Tom Kerridge explains why his pub charges £87 for steak
The IndependentSign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michelin-star chef Tom Kerridge has reflected on the cost of living crisis and finally explains why his pub charges £87 for steak. “But I also think: never punish people who are making good money, who’ve achieved a great lifestyle.” Kerridge continued: “You don’t help to feed children by making successful people ashamed because I am one of those people. “Personally I think it’s better for me and Marcus to put 52 budget-friendly recipes on social media, which will help feed a lot of hungry kids, rather than, say, just giving away £50,000.” The cook and businessman made headlines last year after social media users criticised The Hand & Flowers for charging £87 for sirloin steak. “We’ll be lucky to make a 10 per cent profit and we need that to replace knives and cookers and improve the pub,” Kerridge said.
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