GREGGS’ sausage roll is being honoured with its own wax figure at Madame Tussauds.
The iconic savoury treat’s effigy will be unveiled at the attraction for National Sausage Roll day next week.
Jonathan ShortGreggs’ sausage roll is being honoured with its own wax figure at Madame Tussauds[/caption]
The waxwork is on display in honour of National Sausage Roll DayJonathan Short
Jonathan ShortThe model snack was crafted at Madame Tussauds’ London studio following the same process used for human figures[/caption]
It will be displayed on a regal blue velvet cushion, sitting on a plinth and accompanied by a plaque, which salutes the “significant contribution it delivers to Britain’s culinary heritage”.
For a limited time, it will take its place alongside the likes of William Shakespeare, Sir David Attenborough and Stormzy at the London wax museum’s Culture Capital zone, dedicated to those who have shaped Britain.
Greggs chief exec Roisin Currie said: “Seeing our sausage roll receive the celebrity treatment is a proud and slightly surreal moment for all of us at Greggs.”
The model snack was crafted at Madame Tussauds’ London studio following the same process used for human figures.
Artists spent hours ensuring it was correct in every detail.
The plaque notes Greggs was founded in 1951 — and that 365million of its sausage rolls, each with 96 layers of flaky pastry, are bought every year.
It is the first time that an individual food item has been so honoured at the attraction.
Jo Kinsey, studio manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: “The Greggs sausage roll is synonymous with British culture — we just had to put it in our Culture Zone.
“Our artists have put in numerous hours to capture every detail. The pressure was on to capture it perfectly because we know how passionate Brits are about their favourite pastry.”
Jonathan ShortThe display cabinet – with protective glass – at Madame Tussauds[/caption]
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