Reviewing Rick Stein's EXPENSIVE FISH AND CHIPS in PADSTOW - ABSOLUTE RIP OFF!

I think ALL of us should really think about how we support these celebrity chefs and realise how good a living they are having off of our money. It's time to totally ignore them and support good HONEST local businesses only.

“The portion of fish was so small the seagulls left me alone” has got to be an all-time one-liner… 😂

When I lived in West Cornwall, I wanted to take my new husband there for a treat. I tried to book by phone, but was told they only had a table at 10.30pm in the foreseeable future. Disappointed, nevertheless, I booked and drove across Cornwall (I was living in Falmouth). When we arrived, we had to wait 20 minutes as "the table wasn't available yet". When we sat down, we were quickly told not to take more than an hour (rich, I thought). We ordered drinks and food. I have to say, the menu was fairly disappointing - as was the food. We left in just over the hour (with an annoyed look from our waitress). The bill arrived, over 175!! We got into the car and drove home. I'm pleased to hear that the restaurant has closed!

I'm a Fisherman' and I think a lot of fish and chip shops do sell cod when it's not cod most rip you off . Im afraid its probably pollock

Anyone who pays this much for fish and chips from ANYWHERE regardless of who's name is above the door, is completely insane! £31 is a complete rip off, no matter what the quality is 🤷🏻‍♀️

I live in West Cornwall. When Stein opened his restaurant in Porthleven he had flyers delivered to all the homes in the wider area offering special off-season prices for local residents. One lunchtime special offer for us low-paid locals was ‘A mackerel, simply grilled’. Any fishing harbour in Cornwall has fresh mackerel available on the quayside for less than 50p each. How much was Stein asking locals for ‘A mackerel, simply grilled’ at his special ‘Off-season’ prices ? £25. For a 50p mackerel that we could ‘Simply grill’ at home. We stayed away in droves of course, and now Stein has sold off the restaurant . Good riddance to a deeply unpopular character.

Rick Stein should be ashamed of having his name on that food. And they ran out of curry sauce? Couldn't they have opened another tin?

I worked for the Steins company for a number of years. I won't go into details about things here but I will say Gary, you were a lot closer to the truth with some of your thoughts about the source of the food than you realise. There is a another chip shop in Padstow called Chip Ahoy and you will find most of the Steins staff getting there fish and chips there. People don't believe me when I tell them some of the things about Steins so I'm glad you have done this video with a completely unbiased approach. I Get you wish you had gone back to Nice Baps again!!

Rick has always been a business man first and a feeder of the rich and middle class second. Long live the chippies across the UK that serve the people (including those of us who can’t afford Rick’s prices).

I live in Cornwall and the entire place has become a terrible, overpriced tourist trap. It's cheaper to spend a week in Spain than two days in Cornwall

Stein. Probably the most over-rated cook on the planet.

Great honest review. Took my family to his restaurant in Sandbanks last summer for a treat. Fish and chips £20 per head, there were 9 chips and a tiny piece of fish, left feeling robbed and heartbroken as i was a HUGE Rick Stein fan.

The prices are outrageous and the portion size of the sauces are shocking . I dont think we have ever seen Gary so annoyed.

Everyone says Steins is a rip off. He doesn’t care as long as the cash rolls in.

I find you fascinating, really calm and concise in your reviews. No exaggeration in your videos. Just lovely watching your videos. I like genuine people like you.

I would have preferred you to return food and complain, regardless of review. You paid, it was not given for free.

The biggest insult was that tartare sauce, WTH, £1.75 for a tablespoon? That’s highway robbery! Shameful.

Putting a green garnish on the fish or scampi does not improve quality of food nor should it justify the prices. These celebrity chefs should be held to account for the substandard food and rip of prices.

Why is everyone still paying these extortionate prices, it beggars belief. Save your money you are making Mr stein millions😮

I'm not a fan of celebrity chefs - trading on a name, and often not caring about quality or value. The only one who stood out for me was Keith Floyd, who stomped about his restaurant in wooden clogs, tasted everything, and slurped his way through a busy day making sure his customers were happy. I saw him look at a plate of food being served, and send it back - then went into the kitchen and personally cooked its replacement. Rick Stein can't have ever eaten that crap he serves, or if he did, he's a mercenary, not a celebrity.