There's something about a Marks and Spencer food hall which exudes some sort of magical power. Instantly it makes you feel like you have walked into a haven of quality. For a start, the fact that it's called a "food hall" makes you feel special. Like you are treating yourself. Which, for the most part you are, because let's face it, the prices were designed for the upper middle class hunting set! No matter though, here you really do get what you pay for!
Last year I wasn't lucky enough to make it in time for the festive sandwich. They were sold out. So I ended up reviewing their festive trio of buns (and excellent they were too!) Yes, this is a regular occurence in the M&S lunchtime scrum at any given time of year. More often than not, I have to visit early (forget it if you get there after 1pm) to guarantee that I'm not going to end up with a lonely bottle of water and the last of the fruit salads!
Today I am delighted to see a healthy display of festive sandwiches and ooo, what's this, a Brie version. Oh and over here some sort of smoked salmon teaser. It's all so tempting. However, I must stay focused. After all this is all about the turkey and I waste no time in claiming my prize. I hope I make it out of here before I see the miniature flap jacks!
Back in the real world (i.e. my office desk) I begin my review.
Packaging. Very similar to Sainsbury's this is delivered in a seasonally decorated, red cardboard box. It's possibly a bit disappointing for a M&S sandwich. Yet sandwiches are not sold on packaging alone and as soon as I open this beauty I can feel my mouth salivating from the smell. I can't wait to sink my teeth into it. If it tastes as good as it smells surely it's a winner!
The bread is a beautiful texture (wholegrain). Just the right thickness and it doesn't dominate the sandwich. Each element of the sandwich is visible. A lovely layer of stuffing, turkey, deep red cranberry (hurrah!), bacon strips and mayonnaise.
One bite is like a miniature Christmas dinner heaven! The right combination of salty, sweet and savoury. All the elements combine perfectly. Every part of the sandwich can be tasted but none of it out does the other. It takes me no time at all to polish it off and I'm left wanting more. That's the only problem here. They should offer them on a two for one deal! Strictly not for sharing!
The verdict: In the world of sandwich politics this is clearly a democracy for all ingredients concerned! It most definitely has my vote!
Rating: 10/10 (did you really have to ask?)
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