Chelsea fans have expressed their disbelief and frustration after discovering the steep price of a matchday snack at Stamford Bridge. Even as their club continues to make headlines for its lavish spending on new players.
The snack in question—masala potatoes—has been priced at an eye-watering £7.50. Fans were quick to criticize the offering, with one describing it as nothing more than “a potato with sprinkled spices.”
A photo circulating online shows the snack: a small portion of potato slices seasoned with masala spices, served in a plain brown cardboard container. A fan took the image during Chelsea’s 1-1 pre-season draw against Inter Milan on August 11.
Since the takeover by Todd Boehly and the Clearlake Capital group in 2022, Chelsea has spent over £1 billion on players, shocking the football world. Now, the prices at the concession stands have equally shocked the fans.
One fan lamented, “£7.50 for a potato with sprinkled spices—most expensive bag of crisps ever.” Another added, “£7.50 for basically one potato, sliced and with a spice rub on it—nah.”
A third commented, “£7.50 for potatoes with curry powder on them,” while another joked, “£7.50 potato slices equals unlimited signings for the first team.” Yet another fan quipped, “No wonder they can afford to buy 30 players a window.”
Chelsea’s spending spree this summer has already totaled £185 million on 10 new signings. Including the £54 million acquisition of Wolves’ Pedro Neto and Leicester’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. This brings the squad to an astonishing 43 players, despite Premier League rules allowing only 25 in the official squad.
The outrage over the snack pricing comes on the heels of a report predicting that the cost of a pint at Premier League grounds could reach £13 by 2030. Last season, the average price was £5.76, with London clubs like Arsenal and West Ham expected to top the list.
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