A MasterChef finalist is speaking out after a devastating loss — and fans are all asking the same question: how could this happen?
SHOCK LOSS
MasterChef finalist reveals his chickens were killed in savage dog attack as he slams owners’ ‘unacceptable’ behaviour
A MASTERCHEF finalist has revealed how his chickens were killed in a savage dog attack, as he slammed the owners’ “unacceptable” behaviour.
Scottish celebrity chef Adam Handling, 37, who is also known for the Great British Menu, has been left “devastated” following the horrific incident which he called “evil”.
MasterChef finalist Adam Handling has revealed his heartbreak after a dog killed his chickens at the restaurant he ownsCredit: Instagram
The chef had raised the chickens from chicksCredit: Instagram
The star revealed the tragic attack happened at the Tartan and Fox Pub that he runs in Cornwall.
Sitting on a nearby beach in his chef whites, a heartbroken Adam said: “I just wanted to express something that happened in our Fox pub on Sunday.
“And I just can’t get my head around it purely because of what has just happened today.
“So on Sunday, we had a couple of guests that just allowed their dogs off their lead, despite signs everywhere that say, please keep your dogs on a lead, chickens are everywhere, to just attack our chickens.
“A few of them died. They died today after being nursed for the last couple of days, which is really quite sad.”
Starting to get angry, the chef said: “But then their children decided to go in the chicken coop where we’ve been allowing the rooster to fertilise the chicken eggs to be able to get more little chicks, and they picked up all the eggs and they smashed them against a tree.
Adam revealed the same family who owned the dog also let their kids smash the eggs he was fertilisingCredit: Instagram
Adam shot to fame on MasterChef 13 years agoCredit: Scott Hornby – The Sun
“I have no idea what goes through kids’ heads when they’re doing it, but you know the thing?
“I don’t understand the parents that allow their children to act that way in public places.”
Adam then revealed: “Just so you’re aware, there was about maybe 30 or 40 fertilized eggs completely smashed because of these selfish little brats that came to my pub because that is totally unacceptable.
“And for that child, it says more about the parents than the child.
“I’m so disappointed. I’m so hurt. I love them chickens so much. And you are evil!”
The celebrity chef also penned an emotional caption where he added: “This behaviour is completely unacceptable. Our chickens are part of the Tartan Fox family and are here for everyone to enjoy and care for.”
Followers rushed to comfort the chef, one writing: “Devastated to hear this guys.”
Adam got his big break as a chef when he managed to get an apprenticeship at the prestigious Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, aged just 16.
Speaking about why they hired him, he once said: “I’m a cheeky little bugger and I think that’s why they gave it to me.”
Since then he has worked at top restaurants across the UK, including being the head chef at St Ermin’s Hotel in St James’ Park, London.
Adam then got his first taste of TV fame when he appeared in MasterChef: The Professionals in 2013, where he came third.
Ten years later, the star won the Champion of Champions title on Great British Menu in 2023.
