The £1.99 Upgrade Question Every Diner Faces
When you order your carvery ticket at Toby Carvery, the server will almost always ask: "Would you like to make that King Size today?"
For just £1.99 extra, it is one of the most tempting up-sells in the UK restaurant industry. But what exactly do you receive, and is it genuinely worth the extra money?
What Do You Get for the Extra £1.99?
Upgrading to King Size adds three distinct items to your plate:
- An Extra Meat Portion: The carver will slice a generous second helping of your chosen roast meat (or let you add an entirely different meat to your plate).
- An Extra Giant Yorkshire Pudding: You receive a second freshly baked Yorkshire pudding placed directly onto your plate by the carver.
- Two British Pork Chipolata Sausages: Sizzling roasted cocktail sausages added alongside your roast slices.
The Value Analysis
Consider what these items would cost if purchased individually as side dishes:
- Extra meat portion: typically £2.50+ value
- Second Yorkshire pudding: ~£1.20 value
- Two chipolatas: ~£1.50 value
- Combined Individual Value: Over £5.00
- Upgrade Cost: Only £1.99
Our Verdict: For hearty eaters, meat lovers, or anyone who simply adores extra Yorkshire puddings, the King Size upgrade is arguably the single best-value food upgrade available anywhere on the UK high street.
Written by David Jenkins
Specialising in UK dining economics, regional pub chains, and restaurant menu analysis. Based in England and conducting regular audits of Toby Carvery branches across Great Britain.
