Hand-Cooked Crisp

The grown-up standard. Thicker, crunchier, more rustic. Made in small batches (or at least sold that way), they claim authenticity and depth. Flavours are deliberate. The texture is hefty. They’re the “I’ve got friends coming over” crisp. And usually, they deliver.
Kent Crisps: Lamb & Rosemary
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Kent Crisps: Lamb & Rosemary

First impressions These were up next, and honestly, they made a pretty good first impression. The crisps had a rich golden colour with hints of green speckled throughout — a promising nod to the rosemary. A few had that pleasing curl and blister that makes hand-cooked crisps feel that just little bit more special. Flavour-wise, the lamb was more suggestion than present — a sort of meaty whisper — but it worked in a subtle, Sunday-roast kind of way. The rosemary came through clearly, if a little on the perfumed side, but it gave the whole thing a slightly elevated…
M&S: Hand Cooked Mature Cheddar & Spring Onion Crisps

M&S: Hand Cooked Mature Cheddar & Spring Onion Crisps

First impressions were strong — from the moment the bag opened, there was a rich, cheesy aroma that actually smelled like real mature cheddar, not the usual artificial smell. The crisps themselves looked the part too: golden, with a dusting of seasoning that promised flavour in every bite.…
M&S: Hand Cooked Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar Crisps

M&S: Hand Cooked Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar Crisps

No shy splash of vinegar here, but a full-on balsamic wallop with all the tangy drama of the sour and sweet balsamic (in the best way). When you open them, you can smell the difference. Not the acidic, nostril-flaring tang you get from cheaper vinegars, but something more rounded, almost…