I'm the franchise owner of the MH in Lakeside, I have long been a fan of yours! I will definitely take all your feedback on board. Happy to see you loved the gravy, tea, crunch factor and portion size. I will work hard and improve the flavours, curry sauce spices, getting those chips crispy and definitely need work on the steak pie. Surprised to see you in my store and loved the video. Keep it up!
Oh wow, that is a nice surprice, isn't it? I appreciate that you react very professionally to Gary's review. I hope you succeed improving your offering
I’m glad that you took the criticism on the chin. This is a very easy fix , and one that will leave you laughing all the way to the bank. Quality, Quality , Quality , over quantity, any day. Good luck with your new start over.👍
Fabulous to see the positive reaction from the owner who appreciates the honest and fair review that Gary always gives. Looking forward to a positive update in a year or so!
When I'm feeling down Gary cheers me up. Even more when he has a good meal, his enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks Gary for another year of your unique food revues. Are you cooking Christmas Dinner for the CameraMan ?
Wish you and your loved ones a joyful and a Merry Christmas Gary. To all the subscribers of this channel may you have a wonderful Christmas and may you have unforgettable and jolly moments with your fam and friends. Blessings from South Africa🇿🇦...
Hi Gary, thanks for posting the great content as always, I’ve been really ill these past few weeks and i discovered your channel, quite possibly watched all your videos and just wanted to say thank you for helping me through a tough time. You’re an absolute legend!
Unfortunately Gary encountered what us men can only describe as ‘a coven’ of mature ladies. Lord help you if you don’t abide by their societal norms, you will end up in worse shape than that fish. Nothing wrong at all with the reviewing style, it’s animated and shows you love what you do, never let anyone, especially the witches of eastwick tell you otherwise. Right, I’m off to hide now…
If I see a touch screen I turn around and walk out and find the nearest Real restaurant closest to me on my Smartphone. And actually I have had the best culinary experiences of My Life doing that as Well...
You consistently make me laugh to quote " Yeah there is enough to share, but you will both be disappointed" Another great review. Thank you and Happy Christmas.
In fairness, some punters just want quantity and rate their meal on how big it is rather than how good it tastes- I guess these places are aimed at that type of consumer
Im new to your videos and am now obsessed 🥰 they make me smile and are just wholesome and lovely. I actually cant ever eat or drink at all due to my serious health diseases and am fed straight to my heart through a special IV but im absolutely obsessed with all things food 😂🙈 love love your channel reviews and you so thank you for making me smile ❤
It’s got to the stage now we don’t often eat out as something always goes back, meaning one of us is always eating by ourselves which defeats the object of eating out together. With the cost of meals now, it has to be perfect, all the time.
I most certainly do and would have done so with this - no problem whatsoever, However, on the other side of the coin I will always compliment when I have been served a superb meal and will leave a generous tip.
On what basis could you send this back though? If its cold or undercooked, that's fair game. But if 'average' or the peas are 'watery' that's no grounds for sending back perfectly edible food.
@@GaryEats When ever I visit chum I always donate. Happy Christmas to you and family and all the best for 2025. Lets see 500k by 2026 !!...you can do it !!
"Avoid the peas" No need to convince me. I had to chuckle about your comment and struggle with the knife because it reminded me of a hotel dinner I had up in the lake district not too many years ago. I had a pork chop that was tougher than the hubs of hell. And, the cutlery included only a basic butter type knife. After bending the knife, I got them to bring a steak knife. That helped but not much. If I was serving chops or steaks, I'd supply the guest with the sharpest knife possible to create the perception of tenderness of the cut if the reality didn't already exist. Thanks Gary; I always enjoy your reviews.
The same thing happened to us at The Ritz. My wife had duck confit and it was like old shoe leather, which meant the blunt knife kept slipping and clanging on her plate. Eventually a snooty waiter came over with a sharp knife and acted like my wife was the cause of the problem, rather than their overcooked rubbish.
Never had Mushy Peas before because I live in the United States. But I have been watching Gary Eats for Years. As soon as I saw those "Mushy Peas" I was like that is the Complete Contradiction of What Mushy Peas are Supposed to Be. Hahahahahahaha 😂!!!
WHAT A LOAD OF POLLOCKS!!!That would be breaking false advertising law. If it’s pollock it has to say it’s pollock n pollock has way more omega fats than cod or haddock anyway.
That portion was absolutely crazy. Do you remember when a portion of chips filled a bag about 6 x 3 inches, and that was enough. That portion should be served with a health warning.
Yeah, the 'small chips' my local chippy does would feed a family of four comfortably. They're on a downward spiral though, their other food is rubbish and I'd be entirely happy paying three-quarters of what they charge for a quarter of the size of the portion if it was any good. I guess the profit margin on fried potatoes is too small to be viable otherwise. If I do there, I usually cook my own fish, buy the chips and throw most of them away.
@@DaveF.same the “small” in my local chippy is still significantly more chips than I ever want to eat in one sitting. Cone of chips does the job though.
Absolutely fantastic job your doing Gary, all of your subscribers love you mate! You're the best ❤️ Really looking forward to tonight's Farmers Dog & the Q&A Christmas Eve 😉
(174) The thing about these food courts is it depends on how much pride/effort the franchisee wants to put into it. Seems there are a lot of fools who think just the name alone will guarantee success. Maybe Mother Hubbard should sell gravy and leave it at that. Hopefully the next one will be a knockout. Thanks for the upload, Gary and thanks to the Camera Man who refrained from laughing.
£30 and the flavours were bare in Mother H's Rough n Ready Cupboard? A typical problem with franchising - quality goes down the toilet and everything is industrialised, tinned or granules. The quality of Gary Eats continues to grow. I hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas & an exciting New Year.
As a Bradfordian, can confirm that the Hubbard's chain is vastly overrated and most of the locals don't bother with it these days. So many better, independent chippies round here for half the price. Hubbard's' anaemic chips, especially, put me right off.
You are absolutely correct. I went to Mother Hubbard's in Bradford and was really disappointed. The local independent shops are far better in quality and price. 🎉
Great review again Gary and Cameraman, thank you both. That fish supper looked terrible though! Somewhere I have a certificate for successfully consuming "The Ashvale Whale" in Aberdeen .....an enormous haddock ...and the waiting staff kept coming round to the table and piling on more chips to stop me finishing it all. Way back then, if you cleared yer plate then the bill was ripped up! Never underestimate a hungry student! PS.... It was totally delicious :)
I never expect too much from these fast food courts Gary. Wouldn't be surprised if the fish was from the Lake at Lakeside! What was amusing were the 3 ladies sitting behind your right shoulder. I thought they were going to pop over for an autograph.
After having knocked Peterhead Fish and chips, we've just had a fish supper for £9.40. The guy who owns the place, thought the fillets were on the small side, some he gave us two each. I've only eaten 1 and a few chips. I'm stuffed. Our dog is going to be in for an amazing treat tomorrow.
Superb. I often think about our pets and the wild creatures when I have food. Why throw out stale bread? Birdies love it. And our cats love watching them eat it. Win-win! 🙂
Love the sound efforts Gary with the trumpet at the end. I’ve been there too and found exactly the same. And we’re on the same page with Taco Bell. Once again your video made my smile as well as invaluable, thank you to you and the cameraman for another great video 🐟🤢😊
I guess the fact it was a fish and chip "shop" in a shopping centre food court should have been your first warning. The "pre exploded" pie looked pretty sad too.
@@GaryEatsHi Gary There’s many of these franchises and the one I had in Erdington Birmingham the cod was horrible. Didnt taste fresh and the chips were fried in horrible cheap oil. It was disgusting. I would NEVER buy from Mother Hubbards in Birmingham. It certainly wasnt flavoursome.
Best food reviewer on UA-cam...To be fair Gary mate I'm over Lakeside tomorrow and I'm still going to try that, even though you're honest in your review I'm still going to try that with loads of Sauces, just not the Pushy Meas lol
I had it today and shared with my cousin, we was like yourself not impressed fully...however because of you we ordered more gravy, added more vinegar and it was nice and filling.
Gary we wish both you and your son a wonderful Christmas with your family enjoy some well deserved rest . Absolutely appreciate the time you you must put in to deliver such enjoyable and professional videos !!!
As soon as I saw the food court with all those mediocre to poor American food chains, I knew that it was going to be awful. Let's hand it to your mate "Rate My Takeaway," to try a food court with independent British entrepreneurs. I wish him, and them every success. Thanks for giving so much enjoyment to me this year - you are a gem. Love to you and yours.
@@michaelmcginley7930 you have to freeze the fish soon as it is caught or no..then you get bland fish.gary was kind with a 4. in truth its well a zero..just buy a glass of water is well much same🙂
Hi Gary, I used to go to Mother Hubbard's in Bradford when it first opened & people used to come in busloads! Sadly, it went downhill & moved location within the city & I wouldn't touch it now! Only the name keeps it open! Congratulations on passing 200k!
ESSEX!!!! OMG!!!! Old Mother Hubbard, Went to the Cupboard, To give the poor GARY a bone; When she came there, The Cupboard was bare, And so poor GARY had none.
We went to the one at the Glasgow Quay twice. The first time we both had standard fish and chips, the were excellent and huge portions. The second time, thinking it would be a huge portion, ordered 1 between 2 and they were much smaller lol however again it was really good. I didn't realise it was a franchise so perhaps that's something to do with it. Have a happy Christmas 🎄
Gary , Santa🎅 left a a piece of coal in your stocking with this offering from " Mother Hubbard's Lakeside" . Hopefully, Santa will be good to you in the next offering. We're you a good little boy this year Gary? 🎅 Enjoy the Holiday Season with Good Cheer ! Sending much love and affection to you and yours ! You too, cameraman🎥 Jim and Harriet
In the middle of this video I had an advert for KFC "gravy double bucket" which I think would be right up Gary's street 😆 Merry Christmas to Gary, the Cameraman and all the Gary Eats community!
Great revue as ever, just a couple of observations, may have been a Scottish Haddock that didn't travel south very well and as you didn't state the famous speech that we'll fight them in the food court , we'll fight them in the car parks and in the shops I guessed you were referring to Churchill the Dog and not Churchill the bowler hat. 🤣👍
Mother Hubbards. Food in the bin since they opened up 153 Franchises. I remember the original and went there lots of times as a child. Now it is just another of those kerrching chains. Nice vid as always, Gary. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and a big thank you for keeping us all entertained!
I'm a Brummie. One of the best tastes to me since I was a child is gravy with watercress. Gravy was always made with veg cooking water a d meat juices. Even my mother who is Jamaican had to learn to make Jamaican food with a good amount of sauce to the point we could mop the sauce up at the end of a meal. Lol
@GaryEats I've shitted out now.... I only eat fish, sea food and veggie substitutes.... The last time I ate meat was around 2 Christmases ago, nearly lost the concept of life when my mom made some crazy.... not to rule gravy. 🤣🤣🤣
@@GaryEats Fun Fact .. Not many people know that Bob Holness was South African and that he also had famous daughters. Carol Ann Holness, better known by her stage name Nancy Nova, is a singer and songwriter from London, who was largely active from 1978 to 1983. She is the daughter of former Blockbusters host Bob Holness and sister of Ros Holness, who was a member of 1980s new-wave group Toto Coelo.
I feel for you, my friend. My son has the same condition. My advice to you - just muster up the courage and just do it! I PROMISE you it gets easier each time you do it. My son can now almost walk up and order food without breaking into a sweat. It’s been a long and painful journey, but I’m so so so proud of him. People who don’t suffer from this affliction will NEVER in a million years understand what you go through. I wish you all the best. You are NEVER alone. And thank you for acknowledging that you have this condition. That’s the first step. All my love and prayers, my friend.
Merry Christmas Gary. Great review and a fair score - once again you've got to review The Tetbury Fish and Chip Shop in Chipping Street Tetbury - had great fish and chips from there Friday evening. It is now closed until I believe 6th January for annual holidays so don't whatever you do go there in the meantime. We went there after Christmas last year and were sadly disappointed!
Hi Gary! So, £30 for a fantastic gravy. Oh no! 😔. I find food court eateries are average for the most part, but £30 is a lot for a meal you're pretty disappointed with & that pie looked inedible. I got the score correct on this one & said 4, when you started your final remarks. When you were talking about KFC at the start, I did chuckle because that is the one fast food place that is a guilty pleasure for me. I rarely have it, but I must admit I do love a zinger burger & chips every once in a while. You'll need to return to Murgatroyds or Anstruther for a taste again of the good stuff! As always, I thoroughly enjoyed your review & the light humour you bring to the channel. It's always a pleasure to watch. Til' next time lovely Gary & Mr CM "The Best" 😉. 💙
Thank you so much, Erin. This was a bit of style over substance, I am going to do a comparison video regarding KFC, I hope you have a wonderful weekend leading up to Christmas xx
@@GaryEatsI've had KFC in America, the UK & here in Australia & I did find Australia to be the best. I'm probably biased! Haha! but here it tends to be fresher & tastier. But it's KFC, so we're not really talking quality in any sense of the word. 🍗😅 Thankyou, I'm enjoying quite an easy-going weekend at the moment & heading out with a few friends for a Thai meal this evening. I hope you & Mr CM have a lovely weekend. 💙
I agree. You don't know whether some dirty, scabby-fingered swine had been there before you and you are picking up their germs all over your fingers which you then use to eat your food!!!
Yh the reason why they only use haddock it's probably one of the cheapest fishes to buy commercially at least.. I worked in a fish and chips shop and our cod was probably 4x times the price of haddock but we never skimped we always had cod. We wasn't settling for second best
Have you been to any supermarket recently ? Cod and Haddock are the same price . It's quite hard to tell them apart when you eat them . Cod is a bit watery to be, but these things are all about what your palate has become accustomed to over the years . You are talking rubbish about Cod being 4x dearer . Absoloute rubbish . Maybe you are mixing Haddock up with Pollock but even Pollock is half the price not a quarter . As for the comment on the video about 'not being done in beef dripping ' , most chip shops gave up on Beef dripping decades ago and use cooking oil which means it doesn't taste as good but is far healthier. Another thing is I'd rather have fish and chips out of fresh cooking oil rather than old beef dripping . The worst option is cooking oil that's old but you can smell that from 20 yards outside the chippy or any type of take away or Restaurant.
@simapark hi so in my original message I stated commercially.. that is from fish suppliers.. the difference between fish supplier's and businesses and supermarkets are vastly different. Although the process to fish and transport is the same, it's what happens afterwards.. supermarkets will also their own supply line from fish to store and they can dictate prices in the commercial sector it's the suppliers who set the prices
@simapark next do not insult my intelligence like you have, as for the rest of your comment I'm discarding for lack of knowledge in the industry... I won't insult your intelligence but I won't be replying further to your comments.
Hi Gary, been a little unwell, thankfully home again. I was hoping you'd find "wrapped in newspaper" as an option 😂😂😂. Wishing you and family a very merry Christmas and may your wonderful channel continue to grow. Sending many blessings and good wishes for the new year. Take care, love from "Sarf Bermondsey ", "lets 'av it "!!! X😊😂🎉
Why would they in this day and age when there are so many vegans etc ? Your cutting out a whole sector of society, from a business point of view! No chippy in a major city would be using beef dripping ! It you want that get down to some market town in the middle of nowhere lad 😂
@@thaisstone5192 I know they don’t 🤓 Sherlock ! But they can still have a bag of chips !!!! And most businesses don’t have the capacity to get a completely separate fryer just for that ! Hence why even the smallest chippy will fry their chips in one pan and fish in the other
I've not had beef dripping batter or chips since leaving God's Own County. 😭 If anyone knows somewhere in East Bedfordshire or West Cambridgeshire that can give me the good stuff, please tell!
@Preeno For that very reason, I'm taking my mum to the seaside for her 80th, for Cod & Chips. It's what she wanted. Seems to be some OK plaices in Bristol, but decided on Clevedon. Will be able to see the sea. Glad it will be dark because it's brown all year round.
they have a mother hubbards in blackpool but its in a small building on the front a bit further up from south pier, you wouldnt even know blackpool hhas one
Gary, if you haven't had a KFC in ages please let me know when you do it so I can make sure I watch it . For fast food , it's my favourite go too. The Zinger tower burger isn't what it was as it's now with some awful Super charger sauce , but you can order it without it . And it's your favourite touch screen ! :)
KFC would be a great one to do, I’ve been eating it all my life but don’t have it much these days due to the extreme cost and how the portions have got so much smaller including the size of the chicken. Was always a massive kfc fan, not anymore. Still tastes nice but the chips I can’t eat without a gravy and many times they never have gravy especially after 6pm. They rush too much now with the chickens and kill them before they get big to get more profits. Just not the same anymore but would like to see a review from Gary 😂 If he does review I hope he does the traditional Chicken on the bone review
The KFC brand has really gone downhill overall in the last 5-10 years in terms of quality, service and especially after covid, Value for money. I already know how Gary's reaction is going to be.
Mother Hubbards are a franchise operation . We have them in Ireland too . Bigger menu here . They are variable , some good some not . Thanks for investigating. Happy Christmas enjoy the break . Jim 🎉😊
I'm the franchise owner of the MH in Lakeside, I have long been a fan of yours! I will definitely take all your feedback on board. Happy to see you loved the gravy, tea, crunch factor and portion size. I will work hard and improve the flavours, curry sauce spices, getting those chips crispy and definitely need work on the steak pie. Surprised to see you in my store and loved the video. Keep it up!
Ah yes
Oh wow, that is a nice surprice, isn't it? I appreciate that you react very professionally to Gary's review. I hope you succeed improving your offering
I’m glad that you took the criticism on the chin. This is a very easy fix , and one that will leave you laughing all the way to the bank. Quality, Quality , Quality , over quantity, any day.
Good luck with your new start over.👍
Fabulous to see the positive reaction from the owner who appreciates the honest and fair review that Gary always gives. Looking forward to a positive update in a year or so!
The ladies behind you taking a very keen interest in your video lol I’m shocked no cod in a chip shop that would feed 2 to 3 people
Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard and all the good stuff was gone but she managed to find last week's leftovers for Gary.
That was very funny, Greg
When I'm feeling down Gary cheers me up. Even more when he has a good meal, his enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks Gary for another year of your unique food revues. Are you cooking Christmas Dinner for the CameraMan ?
That’s very kind to say, thank you Chris, all will be revealed on Christmas Eve
Wish you and your loved ones a joyful and a Merry Christmas Gary. To all the subscribers of this channel may you have a wonderful Christmas and may you have unforgettable and jolly moments with your fam and friends. Blessings from South Africa🇿🇦...
That’s so kind and to you and the family as well ❤️
Thank you! You too!
Wish you the same! ♥
Thank you, a Merry Christmas 🎄❤ to you and your family from Canada 🇨🇦
Does the cameraman control your finances......??
Hi Gary, thanks for posting the great content as always, I’ve been really ill these past few weeks and i discovered your channel, quite possibly watched all your videos and just wanted to say thank you for helping me through a tough time. You’re an absolute legend!
Thank you and I'm so sorry you've been unwell Alex. I'm so humbled to at least help you through and hope you feel better for Christmas!
@ thanks Gary, I really appreciate it. Hope you and the family have a great Christmas and a happy new year!
I hope that you are feeling much better. Happy holidays from New York!
@@debrabolton9372 thanks Debra, Happy holidays!
Thanks as always, Gary. Smashing it with the subscribers - 250k coming up soon. Well deserved!
That’s very kind, thank you very much
The golden girls in the corner taking the Mick outa Gary waving his arms everywhere as he always does 😂
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🎵Thank you for being a friend 🎶
You'd think they'd never seen anyone giving it a go before.
Looking at Gary's gillet hanging of his chair
Unfortunately Gary encountered what us men can only describe as ‘a coven’ of mature ladies. Lord help you if you don’t abide by their societal norms, you will end up in worse shape than that fish. Nothing wrong at all with the reviewing style, it’s animated and shows you love what you do, never let anyone, especially the witches of eastwick tell you otherwise. Right, I’m off to hide now…
Gary dreading the touchscreen is the most Gary thing ever you speak for all of us🤣that fish and chips is for the giant off jack and the beanstalk!
I refuse to use them anywhere! ....If I can't give my order to a Human Being .... I'll Walk!
@@jamesalexander5623Ok Boomer
I once got into such a cafuffel I walked out of KFC. EDIT and a Morrisons cafe too.
@@jamesalexander5623 and if they don't accept cash as a payment option I walk too.
If I see a touch screen I turn around and walk out and find the nearest Real restaurant closest to me on my Smartphone. And actually I have had the best culinary experiences of My Life doing that as Well...
You consistently make me laugh to quote " Yeah there is enough to share, but you will both be disappointed" Another great review. Thank you and Happy Christmas.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas as well
🎄 HAPPY AND MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE🎄
Happy Christmas!
Happy Christmas to you too!🎄✨⛄️
Happy Christmas! ♥
And a Merry Festivus to you as Well...
Happy holidays 🎄 🥂
Quality over quantity always.
Without a shadow of a doubt, quality always reigns supreme
Definitely!
I mean unless you're starving hungry and don't care what you eat
Same with wine
In fairness, some punters just want quantity and rate their meal on how big it is rather than how good it tastes- I guess these places are aimed at that type of consumer
Im new to your videos and am now obsessed 🥰 they make me smile and are just wholesome and lovely. I actually cant ever eat or drink at all due to my serious health diseases and am fed straight to my heart through a special IV but im absolutely obsessed with all things food 😂🙈 love love your channel reviews and you so thank you for making me smile ❤
Thank you very much Polly x❤️
Another great video as always. Love your channel Gary. Have a great Christmas and thanks for all the fantastic content this year!
Thanks, have a lovely Christmas yourself!!
Unfortunately in this country we don’t send food back or complain enough. Hence these companies get away with churning out substandard food.
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It’s got to the stage now we don’t often eat out as something always goes back, meaning one of us is always eating by ourselves which defeats the object of eating out together. With the cost of meals now, it has to be perfect, all the time.
I most certainly do and would have done so with this - no problem whatsoever, However, on the other side of the coin I will always compliment when I have been served a superb meal and will leave a generous tip.
On what basis could you send this back though? If its cold or undercooked, that's fair game.
But if 'average' or the peas are 'watery' that's no grounds for sending back perfectly edible food.
We do have the right to not to back though, that is my choice.
Thanks
That is very kind and really appreciated, Neil, I hope you have a great weekend before Christmas and an even better Christmas
@@GaryEats When ever I visit chum I always donate. Happy Christmas to you and family and all the best for 2025. Lets see 500k by 2026 !!...you can do it !!
Two bits of advice:
1. Never drink in a pub with a flat roof
2. Never, I repeat never go for a meal in a shopping centre
@@FitzElda 1) some are ok, if you take an attack dog with you. 2) Absolutely.Especially the Bull Ring in Birmingham.
What's the flat roof thing?
@@1968spikey Usually chav estate pubs
@ 1960s council estate pub, very rough , enter at your own risk.
Remember flat roof pub. Lounge is for drinking and the bar for the fighting.
"Avoid the peas" No need to convince me. I had to chuckle about your comment and struggle with the knife because it reminded me of a hotel dinner I had up in the lake district not too many years ago. I had a pork chop that was tougher than the hubs of hell. And, the cutlery included only a basic butter type knife. After bending the knife, I got them to bring a steak knife. That helped but not much. If I was serving chops or steaks, I'd supply the guest with the sharpest knife possible to create the perception of tenderness of the cut if the reality didn't already exist. Thanks Gary; I always enjoy your reviews.
This was really poor David and thank you my friend
@@GaryEats - An 'Eastenders' type of pie, Throw it at someone & you could knock them out.
The same thing happened to us at The Ritz. My wife had duck confit and it was like old shoe leather, which meant the blunt knife kept slipping and clanging on her plate. Eventually a snooty waiter came over with a sharp knife and acted like my wife was the cause of the problem, rather than their overcooked rubbish.
Never had Mushy Peas before because I live in the United States. But I have been watching Gary Eats for Years. As soon as I saw those "Mushy Peas" I was like that is the Complete Contradiction of What Mushy Peas are Supposed to Be. Hahahahahahaha 😂!!!
@@markmower6507 Take a can of peas (Yuk), put them in your blender for a few seconds. Mmmmm. NOT.
If you buy cod or haddock and its flavourless, it's usually pollack. Its an inexpensive, flavourless fish that looks the same as cod and haddock
Thanks
Interesting, thank you.
WHAT A LOAD OF POLLOCKS!!!That would be breaking false advertising law. If it’s pollock it has to say it’s pollock n pollock has way more omega fats than cod or haddock anyway.
@@LetsTalk_ManUtdlol love pollock it’s delicious, it’s in maccyds fillet my fav ❤
@catharine1108 If you eat pollack you will understand how tasteless it is Catherine.
After loosing my wife, I love your videos, keeps me sane, merry Christmas you and of course the camera man 👍👍👍
Sorry to hear that my friend, very sorry. I hope you are ok and have a good Christmas. If you need anything, please email me.
Please accept my condolences on your loss x
Warm heartfelt condolences to you.
I hope you have support around you and people that care.
Wishing you comfort this Christmas. 🕊️
Blessings to you from a Lonely Alone Irish Man. Happy Christmas dear Sir
@@GaryEatsGary you are such a good genuine person. Merry Christmas and have a great new year - and to everyone here the same! 😊
Hi Gary ... love your reviews ... wishing you a lovely Christmas x
Thank you very much, much appreciated Elaine and happy christmas!
Loving the old dear in the stripy top behind you on the left, showing a bit of interest but also taking the mick a bit 😄
😂😂👍
Gary going there so we don't have to. Another great post from Gary and so happy to see his subs going from strength to strength.
No problem, I would give this one a miss
That portion was absolutely crazy. Do you remember when a portion of chips filled a bag about 6 x 3 inches, and that was enough. That portion should be served with a health warning.
Yeah, the 'small chips' my local chippy does would feed a family of four comfortably. They're on a downward spiral though, their other food is rubbish and I'd be entirely happy paying three-quarters of what they charge for a quarter of the size of the portion if it was any good. I guess the profit margin on fried potatoes is too small to be viable otherwise. If I do there, I usually cook my own fish, buy the chips and throw most of them away.
Definitely Colin
@@DaveF.same the “small” in my local chippy is still significantly more chips than I ever want to eat in one sitting. Cone of chips does the job though.
That's how people get fat it's normalized
How I miss buying a bag of chips and being asked "Do you want scratchings ?"....heaven.
Absolutely fantastic job your doing Gary, all of your subscribers love you mate!
You're the best ❤️
Really looking forward to tonight's Farmers Dog & the Q&A Christmas Eve 😉
Have a great crimbo Gary. Thanks for the content mate. Feet up and wind down watching Gazza.
Thanks so much Tony 👍
(174) The thing about these food courts is it depends on how much pride/effort the franchisee wants to put into it. Seems there are a lot of fools who think just the name alone will guarantee success. Maybe Mother Hubbard should sell gravy and leave it at that. Hopefully the next one will be a knockout. Thanks for the upload, Gary and thanks to the Camera Man who refrained from laughing.
I completely agree with you. The reviews online are pretty good of the place so shocked how underwhelming it was
£30 and the flavours were bare in Mother H's Rough n Ready Cupboard? A typical problem with franchising - quality goes down the toilet and everything is industrialised, tinned or granules.
The quality of Gary Eats continues to grow. I hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas & an exciting New Year.
I completely agree with you and thank you so much Nikki. Have a lovely Christmas
Unfortunate but true. With franchised establishments they sort of make up their own rules of operation and often times it compromises the quality.
The best beverage to have with fish and chips is Dandelion and Burdock...100 %
Now then let's do the danny mae lan malin down a pint of lumpy gravy 😂you in
@@denisjones3853 Has to be Ben Shaws as well
Highlight of your day was finding that tenner! Great review again. Honest and fair, exactly what we like
Cheers Gary!
Definitely and thank you Chris
As a Bradfordian, can confirm that the Hubbard's chain is vastly overrated and most of the locals don't bother with it these days. So many better, independent chippies round here for half the price. Hubbard's' anaemic chips, especially, put me right off.
I’m very sorry to hear that
Your opinion is irrelevant
You are absolutely correct. I went to Mother Hubbard's in Bradford and was really disappointed. The local independent shops are far better in quality and price. 🎉
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Killinghall fisheries slaps@@m.haslam8495
Have a great Christmas gary dude. All the best from the power family! And great video
How you doing Sam, happy Christmas my friend
@GaryEats not the best nor worst gary but your joviality and goodwill cheers oneself up
Merry Christmas Gray and thanks for your review 👍
Thank you and to you too Tom
Thank you for your videos.
Wishing you a very happy Christmas.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Andrew
Great review again Gary and Cameraman, thank you both.
That fish supper looked terrible though!
Somewhere I have a certificate for successfully consuming "The Ashvale Whale" in Aberdeen .....an enormous haddock ...and the waiting staff kept coming round to the table and piling on more chips to stop me finishing it all. Way back then, if you cleared yer plate then the bill was ripped up! Never underestimate a hungry student!
PS.... It was totally delicious :)
Agreed, and as a small chain now, theres no drop in quality.
Also, it would appear to be even more interesting now, finish it and its no longer free but you get a second "whale" on the house 😂
Thank you so much, Gavin and thank you very much for the recommendation for when I come to Scotland next year
I never expect too much from these fast food courts Gary. Wouldn't be surprised if the fish was from the Lake at Lakeside!
What was amusing were the 3 ladies sitting behind your right shoulder. I thought they were going to pop over for an autograph.
Of course and I didn't notice them Steven until watching the video lol
Thank you Gary and Son, may you have a Blessed Christmas. Smiles from Cyprus. 🤗🤗🎁🎁🙋♀🙋♀
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for supporting the channel ❤️🌹❤️
Love your videos ❤️you always make my day please don’t ever stop!!
That’s very kind to say, Rosa ❤️
After having knocked Peterhead Fish and chips, we've just had a fish supper for £9.40. The guy who owns the place, thought the fillets were on the small side, some he gave us two each. I've only eaten 1 and a few chips. I'm stuffed. Our dog is going to be in for an amazing treat tomorrow.
I'm very happy for your little doggy
Superb. I often think about our pets and the wild creatures when I have food. Why throw out stale bread? Birdies love it. And our cats love watching them eat it. Win-win! 🙂
@@andrewstevenson118not really Andrew the cat's are watching and waiting before moving in to kill them, poor birds
As a kid the chippy van would give us cold fish for the dog, us kids ate it lol, I like chippy cold fish.
@ we used to always get scranchings as my nana would call them.
They don't do them up here unfortunately.
Love the sound efforts Gary with the trumpet at the end. I’ve been there too and found exactly the same. And we’re on the same page with Taco Bell. Once again your video made my smile as well as invaluable, thank you to you and the cameraman for another great video 🐟🤢😊
Great work Gary keep
it up 👍🏽 Merry Xmas and a happy new year 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you too
I guess the fact it was a fish and chip "shop" in a shopping centre food court should have been your first warning.
The "pre exploded" pie looked pretty sad too.
THis had great reviews!
@@GaryEatspeople must have rock bottom standards, either that or the quality in recent times has slipped compared to how it used to be.
Good review Gary made me smile a couple of times, Naff now that's a word I haven't heard in a long time,🎉 have a Merry Christmas
That’s wonderful here, thank you, Emily and have a great Christmas too
Merry Christmas Gary and everyone ❤ x
Merry Christmas to you too, Mandy ❤️🌹
Hi Gary, nothing for Anstruther to worry about here.
Not in a million years, that remains supreme
@@GaryEatsyou no Gary 😮💨🏴
@@GaryEatsHi Gary There’s many of these franchises and the one I had in Erdington Birmingham the cod was horrible. Didnt taste fresh and the chips were fried in horrible cheap oil. It was disgusting. I would NEVER buy from Mother Hubbards in Birmingham. It certainly wasnt flavoursome.
New door stop Gary with the pie 😂😂
I watched the Anstruther video and plan to visit, because of the food, but the location looks fantastic also
Great value if your a family of 4,all the best for Christmas and new year gary
I wish you a happy Christmas and to your family, Kev
Best food reviewer on UA-cam...To be fair Gary mate I'm over Lakeside tomorrow and I'm still going to try that, even though you're honest in your review I'm still going to try that with loads of Sauces, just not the Pushy Meas lol
That’s very kind to say, and please let me know your thoughts
I had it today and shared with my cousin, we was like yourself not impressed fully...however because of you we ordered more gravy, added more vinegar and it was nice and filling.
The 3 ladies behind kept looking probably wondering where on earth is that young man going to put it all 🤣the shine off those peas 😬
I will have to rewatch as I didn’t notice
Gary we wish both you and your son a wonderful Christmas with your family enjoy some well deserved rest . Absolutely appreciate the time you you must put in to deliver such enjoyable and professional videos !!!
Thank you both very much and I hope you have a truly wonderful Christmas as well
As soon as I saw the food court with all those mediocre to poor American food chains, I knew that it was going to be awful. Let's hand it to your mate "Rate My Takeaway," to try a food court with independent British entrepreneurs. I wish him, and them every success.
Thanks for giving so much enjoyment to me this year - you are a gem. Love to you and yours.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting Louise. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
Old Mother Hubbard went to the frozen fish cupboard...
And ruined my meal!
@@GaryEats sadly yes..pritty much a frozen fish..is well?a gary breaking his back to give it 4 out 10.kind gary🙂
@@rita8684so does frozen fish taste different from fresh.just asking why that is so i would expect it both to be the same
@@michaelmcginley7930 put on google why is frozen fish not same as fresh fish...you will see all🙂
@@michaelmcginley7930 you have to freeze the fish soon as it is caught or no..then you get bland fish.gary was kind with a 4. in truth its well a zero..just buy a glass of water is well much same🙂
Merry Christmas I enjoy your videos!!!!
Merry Christmas to you too, and thank you
Hi Gary, I used to go to Mother Hubbard's in Bradford when it first opened & people used to come in busloads!
Sadly, it went downhill & moved location within the city & I wouldn't touch it now! Only the name keeps it open!
Congratulations on passing 200k!
I’m really sorry to hear that, and thank you very much
ESSEX!!!! OMG!!!! Old Mother Hubbard, Went to the Cupboard, To give the poor GARY a bone; When she came there, The Cupboard was bare, And so poor GARY had none.
Oh shuh up
Lol Tim, how do you think of these?
@@GaryEats You are the greatest Gary - It is just humility and humor coexisting...
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@@GaryEatsare you a bot gary
Merry Christmas Gary. Have a save and wonderful new year.
Merry Christmas to you too, Terry
We went to the one at the Glasgow Quay twice. The first time we both had standard fish and chips, the were excellent and huge portions. The second time, thinking it would be a huge portion, ordered 1 between 2 and they were much smaller lol however again it was really good. I didn't realise it was a franchise so perhaps that's something to do with it. Have a happy Christmas 🎄
It’s a franchise with a focus on halal food and sundries.
I’m really pleased you had a good visit to the one in Glasgow
Merry Christmas everyone from Australia. Loving seeing Garrys channel explode. Stay safe all.
Merry Christmas to you too!
Hope it’s a dooozy!🎄✨⛄️
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas as well 🇦🇺🇦🇺
Gary needs to go on TV as a presenter, he really works well with the camera. Do enjoy his content.
That is very kind to say thank you
Good to see you too Gary love the videos. I live outside the UK so I always enjoy watching your videos and seeing some proper food.
That’s very kind for watching
Gary , Santa🎅 left a a piece of coal in your stocking with this offering from " Mother Hubbard's Lakeside" . Hopefully, Santa will be good to you in the next offering. We're you a good
little boy this year Gary? 🎅 Enjoy the Holiday Season with Good Cheer ! Sending much love and affection to you and yours ! You too, cameraman🎥 Jim and Harriet
Let’s hope he is good to me on my next one, Jim and Harriet. I hope you both have a wonderful Christmas.
You always give great reviews ❤. I hope you and your son and sister etc have a great Christmas 🎄❤
That’s very kind to see and I wish you the very best this Christmas
Stay away from restaurants advertising biggest portions
Never ends well
But may not disappoint.
Oh apart from Murgatroyds theirs is awesome.
Yes stick to McD's ...where 12 fries and a tiny freezing cheeseburger and a cup of watery coke is a fiver
@@GaryEats murgatroyds?
Angry Granny's in the background giving Gary the side eye 😠....LOL
The woman in the white coat? She was desperate to see what was Going on!
I will have to take a look
Another great review gary hope you have a great christmas
I wish you a Merry Christmas as well
In the middle of this video I had an advert for KFC "gravy double bucket" which I think would be right up Gary's street 😆
Merry Christmas to Gary, the Cameraman and all the Gary Eats community!
That was very funny, Lucy and Merry Christmas to you too
Go to the Mother Hubbards in Birmingham Erdington, huge Menu, lovely fish supper.
That’s great to hear
I love your honest opinion. Fantastic.
Great revue as ever, just a couple of observations, may have been a Scottish Haddock that didn't travel south very well and as you didn't state the famous speech that we'll fight them in the food court , we'll fight them in the car parks and in the shops I guessed you were referring to Churchill the Dog and not Churchill the bowler hat. 🤣👍
So so funny Ian 😂😂😂
Come on gary
He's right about German Döner Kebab and Taco Bell, though. 💩💩
Thank you
Another good honest review. Once again, Happy Holidays to you and yours.🧑🎄
Thank you very much and Merry Christmas to you
The cup of tea looked nice.
We're pushing the boat out here Douglas lol, it was ok
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Gary does a good job of plugging Next clothing.
Lol!!
@GaryEats Not a criticism though Gary. I wear a lot of Next clothing myself. You're a top man with a top channel. Have a good Christmas buddy.
Mother Hubbards. Food in the bin since they opened up 153 Franchises. I remember the original and went there lots of times as a child. Now it is just another of those kerrching chains. Nice vid as always, Gary. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and a big thank you for keeping us all entertained!
Yep not good. I hope you have a lovely Christmas!!!
I'm a Brummie. One of the best tastes to me since I was a child is gravy with watercress. Gravy was always made with veg cooking water a d meat juices. Even my mother who is Jamaican had to learn to make Jamaican food with a good amount of sauce to the point we could mop the sauce up at the end of a meal. Lol
Yum! 😻
😋
Sounds awesome
@GaryEats I've shitted out now.... I only eat fish, sea food and veggie substitutes.... The last time I ate meat was around 2 Christmases ago, nearly lost the concept of life when my mom made some crazy.... not to rule gravy. 🤣🤣🤣
Gary this is a bot not you reply be honest @@GaryEats
11:28 ... The cheeky reference to "Blockbusters" ... 🤣
I’m glad you noticed Jamie
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As always your videos are amazing Gary and thank you for the awesome content hope you and the cameraman have a wonderful Christmas
Thanks so much Thomas, have a wonderful Xmas!!
I prefer touch screens because I have social anxiety which makes it hard for me to talk to people to order my food
I feel for you, my friend. My son has the same condition. My advice to you - just muster up the courage and just do it! I PROMISE you it gets easier each time you do it. My son can now almost walk up and order food without breaking into a sweat. It’s been a long and painful journey, but I’m so so so proud of him. People who don’t suffer from this affliction will NEVER in a million years understand what you go through. I wish you all the best. You are NEVER alone. And thank you for acknowledging that you have this condition. That’s the first step. All my love and prayers, my friend.
No problem Megan take care ❤️❤️
I ate at Mother Hubbards in Bradford the day it opened. Took my kids there on a regular basis, very enjoyable.
That’s great to hear, Andy
Merry Christmas Gary. Great review and a fair score - once again you've got to review The Tetbury Fish and Chip Shop in Chipping Street Tetbury - had great fish and chips from there Friday evening. It is now closed until I believe 6th January for annual holidays so don't whatever you do go there in the meantime. We went there after Christmas last year and were sadly disappointed!
I hope you and the family have a fantastic Christmas and thank you for supporting the channel for so long 🥂🥂🎄🎄
Hi Gary! So, £30 for a fantastic gravy. Oh no! 😔. I find food court eateries are average for the most part, but £30 is a lot for a meal you're pretty disappointed with & that pie looked inedible. I got the score correct on this one & said 4, when you started your final remarks.
When you were talking about KFC at the start, I did chuckle because that is the one fast food place that is a guilty pleasure for me. I rarely have it, but I must admit I do love a zinger burger & chips every once in a while.
You'll need to return to Murgatroyds or Anstruther for a taste again of the good stuff!
As always, I thoroughly enjoyed your review & the light humour you bring to the channel. It's always a pleasure to watch.
Til' next time lovely Gary & Mr CM "The Best" 😉. 💙
Thank you so much, Erin. This was a bit of style over substance, I am going to do a comparison video regarding KFC, I hope you have a wonderful weekend leading up to Christmas xx
@@GaryEatsI've had KFC in America, the UK & here in Australia & I did find Australia to be the best. I'm probably biased! Haha! but here it tends to be fresher & tastier. But it's KFC, so we're not really talking quality in any sense of the word. 🍗😅
Thankyou, I'm enjoying quite an easy-going weekend at the moment & heading out with a few friends for a Thai meal this evening. I hope you & Mr CM have a lovely weekend. 💙
Have to say the "touch screen" shenanigans would put me off there.
I agree. You don't know whether some dirty, scabby-fingered swine had been there before you and you are picking up their germs all over your fingers which you then use to eat your food!!!
I understand completely, Nick
I love mother hubbards they have one in Huddersfield it’s delicious xxx happy Christmas xxxx
I’m pleased to hear that and happy Christmas to you too Ann xxx
Yh the reason why they only use haddock it's probably one of the cheapest fishes to buy commercially at least.. I worked in a fish and chips shop and our cod was probably 4x times the price of haddock but we never skimped we always had cod. We wasn't settling for second best
I'm glad to hear that Stu, thank you
Have you been to any supermarket recently ? Cod and Haddock are the same price . It's quite hard to tell them apart when you eat them . Cod is a bit watery to be, but these things are all about what your palate has become accustomed to over the years .
You are talking rubbish about Cod being 4x dearer . Absoloute rubbish . Maybe you are mixing Haddock up with Pollock but even Pollock is half the price not a quarter .
As for the comment on the video about 'not being done in beef dripping ' , most chip shops gave up on Beef dripping decades ago and use cooking oil which means it doesn't taste as good but is far healthier. Another thing is I'd rather have fish and chips out of fresh cooking oil rather than old beef dripping . The worst option is cooking oil that's old but you can smell that from 20 yards outside the chippy or any type of take away or Restaurant.
@simapark hi so in my original message I stated commercially.. that is from fish suppliers.. the difference between fish supplier's and businesses and supermarkets are vastly different. Although the process to fish and transport is the same, it's what happens afterwards.. supermarkets will also their own supply line from fish to store and they can dictate prices in the commercial sector it's the suppliers who set the prices
@simapark next do not insult my intelligence like you have, as for the rest of your comment I'm discarding for lack of knowledge in the industry... I won't insult your intelligence but I won't be replying further to your comments.
Funny that because haddock is always more expensive in the chippy by 10-20p 😂 might be something to do with it taking longer to cook ?
that pie would look good against a wall at 50mph! looked gross mate!🤮
Yep pretty shocking
Wot you got aginst the wall😁😁!!
@@mrobertson-cook2602a pie😂
Thank you for sharing this experience 😊
Thank you for watching and commenting
so a fish and chip shop
that specializes in gravy ? Wow
REAL chippers don't need gimmicks 😎
Yes that's true!!
2:58 the struggles of the older generation eh? xD
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Hi Gary, been a little unwell, thankfully home again. I was hoping you'd find "wrapped in newspaper" as an option 😂😂😂. Wishing you and family a very merry Christmas and may your wonderful channel continue to grow. Sending many blessings and good wishes for the new year. Take care, love from "Sarf Bermondsey ", "lets 'av it "!!! X😊😂🎉
Slop en mass, need a small local chippy that uses beef dripping, homemade pies and job done 🎉
I agree with you
Looked Shocking
I completely agree with you Simon
And tasted worse!😮😫
Glad when those 3 women on the left went 👏👏👏 Gawping 🙄 Love your videos as always & wish you a very happy Christmas 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
I will have to rewatch as I didn’t notice Sarah
Good as you’re going to get down South. Went to one in Hemel Hemstead was ok. Don’t think they’re using beef dripping.
They do not
Why would they in this day and age when there are so many vegans etc ? Your cutting out a whole sector of society, from a business point of view! No chippy in a major city would be using beef dripping ! It you want that get down to some market town in the middle of nowhere lad 😂
@shsh-he5qg Invest in a separate fryer; problem solved. And vegans don't eat fish.
@@thaisstone5192 I know they don’t 🤓 Sherlock ! But they can still have a bag of chips !!!! And most businesses don’t have the capacity to get a completely separate fryer just for that !
Hence why even the smallest chippy will fry their chips in one pan and fish in the other
I've not had beef dripping batter or chips since leaving God's Own County. 😭 If anyone knows somewhere in East Bedfordshire or West Cambridgeshire that can give me the good stuff, please tell!
4:50 table behind you 'these young youtwitchinstatube's getting everywhere!'
I will have to take a look
Gary, have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year ❤
I hope you have a truly wonderful Christmas as well ❤️🎄❤️
Hi Gary! With 208,000 subscribers, you now have more followers than the city of Portsmouth has people. Have you ever been to Portsmouth?
Hi! You love your geography! Yes
The best fish and chips are at seaside towns. I wouldn't expect anything less at Lakeside!
Not good but yes you are right regarding the seaside
@Preeno For that very reason, I'm taking my mum to the seaside for her 80th, for Cod & Chips. It's what she wanted. Seems to be some OK plaices in Bristol, but decided on Clevedon. Will be able to see the sea. Glad it will be dark because it's brown all year round.
Lakeside is next to the Thames, so no seaside quality there.
they have a mother hubbards in blackpool but its in a small building on the front a bit further up from south pier, you wouldnt even know blackpool hhas one
Happy Christmas Gary 🎄🎄...... keep up the great videos 👍👍
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas as well, and thank you
Gary, if you haven't had a KFC in ages please let me know when you do it so I can make sure I watch it . For fast food , it's my favourite go too. The Zinger tower burger isn't what it was as it's now with some awful Super charger sauce , but you can order it without it . And it's your favourite touch screen ! :)
Bring nitrile gloves lol 🧤
KFC would be a great one to do, I’ve been eating it all my life but don’t have it much these days due to the extreme cost and how the portions have got so much smaller including the size of the chicken. Was always a massive kfc fan, not anymore. Still tastes nice but the chips I can’t eat without a gravy and many times they never have gravy especially after 6pm. They rush too much now with the chickens and kill them before they get big to get more profits. Just not the same anymore but would like to see a review from Gary 😂 If he does review I hope he does the traditional Chicken on the bone review
Tiny tiny tower burgers
I might do a comparison video Sean
The KFC brand has really gone downhill overall in the last 5-10 years in terms of quality, service and especially after covid, Value for money. I already know how Gary's reaction is going to be.
Trying to find some positives? Is it better than Rick Stein's Cornwall pap ?
It was definitely Terrance
Mother Hubbards are a franchise operation . We have them in Ireland too . Bigger menu here . They are variable , some good some not . Thanks for investigating. Happy Christmas enjoy the break . Jim 🎉😊
Jim, I wish you the very best Christmas and thank you for watching 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Gary the women behind you didn’t like you at all lol …… thought she was gonna fill you in pal …. Much love mate xxxx
lol I’ll take a look xx
Beef dripping - if they do not use that to cook in I wouldn't bother buying their fish and chips.
I understand completely, Charles