The deep end

Absurd

Outrageously expensive and, mostly, extraordinary. You are probably not buying these — that is not the point of this page.

Category photograph illustrating Ruby Roman Grapes — Special Reserve; not the exact retail product — Category photo, not exact pack · USDA · Public domain

Ruby Roman Grapes — Special Reserve

Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

£225.12 per approximately 200g gift box

View research preview

Category photograph illustrating Shizuoka Crown Melon; not the exact retail product — Category photo, not exact pack · National Fruit Collection, Brogdale · OGL v2.0

Shizuoka Crown Melon

Shizuoka, Japan

£55 per melon — currently sold out

View research preview

Category photograph illustrating Elvish Honey Pure Raw Honey Gift Set; not the exact retail product — Category photo, not exact pack · Scott Bauer, USDA ARS · Public domain

Elvish Honey Pure Raw Honey Gift Set

As listed at Harrods

£1,250 per 200g gift set

View research preview

Category photograph illustrating Pierre Marcolini Malline of Grands Crus; not the exact retail product — Category photo, not exact pack · Simon A. Eugster · CC BY-SA 3.0

Pierre Marcolini Malline of Grands Crus

Pierre Marcolini, Brussels

£48 per box of 36 chocolates

View research preview

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)

View research preview

Category photograph illustrating Harrods Belgian Chocolate Truffle Selection; not the exact retail product — Category photo, not exact pack · Simon A. Eugster · CC BY-SA 3.0

Harrods Belgian Chocolate Truffle Selection

As listed at Harrods

View research preview