London Street Food Challenge - Spending Over £100

Introduction

• Host attempts to spend over £100 on street food in London.
• Chose Borough Market instead of traditional Sunday roast.
• Market is one of the oldest and most famous in London, located next to London Bridge.
• Goal: Eat only British cuisine.

First Meal: Oysters

• Four oysters, sourced from France and Ireland.
• Price: £12.
• Taste: Tangy, slightly salty, enjoyable, but too much seawater.
• Commentary: Great start, feeling confident about reaching the goal.

Second Meal: Lamb Sausage Roll

• Traditional British dish, decided on lamb sausage.
• Taste: Flaky pastry with lean lamb sausage.
• Host met a vendor, Sunny, who shared insights about the sausage recipe.

Third Meal: Wild Mushroom Risotto

• Although Italian, the grains used (spelt) are British.
• Price: £12.
• Taste: Smooth and creamy, good flavor but doesn’t feel particularly British.
• Commentary: Price seems high for vegetarian dish.

Fourth Meal: Fish and Chips

• Ordered the most expensive fish and chips (Haddock).
• Price: £28.95 for calamari as well, which was underwhelming.
• Taste: Fish was oily, flaky, and well-cooked; chips were thick and somewhat steamed.

Fifth Meal: Beef and Kidney Pie

• Price: £6.
• Host's thoughts: Nice flaky crust, kidney taste is distinct.
• Commentary: Not a favorite, but representative of British cuisine.

Sixth Meal: Bangers and Mash

• Classic British dish consisting of sausages and mashed potatoes.
• Price: £11 after discount.
• Taste: Very satisfying, comfort food; sausages had a wonderful flavor.
• Commentary: Favorite dish of the day.

Seventh Meal: Corned Beef Sandwich

• Price: £11 (includes cheese).
• Taste: Delicious combination of flavors with pickles and mustard.

Eighth Meal: Dorset Scallops

• Price: £21 for six scallops.
• Taste: Scallops were tender and sweet, complemented by a wine sauce and bacon.

Conclusion

• Total spent: £105.
• Host's thoughts: Easy to overspend in Borough Market, enjoyed the overall experience.
• Highlighted the best and worst foods:
  • Best: Bangers and Mash.
  • Worst: Calamari.
• Encouraged viewers to ask vendors about their food sources.