The huge Hollywood star stuns diners when he shows up at the Norwich restaurant for banoffee and Bolognese waffles
Waffle house staff were stunned when Hugh Jackman walked in for a “cheat dinner” – and then posted it to his three million Instagram followers.
The 54-year-old X-Men star sneered at two plates and a milkshake at The Waffle House restaurant in Norwich.
Hugh – who plays Wolverine in the Marvel-based film series – was later described by staff as “a legend”.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the Australian actor wrote: “Happy Cheat Eating! No! I have not shared. And I’m not sorry. #wafflehousenorwich.’
He then posted pictures of his massive meal – which featured the first course, a hearty waffle topped with roasted Norfolk field mushrooms and cheddar cheese sauce, followed by a banoffee waffle topped with banana, toffee and chocolate chips.
Surprise visit: Staff at a waffle house were stunned when Hugh Jackman, 54, walked in for a ‘cheat meal’ – and then posted it to his three million Instagram followers
Snack: He posted pictures of his massive meal – which featured the first course, a hearty waffle, topped with roasted Norfolk field mushrooms and cheddar cheese sauce
Eating out: The X-Men star downed two plates and a milkshake at The Waffle House restaurant in Norwich
Restaurant chefs posted on Facebook after the weekend visit: “Thank you @thehughjackman for being such a legend, posing for a photo and mentioning us on his social media pages.”
“He also helped use his claws to chop up some veggies for #Wolverine in the kitchen.”
The evening’s manager, Emily Blakemore, admitted she didn’t recognize him at first, adding, “All the other staff peeked around the corner and said, ‘This is Hugh Jackman, Hugh Jackman.’
“It was very surreal — the energy and excitement of that shift was just insane.”
“It’s something he constantly experiences when he goes out … and we knew he was with his family and we just wanted him to have as normal an experience as possible.”
Hugh is set to direct Deadpool 3, which is due out next year and will see him reprise the role of Wolverine.
And that takes some serious diet hacks and heavy lifting to get in shape for the movie.
He has said he will be doing nothing but working out and bulking up for six months.
Dessert: During his visit, he also ate a banoffee waffle with banana, toffee, and chocolate chips
Capturing the moment: Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the Aussie actor wrote: “Happy cheat food! No! I have not shared. And I’m not sorry. #wafflehousenorwich’
Delighted: Restaurant chefs posted on Facebook after the weekend visit: “Thank you @thehughjackman for being such a legend and posing for a photo.”
In March, he revealed he was on a fairly strict diet, consuming 8,000 calories a day spread over six meals.
And he also revealed that drinking protein shakes had caused his pants to rip.
Hugh has ties to Norfolk through his mother, who lives in the county.
He is also a fan of Norwich City Football Club.
Fans thought it was nice that he mentioned the restaurant in his post.
One wrote: “This is my partner’s restaurant.” Thank you for taking the time to visit and share. It really made his day.’
Another shared: ‘What the heck are you doing in Norwich!?!’ No judgment on whether you made the trip just for the waffle.’
Movie Star: Hugh is set to direct Deadpool 3, which is due out next year and will see him reprise his role as Wolverine
Another commented: “So glad you had the chance to experience @wafflehousenorwich Hugh!!!” I’ve been eating there for over 30 years! I wish you an incredible journey!!!’
And one joked: “If you fancy a cup of coffee I’m north of Norwich!!”
For some, however, the selection of waffles went too far.
“A cheat meal will NEVER contain mushrooms,” added one.