This is how much a Sunday roast will cost you in London right now
London features near the top of the price scale in the Great British Sunday Roast Index from Koozai, with average Sunday roast costs significantly above many other towns and cities. The full rankings, published ahead of Mother’s Day, are available on koozai.com.
Across the UK, the cost of a traditional Sunday roast varies widely depending on location. According to Koozai’s analysis of 50 towns and cities, average roast prices range from just under £12 in the most affordable locations to nearly £30 in the most expensive.
The Great British Sunday Roast Index, published ahead of Mother’s Day, compares typical roast prices to highlight where families are likely to find better value, and where a Sunday lunch comes at a premium.
Unsurprisingly, major cities dominate the top end of the price scale. Manchester currently sits at the most expensive end of the spectrum, with the average roast costing around £28.50 per person. London, Edinburgh and St Albans follow closely behind, with prices consistently landing in the high-£20s.
For families celebrating Mother’s Day, that means a table of four can easily push well beyond £100 before drinks.
While some major cities command higher prices, many towns across the North and Midlands feature among the most affordable places for a roast dinner. In contrast, London and several commuter-belt locations consistently sit towards the top end of the price scale.
This regional spread suggests that value is less about the dish itself and more about postcode, with similar menus carrying very different price tags depending on location.
Mother’s Day is one of the busiest Sundays of the year for pubs and restaurants, with families often booking weeks in advance and spending more than on a typical weekend.
That makes it a useful snapshot of real-world consumer behaviour, showing how people balance price, experience and convenience when planning a special occasion meal.
To see full rankings, methodology and regional breakdowns are available in the Great British Sunday Roast Index on the Koozai website:
To compile the index, Koozai analysed Sunday roast prices from two restaurants in each of the 50 towns included, using publicly available menu information. Where restaurants offered multi-course fixed-price menus, adjustments were made to estimate the cost of the roast as a single course, allowing like-for-like comparison.
All figures represent average prices from the restaurants sampled and are intended as an indicative guide rather than a definitive ranking.