Britain's most expensive fish and chips revealed with eye-watering £65 price tag as 'fishflation' concerns grow
A Kent fish and chip shop has captured international attention by offering what appears to be the UK's priciest version of the traditional takeaway at £65. The shop in Minster, Thanet, serves an enormous 2.2-kilogram battered cod that dwarfs standard portions.Archie's Fish and Chips has gone viral on social media thanks to its enormous "Big Fish Meal." Videos show customers trying to take on the huge battered fillet, drawing attention from viewers around the world.At £65, the meal is far pricier than some of London’s most high-end fish and chip dishes, including Gordon Ramsay's £24.50 plate at Bread Street Kitchen and Bentley’s £29 offering in Mayfair.The buzz has reached well beyond the UK, with some food fans travelling from as far as America just to try the famous meal for themselves.The giant meal is meant to feed four people and comes with much more than just a huge fish. Customers get four portions of chips, four side dishes, four drinks, and bread with butter.The fish itself weighs between 1.4 and 2.2 kilograms, nearly two kilograms more than a normal battered fillet. The shop asks customers to book in advance and says the meal is made for sharing, not for one person.Despite the seemingly steep cost, the per-person price of roughly £16.25 becomes more reasonable when divided among four diners, particularly given the generous accompaniments included in the package.In April, some fish and chips shop owners revealed they are no longer turning a profit from selling cod, amid inflation, rising costs and tightening fishing quotas.Some raised concerns about "fishflation" - the rising cost of fish driven by inflation, supply issues, and stricter fishing quotas.One chippy apologised to customers after charging £15 for a portion of fish and chips, blaming widespread price increases across the industry. Others have warned that higher National Insurance contributions under Labour could push up wage bills even further.Brad-Lee Navruz, who runs The Nippy Chippy in Gloucestershire, said he "feels bad" for customers who are shocked by the prices, but explained that the cost of ingredients has left him with few options.Defending its own pricing, Archie’s Fish and Chips reminded customers that its £65 meal is for four people and only available through pre-orders.The unusual menu item originated as a special creation for friends by proprietors Alex and Natalie Bovalyaev, who have operated the chippy for over a decade. Following enthusiastic feedback from their initial trial run, the couple decided to make the oversized dish a permanent fixture on their menu."It's bringing more customers in, as I think people enjoy something unusual," Bovalyaev told KentOnline. "People love it on TikTok. I don't think they've seen a fish that size before, so we're getting more orders now. It's good fun and makes people happy."The Bovalyaevs run the establishment alongside their children and have witnessed their creation transform from a private experiment into a public sensation that has significantly boosted footfall to their Thanet location.Social media responses have ranged from amazement to scepticism about the £65 price point.One TikTok viewer commented "ouch" at the cost, whilst another defended it, noting: "That's pretty good considering a single portion of fish & chips near me costs about 15 quid, looks lush as well, hope you all enjoyed it."Other reactions included "I wouldn't share" and criticism that "No taste to something that big. Small fish taste better." Viral videos demonstrate the sheer scale of the meal, with one clip showing a diner cutting into the massive fillet, barely making a dent in the fish.The shop has addressed pricing concerns directly, stating: "For everyone who is complaining about the price: £65 is for the MEAL FOR 4 PEOPLE!!!"

A Kent fish and chip shop has captured international attention by offering what appears to be the UK's priciest version of the traditional takeaway at £65.
The shop in Minster, Thanet, serves an enormous 2.2-kilogram battered cod that dwarfs standard portions.
Archie's Fish and Chips has gone viral on social media thanks to its enormous "Big Fish Meal." Videos show customers trying to take on the huge battered fillet, drawing attention from viewers around the world.
At £65, the meal is far pricier than some of London’s most high-end fish and chip dishes, including Gordon Ramsay's £24.50 plate at Bread Street Kitchen and Bentley’s £29 offering in Mayfair.
The buzz has reached well beyond the UK, with some food fans travelling from as far as America just to try the famous meal for themselves.
The giant meal is meant to feed four people and comes with much more than just a huge fish. Customers get four portions of chips, four side dishes, four drinks, and bread with butter.
The fish itself weighs between 1.4 and 2.2 kilograms, nearly two kilograms more than a normal battered fillet. The shop asks customers to book in advance and says the meal is made for sharing, not for one person.
Despite the seemingly steep cost, the per-person price of roughly £16.25 becomes more reasonable when divided among four diners, particularly given the generous accompaniments included in the package.
In April, some fish and chips shop owners revealed they are no longer turning a profit from selling cod, amid inflation, rising costs and tightening fishing quotas.

Some raised concerns about "fishflation" - the rising cost of fish driven by inflation, supply issues, and stricter fishing quotas.
One chippy apologised to customers after charging £15 for a portion of fish and chips, blaming widespread price increases across the industry.
Others have warned that higher National Insurance contributions under Labour could push up wage bills even further.
Brad-Lee Navruz, who runs The Nippy Chippy in Gloucestershire, said he "feels bad" for customers who are shocked by the prices, but explained that the cost of ingredients has left him with few options.
Defending its own pricing, Archie’s Fish and Chips reminded customers that its £65 meal is for four people and only available through pre-orders.

The unusual menu item originated as a special creation for friends by proprietors Alex and Natalie Bovalyaev, who have operated the chippy for over a decade.
Following enthusiastic feedback from their initial trial run, the couple decided to make the oversized dish a permanent fixture on their menu.
"It's bringing more customers in, as I think people enjoy something unusual," Bovalyaev told KentOnline. "People love it on TikTok. I don't think they've seen a fish that size before, so we're getting more orders now. It's good fun and makes people happy."
The Bovalyaevs run the establishment alongside their children and have witnessed their creation transform from a private experiment into a public sensation that has significantly boosted footfall to their Thanet location.
Social media responses have ranged from amazement to scepticism about the £65 price point.

One TikTok viewer commented "ouch" at the cost, whilst another defended it, noting: "That's pretty good considering a single portion of fish & chips near me costs about 15 quid, looks lush as well, hope you all enjoyed it."
Other reactions included "I wouldn't share" and criticism that "No taste to something that big. Small fish taste better." Viral videos demonstrate the sheer scale of the meal, with one clip showing a diner cutting into the massive fillet, barely making a dent in the fish.
The shop has addressed pricing concerns directly, stating: "For everyone who is complaining about the price: £65 is for the MEAL FOR 4 PEOPLE!!!"