A Michelin-starred chef has been criticised by a customer who paid £37 for a plate of fish and chips at his Harrods restaurant, only to receive nine chips. Tom Kerridge, known for his TV appearances and string of UK restaurants, faced backlash after Rob Boyd shared a photo of the meal on X, formerly Twitter, describing it as 'bland' and 'average'.
The dish, listed as 'market day fish' on the menu, is described as 'caught from day boats in Cornwall' and served with gluten-free batter, chips, curry sauce, tartare sauce and pease pudding. However, Mr Boyd's post, which has been viewed over two million times, sparked fury online, with one commenter calling it a 'frigging disgrace' and another labelling it a 'rip off'.
This is not the first time Kerridge has faced criticism over pricing, having previously defended his £87 steak dinners and £60 fish pie. In July, he stated that the market day fish is made with a light, crisp gluten-free batter and triple-cooked chips, including sides. The controversy comes amid reports that half of UK chippies could close by 2025 due to rising costs.
MailOnline has approached Harrods and Mr Kerridge for comment.
