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The best man versus food-style challenges in UK restaurants from world's hottest curry to 96oz steak

The best man versus food-style challenges in UK restaurants from world's hottest curry to 96oz steak

The Sun18 hours ago
EVERYONE enjoys a meal out - but some love pushing themselves just that bit more with a food challenge.
There are countless restaurants and chains daring customers to stuff their stomachs for both kudos and cash prizes.
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But where are the best ones worth giving a go across the UK? We've rounded up eight that will push you to the limit.
Bunny Jackson's Hot Wings Challenge
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Bunny Jackson's in Manchester is famous for its "Hotter Than The Sun" hot wings challenge.
Customers have five minutes to scoff 10 wings covered in the restaurant's iconic hot sauce, for £20 a head.
Win or lose, you'll get a free t-shirt and, as Bunny Jackson's put it, will "probably cry" too.
The challenge is so fierce, under 18s have to accompanied by an adult and can't do it at all after 4pm.
The Kismot Killer
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Kismot in Edinburgh runs its "Kismot Killer" challenge - so notorious it has reportedly hospitalised two who have taken part and comes with a legal disclaimer.
It has even made an appearance on A League of their Own, leaving the panellists sweating buckets.
The challenge involves five of the world's hottest chillies mixed into a sauce which is then served up.
It currently costs £40 to take part but complete it and you'll get the curry for free.
Red Dog Saloon Burger Challenge
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Red Dog Saloon has restaurants across England, including in Southampton, Liverpool and London.
Customers feeling daring can take part in its Burger Eating contest which costs £50 to enter.
Participants have 10 minutes to polish off as many burgers as possible and prizes are dependant on the number eaten.
Neck three and you'll get a Red Dog baseball cap, but down 10 and you'll get a £1,000 cash prize.
Beat the current record set by professional competitive eater Leah Shutkever (12) and you'll receive £5,000.
Greasy Pig The Paralyser
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The Greasy Pig in Leeds ' "The Paralyser" challenge sees customers faced with a £22 mound of fried breakfast items.
Eaters have to chug down four pieces of bacon, four sausages, four eggs, four hash browns, four toast, mushrooms, tomatoes and a tub of beans.
Finish it in under 13 minutes and the whole meal is free.
But you may want to spend the rest of the day on the sofa after completing it.
Pattersons' Quadruple Bipass Burger Challenge
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This challenge, as the name hints at, is not one to be taken lightly.
Run by Pattersons in Liverpool, customers pay £20 and have 20 minutes to down a mound of food.
You'll have to finish off two burger patties, hash browns, bacon, sliced cheese, two thick slices of goats cheese and one block of cheddar.
That's not all either, as there are also four onion rings, four pieces of fried chicken, a bucket of coleslaw and a pile of fries to eat.
Complete the challenge and you'll get the cost of the meal paid for you.
Tank and Paddle's Dude vs Dough
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Tank and Paddle has two locations across London where customers can take part in its "Dude vs Dough" challenge.
You have to finish off a yard long flatbread pizza and tray of mac and cheese within 15 minutes.
It'll set you back £20 to take part but win and you'll get a £50 bar tab - not a bad way to celebrate.
Slattery's Chocolate Challenge
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Slattery's in Manchester runs the perfect challenge for sweet-toothed customers.
The Chocolate Challenge costs £25 to take part in and requires you to down the following: American style Chocolate Fudge Cake with chocolate ice cream, a portion of Fresh Cream, two chocolate pots filled with liquid chocolate sauce and a glass of hot chocolate.
Anyone who polishes off the mound of sugary goodness gets a Slattery chocolate medal and 100g box of handmade chocolates.
However, you must complete the challenge by yourself.
The Ashville 96oz Steak Challenge
Fancy yourself as a bit of a meat-lover? Then this giant steak challenge might be one for you.
The Ashville Steakhouse in Bristol charges £50 for a 96oz T-bone steak served with six different sides, five of which are your choice.
You'll have just an hour to complete the challenge.
Manage this, and you'll get the entire meal for free as well as, of course, bragging rights among your family and friends.
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