I still didn't like them but that's me a mince pie hater just torture myself eating one once a year. Keep up the good work Gareth and you and your family have a merry Christmas and a happy New year. Best wishes from Scotland 🏴
Most of them will be made at the same factory but with a slight variation to the ingredients?I love a mince pie or 3 warmed up with custard?good review Gaz👍
Although not traditional, the Costco sponge topped Mince pies are the best I have EVER had... Regular pastry case but topped off with vanilla sponge..... Insane....
Hiya Gareth, as I've gotten older and retired from professional cooking. I still make our Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls. You can find some really good ones from the supermarkets, A local bakery will offer the next best to homemade. My other gripe. Sell by dates. Having seen some factory made ones in the shops from early October 😢😢!!! With the sell by date of late November or early December. Another customer rip off 😢Can't understand why we don't make them all year round? Must be the season for tooth rot 😱😱👎👎🦷that makes me feel festive Allan&Family
I really do wish you'd put the prices in the description. I always miss it during the video and end up having to go look at the stores websites to find it. It would also be useful when, in the future, we want to quickly look at price inflation without scrolling through a video to try find prices.
Never was one for mince pies, but recently i tried one, got the taste for them, now eat one then finish the rest of the box, have only tried the Aldi, holly lane, yes are crumbly and soft pastry, sweet, but prefer them cold. I want a mince pie now, and not got any in my cupboard 😂😂😂😂😂
@garyhunt4342 Hi, I've never looked how many calories are in each one, but after seeing your reply, omg, I'll stick to eating 2 per day, and not the rest of them.250 in each one, cholesterol will be sky high.glad you replied.Thanks.
I make my own but I’ll quite happily eat a shop bought. But I do remember buying some from Waitrose, Heston Blumenthal’s….they were truly awful. I took them back for a refund. You don’t always get what you pay for. Good review 🇬🇧
I use Iceland's Home delivery a Lot(but not to Buy Frozen Stuff), because you can quite often get same day delivery for £2, as long a you spend £40, but min buy is £25, so costs more to deliver. I do like a Mince Pie, 30sec in M/W with a sprinkle of Brown sugar, & Thick Cream on top .
I have to say that I've never had mince pies that compare to the ones from Costco. They're 9 for 7.99 (from memory) and they are more of a cake on the top with a pastry base and mincemeat filling, dusted with powdered sugar. Absolutely to die for with custard on 🤤I'm glad you mentioned the peel in the Iceland versions, I can avoid them as I can't stand peel.
@@Teapot333 Costco? Indeed they are. I whack em in the microwave for 45 seconds then bury it under mountains of custard. That's when I allow myself to eat them. As a diabetic, that's not often.
For years I've prefered the Aldi mince pies over all the other supermarket offerings, but sadly this year they didn't really seem to taste the same. However the Aldi mince pies with icing topping were quite nice.
I admit I'm not a lover of mince pies due to pastry. My mum and nan used to make their own. Personally I wouldn't bother. To be honest they all taste the same to me. I only buy them because it's traditional. I usually have mine with creamy custard.
One a year is plenty for me, but as I have got older I do prefer a little less sugar in these type of things. Peaking of Iceland I had one of their Lamb Kebabs last night in a wrap only this one had most of the chilli in it, I was on fire, it was crazy hot.
T'how do spot on! Ah thee Ole mince pies do leave thee feeling parched after a full box , some of them are caked in too much flower but home made are the best, my grandma used make them every Xmas. I remember last year Aldi ones if folk wait till the Xmas week or after they reduced them to 25p per box that's best time but them in my opinion 👌🏻
I really like the iceland ones this year, last year it was aldis, Aldis this year seem to have lessfilling of a way more sugary plainer.filling than last year.
Aldi's mince pies are good but suffered from shrinkage a few years ago, they used to be proper deep filled, still good though. Best mince pie by far has to be the black forest mince pie, downside is i cannot find anywhere that are selling them this year
You've built a great channel and community.. refreshing to see a comments thread without idiots
Morrison's bakery shallow shortcrust mince pies. Our choice every year. Must try.
I just started shopping at Morrisons again because Tesco because expensive and I'm impressed by Morrisons Christmas range😊
I'm old enough to remember when everyone made their own mince pies, wouldn't dream of buying them ready made.
I prefer the Aldi ones, can't go wrong at 21p per pie. Holly Lane is actually the address of the main distribution hub in Atherstone, North Warwickshire
Sainsburys puff pastry mince pies are very good. 😋
Love mince pies with a nice brew on cold days. :)
Thank you Gareth for this lovely vlog I prefer my own homemade mince pies hope you and family are all well keep up the good work best wishes Sheila and family
I love Mince Pies but only eat them at Christmas. I also make my own. Then I know whats in them. I make the fillings months ahead so it's ready to use. Great video.
I make my own Mince Pies too, with the additional ingredients of Cinnamon in powder form, plus Brandy.
I remember my mum making mince pies for Christmas when I was a kid. The filling would always burst out and bake hard (burn) onto the baking tray. I'd say "Are they supposed to be like that?" and she'd always just say "Yes" 😀
Corrr I will try next September with brandy I'm out of time this year...
If we are being honest, some people would prefer the sweeter taste and some others wouldn’t. But as someone commented, you can’t beat home made mince pies. My dear departed old mam used to make some lovely mince pies and Christmas cake. Good video 👍
The all butter Aldi ones with the snowflakes on them are the best supermarket ones. Local farm shop sells homemade ones and they are far superior to any others ive had. 👍
Great review really enjoyed good job review regards Greg
Thanks 👍
My grandma and nan made the best as they used a tad of suet in their mix!
I hope I’m able to locate some mince pies in Japan this Christmas 🎄 🎉
I do like a MnS mince pie Gaz pricey but tasty!
You need a bit of crème fresh, or double cream or custard with those bad boys!
When you put your glasses on, I could see it better 😂
well obviously . . . Derrrrr! 👩🏻🦳 (Blond joke 😂)
Soak them in brandy..... it doesn't matter where you buy them from
@@geosamm9981 Not a terrible idea. A tad hard on the liver tho? Merry Christmas!🎄
Sounds interesting 🤔
I dont think ull remember eating them either 😂😂😂 x
Your comparisons are my favorite uploads on your channel. Thanks, Gaz.
@@susipaterson8185 you're welcome
I used to love Mince pies but I can't eat them anymore,love watching your videos xx
Cheers Nicola 👌
6 mince pies for £1.25 or 20p more. 6 Mince Pies! I've tried a few homemade ones. Find the pastry's always rather too thick and dulls the mince filling. Just like Goldie Locks, I find supermarket mince pies just right, especially with a nifty after dinner brandy. Love your channel 🙂👍
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm. Mince Pies. A tasty treat and they herald "Christmas is Coming". Yay.
Great review Gaz as always it’s hard to choose between them but the sweeter the better 👍👍
Ty, you always make me laugh! The image of you grinning with your Santa hat & specs on will be etched in my head all day now 🤣😂 How about a comparison of the same pies, one cooked in the microwave, the other in the oven? I find microwaving them makes them a bit soggy & claggy. Or maybe compare different festive creams or brandy butters?
@@clairespinks2953 haha 😄 😆
I love your channel but this got me smiling straight away .Thanks
You're welcome
Festive comparisons Gaz spot on ,ding dong merrily on high ✨️🐖🥓😋
@timcrook2231 all the best Tim 👍
My fave mince pies are the ones with the icing on the top from Morrisons.
Fab review!
I'd like to see a comparison of the icing topped ones. Aldi vs Tesco vs Mr Kipling?
Well, I too am partial to a mince pie. Having seen off a box from Tesco, I am now partially through a box from Sainsburys. But when it comes to getting a batch of mince pies for over Christmas we will default to the ones from Greggs.
I've been eating the ones from Spar. Very nice!
Great review once again Gareth. Love a good mince pie with a cuppa
Afternoon Gareth thank you for the vlog on the mince pies great one as always, always enjoy your vlogs. I bought Waitrose Puff pastry mince pies and feel they are the best I have had so far (warmed up). Prefer my puff pastry pies rather than the shortcrust, may be worth a trial. sue
@susandavis4821 thank you 😊
I like the mince pies from Greggs. The pastry is not sweet and doesn't seem claggy ( great Cumbrian word). I used to make dozens but now on my own I just buy some. I have had Iceland ones and they are good too. Well done young man. xxx
Thanks kindly ☺️
Mince pies have got to be made with all-butter shortcrust to get that ultimate mouth-feel.
Each year I try a selection, but usually come back to the old reliable - Lidl all-butter luxury mince pies.
They're a little more expensive at 6 for £1.99 but you often get 15% off - but I think they're worth the premium.
I've noticed "shrinkflation" across the board this year - they all seem to be 10% smaller (by weight).
Thank you for explaining why "luxury" is better, it's not always worth the extra.
Love them around Christmas time the Iceland Specials are the best a bit dearer but worth it
They are lovely but yes seasonal , I believe that Morrison's best range are superb but that only my view ...
Can't beat your own home made ones....❤
Absolutely 💯
I concur so when you posting them out to me?! 😂
@@Jan-j1b home made is much better, even with the cheapest ready made pastry and mincemeat. Far less sweeter than shop bought.
You’ve not eaten my pastry. 😀
@davidspear9790 the shop bought ones are just sugar held together with palm oil and preservatives. I make unsweetened pastry, rolled thin and crispy, mince meat with added grated carrot and brandy. The best.
Good review that. Enjoyed it. Love mince pies. Love the hat. 😄. Cheers mate.
Glad you enjoyed it
Love a good mince pie 😋 Gareth, I do hope you put the others in an airtight container afterwards, as it says so in the storage instructions (just like they were in the airtight cardboard boxes before you opened them) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hi Gareth, I do love Mince pies, I'm off to Tesco and Lidl I'll give them a go. I do like mice pies with clotted cream or brandy sauce but most of the time, just out of the box. Catch you soon Take care
Mice pies....... There's a new one......
Santa said he wants his mince pies and the hat back Gareth!
Good review, ho, ho, ho!
Green giant sweetcorn, why was he not yellow? 🌽🧐
@@Rowan-d2y haha 😄
Would love to see a homemade /artisan experiment. Cant beat them.
Great video again Gaz, you can't beat a good mince pie only Christmas cake 😂😆 🫶xx
Ta ma xxxx
I'd have thought that the microwave might make the pastry go a little soggy
I love a mince pie!
My partner is G/F, so we go for the 'free from' supermarket brands.
very nice warmed up with custard, or 'cold' with the aerosol spray-cream!!! (or cold custard, or pouring cream or on their own!!)
did I say I love a mince pie? 🌲🌲
Sounds great!
Great video, I love mince pies. I would be very interested in the comparison of m & s v aldi luxury ones. Regards Norm
Noted! Thank you
Hi Gareth, there is a Booths at Ulverston how about a trip there? They have Bells "old fashioned" style flat mince pies which I like and which are a sensible price.
Will do mate cheers
Once wentto Booths in Kirby Lonsdale on holiday found it pricey and ready meals we bought were poor.
Booths? That might blow the budget bloody hell Allan
I am not a mince pie lover and only ever eat one a year, a kind of tradition with me. I've had my yearly mince pie a luxury Mr Kipling one think it was £1.49 for four, disgusting worst mince pie I've ever had, I've had Aldi mince pies before they were better, though I still didn't like them but that's me a mince pie hater just torture myself eating one once a year. Keep up the good work Gareth and you and your family have a merry Christmas and a happy New year. Best wishes from Scotland 🏴
Thanks Bob, all the best mate 👍 👌
My local Aldi didn't have the red boxed mince pies they were sold out so I hadto get the premium onse for £1.99 a box haven't tried them yet though :)
Great video Gareth thanks for sharing 👍. Congratulations on your Movember fundraising. 🎉
Thanks 👍
I like the Exceptional by Asda mini mince pies. I'm trying to lose weight but can't go without a mince pie so buy the minis!
Most of them will be made at the same factory but with a slight variation to the ingredients?I love a mince pie or 3 warmed up with custard?good review Gaz👍
Thanks 👍
I love them with home made brandy butter 😋
I do enjoy a mince pie, thanks for another honest review 💜💜💜
You’re welcome 😊
Great comparison Gaz.
Thanks
It takes mè 40 mins plus to get to Iceland and then ive gotta get home but Aldi is only 20mins return trip, so where do i go Aldi everytime
Please will you do a double cream comparison for all the shops? Many thanks.
Great video 👍
Although not traditional, the Costco sponge topped Mince pies are the best I have EVER had...
Regular pastry case but topped off with vanilla sponge.....
Insane....
Hiya Gareth, as I've gotten older and retired from professional cooking. I still make our Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls. You can find some really good ones from the supermarkets, A local bakery will offer the next best to homemade. My other gripe. Sell by dates. Having seen some factory made ones in the shops from early October 😢😢!!! With the sell by date of late November or early December. Another customer rip off 😢Can't understand why we don't make them all year round? Must be the season for tooth rot 😱😱👎👎🦷that makes me feel festive Allan&Family
Cheers mate 👍
I love mincemeat pies(that's what we call them over here) and would be happy with either one,especially for the price!
The one’s from M&S are my favourite 👌🏼
Had a mince pie with fresh cream the other day 👍❤️
I really do wish you'd put the prices in the description. I always miss it during the video and end up having to go look at the stores websites to find it. It would also be useful when, in the future, we want to quickly look at price inflation without scrolling through a video to try find prices.
Great video I love aldi mice pies hope you and your family are well
Never was one for mince pies, but recently i tried one, got the taste for them, now eat one then finish the rest of the box, have only tried the Aldi, holly lane, yes are crumbly and soft pastry, sweet, but prefer them cold. I want a mince pie now, and not got any in my cupboard 😂😂😂😂😂
I was shocked to find out that a box of mince pies can have up to 1500 calories (250 each) - which is your daily target....
@garyhunt4342 Hi, I've never looked how many calories are in each one, but after seeing your reply, omg, I'll stick to eating 2 per day, and not the rest of them.250 in each one, cholesterol will be sky high.glad you replied.Thanks.
I make my own Mince Pies using additional ingredients ie Cinnamon, plus Brandy.
I make my own but I’ll quite happily eat a shop bought. But I do remember buying some from Waitrose, Heston Blumenthal’s….they were truly awful. I took them back for a refund. You don’t always get what you pay for. Good review 🇬🇧
I like a mince pie on the odd occasion, but not something I eat often. I like the Asda in store baked ones......
Aldi are the best won last few years I love them😊
You should heat up in the air fryer for a few minutes. The pastry will be crispy and not soggy like heating in the microwave
Have you tried to Air-Fry a fart?
I use Iceland's Home delivery a Lot(but not to Buy Frozen Stuff), because you can quite often get same day delivery for £2, as long a you spend £40, but min buy is £25, so costs more to deliver. I do like a Mince Pie, 30sec in M/W with a sprinkle of Brown sugar, & Thick Cream on top .
I tried that and they only delivered 2/3 of my shopping. When I phoned the manager he called me a liar!!!
Only eat Iceland one but there next range up slightly dearer
I'd like to see a M&S vs Waitrose Luxury minced pie comparison!
Cheers 👌
Okay Boycie 😂
Hi Gareth, two boxes instead of five. Good to see you are keeping to your diet 😊.
Yes good 👍 🤣👌
I have to say that I've never had mince pies that compare to the ones from Costco. They're 9 for 7.99 (from memory) and they are more of a cake on the top with a pastry base and mincemeat filling, dusted with powdered sugar. Absolutely to die for with custard on 🤤I'm glad you mentioned the peel in the Iceland versions, I can avoid them as I can't stand peel.
@@Nite-owl They are addictive.
@@Teapot333 Costco? Indeed they are. I whack em in the microwave for 45 seconds then bury it under mountains of custard. That's when I allow myself to eat them. As a diabetic, that's not often.
@Nite-owl I was given tray of 9. They only lasted until the next day 😂
@@Teapot333 😂They're very "more-ish" ☺
@@Nite-owl Definitely. My new favourites after home made
Interesting review my favourite mince pie this year has been the crumble top from Tesco cost u 3 .50
Greg's box of six flat ones are decent
Good vid 👍
For years I've prefered the Aldi mince pies over all the other supermarket offerings, but sadly this year they didn't really seem to taste the same. However the Aldi mince pies with icing topping were quite nice.
I'm not a big Greggs fan but I find that their mince pies are far better than supermarket ones
Ho ho good one Gareth, have you tried anybody's puff pastry mince pies? 👍😊
Not yet!
I admit I'm not a lover of mince pies due to pastry.
My mum and nan used to make their own. Personally I wouldn't bother.
To be honest they all taste the same to me. I only buy them because it's traditional. I usually have mine with creamy custard.
Fantastic mince pie review Bald Foodie Guy 💯👌🙌😋🎄
@@uglenddalejones2 thanks Glenda
Couldn't focus on the mince pies, with your mince pies Gaz ! 🤣
Haha no 🤣🤣
I bought a pack of the Apple Crumble Topped mince pies from Aldi on the weekend, they're nice and something different, nice with some Greek yogurt
Aldi All Butter Almond Mince Tart are the gold star -terrific pies
Christmas getting earlier every year! 👍
I eat cold mince pies with blue cheese. Just think chutney in pastry!
Quite like mince pies, don't bother heating them up, nice with some whipped cream 👍
My wife and I absolutely love your channel and never miss an upload - but - (not your fault at all) mince pies are minging! Lol
Mr. Kipling Mince Pies are my favourite.
Tesco Finest are very nice if expensive 😎👍
You should do the in house bakery puff ones think sainsburys and Morrisons make them not sure on asda and tesco
I like mine warm with vanilla ice cream.
xmas pudding would be good. cheers
One a year is plenty for me, but as I have got older I do prefer a little less sugar in these type of things. Peaking of Iceland I had one of their Lamb Kebabs last night in a wrap only this one had most of the chilli in it, I was on fire, it was crazy hot.
I love a eccles😊
T'how do spot on! Ah thee Ole mince pies do leave thee feeling parched after a full box , some of them are caked in too much flower but home made are the best, my grandma used make them every Xmas. I remember last year Aldi ones if folk wait till the Xmas week or after they reduced them to 25p per box that's best time but them in my opinion 👌🏻
I really like the iceland ones this year, last year it was aldis, Aldis this year seem to have lessfilling of a way more sugary plainer.filling than last year.
We usually have M&S but this year tried Sainsbury’s. Sainsbury’s pastry was very very soft and the mincemeat too sweet.
Aldi's mince pies are good but suffered from shrinkage a few years ago, they used to be proper deep filled, still good though. Best mince pie by far has to be the black forest mince pie, downside is i cannot find anywhere that are selling them this year
Iceland for me then, from that selection anyway, cheers mate.
Cheers pal
Cold with spray cream and a glass of port and a few slices of cheese m8
Claggy that is a word i’ve never heard used here in NZ . But such a good description. Is it just a north of England word?