A woman ordered fish and chips at one of her favourite chip shops, but people have been left floored by the price. She ventured to a popular UK city to carry out a taste test
A woman ordered fish and chips at her local chip shop, but people have been left stunned at the price of the food. Suzanna, known as suzannatravelsolo on TikTok, uses her platform to document her travel journeys, but she recently turned her attention to the good old fashioned British supper.
Suzanna ventured to her favourite chippy to sample what was on offer, and she was left pretty impressed, but the price of the dish did take some people by surprise. She ordered a small portion of fish, chips and mushy peas, and encouraged other people to share how much they pay to sample the goods where they live.
Alongside the meal, she ordered some curry sauce and a bottle of Dandelion and Burdock. She then topped the dish with salt and vinegar before tucking in.
Suzanna said: “So, how much is fish and chips where you live? We’ve done this debate before. This was £14 for this, and also I got some bread and butter and a battered sausage, because, you know, I haven’t been to the chippy for a long time.”
Holding up the plate, which included only the fish, chips and mushy peas, she added: “£14 for that.” She then encouraged people to share how much the classic meal costs where they live, so she could compare what she pays in Liverpool.
One person replied to Suzanna’s video, writing: “£15 last time I had it in SE London.” Another wrote: “Yorkshire Dales £9.50 fish and chips, £1.30 tea cake, mushy peas £1.70, battered sausage £3.05. Yours looks delicious and a big portion too!”
A third replied: “City centre prices are always a bit more expensive, but you can’t beat a chippy tea in Liverpool. Couldn’t do it without curry sauce, so I’m with you on that one.”
Meanwhile, a fourth also commented: “Kent £10.” Someone else also chimed in with: “£15 for cod and chips near where I’m staying.”
In the comments, Suzanna was trying to figure out if the prices included sides too to see exactly how they differ, but it’s no secret that the price of the staple meal has rocketed in recent years.
According to reports, the average price for a regular portion of fish and chips in the UK comes in at around £9.88. Prices can vary significantly though, with London being known as offering the most expensive price at £22.50 for a larger portion.
Meanwhile, in West Yorkshire, it’s said you may be able to snap up the much-loved meal for as little as £6.70 for a smaller portion. However, portion sizes also vary greatly, as some shops can serve a regular fish up to 12oz and chips up to 20oz.
If you didn’t know, the price of cod and haddock has rocketed by 75% in the past year as a result of supply chain disruptions and global factors like the Ukraine war. While the price rise could hit the pockets of punters, it appears Brits still love tucking into fish and chips.
According to average prices, a classic cod and chips will cost you around £10.92. Meanwhile, the average price of haddock and chips is slightly higher at £11.13.
Meanwhile, smaller meal portions tend to come in between £5 to £8, while larger portions can set you back around £11. If it’s high end fish and chips you’re after, the price can vary from anything to £25 to £80.
