In a quest to sample luxury food without the luxury price tag, one social media content creator decided to put Harrods' famed food halls to the test via the popular anti-waste app, Too Good To Go. Carmie, known on TikTok as @touchdalight, spent £20 on a mystery 'surprise bag' from the Knightsbridge department store to see if the hype was justified.
The Harrods Food Haul: A First Look
Filming his reaction, Carmie admitted he was "actually really surprised" by the sheer volume of items he pulled from the bag. The first product to emerge was a mini Christmas picnic roll set, which he revealed would normally retail for a staggering £15 over the counter. This meant he had nearly recouped his entire investment with just one item.
The set contained three generously filled sandwiches: prawn cocktail, cheese and pickle, and pigs in blankets. While impressed with the fillings, Carmie noted the bread ratio was a little high for his taste, preventing a perfect score.
Sweet Treats and Top Scores
The review took a sweeter turn as he uncovered the rest of the haul. A doughnut was described simply as "beautiful" and received full marks. Next, a S'mores cookie earned another 10/10 rating, with Carmie gushing over its soft, pulling marshmallow topping.
He then sampled some intricately decorated French fancies, praising their subtle lemon flavour and giving them a nine out of ten. A plain scone was deemed "kinda boring" but tasty, though it clearly needed jam and cream. The grand finale was an enormous slice of red velvet cake, which Carmie declared "so soft and moist" and possibly the best thing about Harrods' food offerings.
The Verdict: Worth the £20?
Overall, Carmie's experiment suggested the bag represented significant value. The combined retail price of the items far exceeded his £20 outlay. This sentiment was echoed by viewers in the comments section of his TikTok video.
One person stated that for "£20 the bag is well worth it", given the quantity and quality of the treats. Another commented on the amusing coincidence that the red velvet cake matched Carmie's t-shirt, while a third simply concluded: "Well worth it, everything looked delicious."
The Too Good To Go app, which connects consumers with unsold food from restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets at a reduced price, has become a popular tool for finding bargains and combating food waste. This Harrods experiment proves that even the most high-end retailers are participating, offering a chance to experience luxury food at a fraction of the standard cost.
