The former police officer said: "I know it sounds trivial but it's the principal behind it that's ridiculous.

"If she refuses to cook black pudding because of her religion, what is she doing working in a kitchen that sells it?

"She shouldn't be employed if she won't cook the menu.

"I was really looking forward to my black pudding this morning. You get a good breakfast in there.

"But when I went in there to order my black pudding, like I have done before, I went away hungry. I was really cheesed off.