The Sunday roast is a staple of British cuisine. It turns any dinner into a special event while being simple enough for almost anyone to whip up. But there's also the unique joy of piling your plate high at a carvery.
YouTuber Harrison Webb set out on a quest with a twist; he aimed to determine if there’s a discernible gap between a no-frills Toby Carvery meal costing a mere £6, and an opulent £165 feast. Harrison identified specific nuances and trade-offs within each option to consider, tips that ardent carvery fans might want to think about before making their next reservation. The vast Toby Carvery chain stretches across the UK, boasting close to 160 restaurants from Aberdeen down to Plymouth, establishing itself as a nationwide favourite.
Harrison took advantage of a promotional deal that offered up a hearty Sunday roast for just £6. Opting for the economical route certainly didn’t mean skimping on quantity, as Harrison remarked: "I've loaded the plate it's practically falling off..
.I managed to get turkey and gammon, and the Yorkshire is about half the size of the plate." Toby Carvery, self-described as the "home of the roast", received a mixed review from Harrison.
Though he praised the meats and the gravy, Harrison felt let down by side dishes such as the cauliflower cheese and was puzzled by the "very American" touch of mac and cheese. However, the roast potatoes were a particular disappointment – lacking that essential crispy texture. Yet, this tale of two d.
