Luxury dining at its finest offer some of the most extravagant and expensive dishes on the culinary scene. Not only are they mouth-watering, but they also have price tags that most diners will marvel at. Here's a detailed look at six of the most expensive and extravagant dishes globally.
Chocolate Pudding - £27,095
This chocolate pudding at Lindeth Howe Country House in England is the most luxurious pudding on the planet, according to Lottoland's blog. It is made with the rarest high-end gourmet ingredients, including edible gold and exotic chocolate sourced from among the best cocoa beans. The preparation requires a minimum of two weeks' notice, allowing chefs to refine every little detail—making it a labor of love. Its flavor is deep, and its presentation is second to none, often leaving guests completely silent.
Almas Caviar - £23,520
Almas caviar is one of the most expensive foods in the world. It is harvested from rare albino beluga sturgeon that lives in the Caspian Sea. Gourmets love it for its creamy consistency and mild taste. This caviar, sold in select restaurants around the world, embodies luxury dining. Most of all, it is scarce and in high demand because of its fine flavor.
Grand Velas Tacos - £19,500
These tacos are an eatery masterpiece in Frida's Restaurant in Los Cabos, Mexico. They're stuffed with luxurious ingredients like Kobe beef, langoustine, Almas Beluga caviar, and truffle brie cheese in a tortilla laced with gold leaf. The salsa that comes with it is created from dried Morita chili and Ley. Not only is this taco a celebration of flavors, but it also represents luxury within the culinary arts.
Frrrozen Haute Chocolate — £19,500
Offered at Serendipity 3 in NYC, this blend plays all 28 different cocoas together and comes decked with whipped cream and edible gold. What sets it apart is its unique presentation, as it is served in a goblet lined with edible gold. Also, the base of the goblet is an 18-karat gold bracelet with 1 carat of white diamonds.
Louis XIII Pizza - £9,300
The Louis XIII Pizza was created by celebrity chef Renato Viola in Salerno, Italy, and it is not your typical pizza. It includes three varieties of caviar, lobster flown in from Norway and seven kinds of cheese. The preparation of just the dough takes 72 hours! This pizza is served with luxury drinks such as Remy Martin Cognac Louis XIII and Krug Champagne, creating an extravagant meal.
Posh Pie - £7,600
Chef Paul Medcalf's has created the ultimate pie, creating this monster of a dish at The Lord Dudley Hotel in Sydney Australia, which features wagyu beef and rock lobsters with porcini mushrooms that is topped off with gold leaf and French truffles. This pie weighs 2kg! The preparation process takes three weeks, which only begins to explain the level of commitment that goes into cooking this over-the-top dish that is sure to be an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
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