A chef who received death threats after claiming to have "spiked" the food of a vegan customer has offered to resign after her comments sparked a fierce backlash.

Laura Goodman's Shropshire restaurant was flooded with one-star reviews after she wrote in a closed Facebook group that she "spiked a vegan".

A spokesman for Carlini, who have two restaurants in the area, confirmed both will remain closed until later this week following the uproar.

"Laura Goodman has today tendered her resignation from Carlini and the board of directors are currently considering their options," the statement said.

"Whilst this process is being completed, Laura will not be working at either of the restaurants, which will re-open later this week.

"As part of a pre-planned recruitment drive, Carlini is also recruiting for an additional head chef to work across both its restaurants in Shropshire."