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What to Eat in Great Britain - Top 30 English Foods
- marinafeldman39
- Nov 22, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 17, 2024
British cuisine is like the British weather - unpredictable, sometimes understated, but always comforting once you get used to it. At its core, it's comfort food that has stood the test of time, from the iconic roast dinner with its succulent meats, crisp roast potatoes, and Yorkshire pudding, to the ubiquitous fish and chips, where golden battered fish meets perfectly salted, crispy chips. Breakfast is an event in itself, offering a spread of eggs, bacon, sausages, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, and black pudding. Savory pies, with fillings like steak and kidney or chicken and leek, are a nod to the country's love for pastry, while the British have a sweet tooth for afternoon tea, complete with scones, clotted cream, and jam. Modern British cuisine has embraced global flavors, yet still cherishes its traditional dishes, celebrating local produce, seasonal ingredients, and the art of simple, well-executed cooking.
Here's a list of food to try on your next trip.
Appetizers
Scallops - Might be served over a smooth pea puree, which has become a contemporary British staple.
Scallops with Minted Pea Puree Toad in the Hole - Sausages baked in a batter topped with gravy.
Beetroot and Goat's Cheese Salad - This modern salad showcases the sweetness of the beet along with the creamy tang of goat's cheese.
Beet Salad Ploughman's Lunch - Cheese, bread, pickles, and cold meats.
Pork Belly - Often found in gastropubs, served in various styles, sometimes with veggie and cider jus.
Scotch Egg - Found as street food or an appetizer, this egg is wrapped in sausage meat, and breadcrumbs, and deep-fried.
Scotch Egg Smoked Salmon - Often served with cream cheese, onions, and capers.
Stilton Cheese - A strong blue cheese is the famous English cheese.
Mains
Pan-seared fish - Enjoy the fish from the local waters in a tasty healthy way.
Salmon Bangers and Mash - Sausages, mashed potatoes served with gravy.
Beef Wellington - A luxurious dish of beef tenderloin coated with various tasty layers, baked in puff pastry.
Beef Wellington Cornish Pasty - A baked pastry typically filled with beef, potatoes, and other veggies.
Full English Breakfast - This tasty meal includes eggs, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, and bacon, sausage, black pudding, baked beans.
Full English Breakfast Shepherd’s Pie - This comfort dish is made with minced lamb, and vegetables, and topped with mashed potatoes for the perfect crust. Its cousin Cottage pie uses minced beef instead.
Roast Dinner (Sunday Roast) - Roast meat typically beef with vegetables as well as Yorkshire pudding.
Roast Dinner Gourmet Burgers - These elevated high-quality burgers come with artisan buns and unique toppings.
Lancashire Hotpot - A slow-cooked stew with lamb, and potatoes.
Fish and Chips - Battered fried fish often enjoyed with fries (chips) and mushy peas.
Fish and Chips Chicken Tikka Masala - Adapted for British tastes, this dish showcases the influence of Indian cuisine.
Salt Beef Beigel (Bagel) - Filled with salt beef, mustard, and pickles this treat can be found in Jewish delis.
Steak - Grilled, pan-fried, or roasted, served with various sides or sauces.
Steak Desserts, Baked Goods and Treats
Apple Crumble - Cooked apples topped with a crumbly mixture of butter, flour, and sugar.
Bread and Butter Pudding - Bread soaked in a mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, and spices, then baked.
Eton Mess - A dessert of strawberries, meringue, and whipped cream.
Eton Mess Crumpets - Often served with butter and sometimes jam.
Afternoon Tea - A tradition to indulge in tea, scones with clotted cream and jam, finger sandwiches, and pastries.
Tea Time Trifle - Layers of sponge cake, fruit, custard, and jam.
Pancakes - Now a street food. Just add tasty toppings.
Pancake Bites Victoria Sponge Cake - A light sponge cake filled with am and whipped cream.
Sticky Toffee Pudding - A moist cake made with dates, topped with toffee sauce and served with ice cream.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
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