This deal is a social experiment. It forces you to negotiate. “Do we get the chicken or the fish?” “Are we fancy or lazy?” You learn about each other. You learn who is a dessert hog.
M&S £15 Dine in for two meal deal - YouTube
It’s also a great equalizer. You don’t need a reservation. You don’t need a tie. You just need a microwave and a corkscrew. That’s it. You become a five-star chef for 15 minutes.
Funny observation: the packaging is all black and gold. It looks like it belongs on a catwalk. You’ll eat it off the plastic tray. You’ll still feel like royalty. The tray is basically a plate. A fancy, single-use plate.