Rick Stein defends charge of £2 for condiments at Cornwall restaurant

Television chef blames food inflation, energy costs and rising wages for unpopular decision

Rick Stein has defended his decision to charge 2 for condiments at his fish restaurant in Cornwall after criticism from some customers.

The television chef and food writer's restaurant group charges customers for condiments and dips in Stein's Fish & Chips in Padstow to sit in, including gravy, curry sauce and aioli.