Turkey Crown from Iceland or M&S?

Aura101 · 19-12-2013, 13:41

So what's the difference between the crown from Iceland at £7 or the crown from m&s at £21.
Is it all a con. Are they from the same place ?
I'm being told Iceland crown would be no different to M&S, but I am adamant on an M&S one. Am I being snobbish ?

Mark in Essex · 19-12-2013, 14:55

Are they both frozen and are either the same (free range)?

I'm guessing even the breed of animal can make a difference, how they were reered to how they were slaughtered?

Might be worth a try this year and see what you think

simon40 · 19-12-2013, 21:19

Iceland bird is probably imnported from outside of the UK and M&S a British bird.

Luner13 · 19-12-2013, 22:12

Seriously you cannot possibly think anything from Iceland is going to be comparable to anything from M&S.

davelovesleeds · 20-12-2013, 08:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luner13

Seriously you cannot possibly think anything from Iceland is going to be comparable to anything from M&S.

Exactly the point I was going to make.

Joel's dad · 20-12-2013, 08:12

ERM snobby much.

The above two posters have probably never set foot in Iceland.,

Toby LaRhone · 20-12-2013, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by simon40

Iceland bird is probably imnported from outside of the UK and M&S a British bird.

It's on their site - frozen Turkey crown produced and packed in Poland.

Pumping Iron · 20-12-2013, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel's dad

ERM snobby much.

The above two posters have probably never set foot in Iceland.,

It's not really snobby to suggest the quality of M&S food is far superior to that of Iceland. Yes I have been to Iceland.

Richard1960 · 20-12-2013, 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby LaRhone

It's on their site - frozen Turkey crown produced and packed in Poland.

I wonder if the Bird was well looked after and meets British Standards of Animal Welfare.

Do Iceland say?

Richard1960 · 20-12-2013, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumping Iron

It's not really snobby to suggest the quality of M&S food is far superior to that of Iceland. Yes I have been to Iceland.

Yes its funny people will buy the best petrol for their car, but are not quite as careful with their food ,my mate buys from Iceland sausages something like £1.50 for 20 now what kind of sausage do you get for that i wonder.?

Toby LaRhone · 20-12-2013, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard1960

I wonder if the Bird was well looked after and meets British Standards of Animal Welfare.

Do Iceland say?

No other info.

Richard1960 · 20-12-2013, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby LaRhone

No other info.

What a surprise,thanks for replying.

Nickelback · 20-12-2013, 10:26

My in-laws had a frozen turkey crown from Iceland last year, it didn't work out too well, as it was in the oven alot of water kept coming out of it, they didn't like the look of it so they binned it, luckily they always do a pork, so they had that to fall back on!!!....Never again will they buy a frozen Turkey from Iceland...

Aura101 · 20-12-2013, 10:27

thanks for the replies.

i shall be off to M&S this afternoon

Missli · 20-12-2013, 11:25

I bought a substantial frozen turkey crown for £5 from my local market. Everything from there has been good quality so far, and has been British.

Porcupine · 20-12-2013, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickelback

My in-laws had a frozen turkey crown from Iceland last year, it didn't work out too well, as it was in the oven alot of water kept coming out of it, they didn't like the look of it so they binned it, luckily they always do a pork, so they had that to fall back on!!!....Never again will they buy a frozen Turkey from Iceland...

They binned a turkey due to a lot of water coming out

How wasteful. I always buy a frozen turkey and there are a lot of juices and probably water that comes from it.

hallc · 20-12-2013, 16:26

M & S crown for me ,collect on Monday morning

Nickelback · 20-12-2013, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porcupine

They binned a turkey due to a lot of water coming out

How wasteful. I always buy a frozen turkey and there are a lot of juices and probably water that comes from it.

It wasn't just water!!!...if they thought it wasn't fit to eat, then it was their call to make, when people are ill in the family they are careful in what they eat...

Toby LaRhone · 20-12-2013, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porcupine

They binned a turkey due to a lot of water coming out

How wasteful. I always buy a frozen turkey and there are a lot of juices and probably water that comes from it.

If it's been properly defrosted you wouldn't expect to find "a lot of water" being released.

pugamo · 20-12-2013, 20:57

Wouldn't one that one special yearly feast to come from Iceland myself.

I've been contemplating M&S vs butchers myself. Plumped for butchers in the end, supporting local businesses and all that.

As for the comment above about local market, I wish I had seen turkeys in mine. I got a massive sirloin steak for £3 out of mine the other week and it was the best steak I have ever cooked for myself.

kate36 · 21-12-2013, 01:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by pugamo

Wouldn't one that one special yearly feast to come from Iceland myself.

I've been contemplating M&S vs butchers myself. Plumped for butchers in the end, supporting local businesses and all that.

As for the comment above about local market, I wish I had seen turkeys in mine. I got a massive sirloin steak for £3 out of mine the other week and it was the best steak I have ever cooked for myself.

mum and I had a turkey crown from Marks and spencer one year and it was as dry as anything!

we're having a whole free range bronze turkey from morrisons for £20, not bad value, at least that's what we think...will wait and see!

Esensuelle · 21-12-2013, 06:02

I find Waitrose meat and poultry of a better quality than M&S so I'll be buying mine there!

BlueEyedMrsP · 21-12-2013, 11:02

In the past we have bought the turkey crown from Iceland and it was fine. It was what we could afford. This year we have a whole turkey (from ASDA I think) and I'm sure it will be fine too.

I've never bought any food from M&S, mainly because I don't drive and the nearest one is about 1 1/2 miles away, whereas ASDA and Iceland are a 5 minute walk. I have shopped at M&S before for clothes, but I find them a bit pricey. Their stuff is nice though.

Regarding where the meat comes from, free-range, etc., I don't know how the two places compare. I'm inclined to think M&S probably over-charges because people assume they have better quality. Many people are on tight budgets, food-wise, so it's not feasible for them to shop at the high-end food stores. Iceland kind of has a reputation for attracting 'chavs', but you know, people need to eat, and if they can fill their fridge/freezer for £50, I'm not going to judge them for that. How much groceries would they get from M&S for that amount?

yellowpark · 21-12-2013, 13:49

Well I will be buying my turkey and lamb from Iceland, It's how you cook it is the key.

zx50 · 21-12-2013, 14:20

Some of our shopping comes from Iceland. We'll be having a joint this year though.

19-12-2013, 13:41	#1
Aura101 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,576	Turkey Crown from Iceland or M&S? So what's the difference between the crown from Iceland at £7 or the crown from m&s at £21. Is it all a con. Are they from the same place ? I'm being told Iceland crown would be no different to M&S, but I am adamant on an M&S one. Am I being snobbish ?

19-12-2013, 14:55	#2
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	Are they both frozen and are either the same (free range)? I'm guessing even the breed of animal can make a difference, how they were reered to how they were slaughtered? Might be worth a try this year and see what you think

19-12-2013, 21:19	#3
simon40 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 609	Iceland bird is probably imnported from outside of the UK and M&S a British bird.

19-12-2013, 22:12	#4
Luner13 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,806	Seriously you cannot possibly think anything from Iceland is going to be comparable to anything from M&S.

20-12-2013, 08:07	#5
davelovesleeds Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 10,953	Quote: Originally Posted by Luner13 Seriously you cannot possibly think anything from Iceland is going to be comparable to anything from M&S. Exactly the point I was going to make.

20-12-2013, 08:12	#6
Joel's dad Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,481	ERM snobby much. The above two posters have probably never set foot in Iceland.,

20-12-2013, 09:37	#7
Toby LaRhone Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 9,227	Quote: Originally Posted by simon40 Iceland bird is probably imnported from outside of the UK and M&S a British bird. It's on their site - frozen Turkey crown produced and packed in Poland.

20-12-2013, 09:37	#8
Pumping Iron Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 22,988	Quote: Originally Posted by Joel's dad ERM snobby much. The above two posters have probably never set foot in Iceland., It's not really snobby to suggest the quality of M&S food is far superior to that of Iceland. Yes I have been to Iceland.

20-12-2013, 09:40	#9
Richard1960 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 13,433	Quote: Originally Posted by Toby LaRhone It's on their site - frozen Turkey crown produced and packed in Poland. I wonder if the Bird was well looked after and meets British Standards of Animal Welfare. Do Iceland say?

20-12-2013, 09:42	#10
Richard1960 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 13,433	Quote: Originally Posted by Pumping Iron It's not really snobby to suggest the quality of M&S food is far superior to that of Iceland. Yes I have been to Iceland. Yes its funny people will buy the best petrol for their car, but are not quite as careful with their food ,my mate buys from Iceland sausages something like £1.50 for 20 now what kind of sausage do you get for that i wonder.?

20-12-2013, 09:50	#11
Toby LaRhone Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 9,227	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard1960 I wonder if the Bird was well looked after and meets British Standards of Animal Welfare. Do Iceland say? No other info.

20-12-2013, 10:00	#12
Richard1960 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 13,433	Quote: Originally Posted by Toby LaRhone No other info. What a surprise,thanks for replying.

20-12-2013, 10:26	#13
Nickelback Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23,174	My in-laws had a frozen turkey crown from Iceland last year, it didn't work out too well, as it was in the oven alot of water kept coming out of it, they didn't like the look of it so they binned it, luckily they always do a pork, so they had that to fall back on!!!....Never again will they buy a frozen Turkey from Iceland...

20-12-2013, 10:27	#14
Aura101 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,576	thanks for the replies. i shall be off to M&S this afternoon

20-12-2013, 11:25	#15
Missli Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2,467	I bought a substantial frozen turkey crown for £5 from my local market. Everything from there has been good quality so far, and has been British.

20-12-2013, 15:25	#16
Porcupine Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 21,392	Quote: Originally Posted by Nickelback My in-laws had a frozen turkey crown from Iceland last year, it didn't work out too well, as it was in the oven alot of water kept coming out of it, they didn't like the look of it so they binned it, luckily they always do a pork, so they had that to fall back on!!!....Never again will they buy a frozen Turkey from Iceland... They binned a turkey due to a lot of water coming out How wasteful. I always buy a frozen turkey and there are a lot of juices and probably water that comes from it.

20-12-2013, 16:26	#17
hallc Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Jesmond Posts: 113,722	M & S crown for me ,collect on Monday morning

20-12-2013, 16:42	#18
Nickelback Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23,174	Quote: Originally Posted by Porcupine They binned a turkey due to a lot of water coming out How wasteful. I always buy a frozen turkey and there are a lot of juices and probably water that comes from it. It wasn't just water!!!...if they thought it wasn't fit to eat, then it was their call to make, when people are ill in the family they are careful in what they eat...

20-12-2013, 17:26	#19
Toby LaRhone Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 9,227	Quote: Originally Posted by Porcupine They binned a turkey due to a lot of water coming out How wasteful. I always buy a frozen turkey and there are a lot of juices and probably water that comes from it. If it's been properly defrosted you wouldn't expect to find "a lot of water" being released.

20-12-2013, 20:57	#20
pugamo Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 17,247	Wouldn't one that one special yearly feast to come from Iceland myself. I've been contemplating M&S vs butchers myself. Plumped for butchers in the end, supporting local businesses and all that. As for the comment above about local market, I wish I had seen turkeys in mine. I got a massive sirloin steak for £3 out of mine the other week and it was the best steak I have ever cooked for myself.

21-12-2013, 01:37	#21
kate36 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,577	Quote: Originally Posted by pugamo Wouldn't one that one special yearly feast to come from Iceland myself. I've been contemplating M&S vs butchers myself. Plumped for butchers in the end, supporting local businesses and all that. As for the comment above about local market, I wish I had seen turkeys in mine. I got a massive sirloin steak for £3 out of mine the other week and it was the best steak I have ever cooked for myself. mum and I had a turkey crown from Marks and spencer one year and it was as dry as anything! we're having a whole free range bronze turkey from morrisons for £20, not bad value, at least that's what we think...will wait and see!

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Turkey Crown from Iceland or M&S?

21-12-2013, 06:02	#22
Esensuelle Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,250	I find Waitrose meat and poultry of a better quality than M&S so I'll be buying mine there!

21-12-2013, 11:02	#23
BlueEyedMrsP Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,525	In the past we have bought the turkey crown from Iceland and it was fine. It was what we could afford. This year we have a whole turkey (from ASDA I think) and I'm sure it will be fine too. I've never bought any food from M&S, mainly because I don't drive and the nearest one is about 1 1/2 miles away, whereas ASDA and Iceland are a 5 minute walk. I have shopped at M&S before for clothes, but I find them a bit pricey. Their stuff is nice though. Regarding where the meat comes from, free-range, etc., I don't know how the two places compare. I'm inclined to think M&S probably over-charges because people assume they have better quality. Many people are on tight budgets, food-wise, so it's not feasible for them to shop at the high-end food stores. Iceland kind of has a reputation for attracting 'chavs', but you know, people need to eat, and if they can fill their fridge/freezer for £50, I'm not going to judge them for that. How much groceries would they get from M&S for that amount?

21-12-2013, 13:49	#24
yellowpark Inactive Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,989	Well I will be buying my turkey and lamb from Iceland, It's how you cook it is the key.

21-12-2013, 14:20	#25
zx50 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: County Durham Posts: 78,630	Some of our shopping comes from Iceland. We'll be having a joint this year though.