First-Grade Whole Lobe 525g vs Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% 1kg: Format, Preparation and Best Use

Choose the First-Grade Whole Duck Foie Gras Lobe ≈525g when the menu requires a cook-led whole-lobe recipe; choose the Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% ≈1kg when you need a prepared product for larger-scale cold slicing. Prices recorded on 11 October 2026 were £55.95 for the approximately 525g lobe (about £10.66 per 100g) and a £95.81 guide price for the approximately 1kg bloc (about £9.58 per 100g). The lobe lowers the checkout spend and gives recipe control. The bloc offers roughly twice the stated weight and removes the cooking stage.

Key takeaways

• Choose first-grade whole lobe 525g for whole-lobe control and a smaller total purchase.
• Choose chilled 30% bloc 1kg for high-volume cold slicing at a lower displayed price per 100g.
• The dated displayed-price basis is £10.66 per 100g versus £9.58 per 100g.
• Read price alongside format, preparation, servings and required quantity; the lower figure is not automatically the better fit.

What is the main difference? for First-Grade Whole Lobe 525g vs Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% 1kg: Format, Preparation and Best Use

First-Grade Whole Duck Foie Gras Lobe ≈525g is a first-grade whole duck foie gras lobe. It is frozen cooking product; not ready to eat. The current listing describes an approximately 525g vacuum-sealed frozen whole duck lobe.

Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% ≈1kg is a chilled foie gras bloc described as containing 30% pieces. It is prepared, chilled and ready for slicing. The current listing describes an approximately 1kg chilled catchweight bloc for portioning.

The comparison applies the same decision points to both products: format, preparation state, pack weight, listed servings, displayed price and intended use. It does not infer product quality from price or state an undocumented winner.

Side-by-side comparison

Decision point	First-grade whole lobe 525g	Chilled 30% bloc 1kg
Product	First-Grade Whole Duck Foie Gras Lobe ≈525g	Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% ≈1kg
Format	A first-grade whole duck foie gras lobe	A chilled foie gras bloc described as containing 30% pieces
Preparation state	Frozen cooking product; not ready to eat	Prepared, chilled and ready for slicing
Preparation	Prepare and cook the whole lobe following the current pack and chosen recipe	Keep chilled, slice and serve; no cooking step is listed
Stated pack weight	approximately 525g	approximately 1kg
Listed servings / planning basis	Not stated; plan from the chosen portion weight and cooked yield	Not stated; plan from the selected slice or canapé weight
Displayed pack price on 11 October 2026	£55.95	£95.81 guide price
Displayed price per 100g	about £10.66	about £9.58
Best fit	A whole-lobe project where the cook controls the final preparation	High-volume controlled slicing for canapés or starters

How do the prices compare?

Using the displayed prices and stated weights, chilled 30% bloc 1kg is £1.08 less per 100g. This compares product purchase price before delivery. It excludes accompaniments, energy, labour, cooking loss and unused product, which depend on the menu.

A guide-priced item can have a different final selling price. A per-100g figure based on approximate weight is a planning figure; the exact unit cost follows the supplied weight. Prices and availability can change after the dated snapshot, so the current product page remains the checkout source.

How does preparation change the choice?

First-Grade Whole Duck Foie Gras Lobe ≈525g

Prepare and cook the whole lobe following the current pack and chosen recipe. Keep frozen and follow the supplied pack for defrosting, preparation, cooking and use-by directions.

Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% ≈1kg

Keep chilled, slice and serve; no cooking step is listed. Keep chilled, cover promptly after opening and follow the pack's use-by and after-opening directions.

Where cooking is required, use a suitable recipe and the current pack's food-safety directions. Never serve a frozen cooking product as though it were a prepared chilled item, and do not put a ready-to-slice product into a method written for a raw or frozen lobe.

Which format suits the occasion?

Use the whole lobe when preparation is part of the menu brief. Use the bloc for a larger canapé, buffet or starter service where repeated slices are required. Both weights are approximate, and the bloc is catchweight and guide priced, so confirm the final supplied quantity and price.

For category context, use the foie gras guide. It explains whole lobe, bloc, terrine, mi-cuit and portioned cooking formats. For the next purchase step, see the UK foie gras buying guide.

How should you decide?

• Set the service style: decide whether the dish is cold and sliced or cooked to order.
• Plan portions: use a confirmed listed count or calculate from the gram weight you intend to serve.
• Compare the same basis: use the dated per-100g figures, then allow for delivery and recipe-specific costs.
• Check storage: make sure the frozen, chilled or after-opening requirements fit the event.

Verdict

Choose First-Grade Whole Duck Foie Gras Lobe ≈525g when you need whole-lobe control and a smaller total purchase. Choose Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% ≈1kg when you need high-volume cold slicing at a lower displayed price per 100g. The correct choice follows the dish, quantity and preparation route. The dated prices clarify the purchase but do not establish a universal winner across different formats.

Frequently asked questions

Which option is cheaper per 100g?

On 11 October 2026, chilled 30% bloc 1kg had the lower displayed price per 100g: £9.58, compared with £10.66. Delivery and recipe costs are excluded.

Can these products be prepared in the same way?

No. First-grade whole lobe 525g is frozen cooking product; not ready to eat, while chilled 30% bloc 1kg is prepared, chilled and ready for slicing. Follow the specific preparation route and pack directions for the product selected.

Does the higher price prove better quality?

No. Pack size, species, format, preparation work and commercial terms can all affect price. Choose from the documented product facts and the menu brief.

What should be checked before ordering?

Read the current product page for price and availability, then use the supplied pack for ingredients, allergens, storage, use-by and preparation directions.

Sources

• Beleaev: First-Grade Whole Duck Foie Gras Lobe ≈525g
• Beleaev: Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% ≈1kg

Product prices, stated weights and availability data were read from the Beleaev product snapshot captured on 11 October 2026.

Current catalogue references

Product	Format	Preparation state	Pack	Price	Price per 100g
Foie Gras, 1st Grade, Whole Lobe (approx. 525g)	whole duck lobe	raw frozen	525g	£55.95	£10.66
Foie Gras Bloc 30%, Chilled (Approx. 1kg)	bloc with pieces	ready to serve chilled	1000g	£95.81	£9.58

For current catalogue references, prices are the displayed product prices captured on 11 October 2026. Delivery is excluded, and availability may change.