Fish & Chips - Cheap Vs Expensive - Which is Best?

Fish and Chips is one of the most popular British foods in the UK along with a full english breakfast, afternoon tea and roast dinner. But what is the best fish and chips? Is it a cheap budget version or is it an expensive version?
In this video I compare both to find out which is best.
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The Cuthbert Brodrick, Portland Crescent, Leeds
The Restaurant Bar & Grill, City Square, Leeds
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[@everydayimeating3407]

Which one would you choose?

[@da90sReAlvloc]

What sort of fish is that it's so long it looks like a eel , not a fan of the cheap one, The expensive one looks yummy 😋👍

[@everydayimeating3407]

The expensive one was great!

[@moorwalks]

Definitely not the expensive one for £21; I wouldn't pay that for fish and chips anywhere.

[@selwynowen6213]

I would pick the Wetherspoons as their mushy peas looked more proper like mushy peas should look like the expensive ones were too runny

[@shahs_revenge]

@@moorwalksfacts, the most I’ve paid for fish and chips was £15 but that was worth it

[@barrypetcher8542]

£21 for fish & Chips are you freeking kidding me. I'd have to think twice to even pay £7...

[@mariajefferies8555]

Wow that is $43 in Australia we could get enough for Four people for that. Rip off eh😮

[@helenshack2838]

Don’t come to Canada 🇨🇦 fish and chips are expensive here

[@lukedrive2869]

I have to pay £15 for a large cod and chips. They do special offers for pensioners but generally it’s a case of ‘don’t want to pay it? then go without. I live in Essex so it’s not as if it’s London prices.

[@ianm2170]

When a restaurant doesn't even bother to name the type of fish they use [in this case the expensive place], I steer clear. Pollock? Tilapia? Who knows, but I want to know what I'm eating for more than twenty quid.

[@annother3350]

yes, I would ask

[@tomwilliams7391]

For the price I think the Wetherspoons is good. The food is pre prepared, but they use premium food, a bit like buying a Tesco Finest ready meal, which I think is good for the price

[@everydayimeating3407]

It was a lot better than I first thought when I got it!

[@dougieroberts7045]

Great video, right enjoyed, that pub looks incredible.

[@everydayimeating3407]

It was really nice inside!

[@kizzyfarrell6156]

For me the expensive one it look a league above the first one The first place the fish was so thin . Enjoyed watching

[@everydayimeating3407]

It seemed like a lot better quality!

[@larhumba4233]

Wow! Such a difference in price for essentially the same ingredients but the dearer one looks so freshly cooked and tasty, I'd willingly pay it. Down here in London you couldn’t even buy a portion from the chippy for the price you paid to eat the cheaper one in a restaurant, and we don’t get mushy peas either!

[@everydayimeating3407]

I think London is a bit more expensive than most places!

[@anthonyjohnson6973]

Spoons isn’t a restaurant

[@Powerneck]

For the price, it would have to be the cheap one , most times. Maybe, the expensive one, for an occasional treat.🍿🐟

[@everydayimeating3407]

I agree with that!

[@colinraine8245]

Looks like you got the small fish and chips at Wetherspoons and compared against a standard/ large at the more expensive place. In the afternoon after 2pm you can get their larger fish and chips ,pease and inc a large soft drink for £7.19...or £6.12 for the small one you had . I've had the regular at my local and a pint of San Miguel for £8.59 ... really tasty and with a premium lager great value .

[@colin1729]

You really need to try like for like. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

[@crags1crags2]

Loving your videos 👍

[@everydayimeating3407]

Thanks 😀

[@iamtheeggman1986]

Weatherspoons fish and chips is really nice better than alot of chippies these days

[@sandradent65]

I wasn't to sure when I saw the first one but as you were eating it it grew on me and it was a very good price. The expensive looked lovely but it was rather expensive. I don't think i would pay 21 pounds for it though. I would have to go for the cheaper one

[@everydayimeating3407]

I think the more expensive one is for special occasions. I think I would get the cheaper one most days

[@VenusDoom891]

I had posh fish & chips last week in a restaurant for a similar price as you paid here and I thought they were fantastic and I never thought I would prefer them over going to a chippy but they were great!

[@adrianstiles]

The Best fish and chips is the one you can enjoy the most of it. Last year, on my London travel, after visiting the Tower of London, I ate a really big fish and chips dish which was around 15 pounds and I almost could not finish it because of the big size of the greatly battered fish and the incredibly crispy and big side of chips. But it was so delicious, I finished it and left with a big smile on my face. By the way, great video!

[@richardhartley3937]

Hi, just started watching your videos, really well presented and informative. 👏 I’m just wondering when you do the comparisons between 2 different places do you have them both in the same day? (I know you’re always dressed the same) If you do them both in the same day you must have one heck of appetite, and I take my metaphorical hat off to you. 🎩👍

[@johntownsend4193]

It's most definitely the price! That is the difference. Enjoy watching your videos, thanks.

[@everydayimeating3407]

Thanks for watching! 😀

[@ginagina9720]

They both looked nice 😊 to eat I just can’t decide which is best!

[@everydayimeating3407]

It was a tough decision for me lol

[@AmritMannStudios]

The expensive one looked epic!!! And a better experience 👍🏽

[@everydayimeating3407]

It was delicious and it was good to visit a fancy place like that!

[@Tidybitz]

The first place being a Wetherspoons looked par for the course for them. The chips and peas looked nice enough, but the fish didn't look too good although you said it was nice. The second place for me had the more appetising meal and the fish was more meaty. I just hate the plate fillers that had the peas and chips in, I want all my food on the plate and not in pots. I'd have to go for the second restaurant here though. Nice video.

[@everydayimeating3407]

Good points, the second just edged it but its not for everyday as thats too expensive. But good for every now and again

[@johnhowe3772]

Trying going to Whitby or Cleethorpes - then you'll get some really descent well sized "fish n chips" And, they'll tell what type it is too - Haddock!

[@everydayimeating3407]

I went to a pretty good fish and chip shop in Whitby for a previous video where I spent the day there. Let me know if it was one of the good ones 😀

[@johnhowe3772]

​@@everydayimeating3407 ​@Everyday I’m Eating - Can't comment on Papa's at Whitby, but they looked ok and I expect that it would have to have been to Whitby's standard to survive. Also, the whale bones are real - the life boat museum their is interesting too. Now, you only have to try Cleethorpes - let me know when and I'll direct you to a couple of good places . Bon Appetit

[@user-tw7hq4cp4m]

Wetherspoons is good value, their fish and chips have never been disappointing.

[@everydayimeating3407]

The chips at Wetherspoons are actually really nice

[@bigcee3338]

Hi again from North East Thailand ( Issan) fish n chips is my all time fav food with bangers n mash a close second. These both looked good in there own right, but the Resturant got it for me. Thailand has great food, but being a Yorkshireman tha cant beat fish n chips wi bits wrapped in newspaper... oh the good ol days back in Mirfield. Great video and such a nice young fella. Regards Big Cee

[@everydayimeating3407]

Thanks 😀

[@malc2121]

Its impossible to get decent fish n chips in Thailand, I had to send 2 lots back in Jomiten in March , Fish was like mush .. Regards the review, I am a cheap charlie , so the wetherspoons wins for me with a tenner in my pocket

[@LeeMurton.]

Definitely the expensive one,but I dont mind wetherspoons,great videos 👍🏻😮❤

[@everydayimeating3407]

Thanks 😀 I totally agree!

[@martinsummers7347]

You got small portion in W/spoon. I go for larger ones and with a drink c.£9 (less between 2pm-5pm). Think W/spoon do a good f&c, have had it quite often.

[@everydayimeating3407]

I think they do specific nights for different meals, so good to go on those days

[@RandiMEE]

I would still choose Wetherspoons unless it was a special date Cant justify the price of the expensive one.

[@everydayimeating3407]

I agree, Wetherspoons most of the time but expensive place for a special occasion

[@debbiegardner8317]

Good vid again luv! Our local chippy the trawlerman delicious fish n chips a Jumbo cod £5.40 so good try a Wigan kebab and a babbys yed. A smack barm with pey wet (Wigan caviar) haha

[@everydayimeating3407]

Thanks 😀 I don't understand what any of those are but they sound delicious lol 😋 and a good price!

[@debbiegardner8317]

Hello luv! A babbys yed is a steamed steak pudding lovely and soft, Wigan kebab a meat and potato pie(or any pie you fancy) on a soft white barmcake and a smack barm is a thick slice of crispy battered potato with just the pea juice on a soft barm as well hits the spot!

[@trebsscan9644]

One way to look at it... Buy 3 portions of the less expensive meal and you will not quibble on value for money... The cheaper meal seemed to be punching well above its weight... Though sometimes on the flip side you did find the expensive meal tastier and if you are out and about and its the only option, from a taste point of view you are not losing out.. Given the choice... Cheaper meal wins

[@uselessoldman7964]

In Leeds for Fish and Chips it has to be Whitelocks but the chippie across from Stick and Trist has to to get a mention, Hook and Line. Then there is the Merchant £10 including a drink and the last place YOU WANT TO AVOID has to be The Ivy, a complete rip off. The Conservatory used to be popular but that was before the pandemic and last but not least, the Adelphi although I have not been there for a while

[@everydayimeating3407]

I may have to try them!

[@Goonerette75]

The batter on the first fish looked like it'd cut the gums, and size was too small. But for me, the second meal looked far superior even though the fries could've been chips.

[@Steveoqotsa]

Looked like he ordered the small fish & chips,I’ve had the normal sized before in my local spoons & the fish was bloody huge!!

[@neilwelsh6882]

Putting chips in a thimble is very clever.

[@alecporter1784]

I agree that the more expensive place had better fish but not as good as a proper fish and chip shop and the cheaper chips looked better

[@jimmorris5700]

It’s the presentation an place

[@56ty78ui]

Wetherspoons. Frozen chips. Frozen fish. Oven cooked. Mushy peas microwaved. The lemon is probably defrosted too.

[@fookdatchit]

lol, hilarious m8

[@pianoman5586]

@@fookdatchit👍

[@clivethereddevil3178]

I went here on 22 February 2022. I had exactly the same food except that I had garden peas instead of mushy. Even the plate is the same in my photos. 😂

[@everydayimeating3407]

Did you see the huge wine display too?

[@selwynowen6213]

You should have had a mug of tea and bread and butter to go along with that meal

[@jaynebailey2266]

The expensive one is in the old city square post office and rather over priced as for wetherspoons it seems to depend on which one you visit for example the fish varies in size and the one I last had at Beckett's bank was rank as it tasted of curry

[@everydayimeating3407]

Curry fish and chips! Now theres an idea lol

[@jimmysnailshoes]

At first I used to like chips in a container or basket etc, now it's just extra work for me to empty on the plate haha

[@everydayimeating3407]

I know. You just end up pouring them out anyway lol

[@stevedawson9191]

Nothing wrong with the cheap one, better to go to a chip shop though.

[@da90sReAlvloc]

@ Steve Dawson exactly can't beat fish and chips. From a chippy

[@everydayimeating3407]

I agree!

[@Aldo.S.J.McLaren]

Homemade Fish, Chips, and Homemade Mushy peas are always going to taste better than Weatherspoons Cheap Nasty food. My apologies for the negative on Weatherspoons but I am not a fan of the company. Really try to find a Greene King as their Fish and chips are outstanding. The Mushy peas from the expensive place is Pea puree thicker which looks like Pea soup but it's definitely worth it.

[@everydayimeating3407]

I heard Greene King mentioned before. I need to find one of these places to try out!

[@Aldo.S.J.McLaren]

@@everydayimeating3407 I believe I sent you a link in your Cheap breakfast video. For local Greene Kings hand on heart Much better than Weatherspoons. No Merry Chef ovens used.

[@catherineturner2839]

You need to to the cheapest and most expensive proper chippy

[@everydayimeating3407]

That sounds like a good idea! I might have to do it

[@martinquinn9007]

Fish and chips should be from a chippy

[@everydayimeating3407]

I agree! But though I would give these a try

[@chrismartin1164]

first one looks like wetherspoons always good on price and fish and chips are usually good value

[@everydayimeating3407]

It was a wetherspoons!

[@SHADOW.GGG-]

so where is it

[@gerrylewis5281]

Sadly if you visit a restaurant that has so many meals on the menu, you are going to get frozen or tinned items on your plate that have been cooked by microwave. 🤔🥴🤔. When I go out down town I always look out for the days 'special' as they are normally cooked fresh for that day. 👍👍.

[@everydayimeating3407]

I'll have to look out for the specials of the day next time!

[@kevintravis5123]

spoons is brilliant

[@everydayimeating3407]

It was definitely better than I first thought!

[@johnkelly1083]

I disagree. Weatherspoon's food is absolutely disgusting 🤢.

[@kevintravis5123]

@@johnkelly1083 depends how posh you are I guess

[@ama8541]

Battered cod and chips the best.

[@everydayimeating3407]

You can't beat fish and chips!

[@ama8541]

@@everydayimeating3407 With bread and butter.

[@anthonymaddocks1649]

I like how at one point on the cheap fish and chips there was no fish on plate like he had eaten it then all of a sudden its there again 😅

[@everydayimeating3407]

Now you see it! Now you don't! 😂

[@LarryFogarty]

first one was really cheap..great value

[@everydayimeating3407]

Yes it was! It tasted pretty good too! 😋

[@NNC93]

100% expensive the cheap one looked absolutely awful.. it’s a Wetherspoons all frozen..

[@davidsworld5837]

really having to pay 3 times the amount. you have to ask if you ordered 2 or 3 wetherspoon ones would the portion size give a better result. but really again if you go to brewers fayre you can get 2 meals if you got two fish and chips then would be cheaper than getting 2 at wetherspoons

[@everydayimeating3407]

Its an expensive place! I need to check out brewers fayre

[@tancreddehauteville764]

The Wetherspoons one looks like the 'small' F&C they do for pensioners.

[@Eric-the-Bold]

You would class both places as a restaurant. But you cant beat a real chippy. The first one may have filled the gap, the second one very over priced. I am a Londoner and they cant do F&C. Oh but wait a minute there is a small chain of three places, I am told the fish is spot on. Small Cod £17.50, large £21.45. Small chips £4.50, large £5.50. Curry sauce £3.50 It maybe the cost of rent etc. Passed by 5 years ago with my son, bag of chips mate. There was resentment, from the old boy behind the counter that we didn’t want F&C . Well you can keep it for the Tourists, we walked away. And when we do visit the area , me thinks they are still having a Giraffe.

[@anthonyjohnson6973]

It’s a Spoons mate

[@dianewhitehouse7244]

Go to a chippy and get proper chips and not frozen also the fish always is better

[@everydayimeating3407]

I agree! Fish and chips from the chippy is better but though I would try these out

[@dianewhitehouse7244]

I've eaten fish and chips in restaurants cheap and expensive but you still can't beat the chippy and eating them outdoors, I live by the sea and the thought of sitting on a bench eating them out of the paper is totally my heaven xx

[@John_259]

For the best fish and chips, head for a neighbourhood chippie packed out with locals.

[@everydayimeating3407]

Thats a good tip!

[@simonwalkden5279]

to be honest u need do more then like 1 cheap and 1 expensive maybe try 4 places

[@moorwalks]

The cheap meal looks great to me, I don't have a big appetite so it would be perfect for me. Would I pay £21 for fish and chips or £7... Hell no. The cheaper meal looked good enough to me.

[@everydayimeating3407]

I think I would only have the expensive one every so often

[@annother3350]

The fish and chips were 17.50 though so the coke was £4!!!!

[@sarahstrong7174]

I preferred the appearence of the cheaper dish.

[@everydayimeating3407]

The cheaper one did surprise me. It definitely tasted better than it first looked

[@allanmatthewson4328]

Give me the cheaper one. I don't like being parted from my money

[@markool89]

You compared a small fish to a regular one

[@TheDrog]

Can we get it right peas are an accompliment not a sauce.

[@Gerrygambone]

The cheapo Fish & Chips is a giant Fish Finger

[@alanthomson1227]

First one not a restaurant it was a spoons

[@philipmckeon8944]

Ah stop! 21 pounds. More then double. You really need to rethink your system to include price comparisons.

[@jonathanfinan722]

No one, not anyone, should go to a Spoons for fish and chips. Fresh from the freezer. And that so called fancy gaff I’ve been to and it’s hideously overpriced. If you want fish and chips then go to a chippy.

[@johnbluett6079]

That fish looked horrible

[@everydayimeating3407]

It wasn't the best looking fish at Wetherspoons I have to admit