A humble spud peddler has mashed his way to TikTok stardom with his culinary skills enticing food enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. Customers can't seem to resist 'Spudman' - real name Ben Newman - and they are queueing for hours to sample his delectable jacket potatoes, bringing a slice of this potato hype to the world wide web. Britain's love affair with the perfect baked potato, particularly when smothered in hearty beans and cheese, has crossed international borders.
But for those not willing to withstand hours in a typically drizzly queue in Tamworth, Staffordshire, Spudman has served up a treat just for you. This 39-year-old father-of-nine took to TikTok recently to share his 'secret' for creating the ultimate soft-in-the-middle, crispy-on-the-outside spud, proving that good things don't always come to those who wait. READ: Staffordshire TikToker Spudman reveals how to make perfect jacket potato at home TikTok sensation Spudman shares three top tips READ: Staffordshire 'Spudman' is a TikTok sensation - but he has no idea why Ben Newman has become an internet star with customers coming from across the world to sample his jacket potatoes The revelation came as a response to an age-old queryr.
Instead of focusing on the length of time the potatoes are cooked, Spudman suggests the variety of potato is key, the Mirror reports. On his massively popular TikTok account '@spudarmy', boasting 3.5 million followers, Ben was met with the question: "how do you get the potat.