TikTok sensation Spudman is giving away hundreds of free jacket potatoes in Milton Keynes
Viral TikTok star Spudman will hand out 730 free jacket potato meals this weekend in Milton Keynes, as part of a new partnership with London Northwestern Railway (LNR).
Ben Newman - known to his online following as Spudman - rose to fame after uploading interactions with customers queuing for loaded spuds at his van in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
He’s partnering with LNR to celebrate the launch of a brand-new train fleet on the Trent Valley Line by offering hundreds of free meals from his van in Milton Keynes’ Outdoor Market on Saturday between 10am – 3pm.
The collaboration marks the introduction of a brand-new fleet of trains, known as the Class 730s, to the popular Trent Valley railway route which connects destinations in Cheshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Buckinghamshire with London.
During the month-long partnership, Spudman will give away 730 loaded spuds across three locations along the Trent Valley Line – Milton Keynes, Crewe and Tamworth.
David Watkin, commercial director at LNR, said: “Tamworth station is at the heart of the Trent Valley Line, so partnering with the town’s most famous internet star felt like a natural fit to help introduce our new fleet.”
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Spudman to Milton Keynes and Crewe for the first time, giving local communities a chance to try one of his legendary creations.”
Ben Newman – also known as Spudman - said: “I feel very lucky to have followers who are willing to travel such long distances to visit me, so working with a train operator which is introducing brand-new trains and making it even easier for them as a result makes perfect sense. I can’t wait to visit Milton Keynes, Crewe and then back to where it all started in Tamworth!”
Fans are encouraged to sign up online to receive their voucher before the 730 free spuds run out at www.lnr.uk/spudman.