Jeremy Clarkson’s latest venture—a special event at his Cotswolds pub, The Farmer’s Dog—has drawn sharp criticism from animal rights organization PETA. The television personality and star of “Clarkson’s Farm” is facing backlash for offering squirrel as part of a limited-time menu designed to showcase “weird and wonderful” culinary creations.
The controversial dish will be featured during a £85-per-person “Dare Night,” an event destined for inclusion in his Amazon series. PETA has denounced the move, characterizing it as a calculated stunt aimed at generating shock value rather than genuine gastronomic exploration.
Elisa Allen, Vice President of Programmes at PETA, voiced strong disapproval:
“How desperate does one have to be to turn wildlife into a pub stunt for some kind of shock value straight out of the bargain bin?”
Allen further argued that squirrels are “industrious, clever and sentient” creatures who deserve respect, stating that “only a hideous bully would take them from their life in a park and slice them up on a plate.”
The “Dare Night” menu extends beyond the squirrel offering. Guests can anticipate an array of unusual items, including:
* Pan-fried brains
* Lamb’s hearts
* Snail caviar
A sign displayed at the pub promises an experience “replete with memorable dishes and novel foods that will live long in the memory.” The event features a three-course meal, served as small plates on communal tables.
Clarkson himself has openly promoted the evening’s offerings. “Fed up with beige, safe food? Want to try new things? Difficult things? Weird things? Well if you’re intrigued, join us at the Farmer’s Dog,” he stated.
He also emphasized that the event is not for everyone:
“This is not an event for the faddy or those of a vegan disposition, as it will have a menu filled with all the things that people normally discard.”
Clarkson continued, “You might hate half of it. But you might go home with a steely determination to eat stomach lining as often as possible.”
The event will be documented in an upcoming episode of “Clarkson’s Farm” on Amazon Prime. This is not the first instance of conflict between Clarkson and PETA, who have previously criticized his practices related to pork production and even sent him a “dark book” detailing concerns about animal product testing.
One user commenting on the pub’s Instagram page wryly noted that the food “looks like road kill.”
