For many Brits, the classic all-you-can-eat buffet conjures images of budget-friendly plates piled high with chips and spring rolls. But for those seeking a far more opulent experience, a London institution is redefining the concept with a lavish Sunday spread that commands a premium price.
The Ned's Feast: A Sunday Indulgence
Located within the grand former bank building of The Ned members' club and hotel in the City of London, 'Ned's Feast' transforms the humble buffet into a gastronomic event. Every Sunday, the offering is served across Millie's Lounge and The Nickel Bar, allowing diners two hours to indulge in what is pitched as the ultimate buffet experience for £120 per person.
The feast is renowned for its exceptional seafood selection. Guests can enjoy limitless fresh lobster tail, oysters, prawns, crevettes, and smoked salmon, setting a high bar from the start. The starters and salads are equally impressive, featuring a range of crisp, freshly prepared options like grain, Niçoise, and Caesar salads, alongside moreish bites including deviled eggs, avocado toast, and charcuterie.
Roast Dinner Fit for Royalty
No British Sunday would be complete without a roast, and The Ned's version is designed to outshine all competitors. Diners can construct their own plate with roast beef, chicken, and pork, accompanied by all the trimmings. The selection includes Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, stuffing, pigs in blankets, cauliflower cheese, and mac & cheese.
For dessert, the options cater to every sweet craving, with cakes, tarts, brownies, fruit salads, cheese boards, and even dedicated sweet stations. The drink offerings range from standard soft drinks and hot beverages to a Bloody Mary trolley and Prosecco upgrades. However, for the ultimate indulgence, free-flowing champagne can be added for an extra £70, bringing the total cost to £190 per person.
Family Dining and Fine Details
The experience is priced for adults aged 12 and over. Younger guests aged between four and 12 can join the feast at half price, while children aged three and under eat for free. The lavish meal is also accompanied by live jazz music, enhancing the opulent atmosphere of the historic venue.
Meanwhile, in a separate but similarly extravagant culinary note, a TikTok creator and restaurant critic, Carmie Sellitto, recently sampled what's touted as London's most expensive burger. At Otto's French Restaurant in Bloomsbury, the £300 'Le Burger Deluxe' is crafted from four prime cuts, topped with a lobster claw, a full pot of caviar, white sauce, egg yolk, and potato crisps.
Both experiences highlight a growing trend for ultra-premium, Instagram-worthy dining in the UK capital, where price tags soar as high as the luxury ingredients on offer.
