Mince pies are a quintessential British holiday food. Twitter user Mark Foyle has taken it upon himself to find out which supermarket has the best mince pies in the game. Grab some popcorn, because it’s a cutthroat competition.
1. The Great British Mince Off has begun.
2. M&S is not impressed with their competition.
The highest score so far is only 6…. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/18n7hqoaIe
— M&S (@marksandspencer) November 6, 2017
3. So they’re totally in.
4. The game is on.
Well which pies in your range would you recommend? Note that you’re privileged in being able to make a suggestion… 😉 pic.twitter.com/qfJlpU73ra
— Mark Foyle (@m4rko) November 7, 2017
5. They make their pick.
It’s a tough choice (they’re all mouthwateringly delicious) – perhaps the classic mince pie? 🤤 pic.twitter.com/8Qop0l31tX
— M&S (@marksandspencer) November 7, 2017
6. Lidl taps in.
Step aside, we’ve got this. pic.twitter.com/u4auZ8ADJK
— Lidl UK (@LidlUK) November 7, 2017
7. And then M&S gets a little cocky…
*when Lidl think their mince pies are better then ours* 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/nOQwYs1gU3
— M&S (@marksandspencer) November 7, 2017
8. Lidl comes back with a double slam.
We don’t think, we know! pic.twitter.com/TTNd9e6pL3
— Lidl UK (@LidlUK) November 7, 2017
P.S. “than” not “then”…. pic.twitter.com/sBKvK8brMx
— Lidl UK (@LidlUK) November 7, 2017
9. Game recognize game.
👏 Okay we’ll give you that one, we’ll have to wait for the results of @m4rko’s Great British Mince Off to see who’s the REAL winner👀 pic.twitter.com/XJNytuUqwt
— M&S (@marksandspencer) November 7, 2017
10. Lidl already knows who the real winner is.
— Lidl UK (@LidlUK) November 7, 2017
11. Aldi’s pies have an alcoholic edge.
Do any of yours contain sloe gin though? We think not… pic.twitter.com/acNNh6I1mF
— Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) November 7, 2017
12. But M&S is not impressed.
no thanks, we’d rather stick with a classic #nobrainer pic.twitter.com/1p1gadntgY
— M&S (@marksandspencer) November 7, 2017
13. Mark feels like more gladiators need to join this fight.
We are on the case! Classic mince pies will be sourced today. I’ve been told that @IcelandFoods, @waitrose & @coopuk should join the party 😆 pic.twitter.com/gNZpbT3jzd
— Mark Foyle (@m4rko) November 7, 2017
14. Per Mark’s request, Iceland is in the game.
We’re ready! pic.twitter.com/IGSVvq66ee
— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) November 7, 2017
We have three words for you, Mark.
Luxury.
Mince.
Pies. pic.twitter.com/ZM37aBspJR— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) November 7, 2017
15. Waitrose tries to one-up them.
Three words? We’ve three pies for you, Mark!
Classic: https://t.co/WuWdSycFW2
Lemon: https://t.co/HDJYRDb7bV
Choc: https://t.co/SLeQIsUmAN pic.twitter.com/ZcKAeOmAAq— Waitrose (@waitrose) November 7, 2017
16. And then there’s Co-op as well.
Winter is here, bring it. We’ve got Irresistible mince pies that give back to your local community. #TheCoopWay https://t.co/B7Z9u5jCUm pic.twitter.com/561xWkqoi3
— Co-op Food (@coopukfood) November 7, 2017
17. Two more warriors enter the ring.
Don’t want to rain on your parade… but we’re aiming for that solid 10! @M4rko, you can’t forget us! #GBMO pic.twitter.com/LkBo7UlqDK
— SPAR There for you (@SPARintheUK) November 7, 2017
C’mon Mark, try our Taste the Difference mince pies. They’ll take you to a whole new world…https://t.co/Gg78nVMthV. Maclaine pic.twitter.com/x3qbBmopth
— Sainsbury’s (@sainsburys) November 8, 2017
18. Tesco feels left out.
19. Lidl will show them out.
— Lidl UK (@LidlUK) November 7, 2017
20. Asda is getting a little salty.
A. The banter on this thread is insane. B. The fact no one has 1/3
— Asda Service Team (@AsdaServiceTeam) November 7, 2017
achieved higher than a 6 means this is deffo all rigged. C. This 2/3
— Asda Service Team (@AsdaServiceTeam) November 7, 2017
isn’t at all because i’m salty af about us getting a 4… 3/3
— Asda Service Team (@AsdaServiceTeam) November 7, 2017
21. And again, Lidl steps in to shut. it. down.
— Lidl UK (@LidlUK) November 7, 2017
22. The second round is about to start…
Have just picked up pies from M&S, whilst my crack squad have been to Lidl! #mincepietasteoff pic.twitter.com/MoU9n8jS7G
— Mark Foyle (@m4rko) November 7, 2017
23. The results are in…
So M&S come in with a 7 due to very nice pastry. Lidl come in at a 6, but a judge’s note that they are amazing value for money! Yum!! 😋 pic.twitter.com/7NeLCWsQZ1
— Mark Foyle (@m4rko) November 7, 2017
24. Lidl shows their sportsmanship.
GG, well played! pic.twitter.com/m3rLgtdnBe
— Lidl UK (@LidlUK) November 7, 2017
25. But there can be only one winner.
Every other supermarket, when they realise nothing beats M&S . . . pic.twitter.com/GaWKsmPoiq
— M&S (@marksandspencer) November 7, 2017
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