Chubby Fellow Review (2026): What to Expect & Prices

Is Chubby Fellow worth it? Our verdict

For anyone who wants a deeper grasp of London’s food culture, Chubby Fellow is a strong choice, as tours explore local history and culture in areas like Soho and include tastings of snacks, alcoholic drinks, and lunch.

Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market feature on the East End tour, where guests sample snacks and explore the area's food scene.

A live guide leads these private tours, meeting guests at the nearest tube to Leicester Square.

For something different, there is London Sightseeing Taxi Tours' London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up (£286.20 per group, 10/10 on our own popularity score).

Its tours pick up about 4 new reviews a month on the sites we track (roughly 40 bookers a month, our own estimate) - 5/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

What is Chubby Fellow?

Chubby Fellow is a private food tour company working out of London, with two tours. At £197.10 per person, Chubby Fellow's most-reviewed tour costs £35.11 more than the closest comparable tour, run by Secret Food Tours at £161.99. Its tours pick up about 4 new reviews a month on the sites we track - roughly 40 bookers a month if about 1 in 10 bookers leaves a review (our own estimate, from how many reviews they gained between March and October 2026). That puts the operator at 5/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

Chubby Fellow offers personalised food tours led by a dedicated Londoner. The tours are private, providing an exclusive and intimate experience.

How much do Chubby Fellow's tours cost?

Chubby Fellow's tours cost £188.10 to £197.10 per person on Booking Wolf. The cheapest is the PRIVATE Edinburgh Food Tours Old Town, Leith at £188.10, and the dearest the PRIVATE London Food Tours Borough Market, Soho, East End at £197.10.

The tour with the most reviews, the PRIVATE London Food Tours Borough Market, Soho, East End, costs £197.10 per person, against £219 on Viator. The options differ in the starting points, with tours beginning at locations such as Swiss Glockenspiel, Borough High St, and Shoreditch High Street Station.

What to expect on its most popular tour

Guests on the PRIVATE London Food Tours Borough Market, Soho, East End spend the tour choosing routes in Soho, Borough Market, East End, Camden or Mayfair with snacks, drinks and lunch. The tour sets off from the nearest tube at Leicester Square and returns there at the end.

During the tour, guests sample a variety of snacks and drinks while learning about the culinary history of areas like Chinatown, Brick Lane, and Borough Market. Each route offers a specific focus, such as British cuisine, cheese, or gin, enhancing the experience at the various stops. Throughout, the guide shares extensive food knowledge about the local food culture.

Is Chubby Fellow good value?

At £197.10 per person, Chubby Fellow's PRIVATE London Food Tours Borough Market, Soho, East End costs £35.11 more than the closest comparable tour on Booking Wolf, Secret Food Tours' Private East End Food Tour 7 Tastings with Bagels & Fish & Chips (the same length), which is £161.99. The price pays for lunch, snacks and alcoholic beverages; it does not include any other meals. All four comparable tours from other operators on Booking Wolf cost less.

How Chubby Fellow compares

The Private East End Food Tour: 7 Tastings with Bagels & Fish & Chips offers a different experience by focusing on various tastings. This one lists snacks, alcoholic beverages, and lunch, while the competitor includes their own unique dishes. Each tour suits travellers looking for a private setting in a culinary context, albeit with different thematic focuses.

Who should skip Chubby Fellow?

• Families with children - the PRIVATE London Food Tours Borough Market, Soho, East End has a minimum age of 18.

Before you book: practical information

The tour ends back at the starting point.

The tour is wheelchair accessible. Any level of fitness is fine.

Background & Highlights

Established in 1276, Borough Market is London's oldest surviving food market, offering a diverse range of high-quality produce and gourmet foods.

Chubby Fellow: frequently asked questions