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CLARKSON’S FARM HOST SAYS HE PAYS 'PREMIUM’ FOR FINEST BEEF FROM LOCAL FARMERS AT HIS THE FARMER’S DOG BOOZER - AND FOLK WHO DO NOT WANT TO TRY IT SHOULD TAKE THEIR CHANCES ON

CHEMICAL-INDUCED ALTERNATIVES 22:16, 01 Jun 2025Updated 22:16, 01 Jun 2025 Jeremy Clarkson has defended his pub’s £24 steak pie - and told moaning punters turning their noses up: “Enjoy your

chlorine”. The Clarkson’s Farm host said he paid a ‘premium’ for the finest beef from local farmers to put in the dish at his The Farmer’s Dog boozer which features in the show. And he

suggested folk who do not want to try it should take their chances on chemical-induced alternatives elsewhere. The former Top Gear presenter dished out the rollicking after a sniffy customer

messaged him on X: “Thought @JeremyClarkson wanted an affordable pub for customers. £24 for pie and veg is a bit much.” Clarkson, 65, hit back: “Have you seen beef prices right now? If you

could make it for less, I’ll give you a job.” Another asked: “Your cows aren’t they Jeremy?” Article continues below Clarkson replied: “Some are. Most come from other farmers in the area and

we pay a premium. We are here to back British farming. If you don’t want to do that, fine. Enjoy your chlorine.” The new series of Clarkson’s Farm has shown the TV star battling a mountain

of rocketing bills to open the pub near his Diddly Squat Farm in Chipping Norton, Oxon. He nearly threw up from the stench in one episode as the boozer’s old septic tank was repaired. Since

the pub opened in August determined to only sell locally-sourced grub it has become a massive hit - though Clarkson claimed at one point he was losing £10-per-customer. Its menu offers

‘steak pie, mash, carrots, seasonal greens & Hawkstone gravy’ for £24. The pub’s website adds: “Our menu is made entirely with ingredients produced on British farms. It’ll change based

on what’s in season, but it’ll always be absolutely f****** delicious. Take a look and see what takes your fancy.” Some on X branded the pie ‘f****** extortionate’ and him ‘tight’, with one

bleating: “At least Dick Turpin wore a mask.” But most backed him - including many who have tried the pie. Some even suggested he should put the price up. One supporter tweeted: “Was the

best £24 spent! Fantastic meal there, great food and all local produce - stop whinging!” Another wrote: “Ah! But what pie!” While one said: “Worth every penny.” One of Clarkson’s regulars

said: “Best pub in the world is not for you, stick to McDonalds.” While customer Jason Rees said: “Having eaten in @JeremyClarkson’s pub and expecting it to be over hyped and average I was

so impressed with the food we rebooked, as soon as we could, to repeat the experience. “It’s not cheap food but the quality was outstanding.” Coronation Street legend Vicky Entwistle, 56,

who played Janice Battersby for 14 years and starred in Celebrity Big Brother, said: “I think that price is reasonable…you want to visit my village pub up north the prices are through the

roof.” Economics student Mark Polden said: “Most pub food is garbage, quality food, service, and a pleasant environment are expensive to provide and in the greater scheme of things £24 isn’t

a lot for that combination.” While Kris Shortland messaged: “You’re paying for farmer, transport, slaughter, handling, butcher, chef, rates, tax, insurances, staff, other overheads. “I’d be

surprised if he’s making more than a few quid profit per plate with all the rising costs, setup costs etc. He’s lucky that he has other income streams.” Another fan wrote: “I’m guessing

it’s using unprocessed ingredients and fresh veg. “There’s a saying you get what you pay for. You could have a Dacia Duster pie meal for £10 rr a Mercedes pie for £24.” Article continues

below One more told a whinger: “You must be a complete idiot! £4 is vat Then you take off the price of the fresh ingredients, then the staffs salary, Nat ins, and employer pension

contribution, then the non domestic rates, gas and electric, rent. There will not be much left at all. Price should be £30!!” “I'd pay double for a right good fresh as the come steak

pie with fresh veg, hard to come by these days,” added another.