Perhaps the English playwright William Somerset Maugham went a little far when he declared that “To eat well in England, you should eat breakfast three times a day.” But I certainly agree that the British breakfast is something that we should enjoy and be proud of. I feel that British cuisine has an unjust reputation throughout the world as bland and unpalatable. Don’t get me wrong, I love food from across the globe and many of my favourite meals originate from Europe, Asia and the Americas however if I had to name my favourite, the full breakfast would be top of the list.

That's why I decided to search for the ultimate fry-up. In this guide I have attempted to visit as many of the different places where a breakfast can be purchased, ranging from the traditional greasy spoon café to the pub. There seems to be no boundary as to where a breakfast can be obtained (even in a tin).

But who does it best...and how much does it cost...all will be revealed!