Find out what Mumsnetters thought of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes. £300 John Lewis voucher prize draw for testers’ feedback! NOW CLOSED!

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This is the feedback thread for the 250 Mumsnetters who tested Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes.

Here’s what Aunt Bessie’s say: “We've selected the finest potatoes to create our delicious Homestyle Roasts. Crispy on the outside, fluffy and light on the inside, they’re perfect for your family roast. Simply pop them in the oven for 35 minutes for perfect roasties every time”.

Testers, please complete the feedback questions below (and please feel free to add any other comments you may have).

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Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?
Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?

Thanks, MNHQ

1. I was aware of Aunt Bessie's Homestyle frozen roast potatoes, but never would have considered them.
2. My overall impression of them, is surprised. I was surprised I actually liked them, as wasn't expecting much. I usually make my own roasties with goose fat, but think these would be a great alternative in the freezer.
3. For taste, they were really nice, surprisingly.
4. The shape and aroma were similar to normal roasties. The potatoes are a little larger than I make mine, but fine.
5. Yes, I would recommend these. I think my mum would like them as easier for her to cook as she's a carer for my dad, so would make her life easier.
6. Yes, I would buy these again, as convenient. My girls liked them, and their fluffiness inside.

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
Yes, I was aware, I had seen them in the supermarkets previously.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
I thought they were delicious, cooked quickly, very fluffy and tasty in the middle, just the right amount of saltiness, and wonderful crisp outside, not greasy, didn't leave a greasy slick in your mouth, really good quality.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
I would rate them very highly, I've had other brands of frozen potatoes, cheaper supermarket varieties and also "luxury" duck or goose fat basted ones, but these were very tasty, nice flavour.

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?
I found them to be a perfect size, not too small or too large, cooked nice and evenly, great size for Sunday lunches as I could serve up two or three to the kids and a few more to the adults, and as a side with a stew or sausages, could serve a few more.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Definitely would recommend them due to their taste and crispness, the convenience of having perfect roasties without all the hassle of peeling, par boiling and roasting and not getting as nice a result. For extra special potatoes I cooked Aunt Bessie's in the juices from our need joint, they absorbed the flavour and fat brilliantly and it didn't effect their crispness.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?
I would honestly buy them every time, it's one of the few products that you can buy that is better than you can make!

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?

I was aware of the Aunt Bessie's brand but not this product in particular.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

They looked appetising. They were a good size and once cooked had a nice golden colour. The skin was crispy and pleasant but I found the inside slightly dry.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

Both myself and my partner enjoyed the taste of the potatoes. The didn't have the thick crust of home made roast potatoes but we're better than other frozen brands I have tried.

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?

I thought the shape and size were good - very similar to the roast potatoes I would make myself. With regards to aroma I found they didn't give off the pleasant smell that roasties produce when they are made from scratch. There wasn't any aroma to speak of - good or bad.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would recommend to use as a quick and easy substitute. I don't feel they are better than proper homemade roast potatoes though.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?

I think they would be a useful standby by to have in the freezer, so would buy them for that purpose.

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
I knew that there were different potato products, but never really looked closely!

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
Very positive. We all loved them, except my youngest who doesn't even like chips, so probably not a fair test in that particular case!

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
Lovely as they are, but would be better with a tiny dash of salt.

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?
Shape was okay, but I normally do mine slightly longer and thinner, so the edges have more 'crunch' to them.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, as a quick and tasty alternative to making your own.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?
Very likely, although we don't eat them very frequently- only usually at Christmas, as I prefer to give the children lower fat alternatives. Maybe you could do a 'lighter' low fat version?

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes? I really liked them - tasty.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes? DP (not a potato fan) commented "they taste nice".

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase? Smaller than I usually do but I am greedy. Looked and smelled lovely.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not? Yes. Easy, tasty and a great colour.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?
I would buy these over peeling, par-boiling etc. I really like them :).

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes
before taking part in this product test?

No I wasn't aware of them

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

good amount in the bag, they looked good, nice size as well

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

lovely, just how I like them crispy outside with lovely fluffy inside

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?

good shame and size, smelt good when cooking, compared well to home made

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?

yes I would recommend them
Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?

yes I probably will, there are only two of us who eat potatoes in the house so I frequently dont bother making them, these will be great to have in the freezer

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
No - I knew about Aunt Bessie's but not the actual items in the range.
*Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
They were much better than I expected - realistic with varying sizes.
Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
Again OK. I prefer home made roast potatoes for taste but these potatoes were perfectly acceptable - more madly in the inside than homemade roasties

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?
They were very realustic in shape With a good variety of sizes. I don't really remember the aroma when cooking...
Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not? Yes, I think so - they cooked exactly as it said on the pack, so really convenient for a midweek meal
Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes? I would consider them as a freezer filler & midweek meal accompaniment , but not for Sunday roast when I have time for real preparation.
Thanks for the chance to try them!

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
Yes but had never cooked them.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
I quite like them, they're fine for what they are and are convenient. Disclaimer: I'm not fussy about roast potatoes!

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
Fine, they go nicely with the rest of a roast dinner.

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?
The shapes are much more regular than any I'd make! The size seems juste right and they smell nice when cooking.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, for convenience - I just don't have the time and energy to make them from scratch all the time and if you're only cooking for a couple of people being able to chuck some potatoes straight in can make the difference between having them and not having them.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?
Very likely, I know that they work fine for us.

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?

Yes, I was aware of them, but had never tried them.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

I really liked them, it's one element of a roast that I don't like to do homemade as kine can be a bit hot or miss. These were fluffy inside and crispy outside and tasted really nice.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

They tasted lovely, the whole family really liked them.

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?

They were a good shape and size and smell great when cooked.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?

Definitely, I like the taste, smell and homemade style and would definitely recommend them to others.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?

I'm definitely buying more!

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?

Yes, I had spotted them in the supermarket.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

Pretty impressed overall - I hadn't thought to buy frozen roast potatoes before but I thought these were great as a freezer stand by. My family ate them all up without any complaints!

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

Not quite as good as home roasties but tasty all the same.

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?

You could tell they weren't home roast potatoes as they were much smaller, and I found them quite greasy.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would recommend them as a stand-by but not as an every day item.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?

Yes, I will definitely be making sure I have a packet in the freezer for when I'm too tired to do a roast from scratch! Still can't beat the real thing though :)

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
I had tried other frozen roast potatoes before the trial, but not the homestyle ones.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
They were great, easy to cook, tasty and perfect for a speedy mid week meal.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
They had a great taste and it would be difficult to tell them apart from potatoes cooked from scratch

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?
They were great taste, and a good size as I like a large crispy roastie.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?
I like to recommend aunt bessies roasts and will always choose them, and stock up when they are on offer!

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?
I like to keep them for the days when I don't have time to cook from scratch so will always have some in my freezer.

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?

Yes to Aunt Bessie's potatoes in general, but not to this specific range of them.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

We all really enjoyed them. I was slightly sceptical as most frozen roasties we've tried before just can't compare to the real thing when it comes to texture, appearance and taste, but we all commented on the lovely golden colour. They were crispy outside and fluffy inside, just as we wanted them, and when we cooked the second bag in the juices of the roast chicken for Sunday dinner, they were just as good as any homemade ones we've had before.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

Delicious. I'd definitely recommend using goose fat or meat juices if you're cooking a roast at the same time, but even just with a splash of vegetable oil we all happily ate them (myself, DH, and DD7 and DD1).

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?

They weren't uniform in shape, which meant the bigger ones weren't cooked as well as the others, but I suppose that gives them the homemade sense! Aroma wise, perhaps they weren't quite the same as homemade, but certainly better than other frozen brands we've tried.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes - easy, reasonably priced and very tasty.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?

Very likely, it made cooking the roast dinner less time consuming without compromising on taste.

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
I heard of them and seen in the shop but I haven't tried them before the product test.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
My overall impressions are mainly positive, it is very convenient to have in the freezer and easy and straightforward to cook.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
I would rate them 4 out of 5, my husband's homemade roasties are impossible to beat. My cooking skills however are not that great and kids would definitely prefer Aunt Bessie’s to my own creations. Speaking about the kids' impressions, I have to mention they both loved them and my 5year old daughter compared them to a cloud, soft and fluffy and very tasty, and it's a high praise from my fussy eater.

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?
I loved the uniform size and overall shape and look both in frozen and cooked form. I would prefer them to be crisper on the outside but I suppose I could try to leave them a bit longer in the oven next time.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?
I would recommend it for an easy midweek option for the family (not for a special occasion, Christmas, guests, etc.) from the point of convenience and based on the seal of approval from my family.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?
I would like to have a pack of them in the freezer, so yes I would buy them again.

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test? Not really.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes? Good opinion, I like the brand and the quality of these products

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes? 10/10

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?
I like the shape and the taste they are better that other potato that I tried. I prefer big shape to the little one and the aroma it is just right.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not? Yes because I really enjoy eat them and I think the quality of the potato is very high and also I love the shape :)

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes? I would like to buy every time this but sometimes I'm looking to spend less so I can't buy it always.

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
No
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
Very convenient, easy to cook and time saving.
Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
We loved them - delicious!
Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?
I found they very favourably compared to traditional roast potatoes, very tasty.
Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Without a doubt I would recommend them - my very elderly parents have already bought some because of the easy way to have roast potatoes..
Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?
I'm going to keep a bag in the freezer.

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
Yes
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
I think that they are good quality and taste pretty good. Very convenient.
Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
I think that they are quite tasty although not as good as a real roast potato. They were nicely crispy on the outside and quite fluffy on the inside.
Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?
The shape was fine, although a bit smaller than the roast potatoes that we normally make.
Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes. I think that they are much quicker than making roast potatoes and taste pretty good. Although I am sure my MIL would have something to say...
Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?
I am very likely to purchase these again.

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test? Yes I'd seen them advertised.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes? I liked the convenience, the fact that they are prepared ready to roast and tasty.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes? I found them tasty and added my own additional seasonings - salt, pepper, finely chopped rosemary and another drizzle of oil.

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase? Shape is good, quite uniform and easy to cook the batch at the same time. I think my own roast potatoes in goose fat take some beating but I only do them about 6 -10 times a year.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not? Yes I would recommend, they are an excellent stand by product to keep in the freezer and they provide a lovely safety net for my brain.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes? Yes I will keep a stock in the freezer from now on.

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
I knew tbe brand for Yorkshire puds

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes? Easy to cook - looked like 'proper' roasties. Good size

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes? Bit bland. DS lovef them though.

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase? Looked nice, smelled good... Texture was too ' firm' inside (not soft and fluffy) and the skin not crunchy enough

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not? If needed in a hurry but not as good as scratch made.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes? Only if pushed for time.

Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?

no, but i'd've assumed that frozen roast potatoes existed

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

i wanted to like them but they weren't really like roast potatoes, flavour and texture wise they were more like a potato smiles type thing. the main thing that puts me off is 30min cooking time, it's too long to count as quick freezer food to shut the kids up

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

not bad, the batter is quite seasoned

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?

very small, didn't seem to smell much

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?

only to someone who couldn't or wouldn't make their own roast potatoes, there's nothing awful about them, but real ones are better

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?

no, i'd make them or buy a different frozen potato product

Thanks, MNHQ

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test

No, I'd not heard of them.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

Surprised! I'm not a fan of aunt Bessie's yorkshires as they always taste "fake" to me. These were a nice texture inside and out.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

Very good. Not quite as good as the real thing - I like a very crunchy texture but they're a good quick and easy fix. Not greasy in taste at all.

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?

Whilst they aren't as good as home made, these come close. They smell lovely when cooking. They're potato shape

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes, to people I know who avoid cooking roasts or have time constraints.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?
Possibly, especially if they were on offer. Obviously they are expensive compared to a bag of spuds, but I may well pay for the convenience on occasion!

Marking place. Haven't tried them yet!

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test

Yes, but not the homestyle range.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

Really positive, enjoyed by the whole family. They looked and tasted great.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

Very good, great crispiness on the outside, nice fluffiness on the inside.

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?

Great taste, aroma and size. Not too big, which I hate. Far superior to the cheaper brands I normally purchase, however not quite as good as my mum's .

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes great taste, superior to other brands and time saving for a midweek treat.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?

Very likely, it will be hard to go back to the cheaper brands now.

Signing in to remind myself, but I have yet to get them - my two closest supermarkets don't have them. Will try trusty waitrose tomorrow!

Q1. I Have always bought aunt bessies roast potatoes as they are perfect in taste and texture.
Q2. I have tried other frozen roast potatoes and they really do not match up to aunt Bessie. The inside texture of the roast potatoes is fluffy and the outside texture Is nice a crispy. They are full of flavour.
Q3. Ok so you can't beat homemade roast potatoes but ad an alternative these are lovely. More like the chips in taste the roast but still yummy.
Q4. I would definitely recommend to friends /family. They save a lot of time and are great to have with meals through out the week.
Q5. I will be buying these all the time to stock up my freezer for the mid week meals.

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?

Not really. I was aware of the Aunt Bessie's brand, but associated it only with yorkshires puds and pies. While looking for this product in Sainsbury's I saw your other frozen potato products.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

I thought they were comparable with the Lidl goose fat roast potatoes I'd ordinarily buy (though yours have a higher price point). I didn't find that they had enough salt. They also took longer to cook than expected - at least 45 minutes to be uniformly crispy, and a number of them stuck badly to the baking tray after cooking, which was disappointing. The internal texture wasn't great - powdery rather than fluffy.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

They were comparable with the Lidl goose fat roast potatoes I'd ordinarily buy, though I'd have liked them to be a bit saltier.

Q3. How did you find Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes in terms of shape and aroma, compared to typical roast potatoes you make/purchase?

They were a perfect size, not too small or too large and cooked evenly - great!

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes to friends/family? If so, why? If not, why not?

I doubt it. I'd recommend the Aunt Bessie's brand overall, but these frozen roast potatoes wouldn't really merit a recommendation.

Q5. In future, how likely are you to consider purchasing Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes if you were in need of roast potatoes?

These are definitely better than I would make at home, but I'd probably stick to other frozen roast potatoes or try a few other brands. I'm happy with the price, but the quality, taste and extra time needed to cook these would put me off.

A photo of my lunch today is attached - note ratio of potatoes to everything else!