Paul Hollywood once dragged Mary Berry to McDonald's.

Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry

Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry

The 'Great British Bake Off' judge, 80, has admitted her handsome co-star forced her to go inside one of the fast food chain's restaurants a few years ago but she refused to eat anything because she won't allow processed grub through her lips.

She told heat magazine: "I never have takeaway. When the children were little, I had one once. With takeaways, you have to go and fetch them and I would far rather cook something in my kitchen. It doesn't take long to rustle something up ... I have visited McDonald's once - this is absolutely true! Paul Hollywood took me to one after 'Bake Off'. He drove into one and said, 'Bezz, come on!' He loves them, but I didn't have anything. I like my own burgers with Parmesan on top."

And, although she's not keen on chomping down on a meaty burger made in bulk loads, Mary is partial to an alcoholic beverage once in a while.

When asked if she ever has a few too many drinks, she said: "Oh no, I am very careful, as I am nearly always doing something interesting the next day. In my youth, I might have done but, good gracious, not now."