TikTok sensation Spudman, whose real name is Ben Newman, has announced his festival season menu prices, with a £14 pulled pork potato drawing attention. He took to social media to share the costs and asked customers to 'please be nice' as overheads soar.
Menu Prices and Context
Spudman, known for his baked potatoes, will appear at multiple festivals this summer. The menu includes a plain potato for £7, a cheese potato for £8, and the flagship pulled pork potato at £14. He noted that a cheese toastie nearby costs the same, while pizzas are £15 and double burgers £14.
Appeal for Understanding
In his post, Spudman said: 'Festival season. Controversial time. Please be nice to me, please take into account this is a festival. We're going to write the prices on the board, be nice. Bear in mind our overheads are through the roof.' He admitted he hates seeing the £14 item priced that high but justified it by comparing to other vendors.
Public Reaction
Responses were mixed. Wendy Ellis-Garde commented: 'The pulled pork and all the extras it comes with is worth every penny.' Esther Kenny added: 'I think your prices are fair. I honestly thought a cheese jacket potato would be a tenner.' However, Kimberley Ackew said: 'Who goes to a festival and buys a plain potato for £7 lol might as well not be an option.' Paula Mills Flude remarked: 'Seven pound for a plain potato, crazy.'
