A man who tried the UK's most expensive fish and chips claims they're "bland" and his local chippy is better.

Callum Ryan, 23, decided to bite the bullet and dine at Kerridge's Fish & Chips, located in the world-famous luxury store Harrods in London on August 5 for lunch.

He forked out an eye-watering £37.00 for one portion of fish and chips and £4.95 for a glass of coke. 

Callum, a content creator, from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, said: "I was really excited to go along a give it a try but I was disappointed.

'I visited the UK's most expensive chippy - my local chippy is better'

"The food was average and I'd honestly rather go to my local chippy. It's the most expensive fish and chips in the UK and I'd expect a bit more.

"I was a little bit disappointed with how bland it looked and tasted  

"It was a really nice and cool atmosphere but I don't think it's worth the price - it's just fish and chips at the end of the day."

Included in the cost was a £1 "cover charge" which Callum had never seen before. 

"I guess it must just be a posh people thing," he said. 

Kerridge's Fish & Chips was opened by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge in June 2021 with it immediately coming under fire for its steep pricing. 

Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge opened the restaurant in 2021.Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge opened the restaurant in 2021. (Image: SWNS)

How much did Callum spend on fish and chips?

  • Portion of fish & chips - £37.00
  • Glass of coke - £4.95
  • Cover charge - £1
  • Service charge - £5.24
  • Total - £48.19

Tom Kerridge previously told Times Radio: "I’m seen as a man of the people, so when I put fish and chips on for £35, they shout at me for it being expensive.

“But the people criticising me don’t understand how it’s priced."

Callum said the service was 10/10Callum said the service was 10/10 (Image: SWNS)

Callum said despite the price, the atmosphere of the restaurant was "great" and the service by staff was "10 out of 10."

But he says the price would put him off from going back again.

"If I had spent a tenner I'd be happy, but I just can't justify it at that price," Callum said. 

"The sauces, particularly the curry sauce, were amazing. If the price was different it would have been an enjoyable experience."