Wetherspoons has been forced to pull a key breakfast item from the menu in some of its pubs after a produce shortage – and customers are not happy
Wetherspoons has had to axe a staple breakfast component due to supply hitches. The beloved pub franchise has encountered difficulties with its free-range egg supply, leaving customers at a loss, with hash browns served up as the stand-in.
Notices of the egg shortfall are being displayed at numerous Wetherspoons locations nationwide. The signage said: “Free-range egg supply shortages.
“Because of free-range egg shortages, we will be replacing eggs with a hash brown on the following dishes: Large traditional breakfast, traditional breakfast, small breakfast large vegetarian breakfast, vegetarian breakfast, small vegetarian breakfast freedom breakfast.
“If you would like an alternative item, please order at the bar – and we will assist you with this. Apologies for any inconvenience which this may cause.”
Frustrations have spilled over onto social media, reports the Express, with one user on a Wetherspoons-focused page saying: “What a clucking liberty.” A Twitter one user said: “What is going on went to Spoons today and they have no eggs for breakfast.
“Sorry but have to go to Premier inn for my Breakfast.” Customers have experienced the shortage in places including Somerset, Brighton, Leominster, Harrogate, Cornwall, and Cardiff. One said: “First a Guinness shortage and now no eggs. What’s happening to the world?”
Describing the issue, Wetherspoons said: “We source some of our free-range eggs from suppliers and farms based in Northern Ireland. The recent outbreak of Avian flu has put pressure on egg availability with measures put in place by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to restrict the spread.”
They added “We are working with all of our egg suppliers to reduce disruption in pubs.” Meanwhile, Wetherspoons patrons have expressed their outrage as the popular 8oz sirloin steak deal was scrapped from menus at 40 of the chain’s locations nationwide. The meal, which included a soft drink, was priced at an affordable £13, with the option to upgrade to an alcoholic beverage for an additional £1.74.
While the company confirmed the removal of the steak from some of its establishments, the reasons behind the decision are unclear. However, the dish continues to be served in 760 other Wetherspoons pubs throughout the UK.
