Bank holiday is fast approaching and with it, the promise of long, lazy brunches in the sunshine. And if you thought Eggs Benedict and champagne was extravagant, you should cast an eye across the pond. Over in New York - the spiritual heartland of the brunch - city slickers can eat out in truly decadent style with the Zillion Dollar Lobster Frittata. Made with toppings of lobster and Sevurga caviar, this £650 dish goes way beyond your average eggs-with-ketchup fare, and seriously ups the stakes of what constitutes a lavish brunch.

In the name of ladies who lunch everywhere, we've put together a selection of some of the most luxurious brunch options out there today, from gold-studded cheese to sandwiches with black truffle mayonnaise. Is this the world's most expensive brunch?