The Blue Stoops in London.
A London pub has come up with an unusually creative response to a new tax rule affecting children's meals, and it involves wild snails. The Blue Stoops has launched a grown-up children's menu that's unlikely to impress your picky little ones, using a VAT loophole as a playful response to the policy change. The result is a high-end tasting menu reframed as kid's food featuring snails, oyster pie, and beef.
Everything You Need To Know About The Blue Stoops Pub's Kid's Menu
Why Is The Blue Stoops Pub Adding Snails To The Kid's Menu?
This is a creative workaround to a new government tax change affecting children's meals. This summer, a temporary VAT reduction on children's meals was announced, cutting the tax rate from 20% to 5%. The policy was introduced to make family dining more affordable, but has instead led to debate within the hospitality sector.
What Is On The Blue Stoops' Children's Menu?
The newly introduced Chancellor's Children's menu includes:
- Wild Burgundy snails
- Bacon anchovy butter toast
- Beef and oyster pie
- A dessert dubbed The Tax Break Tart
The tasting menu also arrived with a half-pint of alcohol-free beer.
How Much Does The Chancellor's Children's Menu Cost?
The set menu is priced at £25 per person. Despite the name, the menu is not limited to children and is marketed as a premium dining experience.
What Is The Blue Stoops' Address?
The Blue Stoops is located at 127-129 Kensington Church St, Kensington, W8 7LP.
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