Pub chef claims Yorkshire pudding record

Award-winning publican and chef Paul Clerehugh is claiming the world record for Britain's tallest Yorkshire pudding.

Paul, lessee at the Crooked Billet, Stoke Row, Oxfordshire created his super-sized Yorkie live on the television programme Market Kitchen​.

He was up against 40 of the country's best known chefs, including James Martin and Dominic Chapman - head chef at the Royal Oak in Paley Street, Berkshire, owned by Michael Parkinson and his son Nick.

Paul's 22cm pud surpassed James Martin's previous record of 12.5cm.

Paul admitted: "I was worried about achieving a good rise in front of a television audience - I've managed 24cm at home."

Paul's recipe includes three large free-range eggs, 110g strong organic flour, 200ml skimmed milk, salt, pepper with the addition of two extra egg whites and a pinch of gelatine powder.

The Crooked Billet's Sunday roast was voted the best in Britain by readers of The Observer​, and the pub hosted Kate Winslet's bangers and mash wedding reception.

Paul also owns London Street Brasserie in Reading.