The Pudding Stop has closed all of its storesA popular high street food chain, owned by a Great British Bake Off star, has announced the closure of all of its shops. After 14 years of business, The Pudding Stop announced it has shut all of his shops “with a heavy heart”. In a statement the popular store said they had "worked tirelessly to keep The Pudding Stop going" but ultimately their efforts failed. The Pudding Stop first launched in 2011 with a “Pudmobile” van outside St Albans City station. Just two years later, Mr Shepherd opened the first permanent shop thanks to an outpouring of support from loyal customers.