Tried and Tasted: The Ultimate Shopping List

Season 1

Some of the best mouths in Britain taste test the UK's favourite foods. Top brands are pitted against supermarket brands and artisan products, as the chefs blind sample to create 'the ultimate shopping list'.

Where to Watch Tried and Tasted: The Ultimate Shopping List • Season 1

8 Episodes

  • Apple Pie, Whisky and Lamb
    E1
    Apple Pie, Whisky and LambThe products testing the expert's palettes this time include apple pie, Scotch whisky, and lamb shanks. And members of the public vote for the tastiest baked beans.
  • Pasta, Coffee and Sausages
    E2
    Pasta, Coffee and SausagesThis week, the three supermarket staples appearing on the conveyor belt are fresh tortelloni pasta, coffee and sausages. And in the quick-fire taste test, four popular brands of cheese and onion crisps come under scrutiny. Joining the panel of experts are this week's food heroes: Italian chef Francesco Mazzei; the only female butcher to win a young British foodie award, Charlotte Mitchell; and coffee roaster and award-winning barista James Hoffman. Loading up the conveyor belt is model-turned-chef Isaac Carew.
  • Prawn Cocktail, Margherita Pizza and Vanilla Ice Cream
    E3
    Prawn Cocktail, Margherita Pizza and Vanilla Ice CreamJoining chef Michel Roux Jr. around the tasting table this time are London restaurant manager and First Dates love ambassador Fred Sirieix; food critic Jay Rayner; baker and deli owner Stacie Stewart; and TV presenter and foodie mum, Lucy Alexander. The panel choose between four different brands of prawn cocktail, margherita pizza and vanilla ice cream. And the quick-fire public taste test samples oven chips.
  • Smoked Salmon, Gin, Lasagne
    E4
    Smoked Salmon, Gin, LasagneJoining chef Michel Roux Jr. around the tasting table this time are London restaurant manager and First Dates love ambassador Fred Sirieix; food critic Giles Coren; baker and deli owner Stacie Stewart; and TV presenter and foodie mum Lucy Alexander. The panel choose between four different brands of smoked salmon, gin, and the ready meal favourite lasagne. And the quick-fire public taste test samples milk chocolate, something us Brits spend around a billion pounds on each year.
  • Cheddar, Chocolate Sponge Pudding, Chicken Tikka Masala
    E5
    Cheddar, Chocolate Sponge Pudding, Chicken Tikka MasalaJoining chef Michel Roux Jr. this time around the tasting table are London restaurant manager and First Dates love ambassador Fred Sirieix; food critic Jay Rayner; baker and deli owner Stacie Stewart; and TV presenter and foodie mum, Lucy Alexander. The panel test four brands of Cheddar; chocolate sponge pudding; and a ready meal chicken tikka masala. And the quick fire public blind tasting session features four popular brands of cider.
  • Steak and Ale Pie, Houmous, Sauvignon Blanc
    E6
    Steak and Ale Pie, Houmous, Sauvignon BlancJoining chef Michel Roux Jr. round the tasting table this time is London restaurant manager and First Dates love ambassador Fred Sirieix; food critic Jay Rayner; baker and deli owner Stacie Stewart; and TV presenter and foodie mum, Lucy Alexander. The panel choose between four different brands of steak and ale pie, houmous, and the UK's most popular wine, Sauvignon Blanc. And the quick-fire public test is for cola.
  • Tea, Ribs & Croissants
    E7
    Tea, Ribs & CroissantsFood writer William Sitwell joins chef Michel Roux Jr. as the panel test tea, croissants and barbecue ribs. The quick-fire public food challenge is rice pudding.
  • Fish Pie, Lager & Smoked Bacon
    E8
    Fish Pie, Lager & Smoked Bacon

 

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