People immediately began flocking to one particular vendor as the markets officially got underway
12:14, 15 Nov 2025Updated 12:15, 15 Nov 2025
A huge queue has already formed at one Christmas Market stall
As the Christmas Markets officially opened in Liverpool this morning, there was one stall that immediately saw queues of hungry visitors forming.
The city’s markets got underway slightly after the scheduled 11am start time today (Saturday), with crowds of people pouring onto St George’s Plateau to enjoy the early festive atmosphere and perhaps purchase a gift or two or enjoy some food and drink. The annual market draws in thousands of visitors each year, and with the event running until Christmas Eve, shoppers have plenty of time to visit and soak up the atmosphere.
But there was one stall that saw queues forming straight away and it wasn’t for people looking to meet Santa – it was for baked potatoes.
Not long after the market doors officially opened, scores of people could be waiting in line to buy a baked spud from an impressive looking stall that is the result of a collaboration between two high-profile potato men.
Huge queues for a baked potato at the Christmas Markets
The stall is being run by TikTok spud supremo Spud Man – real name Ben Newman – who had a successful summer pop up at the Bus Yard in Crosby, drawing large crowds.
Spud Man boasts four million followers on social media and boasts famous customers including Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
He previously confirmed that he would be joining forces with London Road legend John The Spud for a joint effort at this year’s Christmas Markets in the city.
Announcing the news online, Spudman said: “We are doing a Christmas market. We were booked on for Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park but something came up.
“This is something I couldn’t turn down for one reason, I will get to work with someone I admire very much, another potato man who has been in the game longer than me. We’re coming to Liverpool. We’re teaming up with John the Spud.”
John the Spud with his regular potato van on London Road
And looking at the queues forming already, it appears the powerful potato pairing is already enticing customers.
The ECHO counted at least 40 people in the queue for the stall just 45 minutes after the markets officially opened.
Those looking to pick up a potato will pay £6 for plain, £7 for cheese, sweetcorn, Tuna Mayo, beans, chilli or coleslaw.
For those willing to spend a few more pounds, a pulled pork potato comes in at £12.