Tom Kerridge says that for hospitality industry to survive, the government must lower the VAT like it did during the pandemic. Tom has new show due to be released on election evening on ITV
The chef, 51, insisted he is not to blame for the extortionate price tag. Read more:Tom Kerridge has hit back at critics who moaned about his £37 fish and chips at luxury department store Harrods.
Kerridge also said he is not to blame for the extortionate price tag during an interview with foodie content creators Topjaw on Instagram. 'That backlash always comes back to me. But it's also in the most beautiful food hall, arguably, in the world, in the most expensive shop, in the most expensive city, in the most expensive part of the city, in the world.
Kerridge's thick cut chips will now set customers back a hefty £9.50, having previously been priced at £8.50. 'From the daily catch to hand-dived scallops and native lobster, there's a variety of grilled and deep-fried options - with the chef's signature crisp and gluten-free batter - that will have you salivating.
The chef took to Instagram to share a video of the dish, served with posh mushy peas and curry sauce, claiming it's always a 'crowd pleaser.'Others claimed Kerridge's food was 'far too expensive' and was 'just battered fish.'
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