Hi again Gareth, here in China one of my neighbours was sending her son off to school each day with a very expensive Australian steak pie bought from a high-end supermarket in the city. I decided to try one, the Pukka reminds me of it very much. Took it home, heated it up, cut into it to find the majority of the filling was fresh air along with just 24g of meat! As I have my own micro-bakery I set to and produced pies guaranteed to contain at least 100g of the finest beef. I can sell these all day at less than half the cost of the Australian pie and with an excellent profit margin. Just goes to show what these large food conglomerates take or try to take from our pockets….
Absolutely love your food reviews Gareth, so honest and to the point. Look forward to seeing them daily an honest guy making honest reviews. Thumbs up all day everyday 👍👍
Incidentally, MSG occurs naturally in lotsa foods including tomatoes and mushrooms so you’re eating it without realising it! It’s had such a bad press over the years but in moderation, won’t hurt you at all….
There was a scandalous news report in the 1970s in America slamming and damn in MSG. It was completely made up and exaggerated in the media, as a result 99.9% of Americans, 40 years later, think MSG will kill you faster than cyanide!! They're a strange bunch!
@@darrellholland1523 gloves can be worse actually ,i worked in fresh prep factories and wearing gloves means they change them less oftem, the latex can catch airboune germs easier ,youre more likely to wash bare hands more often than wearing gloves
I’m binge watching some of your reviews Gareth, they’re really helpful, I’ll be getting through all of them in the end. Did anyone tell you off for eating with a knife? 😳
Great video, mate. I am a new subscriber and I am loving your channel. For anybody who worries about MSG, MSG is actually safer than salt and reduces your sodium consumption vs salt. Both are flavour enhancers, but salt contains 3 times more sodium than MSG. I always have MSG in my kitchen. Thanks for your content, mate. I have been binge watching it today.
As a 16 year old apprentice, grabbing a steak pie from the cold counter and eating it. I don't think we had a microwave at work in mid 70's. I can still taste that fat sticking to the roof of my mouth.
One thing I have noticed about my reaction too your videos. Is that I have quickly come to have faith in your opinions. Good straight talking, and no corrupting agendas getting in the way. Bravo my friend. That is an accomplishment in itself.
after being disappointed with all the shop bought pies i decided to make batches of 6 individual Beef pies for freezing , and being in charge of the ingredients i know exactly what's in my pies , & the taste is superb ,
You are consuming a lot of salt, msg and fat in these pies. Do get your blood pressure checked as your health may be damaged by over consumption of this stuff. Take care all the best and spot on . Regards a well wisher .
Most things are full of msg even packs of crisps and your right about the Chinese takeaway it's one of the most used condiments 😉 the takeaway distinctive flavor
Loving these vids comparing! Would be great to see a Bacon or Sausage comparison so we know where to go to get the Saturday fry-up from! All the best, Keep up the good work mate.
Controversial, but I like my pies with a tin of soup poured over. For example for a minced beef and onion I'd have heinz oxtail. Meat and potato I like pea and ham or baxters cock-a-leekie. It's a common thing in Preston (home of the butter pie btw) but my partner from Manchester thinks its minging. I think it's just free a gravy (or liquor if your a cockney) Some of my friends like a tin of heinz tomato with a cheese and onion but that's not a combo I like. What's your view on the matter?
I'll have to try morrisons minced before onion pie but I'll never have a nicer minced beef and onion pie that my mum made so lovely tasty and pastry really crumbly was her shot crust pastry but she not been here for 31 years love fran xxx
Only discovered your channel this afternoon. This is my 3rd video and I've already subscribed. You seem to be covering all my favourite comfort foods! I know you're Northern and probably have gravy running through your veins, but I do worry you might be twice the size by Christmas at this rate! :-)
Another excellent review Gaz, I'll go for the Morrison's one, however; funny watching you having to choose which one was best, invaluable review! Went shopping today but they didn't have what I wanted so I'll have to go back!?! Keep it up pal, 10K is just round the corner.
It would be nice to see you investigate the world of pickles and chutneys one of these days. My own favourite being Brinjal/Aubergine pickle. Heavenly to taste. Goes well with Curries, Cheese and cold cuts of meat. Available as Pateks Aubergine pickle from Tesco. There are other makes of this pickle to.
Mate you make me laugh like fk so dry real British humour funny without even trying. SPOT ON 👍 And an extra special thank you to you and all the great service personnel that give so much and expect so little in return I solute you! Get this man a pint.
I like Morrison’s Steak pies for pure value and the shortcrust pastry is a winner. I buy two and take the tops off both, then empty the contents of one into the other and discard the pastry casing. Beautiful and a cheep tasty meal.
Only just came across this review and don't normally buy anything with mince in it, guess why ? However with yout test and the look of it, I'll give the Morrisons a try. Another helpful review.
Look out for Holland’s Pies in Tesco when they are on offer @ 1/2 price. Just bought some Meat Pies, Steak & Kidney puds and minced beef for the freezer at 55p each. Cheap Friday tea with mash or chips 😃
I've always found that you don't get as much filling as you are led to expect with the Pukka pies. They do taste nice tho. The one I'd buy is the cheapest. Good flavour and good value.
You rarely do get a full pie imo with the vast majority of brands and even restaurants. You've got to go to Turners Pies or something and then you're paying silly money but it's good. Cheap Pukkas on offer are tasty enough but never expect it spilling with meat.
Damn fascinating, as I microwave whatever was available from the store in Los Angeles - frozen food items that actually taste good get difficult to find sometimes. But these shows provide a weird semblance of human interaction and a perfect dialogue about relaxed subjects (food seasonings etc.). Essential.
spot on mate been watching for a week the best you tuber on the planet well done mate. 10k in the next 2 days need a live stream for the big 10k mate this time next year your gona be 1m the fastist you tuber i ever seen in my live true fact spot on mate
@Bald Foodie Guy Hi Gareth, I love your content and i am currently Spot on! Tesco's are smashing out Pukka Pies at the moment for a quid if you have a clubcard! I just bought an all steak Pukka with a tin of branston beans (The best IMO!) And some spiced potatoe wedges, In hindsight i thing mashed spuds would be more appropriate but wedges it is bcos i can't be arsed! 😁
can you tell I am binging on your vids lol my fav Hollings is a meat .I don't live in the UK so I never had a Morrisons .and we can't get Hollings pies much here any more .I do like a pucka pie .enjoying your whit you make me giggle 🤣
In the 1970's Holland's pies were a staple at my local fish & chip shops, today the chippy's are selling Pukka pies instead. The only place I see Holland's pies for sale is in freezer shops and supermarkets. I tend to buy luxury pies these days like "Harry Ramsden's" steak pie from Iceland, it's a bit pricey at £4, but it's packed with prime steak in a rich gravy.
Hi Gareth I've subscribed so I don't miss any... I must say you doing these reviews I've started getting my son the Pukka pies ... my son is x army like you and likes hearty food... thank you Gareth for you're reviews they are really helpful in deciding value for money and content... keep up the good reviews Gareth looking forward to many more...
Thank you Georgina very kind of you to say. Yes many more coming, glad you like them. I love all kinds of food, hearty food yes. All the best, Gareth 👍
As a pie lover Gareth, I would of eaten all of em, but have to say the Morrison one did look like a real old school pie. But I also love Pukka pies..great vid m8.
Evening Gareth a golden oldie had to watch it on pies. Never seen Hollands meat pies use to buy Holland meat Puddings for my late husband.The Pukka pie looks the most inviting. You cant get better than a pie! glad you enjoyed all of the pies. Really enjoyed this vlog thank you sue
Contrary to popular belief, MSG is found in natural substances, typically mushrooms and fungi. It's not proven to be particularly bad as long as taken in moderation, much like many other things... EDIT: It also tastes amazing :D :D
I've never had a Hollands pie, though the all-shortcrust pastry is very appealing to me. As for Pukka, I've always found them to have a rather large air-cavity inside which, considering their height, always makes me feel a little bit cheated - Growing up on the East London/Essex border I seldom encountered them as a youngster. Our local Chippies seemed to favour Peter's Pies (originally a Welsh company I seem to recall), which I always thought fine, especially the Chicken & Mushroom. As for the Morrison's pie, these are generally alright - Whenever I visit my young nephew (a Student) he invariably (and proudly) produces these for dinner, with crinkle-cut chips and baked beans, alongside a bottle of Chop Sauce (my own particular favourite). And I am very proud of him for it too! :)
Being from Kidderminster in the Midlands I moved up to Colne Lancashire in 1986, back in 1986 it was Hollands pies down the midlands as well as Lancashire , when did Pukka pies start to take over? p.s.always drive past Hollands in Baxenden lol! :-)
Maybe an idea for future videos (if editing allows) would be to put up a table showing a comparison of weight, price, cost per 100g (example), fat content, salt etc. It definitely would appeal to me for comparison 😊
Some clarifications: MSG is not harmful for the majority of people even at large quantities because glutamate is an amino acid found in many foods like tomatoes, meats and cheeses which makes it taste savoury. That’s why MSG is used as a flavour enhancer - because it contains glutamate. As for palm oil, it’s not harmful by itself but palm oil plantations need lots of land which means a lot of deforestation since palm oil is used in essentially everything. I’ve simplified quite a bit but hope it helps. Cheers
Great video BFG... I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you review these... I need to admit I nearly unsubbed when you reviewed the big Mac I think huge names like Macdonald's have already been over reviewed but videos like this we need more of.... For me pukka pie is winner but only because I love their pastry
Brilliant. I only discovered you the other day and I think now I must have watched your entire back catalogue. You need to copyright "mmmmmmmmmm" as your new catch phrase 👍.
Top top channel 👏 its right up my street , real man doing real affordable food reviews 👌 👍 I predict this channel will blow up into a massive earner for him and well deserved if it does.
@@BaldFoodieGuy all the best to you pal I'm going to be commenting on loads of your vids, you don't have to reply to me mate I won't be offended you seem a busy man . Keep up the good work you're smashing it
The Pukka pies provide half time sustenance at my local football ground. We’ve piled on the timber ! But they are delicious. Important to make sure the base has been properly cooked.
Lol I use msg some of my cooking, makes it tastes like the takeaway... only need a lil pinch! Pack of msg lasts me longer than a bottle fairly washing up liquid Loved this lol don't forget that water 😂 Get your good lady her half of them pies before they go cold
I cant believe I am subscribing your channel 🤣. But the only British food I really like is the soon to be extinct pies. It so damn difficult to find pubs that serve steak and kidney pies now a days. So it great you doing review on this.
Can not understand why you are not the size of a house all that food you eat. But must admit I do enjoy watching you fill your face just glad i do not have to eat them to keep it up you are doing a fantastic job
G-man👍 great little challenge there,love the way you say about the other half sharing after you've scooped out the middle "Here ya go love, I've saved you some,bit cold and empty!"😂😂 your subscribers expect showroom crockery please and not the old chipped ones from the back of the cupboard 😂only joking mate,great little vlog👍take care now buddy
@@BaldFoodieGuy Is that because by the time you've taken them to the good lady she's so ravenous that they're snatched out of your hand and it hits the table?😂(just bants👍👍🍻)
Gareth, I recently bought a pack of four Holland's Cheese and Onion Pies. The cooking instructions stated they could be cooked in the oven or microwaved. I plumped for microwaving, the instructions said that the product should be cooked from frozen in an 800 microwave for THREE MINUTES! Three minutes from frozen sounded absurd, but I tried it and of course after three minutes they were almost still frozen. Thinking I was being helpful I emailed Holland, informing them that the microwave cooking instructions were way out. I received a short reply just stating that microwave cooking times vary, that was that. No apology, no promise to amend their packaging, end of subject. Lousy example of customer relations and no more Holland's pies for me!
Hi loved you review of the pies, I would pick the Hollands pie, couldn't eat a Puķka cos of the name haha, Sainsbury pie are lovely, hope you and your family are well love Kim x
Hi Gareth, it's definitely getting to be pie weather and I would have a nice pile of creamy mash with that minced beef and onion pie.....my second favourite is a steak and kidney, you can't beat it. What I keep thinking of lately is a beef stew with herb dumplings, haven't had a stew for ages.
@@BaldFoodieGuy yeah, I watched the Hairy Bikers today and they made a lovely stew with dumplings....got me salivating that much that when they were taking a mouthful of beef and fluffy dumpling, I found myself chewing along with them lol! 😆 ah well, I know what I've got to do for dinner next time around lol!
Lucky you! I think they're both great blokes....they're so down to earth and funny too....I would love to bump into them and you and have a good natter. I live in Essex but my dad's family were from Newcastle (I've probably told you before) but I'm saying it again lol!
I've never liked pukka pies, I always go for Morrisons or Asda pies. But lately I've been making my own. Much nicer and I know what's in it. Thank You for your very helpful post though.
It's a shame you don't have a Sainsbury's near you - at the time of filming I used to regularly buy Pukka pies from there and they were £1.00 each on offer. That would significantly help budget-wise :) Great review though 😁
Shouldn't of watched this so late when all the shops are shut, can't stop craving pies now!🤣 And I can't bloody have one 😐😆 Gonna be thinking about pies till bedtime now hahaha
Superb video as always gareth you just can't beat a pie sometimes and they all looked quality but for value I would have to go for the morrisons you could get 2 for nearly the same price as the pukka 👍👍🥧🥧
Hi again Gareth, here in China one of my neighbours was sending her son off to school each day with a very expensive Australian steak pie bought from a high-end supermarket in the city. I decided to try one, the Pukka reminds me of it very much. Took it home, heated it up, cut into it to find the majority of the filling was fresh air along with just 24g of meat! As I have my own micro-bakery I set to and produced pies guaranteed to contain at least 100g of the finest beef. I can sell these all day at less than half the cost of the Australian pie and with an excellent profit margin. Just goes to show what these large food conglomerates take or try to take from our pockets….
Thank you
Absolutely love your food reviews Gareth, so honest and to the point. Look forward to seeing them daily an honest guy making honest reviews. Thumbs up all day everyday 👍👍
Cheers Pal glad you like them, all the best, Gareth
Incidentally, MSG occurs naturally in lotsa foods including tomatoes and mushrooms so you’re eating it without realising it! It’s had such a bad press over the years but in moderation, won’t hurt you at all….
Yes I've eaten plenty of it over the years. Cheers Bill 👍
Anything In mass quantity can kill you though
There was a scandalous news report in the 1970s in America slamming and damn in MSG. It was completely made up and exaggerated in the media, as a result 99.9% of Americans, 40 years later, think MSG will kill you faster than cyanide!! They're a strange bunch!
I buy msg in packets from the thai supermarket. Put it in loads of things, not just the homemade Chinese! Haha!
Pot noodle msg overload made me ill, its a neurotoxin damages brain cells.
I quote “I’d better start again, ohhh no”, it’s a hard job Gareth, but someone has to do it! 😁 Your reviews are fantastic!
You're the best!
If you wait till the winter months Pukka pies are usually on special on and off for about 3 months. Same applies to New Covent Garden soups.
That’s true. Pukka Pies are often £1. Worth buying and sticking in the freezer at that price.
Covent garden soups were at Park Royal but believe they moved.
I'm really enjoying these like-for-like comparisons. How about doing 'ready made' supermarket sandwiches or even lunch deals?
Yes this is just the tip of the ice berg, cheers 👍👍
After seeing a programme how they are made ! I will never buy another ready made sandwich, very few wore gloves during preparation! Ugh!
@@darrellholland1523 gloves can be worse actually ,i worked in fresh prep factories and wearing gloves means they change them less oftem, the latex can catch airboune germs easier ,youre more likely to wash bare hands more often than wearing gloves
@@BaldFoodieGuy I stopped watching this video because your eating off a knife. It’s a trigger.
I’m binge watching some of your reviews Gareth, they’re really helpful, I’ll be getting through all of them in the end. Did anyone tell you off for eating with a knife? 😳
I like the longer videos as I watch them when I’m on my exercise bike so keeps me going when I need to do the distances
Good idea that, I need to exercise 👍👍
Mill field pork butchers have as stall on barrrow market their cumber land sausages are second to none their boarvworst no bad either
Great video, mate. I am a new subscriber and I am loving your channel. For anybody who worries about MSG, MSG is actually safer than salt and reduces your sodium consumption vs salt. Both are flavour enhancers, but salt contains 3 times more sodium than MSG. I always have MSG in my kitchen. Thanks for your content, mate. I have been binge watching it today.
cheers Alan, much appreciated. Yes im a little down on the information. Good point.All the best, Gareth.
As a 16 year old apprentice, grabbing a steak pie from the cold counter and eating it. I don't think we had a microwave at work in mid 70's. I can still taste that fat sticking to the roof of my mouth.
Still like eating the cold pies but prefer chicken and mushroom now. Still sticks to the roof of your mouth.
I eat pies cold and used to do that when I worked trying to heat them in the microwave is usually a disaster.
@@Stephen-Steven-Stephens It can't be just us. Can it? 🤔
What a fantastic change to find someone who appreciates proper food!
More power to your elbow!!😊
Yes! Thank you!
One thing I have noticed about my reaction too your videos. Is that I have quickly come to have faith in your opinions.
Good straight talking, and no corrupting agendas getting in the way.
Bravo my friend. That is an accomplishment in itself.
Thank you 👌👌
after being disappointed with all the shop bought pies i decided to make batches of 6 individual Beef pies for freezing , and being in charge of the ingredients i know exactly what's in my pies , & the taste is superb ,
Have you looked at the John Kirkwood recipes on UA-cam….he does some great pies ….all his recipes have worked well for me….
@@nickjames4497 , yes i have
@@nickjames4497 his pies are Beltin.
You are consuming a lot of salt, msg and fat in these pies. Do get your blood pressure checked as your health may be damaged by over consumption of this stuff. Take care all the best and spot on . Regards a well wisher .
Love these 3 way reviews - good format
Most things are full of msg even packs of crisps and your right about the Chinese takeaway it's one of the most used condiments 😉 the takeaway distinctive flavor
You should definitely do the odd hot sauce review. There's some great sauces out there outwith the supermarkets.
I've done some hot sauces in with the chicken meals on my playlist
Loving these vids comparing! Would be great to see a Bacon or Sausage comparison so we know where to go to get the Saturday fry-up from! All the best, Keep up the good work mate.
Thank you, yes plenty more to come
These side by side comparative vids are great. Congratulations on the continuing success. 10K subs by the weekend. Nicely done.
Cheers Joe, thank you, all the best 👍👍
Let's all join hands and give a huge fucking boo to Fray Bentos. The pie with one piece of meat in it....if ya lucky!
higher % meat content doesn't mean much when it can technically come from anywhere on the cow...
Controversial, but I like my pies with a tin of soup poured over. For example for a minced beef and onion I'd have heinz oxtail. Meat and potato I like pea and ham or baxters cock-a-leekie. It's a common thing in Preston (home of the butter pie btw) but my partner from Manchester thinks its minging. I think it's just free a gravy (or liquor if your a cockney) Some of my friends like a tin of heinz tomato with a cheese and onion but that's not a combo I like. What's your view on the matter?
sounds delicious that, no good when your on the move but i like the idea.
I'll have to try morrisons minced before onion pie but I'll never have a nicer minced beef and onion pie that my mum made so lovely tasty and pastry really crumbly was her shot crust pastry but she not been here for 31 years love fran xxx
I like these comparison reviews, as they complement the other more 'normal' ones.
Only discovered your channel this afternoon. This is my 3rd video and I've already subscribed. You seem to be covering all my favourite comfort foods!
I know you're Northern and probably have gravy running through your veins, but I do worry you might be twice the size by Christmas at this rate! :-)
Cheers Rik glad you like the vids, all the best pal, Gareth 👍👍
Nearly at 10k already your smashing it Geeza well done your videos are cool
Thanks 👍
Good review! Pukka pies for us, Quite often sold at £1 in all the supermarket deals, We stock up and buy 12 at a time and freeze them :)
Cheers yes they are cheap, I picked one up the other week for a quid
Another excellent review Gaz, I'll go for the Morrison's one, however; funny watching you having to choose which one was best, invaluable review! Went shopping today but they didn't have what I wanted so I'll have to go back!?! Keep it up pal, 10K is just round the corner.
Yes couldent make my mind up still not sure now, but you very the point I hope, cheers John
Thank you for the video and do they do Chicken xx
Cheers Nicola xx
Taking pies to Barra is like taking coals to Newcastle.
You have the best pies on the planet on every street corner mate!
Happy New year pal 🍻🍻🍻🍻
It would be nice to see you investigate the world of pickles and chutneys one of these days.
My own favourite being Brinjal/Aubergine pickle. Heavenly to taste.
Goes well with Curries, Cheese and cold cuts of meat. Available as Pateks Aubergine pickle from Tesco. There are other makes of this pickle to.
Always a pleasure fallowing you Gavin. Take care mate.
Great suggestion!
@@BaldFoodieGuy thanks Gavin
Mate you make me laugh like fk so dry real British humour funny without even trying.
SPOT ON 👍 And an extra special thank you to you and all the great service personnel that give so much and expect so little in return I solute you! Get this man a pint.
Cheers David, you made me smile. Great comment pal. Thank you 😊👍👍👍😁
I like Morrison’s Steak pies for pure value and the shortcrust pastry is a winner. I buy two and take
the tops off both, then empty the contents of one into the other and discard the pastry casing.
Beautiful and a cheep tasty meal.
Cheers Raymond sounds tasty 🤤🤤🤤
perhaps if you did a score sheet for each pie. points for pastry. gravy.quality of meat, price, etc. it may make it easier to choose a winner
Yes I could do. I'm trying to keep it simple but that's a good idea, all the best, Gareth
Only just came across this review and don't normally buy anything with mince in it, guess why ? However with yout test and the look of it, I'll give the Morrisons a try. Another helpful review.
Cheers 😋👍👍
Look out for Holland’s Pies in Tesco when they are on offer @ 1/2 price. Just bought some Meat Pies, Steak & Kidney puds and minced beef for the freezer at 55p each. Cheap Friday tea with mash or chips 😃
Cheers for the info
I've always found that you don't get as much filling as you are led to expect with the Pukka pies. They do taste nice tho.
The one I'd buy is the cheapest. Good flavour and good value.
cheers Keith
You rarely do get a full pie imo with the vast majority of brands and even restaurants. You've got to go to Turners Pies or something and then you're paying silly money but it's good.
Cheap Pukkas on offer are tasty enough but never expect it spilling with meat.
@@BlueZirnitra Thank you Ben.
another amazing review! i have a request for you to compare desserts??, would love to see it👍
Cheers Lisa. I've done a couple of desserts. In sweet play list 👍👍
Damn fascinating, as I microwave whatever was available from the store in Los Angeles - frozen food items that actually taste good get difficult to find sometimes. But these shows provide a weird semblance of human interaction and a perfect dialogue about relaxed subjects (food seasonings etc.). Essential.
Cheers Rodd
spot on mate been watching for a week the best you tuber on the planet well done mate. 10k in the next 2 days need a live stream for the big 10k mate this time next year your gona be 1m the fastist you tuber i ever seen in my live true fact spot on mate
Thank you, yes will do a live stream at 10k,all the best mate
What a fantastic comparison video. Brilliant!
Cheers Madison😘😋👍
@Bald Foodie Guy Hi Gareth, I love your content and i am currently Spot on! Tesco's are smashing out Pukka Pies at the moment for a quid if you have a clubcard! I just bought an all steak Pukka with a tin of branston beans (The best IMO!) And some spiced potatoe wedges, In hindsight i thing mashed spuds would be more appropriate but wedges it is bcos i can't be arsed! 😁
can you tell I am binging on your vids lol my fav Hollings is a meat .I don't live in the UK so I never had a Morrisons .and we can't get Hollings pies much here any more .I do like a pucka pie .enjoying your whit you make me giggle 🤣
Cheers haha yes, thank you, please enjoy 👍👍👍
Will try all three never had pukka pies, or Morrisons grew up in Lancashire so familiar with Hollands…
Another really good review Gareth , but for me it's got to be a pukka pie , best wishes to you and your family xx
You too😋👌
Hi love your videos who is holding the camera?
Cheers Irene. I'm holding it 👍👍
In the 1970's Holland's pies were a staple at my local fish & chip shops, today the chippy's are selling Pukka pies instead. The only place I see Holland's pies for sale is in freezer shops and supermarkets. I tend to buy luxury pies these days like "Harry Ramsden's" steak pie from Iceland, it's a bit pricey at £4, but it's packed with prime steak in a rich gravy.
Yes I've reviewed that pie from Harry Ramsden. Be in pie playlist 😋😋
@@BaldFoodieGuy Thanks, I'll check out your video.
Hi Gareth I've subscribed so I don't miss any... I must say you doing these reviews I've started getting my son the Pukka pies ... my son is x army like you and likes hearty food... thank you Gareth for you're reviews they are really helpful in deciding value for money and content... keep up the good reviews Gareth looking forward to many more...
Thank you Georgina very kind of you to say. Yes many more coming, glad you like them. I love all kinds of food, hearty food yes. All the best, Gareth 👍
Actually, the pukka has more beef than morrisons as it was heavier. 21% of 215g = 45g of beef in the pukka vs 22% of 156g = 34g
Haha brilliant I'm not that clever
🤣🤣 Great mate, not had army banter in a while. 👍👍
Not if your looking at it in a over all way ! But actual weight your right !!!!
As a pie lover Gareth, I would of eaten all of em, but have to say the Morrison one did look like a real old school pie. But I also love Pukka pies..great vid m8.
They all got eaten
@@BaldFoodieGuy Fillings looked great but I don't like puff pastry
Love this just shows expensive isn't always better value
Evening Gareth a golden oldie had to watch it on pies. Never seen Hollands meat pies use to buy Holland meat Puddings for my late husband.The Pukka pie looks the most inviting. You cant get better than a pie! glad you enjoyed all of the pies. Really enjoyed this vlog thank you sue
Hope you enjoy
Contrary to popular belief, MSG is found in natural substances, typically mushrooms and fungi. It's not proven to be particularly bad as long as taken in moderation, much like many other things...
EDIT: It also tastes amazing :D :D
Thanks for sharing
I've never had a Hollands pie, though the all-shortcrust pastry is very appealing to me.
As for Pukka, I've always found them to have a rather large air-cavity inside which, considering their height, always makes me feel a little bit cheated - Growing up on the East London/Essex border I seldom encountered them as a youngster. Our local Chippies seemed to favour Peter's Pies (originally a Welsh company I seem to recall), which I always thought fine, especially the Chicken & Mushroom.
As for the Morrison's pie, these are generally alright - Whenever I visit my young nephew (a Student) he invariably (and proudly) produces these for dinner, with crinkle-cut chips and baked beans, alongside a bottle of Chop Sauce (my own particular favourite). And I am very proud of him for it too! :)
Cheers Richard
Nearly at 10k mate👊🏻spot on
cheers
Being from Kidderminster in the Midlands I moved up to Colne Lancashire in 1986, back in 1986 it was Hollands pies down the midlands as well as Lancashire , when did Pukka pies start to take over? p.s.always drive past Hollands in Baxenden lol! :-)
Cheers for this, 👍👍
Maybe an idea for future videos (if editing allows) would be to put up a table showing a comparison of weight, price, cost per 100g (example), fat content, salt etc. It definitely would appeal to me for comparison 😊
Good idea yes I've done some 👍
After your tasting who finishes off all the pies 🤔😂 great job B.F.G I’m getting hungry now 😆👍
me lol sometimes my good lady.
@@BaldFoodieGuy get in ✊🍺
Loving the vids 👌 New subscriber
Cheers Kevin, glad you like, you Kev from Millom? 👍👍
Some clarifications:
MSG is not harmful for the majority of people even at large quantities because glutamate is an amino acid found in many foods like tomatoes, meats and cheeses which makes it taste savoury. That’s why MSG is used as a flavour enhancer - because it contains glutamate.
As for palm oil, it’s not harmful by itself but palm oil plantations need lots of land which means a lot of deforestation since palm oil is used in essentially everything.
I’ve simplified quite a bit but hope it helps. Cheers
Let me get abit of better light for you should get that printed on tshirts should be your catchphrase another great review
Yes I'm looking into it for the future, 👍👍
Hollands pies was a quarter of a mile away from my high school when I was a kid we had fresh hollands pies every day for dinner .
Great video BFG... I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you review these... I need to admit I nearly unsubbed when you reviewed the big Mac I think huge names like Macdonald's have already been over reviewed but videos like this we need more of.... For me pukka pie is winner but only because I love their pastry
Yes cheers Mark as a foodie I cover everything im sorry.
Brilliant. I only discovered you the other day and I think now I must have watched your entire back catalogue. You need to copyright "mmmmmmmmmm" as your new catch phrase 👍.
Haha cheers, glad you like them. Go steady pal, all the best pal, Gareth
Love the technical content… How about some pie charts on a chalk board?
Haha😂
The beauty about these pies, they taste great cold too.
Yes they do
had Harry ramsden steak pie that you reviewed and that was excellent
Tasty Martin isn't it
Top top channel 👏 its right up my street , real man doing real affordable food reviews 👌 👍 I predict this channel will blow up into a massive earner for him and well deserved if it does.
Thank you very much, all the best, Gareth
@@BaldFoodieGuy all the best to you pal I'm going to be commenting on loads of your vids, you don't have to reply to me mate I won't be offended you seem a busy man . Keep up the good work you're smashing it
Is ok I like to reply, keep the comments coming, all the best pal
The Pukka pies provide half time sustenance at my local football ground. We’ve piled on the timber ! But they are delicious. Important to make sure the base has been properly cooked.
thanks 😊
If you first microwave for a few minutes say 2mins then finish in the oven say 4mins it's quicker and less crispy pastry (which I prefer)
Lol I use msg some of my cooking, makes it tastes like the takeaway... only need a lil pinch! Pack of msg lasts me longer than a bottle fairly washing up liquid
Loved this lol don't forget that water 😂 Get your good lady her half of them pies before they go cold
Cheers Vamp, yes allot to remember 😂😂
I cant believe I am subscribing your channel 🤣. But the only British food I really like is the soon to be extinct pies. It so damn difficult to find pubs that serve steak and kidney pies now a days. So it great you doing review on this.
Can not understand why you are not the size of a house all that food you eat. But must admit I do enjoy watching you fill your face just glad i do not have to eat them to keep it up you are doing a fantastic job
Good question! Haha cheers pal
We sell hollands pies at elland Road so I always get a balti pie when watching my beloved Leeds United play......Great review pal 👍.
Thank you take care my friend 👍
Thanks mate, I love pies and I am starving now. Lol. Take care.
G-man👍 great little challenge there,love the way you say about the other half sharing after you've scooped out the middle
"Here ya go love, I've saved you some,bit cold and empty!"😂😂 your subscribers expect showroom crockery please and not the old chipped ones from the back of the cupboard 😂only joking mate,great little vlog👍take care now buddy
Ha ha they are all chipped. 🤣🤣👌
@@BaldFoodieGuy Is that because by the time you've taken them to the good lady she's so ravenous that they're snatched out of your hand and it hits the table?😂(just bants👍👍🍻)
Haha we need some new plates to be fair👌👌
Gareth, I recently bought a pack of four Holland's Cheese and Onion Pies. The cooking instructions stated they could be cooked in the oven or microwaved. I plumped for microwaving, the instructions said that the product should be cooked from frozen in an 800 microwave for THREE MINUTES! Three minutes from frozen sounded absurd, but I tried it and of course after three minutes they were almost still frozen. Thinking I was being helpful I emailed Holland, informing them that the microwave cooking instructions were way out. I received a short reply just stating that microwave cooking times vary, that was that. No apology, no promise to amend their packaging, end of subject. Lousy example of customer relations and no more Holland's pies for me!
Yes I'm afraid that is the answer it's there way of covering there behinds lol
Hi loved you review of the pies, I would pick the Hollands pie, couldn't eat a Puķka cos of the name haha, Sainsbury pie are lovely, hope you and your family are well love Kim x
thanks Kim
Hi Gareth, it's definitely getting to be pie weather and I would have a nice pile of creamy mash with that minced beef and onion pie.....my second favourite is a steak and kidney, you can't beat it. What I keep thinking of lately is a beef stew with herb dumplings, haven't had a stew for ages.
Yes love beef stew and dumplings, yummy😋😋👍
@@BaldFoodieGuy yeah, I watched the Hairy Bikers today and they made a lovely stew with dumplings....got me salivating that much that when they were taking a mouthful of beef and fluffy dumpling, I found myself chewing along with them lol! 😆 ah well, I know what I've got to do for dinner next time around lol!
Yes Dave Myers is from Barrow where I'm from. I used to see him in the gym years ago. Lol
Lucky you! I think they're both great blokes....they're so down to earth and funny too....I would love to bump into them and you and have a good natter. I live in Essex but my dad's family were from Newcastle (I've probably told you before) but I'm saying it again lol!
Yes they are, he's moved away now think he is in France now.
When you were about to try the Hollands pie I was screaming 'drink the water' 😅✌🏽
I forgot lol
I love watching your videos is there any food you don't like lol
Yes a few have gone in the bin 👍👍😋
You can get Hollands in local supermarkets from frozen dept and they are only £2.50 for four.
Love your comparisons
Cheers
U should try wigan kebab pie on teacake with pepper and sauce uts gd Gareth x
Yes Sharon, yes should tasty😋😋👍
If it helps pukka are often on special offer for a quid in asda and tesco .. love the pie 🥧 off video ... how about a curry off or them kind of stuff
Cheers, yes they can be picked up for a pound, cheers
You have to try pukka microwave steak pie sold in heron and Iceland farm foods etc 3.5 minutes in a microwave and taste fantastic
think ive had it. Look in my pie playlist.
think ive had it. Look in my pie playlist.
DO remember that you can FREEZE those cheaper pies. The minced beef and onion / Chicken and mushroom pies are always in our freezer ! 👍
yes I ate the lot pal lol
I love a Holland’s pie 🤤🤤 I was born in Leyland, Lancashire and always remember their meat and potato pies… sooo good. Smashing review 😘👍🏼 x
Cheers Diane 😘😋👍
Can you cook them in the microwave?
Having sampled a Morrisons pie fresh out of the oven in the store, I can recommend them.
Yes I will try and get in early
I've never liked pukka pies, I always go for Morrisons or Asda pies. But lately I've been making my own. Much nicer and I know what's in it. Thank You for your very helpful post though.
thanks 😊
Absolutely loved it!
Nothing like a good pie :)
Cheers Thomas😋👍👍
Good review have you sampled any pork pies yet
They are coming Brian😁👍👍
I like watching a man who appreciates his pies. Mate, I think you need some peas and chips to go with those.
Yes your right 😋😋😋👍
Gareth congratulations on reaching over 9k pal 🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉
Cheers Storm shadow 👍👍
It's a shame you don't have a Sainsbury's near you - at the time of filming I used to regularly buy Pukka pies from there and they were £1.00 each on offer. That would significantly help budget-wise :)
Great review though 😁
Shouldn't of watched this so late when all the shops are shut,
can't stop craving pies now!🤣
And I can't bloody have one 😐😆
Gonna be thinking about pies till bedtime now hahaha
Are you sure your from Barrow and not Wigan
Superb video as always gareth you just can't beat a pie sometimes and they all looked quality but for value I would have to go for the morrisons you could get 2 for nearly the same price as the pukka 👍👍🥧🥧
Cheers Robert 👍👍
Tesco usually do the pukka pies for a quid
For a laugh try the similar Lidle pie, we had one on Friday...it was rubbish..never again,
I wish I could but lidl is far too far away from me here, sorry