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).

Please also remember to complete the survey we sent you to be entered into the £300 John Lewis voucher prize draw.

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

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

I knew of them, however I had never purchased any.

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

In contrast to alot of the other testers, my bag was full of alot of large potatoes (as you can see in my, before/during/after photos) not a problem for me and easier to serve on the plate.

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

Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle would be an accurate description. Tastewise, I can't put my finger on it, ok? But not a patch on 'real' roasters I'm sorry to say.

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 have made my own, and bought store brand roast potatoes. These are as good as store bought, and are very good. They are not better than real homemade roast potatoes, but I dont think that is the point of 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, I would recommend them. In todays time short world, I personally do not have the patience to do from scratch, this product is a fantastic alternative.

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 say very likely :)

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

Yes I was as I had seen them in the supermarkets and also know my Mum used them occasionally many years ago.

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

Before tasting them my impression was that they are a time saver and looked pretty good when cooked.

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

They just remind me of crispy potatoes that you can buy. They weren't crunchy enough on the outside and the texture was ok but a bit too solid. In regards to taste they were edible but not a patch on home made ones in my opinion. I do think however they are ok for convenience.

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 didn't get that roast potatoes smell however the shape was good and they did look inviting when I took them out of the oven (photo shows this). They cooked evenly and in the time stated.

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 but only if someone was not capable or didn't have time to do home made ones as I think they are a reasonable product, just doesn't fully replicate a home roasted potato. I do think they have improved though as I remember when my Mum served them to me many years ago I thought they were disgusting so much improvement has been 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?

It's unlikely I would purchase them again as the price is pretty steep for starters and I would enjoy home cooked ones more.

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

No, I was not aware of this product.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
They looked and tasted fine though not as good as homemade ones.

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

They tasted ok - fluffy in the middle but could have been crisper on the outside. I'd eat them again.

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 and smelt like roast potatoes though you can tell they aren't homemade.

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?

Probably - they tasted nice enough and are convenient.

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 might - they are convenient but they are also quite pricey and not quite as good as homemade roasties.

Q1 Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
I wasn't aware of this product, no.

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

They smelled very nice but they didn't look or taste like homemade roast potatos to us. My dh said they were just like eating potato wedges and I am inclined to agree. My 2 year old seemed to enjoy them!

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

I didn't really like the taste myself but I don't much like frozen potato wedges either which is what they tasted like to me. I always think they taste slightly of cheese and these did too (not in a good way!). My husband liked the taste but did say they tasted like wedges not roasts.

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 and the aroma was nice. No better or worse than homemade.

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?

No I wouldn't because I didn't enjoy the taste or texture myself.

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?

Not likely at all. I'd rather make my own roast potatos or if I need a quick midweek potato I'd do mash or sauté potatos maybe. Or just very small roast potatos that are quicker to do.

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?
4 year old says good, husband says OK, I thought they were pretty good for what they were, but not as good as home made
Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
4 says super good, husband says OK. Again, I quite liked them as far as frozen potato products go
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?
husband says OK, I thought the shape was fine, didn't particularly notice the aroma
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?
husband says unlikely as texture isn't as good as home made roast potatoes, I'd recommend them if someone was after frozen roast potatoes, but not to replace home made ones
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?
husband says no, I would if I wanted some that were quick and easy to go with something where I wasn't putting the effort in to do a full roast

1. A friend uses them all the time, they are her godsend at Xmas but I had never used them despite being aware of them.
2. They were a good size, looked golden and were fluffy on the inside.
3. Taste wise I found them rather dry.
4. I would recommend them for midweek meals but would still make my own roasties for a family roast on a Sunday.
5. I wouldn't buy them to replace roast potatoes on a Sjnday but would use them as an alternative to other veg midweek.

First attempt to use my vouchers and buy them failed as I was passing Iceland and popped in to find they don't stock them. Tried Morrisons who do stock them and picked up my spuds.
We tried them out tonight with a slow cooked beef stew and I was quite impressed.
Q1. I'd tried them once before when my Mum cooked them but had never bought and cooked them at home.
Q2. Great, nice and crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle.
Q3. Maybe not quite as nice as home made roast potatoes (boiled then roasted) but pretty close and a lot less hassle.
Q3. I normally make my own but I thought the shape and colour of these was fine.
Q4. Yes, I would, they were a lot nicer than I expected.
Q5. I will probably buy a pack of these to keep in the freezer as they'll be really handy to add to midweek meals. I cooked mine in an air fryer and they turned out lovely without having to turn the oven on.

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
I wasn't no.

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

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

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?
Some of them were slightly too large but they look 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 would recommend

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 will certainly keep a packet on stand by in the freezer

These ticked the boxes for a mid week quick cook meal, we all ate them and I will consider buying again.

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

Vaguely aware but had never really considered buying them as I'm famous ( within the family ) for my homemade roasties.

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

A good size which I think is important, sometimes frozen be just seems too small but these were a decent size and a good shape. Just like roast potatoes should be.

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

I did season them before I put them in the oven and also a quick squirt of oil, they were tasty and crispy on the outside with a lovely fluffy middle. They went down well both in my house and our daughter's house, she was given a bag to take home and made a Sunday lunch. I'll attach pics of her efforts as she proudly sent me a photo.

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 and size were great, very authentic. I think perhaps the aroma wasn't as appealing as when I make them myself but nothing wrong......more of a lack of smell than a bad smell.

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 definitely recommend them to people, we all enjoyed them and they're on our shopping list to buy more. I won't give up making my own if we're having a family gathering or special event as I do piles and piles of them so more cost effective to make my own. However I'll have them in the freezer for midweek meals or Sunday's when there's just me and my husband.
I was impressed and I didn't really think I would be.

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

They're on my shopping list so we will get some more this week, they're handy to have in and being ready to eat in 35 mins makes them ideal for midweek meals, both myself and my husband work full time so anything which makes preparing a meal easier during the week has got to be a good thing.

Thank you

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

Yes but we usually only buy their Yorkshire Puddings as DH is a bit of s fresh food snob.
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

They were lovely. Crisp, tasty, fluffy on the inside and so easy to cook. I don't like the name "Homestyle" too American for such a British product.
Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?

They are good, although not as good as home made but not far off.
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?

Much more even shape and taste but I missed the rough crunchy bits you get with home made. DS wants to get loads for the freezer for post school teen snacking.
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. But still prefer our own but would recommend to the time poor.
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?

They are DS's new post school snack so they are on the permanent shopping list now.

Really enjoyed the test. Thanks!

Q1. Were you aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test?
No, I know Aunt Bessie's and I knew you could get frozen roast potatoes, but I didn't know this particular variety.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
Good. Appealing packaging, uniform and tasty-looking roasts.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
Perfectly decent. We said they're the equivalent of oven chips; you can tell they're not homemade, but they were still good to eat.

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?
A lot more uniform than my roast potatoes, and they didn't smell quite as toothsome.

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 decent convenience food.

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 probably will. They were ideal for a mid-week roast

1. Yes I was aware of the product before and have bought various AB items.
2. I was happy to have a pack of frozen potatoes that were actually the same size, so they all cooked at the same time. This doesn't happen a lot witn other brands I have used before.
3. They were nice and crispy like 'real' roast potatoes and fluffy inside. I think that's the main criteria for roast potatoes.
4. I would definitely recommend AB's roast potatoes. They are perfect for a mid week roasts, as cleverly advertised by Margaret and Mabel.

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

I was aware they did potatoes and have had them before but these seemed new to me - either new packaging since i last had them or new and improved product - they definitely seemed different to previous aunt bessies potatoes we have had.

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

Really very good!

Here are some of the things my family said:

These can't get yummier!

If they had these at school, then school dinners would be yummier.

mmmm...delicious!

Can I have more?

Fluffy on inside - crispy on outside.

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

Really great taste.

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?

Perfect. Good size and 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 we would. Better than making your own as they turn out perfect every time.

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 we would definitely purchase again.

Doing this product test was the perfect opportunity to enjoy a mid-week roast dinner - photos attached.

oops missed off 5. I would definitely buy these again, especially for during the week when time was important as the uniform shape made it easier to pop them in the oven and leave them rather than the time consuming, turning/basting routine I do with other potatoes. This would enable me to spend more tkme with my kids after school and catch up on homework etc.

Thanks again for picking me to trial this product.

Hello
Thanks for letting me test the potatoes. We were very impressed with them.

Q1. I was aware of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes before taking part in this product test, though usually bought the mini potatoes as they are quicker to cook.
Q2. My overall impressions were good. They cooked well without sticking to the tray (its always disappointing to loose the crispy edges when turning potatoes) and were very crispy outside and fluffy inside just as the description suggested. I was only a little concerned with what the outside ingredient was that made them crisp so well. The children loved them.
Q3. The taste was very good. Not too salty which I sometimes expect with packaged foods.
Q3. The size was good and pretty uniform so they cooked well. They smelled fine though not as good as home made.
Q4. I would recommend them as an easy way to make delicious potatoes.
Q5. I would definitely buy these again.

Q1. Yes I had seen them before and may have even bought them or some other type of frozen roast.
Q2. I liked that they were all a similar size to ensure even cooking. I found they needed longer to cook to get a good crispy outside. Good colour and a fair sized bag.
Q3. Nice and crisp if left to cook longer than stated. Soft in the middle unlike some others. All cooked evenly. Not too greasy.. Tasty but of course doesn't rival homemade. Probably the best frozen roast I've had.
Q4. Yes I would reccomend
Q5. Yes I probably would buy again

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

• have seen them but not personally bought before, have triad own brand frozen roasts previously.

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

• they look good and taste good

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

• taste was good although would cook on lower heat and for longer next time to get rid of the frozen potato taste (I do the same with frozen chips) still not the same taste as homemade roast potatoes 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?

• very standard size, good colour if a little pale.

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?

• maybe

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?

• might do, although but don't find I save that much time than making roast potatoes from scratch

Q1. Vaguely, I suppose- I was aware that they existed, but probably not that they were called "Homestyle".

Q2. Overall, quite impressed- they looked appetising, coloured up nicely and tasted pretty good.

Q3. Not a patch on a decent homemade roast spud (as opposed to the disappointing ones I turn out), but definitely acceptable! DS (5) only liked the outside, however.

Q3. I was very impressed with the uniform-but-not-overly-so shape and size, so that they did look homemade, but I would probably have liked them to be a little bigger, if I'm being picky! They smelled very appetising when roasting.

Q4. It would depend largely on the person and how keen they typically are to cut corners in the kitchen!

Q5. If anything, the experience has made me more determined to get better at making my own roast potatoes, but I would definitely consider having a bag in the freezer for emergencies.

Q1 Aware of AB roast potatoes, but not the Homestyle variety

Q2 Nice size and they coloured up well

Q3 Not very impressed with taste. Not as crispy or fluffy as homemade.

Q4 Shape was ok and aroma ok

Q5 Would possibly recommend to someone who didn't have the time or inclination to make their own, but would warn that they are nowhere near as nice as homemade

Q6 I wouldn't buy them

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? Great
Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes? Spot on
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? A bit big in size but lovely taste
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 value and taste well
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

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 although I don't buy them my in-laws do buy them regularly.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
I could not fault them on taste and texture, the crispy coating was nice and we all enjoyed the fluffyness of the middle but I was disappointed in the large size difference between the smallest and largest potatoes, I had to chop the largest one in half so they cooked evenly.

Q3. In terms of taste, how would you rate Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle frozen roast potatoes?
Very tasty, we all enjoyed the 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?
Aroma was OK but I would prefer a more uniformed size within the bag. When making them at home I usually cut them to similar sizes for a more even 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?
I would recommend these as an easy alternative to homemade due to the ease of cooking and the crispy coating surrounding the fluffy inner.

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 certainly consider Aunt Bessie's if I saw them on offer at a reasonable price but in today's economy I find £1.99 an expensive alternative.

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 hadn't tried them.

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

A good, quick alternative to a real roast potato. They were a good size and shape, and looked as good as the real thing.

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

The whole family voted them delicious - they were lovely and fluffy on the inside with a nice, crispy outside.

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 liked the size of them on the whole although I noticed you get a couple in the packet which are a lot bigger than the rest so when you cook them, you end up with a few that are slightly undercooked. They smelt nice, perhaps not quite the same as real roast potatoes but it was a pleasant aroma.

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, they are a quick and easy way to have roast potatoes with a meal, particularly in the week when I'm stuck for time.

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 definitely buy them. I will keep a bag in the freezer to use when I'm short on time.

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

Yes, I was aware of Aunt Bessie's Homestyle frozen roast potatoes, although I wasn't aware of the 'crispy' variety. During the campaign I noticed adverts on the TV for them, so I am assuming they are relatively new (?). I am aware of AB's Homestyle range - I have bought the chips before.

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

Overall I was impressed with AB's roasts. I don't think they are as good as home cooked ones - but these arnt too far off! Ideal as a freezer stand by. Quick & easy to prepare so ideal for mid-week too.

Great to see a suitable for vegetarians sign too, so I knew the potatoes were not covered in any animal fats :)

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

8/10. Enjoyable, but not as good as my home made ones. I was expecting them to be more crispy on the outside than they were, even though I left them in for longer to try and get them to crisp up more. Nice & fluffy inside. Tasted good, kids& parents all enjoyed 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?

Shape: Often shop bought frozen potatoes are different sizes and so do not cook evenly (big ones arnt cooked enough / smaller ones burn) AB's potatoes were of a similar shape which helped with the cooking. The size of each potato was good with non being too small or excessively big.

Aroma: A lovely aroma! I cooked our potatoes with a Quorn Steak pie & some veg, my kids could smell it from downstairs and came down to ask if i was cooking a Sunday lunch on a Wednesday lol.

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 AB's roasties, to anyone looking for a quick fuss free way to cook & serve roasties. I would recommend them to other busy parents, who want roasties done quickly and without the faff but still taste good and are healthy.

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?

Yup, but they are a little expensive for me full price. We are a family of 5 & I used up all the bag in one meal (with a couple left over, put in fridge & eaten cold later). I might buy them full price as a one off, but not on a regular basis - I just couldn't really afford them / justify the cost. I would prob stock up if I saw them on offer.

Thankyou for the opportunity to try out these.

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?

Overall positive. I thought the outside was crispier than I make mine, but that's just style.

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

Good.

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 - similar if slightly smaller. Aroma - not the same but it is hard to qualify that given that the main aroma in the kitchen is a roast dinner when I cook roast potatoes.

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?

Probably.

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.

I would make my own for a roast dinner/main family meal - if I am cooking a big meal they don't tend to add much work. but these would be perfect for a midweek meal for the children, or a weekend meal if we are eating separately and the children were so pleased to have roast potatoes mid week when they tried them I will be getting them again.