Research Previews·Price Compared·Independent

The foods worth
the splurge

Research-led previews of extraordinary food & drink — from £4 crisps to £1,250 honey. We compare each one against its everyday equivalent, show the price maths and flag what still needs tasting.

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Like-for-like mathsEvery multiplier uses a stated basis: per 100g, serving, item or punnet.
No pay-to-praiseResearch previews are independent; final taste scores wait for a real tasting.

Worth It

Standout products that earn every penny.

Category photograph illustrating Sturgeon Caviar Kaluga; not the exact retail product
Category photo, not exact pack · Pohled 111 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sturgeon Caviar Kaluga

Kaluga Queen
£70 per 50g
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Absurd

Outrageously expensive. Utterly extraordinary.

Category photograph illustrating The Golden Boy; not the exact retail product
Category photo, not exact pack · Andy Li · CC0

The Golden Boy

As reported by food reviewers
€5,000 historic record price (£4,295 in 2021)
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Under £25

Little luxuries that don't break the bank.

Category photograph illustrating Torres Black Truffle Potato Crisps; not the exact retail product
Category photo, not exact pack · GeoTrinity · GFDL

Torres Black Truffle Potato Crisps

Truffle Hunter
£4 per 125g — offer price, was £5
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Perfect Gifts

Hampers & treats for beautiful gifting.

Category photograph illustrating Harrods Rosé Champagne and Truffles Gift Box; not the exact retail product
Category photo, not exact pack · Nationaal Archief · No known restrictions

Harrods Rosé Champagne and Truffles Gift Box

Fortnum-style wicker hamper
£95 per gift box
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Editor's Picks

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Exceptional ingredients and makers at the top of their game.

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Category photograph illustrating Comté Grande Réserve 36–42 Months; not the exact retail product
Category photo, not exact pack · Myrabella · CC BY-SA 3.0

Comté Grande Réserve 36–42 Months

Juraflore, Jura
£12 per 250g
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Category photograph illustrating Pump Street Ecuador 85%; not the exact retail product
Category photo, not exact pack · Simon A. Eugster · CC BY-SA 3.0

Pump Street Ecuador 85%

Pump Street Chocolate, Suffolk
£7.95 per 70g
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Category photograph illustrating Muraglia Intense Fruity Extra Virgin Olive Oil; not the exact retail product
Category photo, not exact pack · Lemone · CC BY-SA 4.0

Muraglia Intense Fruity Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Frantoio Muraglia, Puglia
£21.95 per 500ml — currently out of stock
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Category photograph illustrating Rare Tea Japanese Gyokuro; not the exact retail product
Category photo, not exact pack · Washing Machine · CC0

Rare Tea Japanese Gyokuro

The Rare Tea Co.
£70 per 50g bag
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Price Multiplier

How much more for the upgrade? Computed, not guessed.
1 The Golden Boyvs Supermarket beef burger 2863×
2 Elvish Honey Pure Raw Honey Gift Setvs Supermarket runny honey 595×
3 Shizuoka Crown Melonvs Supermarket honeydew 22×
4 Harrods Belgian Chocolate Truffle Selectionvs Supermarket chocolate selection box 18.8×
5 Fresh Périgord Black Trufflesvs Truffle oil (per drizzle) 16.7×
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The Journal

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Stories, guides and honest answers from the world of good food.

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Category photograph illustrating How to Buy (and Store) Truffles
Photo: Natalia Wilson · CC BY-SA 2.0
Guide

How to Buy (and Store) Truffles

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Category photograph illustrating The Cheese That Takes 36 Months
Photo: Myrabella · CC BY-SA 3.0
Maker Spotlight

The Cheese That Takes 36 Months

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Category photograph illustrating Why Good Chocolate Costs More
Photo: Simon A. Eugster · CC BY-SA 3.0
Deep Dive

Why Good Chocolate Costs More

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