Jeremy Clarkson's grand opening of his Cotswolds village pub on Friday stirred up a storm, with some punters grumbling over the steep prices amidst the excitement. Post-launch, one disgruntled customer vented on Instagram , slamming the 'Clarkson's Farm' star: "Really necessary to charge those prices? Absolutely ripping people off because it's on TV, it's sick." Another patron expressed their dissatisfaction, quipping: "Now you wonder why people go to the supermarket.
" However, Jeremy robustly justified the prices as he said: "Every single thing was grown by British farmers, even the black pepper and the sugar!" This declaration has rallied a wave of support for Clarkson, with fans arguing that the commitment to local, fresh ingredients justifies a higher price tag than mass-produced, imported goods. According to LadBible, a steak pie, mash and gravy meal costs £19 with a Lancashire hot pot at the same price. Sausage of the day, mash, Hawkstone gravy, onions costs £18 and a vegetable and cheddar crumble is £15.
Apple crumble and cheesecake are both priced at £8 while a pint of Hawkstone IPA, Hawkstone Premium, Hawkstone Hedgerow Cider, and Hawkstone Cider is £6. A staunch defender of the pricing urged naysayers to appreciate the quality, remarking: "Please stop complaining about the prices. You can't compare them to a 'normal' pub, where food is sourced by huge national wholesalers," and highlighted that Jeremy's choice to buy directly from local producers guarantees top.