There are 925 Wetherspoon pubs across the UK and it is the mission of Boris Bennett to collect a chip from each one.

Boris is passionate about his quest and carries a folder of chips around with him to document his journey – each labelled and stored securely in a clear pouch.

His eccentric hobby came to light on Wetherspoons Paltry Chip Count – a Facebook page dedicated to Wetherspoon fanatics who count how many chips they received with their meal (yes, this really does exist).

Although some people have said the challenge must be a wind-up or PR stunt, Boris insists he is deadly serious and has said that he uses Vaseline and wax to prevent his collection going mouldy.

Since posting his collection, it has gone viral, collecting tens of thousands of likes and comments across social media.

In a recent interview with the Metro, Boris said: “I decided to do it because I thought it would be funny to other members of the group, and also because it gives me an excuse to travel the UK to all the pubs.

“I’m trying to just get to as many as possible, if I get too tired, I might pass the baton on to a fellow chip enthusiast.”

In response, Wetherspoon has said that Boris is “one of a kind” and congratulated him on his challenge.

A spokesperson for the pub chain added: “Wetherspoon has numerous fans who love to visit all of the pubs and record their visits. Others take photos of the carpet, but this gentleman is one of a kind. We wish him well in his venture and hope he manages to achieve his aim.”