THE country’s swankiest jacket potato is being given away completely free of charge this month.
Topped with saffron butter-infused lobster tail and premium caviar, the dish is anything but simple.
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The not-so-humble spud even comes doused in fresh truffle shaving, grated Gruyére cheese and edible gold leaf.
The dish would usually set you back a whopping £50.
Despite its hefty price tag however, the baked potato can be enjoyed completely free of charge this month if you head down to Hull bingo hall.
The limited edition dish is available at Mecca Bingo on Clough Road between midday and 2pm on Wednesday, 20 November.
Ben Newman who goes by the name Spudman, and who has more than 5 million followers on social media, is the culinary wizard behind the spud.
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Diner were left fuming after discovering a posh London restaurant selling scrambled eggs on toast for £58.
HIDE in Mayfair is a Michelin-star restaurant which has caused a stir recently for its breakfast menu prices.
The customers were appalled to learn that the cost of scrambled eggs on toast might set them back a whopping £58.
The breakfast dish costs £36 a serving but the price rises even further to £58 if adding white truffle.
White truffles are known to be an extravagant food with one of the highest price tags.
The expensive fungi are difficult to grow and take years to cultivate, making them scarce and valuable.
He told Hull Live: “It’s been amazing to see so many people share in the love of a great jack pot, and now, thanks to Mecca Bingo, it’s a chance for everyone to enjoy a taste of something decadent and jackpot worthy – on the house!”
Hull will be his first stop on a national tour before the chef heads to Stevenage and Blackpool.
Tom Sharpe, manager of culinary innovation at Mecca Bingo added: “As the OG of amazing jackpots, at Mecca Bingo, all our players are always in with the chance of hitting the jackpot, and the ‘Jackpot Jack Pot’, takes that excitement one step further.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Spudman on this luxurious new recipe that combines the ultimate comfort food with the excitement of a jackpot win!’’
This comes as 70 per cent of Brits said they consider potatoes to be one of their favourite foods in winter.
More than half of those polled also said they often seek more “elevated” versions of the baked potato, according to research by Mecca Bingo.
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