Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has revealed he travels 50 miles to dine at an unassuming pub in Stroud, Gloucestershire, because the food is "so good." The revelation came in a video posted by The Ship Inn on Instagram, where the chef is seen praising the establishment.
Chef's endorsement goes viral
In the clip, Marco Pierre White says: "I've travelled 50 miles to come here. Why? Because it's good. It's very good. It's the best. You'd be a fool not to make a reservation. Enjoy." The pub captioned the post: "A food influencer wanted to charge us £2,000 to eat at our pub, but Marco Pierre White travels 50 miles for one of our roasts." They added that the chef called it the "BEST PUB LUNCH I'VE HAD IN YEARS."
The video has since racked up thousands of views and hundreds of comments. One user said: "Bravo. What a compliment." Another wrote: "Without a question, the best pub roast." Even TV personality Carol Vorderman commented: "Gotta love The Ship."
Pub's response and background
The Ship Inn, located in Brimscombe, describes itself as "a busy, much-loved and friendly pub, at the heart of the local community." Its website boasts "a wide range of great British favourites and locally-brewed beers." The pub's post also appeared to reference a trend of influencers charging for visits, with several commenters noting the contrast between the chef's genuine endorsement and paid promotions.
One commenter observed: "Love it. MPW supporting the industry and showing the power of influence based on real personal achievements, experience and knowledge." Another added: "Ok, if MPW says it's worth it, then it's worth it."
Other celebrity pub recommendations
This is not the first time a celebrity chef has shared their favorite pub. Previously, other chefs have revealed which pubs they enjoy visiting, but White's specific praise for The Ship Inn has drawn particular attention due to the distance he is willing to travel.
The pub's general description on its website invites: "So if you haven't tried The Ship Inn before, or just haven't visited us for a while, why not pop along? We guarantee you'll be glad you did!"
