The M&S Valentine’s Day Dine In meal deal will set you back a hefty £25 this year but it does have some interesting new additions to the menu. We look at whether it offers good value for money.
Can't be bothered scrambling for a last-minute restaurant booking for you and your partner?
One low-fuss alternative is the M&S Valentine's Day meal deal for two, which is available in stores now and will set you back £25.
That represents a £5 increase compared to last year's food offer, although M&S points out it has added new items to the menu – including lobster for the first time.
This guide will explain what you can get with the latest offer and whether it still offers good value for money given the new price.
What you get in the M&S Valentine's Day meal deal
While both serve two people, it's important to note that the Valentine's Day offer is very different from the traditional £12 Dine In For Two food offer (as you might expect, given it's more than twice the price).
Whereas the general offer only includes a main and sides, the pricier Valentine's deal also gets you a starter, dessert and a bottle of wine, prosecco or two soft drinks.
Is the M&S Valentine's Day meal deal good value?
Given that it's a 'meal deal', it's obviously a lot cheaper than buying menu items separately.
In fact, M&S states you can save up to £16.75 if you go for the priciest menu items available in the Valentine's Day Dine In deal.
That's slightly lower than the £17.50 maximum you could save on last year's meal deal, but there's no question it's still good value in that sense.
However, there's no question it's a lot pricier than rival offers.
Probably the main one to highlight is Tesco's Valentine's Day meal deal, which also comes with a starter, main, side, dessert and drink but will only set you back £18.
Admittedly, you must be a Clubcard holder to qualify, but that's still a big saving.
So if price is what matters most to you, then you will be better off choosing a rival meal deal.
Of course, some people will simply prefer M&S food over Tesco, so it isn't just about how much it costs.
Below is a complete list of what’s on the Valentine's Day meal deal menu, or you can take a look at this dedicated M&S page.
2024 M&S Valentine's Day meal deal: the full menu
Starters
- King prawn and lobster thermidor gratins;
- Coquilles St Jacques;
- Luxury prawn cocktail (GF);
- Tempura veg fritters (Ve);
- Breaded camembert and compote (V);
- Leek and cheddar soufflé tart (V);
- Tempura prawns with Sicilian lemon aioli.
Mains
- Beef Wellington with red wine jus;
- Slow-cooked lamb shanks;
- Sirloin steak with garlic butter (GF);
- Butterflied seabass stuffed with herb butter;
- Rump steaks with peppercorn sauce;
- Pork saltimbocca;
- Mushroom stroganoff pie (Ve);
- Chicken cordon bleu.
Sides
- Cheesy green veg bake (V);
- Asparagus (Ve);
- Vegetable medley (V);
- Truffle mash (V);
- Triple-cooked chips (GF);
- Smashed potatoes (V);
- Potato dauphinoise (V);
- Mediterranean veg (V).
Desserts
- Triple choc brownie (GF);
- Melt-in-the-middle chocolate puddings;
- Tiramisu mousse cake;
- Salted caramel profiteroles;
- Madagascan vanilla cheesecakes;
- White chocolate and raspberry mousse hearts;
- Chocolate and caramel pots (Ve);
- Mini cheese board.
Drinks
- Conte Priuli Prosecco;
- Conte Priuli Rosé;
- Conte Priuli Veneto Blush;
- Facon Grabado Malbec;
- Lisboa Bonita;
- Home Ranch Chardonnay;
- Mystery Bay Sauvingnon Blanc;
- La Cascata Passivento;
- Passionstar Martini;
- Frizzantea Brut.
When does the 2024 M&S Valentine's Day meal deal go on sale?
The Valentine's Day food offer is available in stores until 14 February.
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