British Traditional Foods British Traditional Foods

Eating in BritainEating in Britain

The staple foods of Britain are meat, fish, The staple foods of Britain are meat, fish, potatoes, flour, butter and eggs. Many of potatoes, flour, butter and eggs. Many of British dishes are based on these foods. British dishes are based on these foods.

  These three platefuls of food were served These three platefuls of food were served up in a pub. I would say that they are up in a pub. I would say that they are enormous portions and not what a typical enormous portions and not what a typical British person would eat in one sitting: British person would eat in one sitting: Steak and Kidney Pie with chips and salad Steak and Kidney Pie with chips and salad Cornish Pastie with chips, baked beans Cornish Pastie with chips, baked beans and salad Chicken Salad and salad Chicken Salad

Cottage PieCottage Pie (made (made with minced beef and with minced beef and vegetables topped with vegetables topped with mashed potato. mashed potato.

Shepherd's Pie and Shepherd's Pie and Cottage Pie are very Cottage Pie are very similar. Shepherd's Pie similar. Shepherd's Pie is made from lamb is made from lamb whereas Cottage Pie whereas Cottage Pie uses beef.uses beef.

Public Houses (Pubs)Public Houses (Pubs)The word pub is short for public house. There are over 60,000 pubs in the UK (53,000 in England and Wales, 5,200 in Scotland and 1,600 in Northern Ireland). One of the oldest pubs, Fighting Cocks in St. Albans, Herts, is located in a building that dates back to the eleventh century.

Pubs are an important part of British life. People talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and relax there.

Pubs have traditional names which date back over 600 years. Some Pubs have traditional names which date back over 600 years. Some typical names are The Chequers, The White Swan, The Crown, The typical names are The Chequers, The White Swan, The Crown, The King's Arms, The Red Lion and The White Horse. People often refer to King's Arms, The Red Lion and The White Horse. People often refer to the pub by its name when giving directions: Turn left at the Rose and the pub by its name when giving directions: Turn left at the Rose and Crown. There is usually a sign outside the pub showing the pub's name Crown. There is usually a sign outside the pub showing the pub's name with a picture.with a picture.

In British schools, children can In British schools, children can usually choose between a hot or usually choose between a hot or cold dinner provided by the cold dinner provided by the school or a packed lunch taken school or a packed lunch taken from home. Some children are from home. Some children are entitled to a free school dinner, entitled to a free school dinner, but most children pay for theirs.but most children pay for theirs.

Lunch break is from 12.15 at Lunch break is from 12.15 at noon to 1.15 p.m. and children noon to 1.15 p.m. and children may have a school meal or bring may have a school meal or bring a packed lunch.a packed lunch.

School lunches are priced at School lunches are priced at £1.60 £1.60

Pasta Pasta twirlstwirls

Mince Mince beefbeef

Lasagna Lasagna

MEALS and MEAL TIMES MEALS and MEAL TIMES Some people have their biggest meal in the middle of the Some people have their biggest meal in the middle of the

day and some have it in the evening, but most people day and some have it in the evening, but most people today have a small mid-day meal - usually sandwiches, today have a small mid-day meal - usually sandwiches, and perhaps some crisps and some fruit.and perhaps some crisps and some fruit.

British have three main meals a day:British have three main meals a day: BreakfastBreakfast - between 7:00 and 9:00, - between 7:00 and 9:00, LunchLunch - between 12:00 and 1:30 p.m. - between 12:00 and 1:30 p.m. DinnerDinner (sometimes called (sometimes called SupperSupper) - The main meal, ) - The main meal,

eaten anytime between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. (Evening eaten anytime between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. (Evening meal) meal)

TraditionallyTraditionally, and for some people still, , and for some people still, the meals are the meals are called:called:

BreakfastBreakfast - between 7:00 and 9:00, - between 7:00 and 9:00, Dinner Dinner (The main meal) - between 12:00 and 1:30 p.m. (The main meal) - between 12:00 and 1:30 p.m. TeaTea - anywhere from 5:30 at night to 6:30 p.m. - anywhere from 5:30 at night to 6:30 p.m.

BREAKFASTBREAKFAST

Most people around the world seem to think a typical English Most people around the world seem to think a typical English breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread, breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread, mushrooms and baked beans all washed down with a cup of mushrooms and baked beans all washed down with a cup of coffee. Nowadays, however,coffee. Nowadays, however, a typical English breakfast a typical English breakfast is is more likely to be amore likely to be a bowl of cereals, bowl of cereals, a a slice of toast, orange slice of toast, orange juice juice and aand a cup of coffee. cup of coffee.

The Traditional English Breakfast without the fried bread. The The Traditional English Breakfast without the fried bread. The traditional English breakfast traditional English breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, consists of eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread, baked beans and mushroomssausages, fried bread, baked beans and mushrooms. Even . Even though not many people eat this for breakfast today, it is always though not many people eat this for breakfast today, it is always served in hotels and guest houses around Britain.served in hotels and guest houses around Britain.

The traditional English breakfast is called theThe traditional English breakfast is called the Full English Full English and and sometimes referred to as The Full English Fry-up.sometimes referred to as The Full English Fry-up.

Many people, especially children, in England eat a bowl of Many people, especially children, in England eat a bowl of cereal. They are made with different grains such as corn, wheat, cereal. They are made with different grains such as corn, wheat, oats etc.oats etc.

In winter many people eat "porridge" or boiled oats. In winter many people eat "porridge" or boiled oats.

LUNCHLUNCH

What is aWhat is a typical English lunch? typical English lunch? Many children at school and adults at work Many children at school and adults at work will have a 'packed lunch'. This typically will have a 'packed lunch'. This typically consists of a consists of a sandwichsandwich, a , a packet of packet of crispscrisps, , a piece of fruita piece of fruit and a and a drinkdrink. The . The 'packed lunch' is kept in a plastic 'packed lunch' is kept in a plastic container.container.

Sandwiches Sandwiches are also known as a are also known as a buttybutty or or sarniesarnie in some parts of the UK. in some parts of the UK.

DINNERDINNER

The evening meal is usually called 'tea', 'dinner' or The evening meal is usually called 'tea', 'dinner' or 'supper'. 'supper'.

What is a traditional English Dinner?What is a traditional English Dinner?A typical British meal for dinner is meat and "two veg". A typical British meal for dinner is meat and "two veg". We put hot brown gravy, traditionally made from the We put hot brown gravy, traditionally made from the juices of the roast meat (but more often today from a juices of the roast meat (but more often today from a packet!) on the meat and usually the vegetables. One of packet!) on the meat and usually the vegetables. One of the vegetables is almost always potatoes. the vegetables is almost always potatoes.

This traditional meal is rarely eaten nowadays, a recent This traditional meal is rarely eaten nowadays, a recent survey found that most people in Britain eat curry! Rice survey found that most people in Britain eat curry! Rice or pasta are now favoured as the 'British Dinner'.or pasta are now favoured as the 'British Dinner'.

TEATEA Tea in Britain is traditionally brewed in a Tea in Britain is traditionally brewed in a

warmed China teapot, adding one spoonful warmed China teapot, adding one spoonful of tea per person and one for the pot. Most of tea per person and one for the pot. Most Britons like their tea strong and dark, but with Britons like their tea strong and dark, but with a lot of milk. a lot of milk.

Years ago, the milk was poured into the cup Years ago, the milk was poured into the cup first, so as not to crack the porcelain. first, so as not to crack the porcelain.

The traditional way of making tea is:The traditional way of making tea is: Boil some fresh cold water. (use an electric Boil some fresh cold water. (use an electric

kettle to boil water) kettle to boil water) Put some hot water into the teapot to make it Put some hot water into the teapot to make it

warm. warm. Pour the water away Pour the water away Put one teaspoon of tea-leaves per person, Put one teaspoon of tea-leaves per person,

and one extra tea-spoon, into the pot. and one extra tea-spoon, into the pot. Pour boiling water onto the tea. Pour boiling water onto the tea. Leave for a few minutes. Leave for a few minutes. Serve Serve

AFTERNOON TEAAFTERNOON TEA AFTERNOON TEA (The traditional 4 AFTERNOON TEA (The traditional 4

o'clock tea)o'clock tea)This is a small meal, not a drink. This is a small meal, not a drink. Traditionally it consists of Traditionally it consists of TeaTea (or (or coffee) served with either of the coffee) served with either of the following:following:

Freshly baked sconesFreshly baked scones served with served with cream and jam cream and jam (Known as a cream tea) (Known as a cream tea)

Afternoon tea sandwiches - thinly sliced Afternoon tea sandwiches - thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off. cut off.

Assorted pastries Assorted pastries

HIGH TEAHIGH TEA HIGH TEA (The traditional 6 o'clock tea)HIGH TEA (The traditional 6 o'clock tea)

The British working population did not have Afternoon Tea. They The British working population did not have Afternoon Tea. They had a meal about midday, and a meal after work, between five and had a meal about midday, and a meal after work, between five and seven o'clock. This meal was called 'seven o'clock. This meal was called 'high teahigh tea' or just '' or just 'teatea'. '.

(Today, most people refer to the evening meal as dinner or supper.) (Today, most people refer to the evening meal as dinner or supper.) Traditionally eaten early evening, High tea was a substantial meal Traditionally eaten early evening, High tea was a substantial meal

that combined delicious sweet foods, such as scones, cakes, buns that combined delicious sweet foods, such as scones, cakes, buns or tea breads, with tempting savouries, such as cheese on toast, or tea breads, with tempting savouries, such as cheese on toast, toasted crumpetstoasted crumpets, cold meats and pickles or poached eggs on , cold meats and pickles or poached eggs on toast. This meal is now often replaced with a supper due to people toast. This meal is now often replaced with a supper due to people eating their main meal in the evenings rather than at midday.eating their main meal in the evenings rather than at midday.

Did you know? Did you know?

If someone asks you if you would like a cuppa, they are If someone asks you if you would like a cuppa, they are asking if you would like a cup of tea.asking if you would like a cup of tea.

If someone says 'let me be mother' or 'shall I be mother', If someone says 'let me be mother' or 'shall I be mother', they are offering to pour out the tea from they are offering to pour out the tea from the teapot.the teapot.

Tea Words and phrasesTea Words and phrasesTea break, High tea, tea time, tea party, tea towel and Tea break, High tea, tea time, tea party, tea towel and many more terms have derived from the tradition of many more terms have derived from the tradition of drinking tea. drinking tea.

Tea breaks are when tea and biscuits are served. The Tea breaks are when tea and biscuits are served. The traditional time for tea breaks are at 11:00 am traditional time for tea breaks are at 11:00 am (Elevensee) and 4 pm in the afternoon. (Elevensee) and 4 pm in the afternoon.

If something is not quite to your taste, it’s probably not If something is not quite to your taste, it’s probably not your cup of tea. your cup of tea.

Traditional Foods of Scotland and Traditional Foods of Scotland and WalesWales

ScotlandScotland

Scotland is famous for its Scotland is famous for its gamegame and and salmonsalmon, the national dish is , the national dish is haggishaggis and neeps (innards and and neeps (innards and offal chopped up with spices offal chopped up with spices and cooked in a sheep's and cooked in a sheep's stomach, served with mashed stomach, served with mashed turnip). Glasgow is the home of turnip). Glasgow is the home of the deep-fried Mars bar.the deep-fried Mars bar.

WalesWales

Traditional Welsh foods include:Traditional Welsh foods include: LaverbreadLaverbread - It's basically - It's basically

boiled seaweed (Laver is a kind boiled seaweed (Laver is a kind of edible seaweed).of edible seaweed).Laverbread is often served Laverbread is often served rolled with fine Welsh oatmeal rolled with fine Welsh oatmeal into little cakes and fried into into little cakes and fried into crisp patties with eggs, bacon crisp patties with eggs, bacon and cockles for a traditional and cockles for a traditional Welsh breakfast. Welsh breakfast.

Bara BrithBara Brith - A rich cake - A rich cake Welsh RarebitWelsh Rarebit - melted cheese - melted cheese

on toast.on toast.

Take away food in EnglandTake away food in England

Take-away meals are very popular and Take-away meals are very popular and most towns have a selection of Indian, most towns have a selection of Indian, Italian, Chinese and Greek Restaurants. Italian, Chinese and Greek Restaurants.

Fish and chips is the classic English Fish and chips is the classic English take-away food and is the traditional take-away food and is the traditional national food of England. national food of England. It became It became popular in the 1860's when railways began popular in the 1860's when railways began to bring fresh fish straight from the east to bring fresh fish straight from the east coast to the cities over night. coast to the cities over night.

Fish (cod, haddock, Fish (cod, haddock, plaice) deep fried in plaice) deep fried in flour batter with chips flour batter with chips (fried potatoes) dressed (fried potatoes) dressed in malt vinegar. This is in malt vinegar. This is England's traditional England's traditional take-away food or as take-away food or as US would say "to go". US would say "to go". Fish and chips are not Fish and chips are not normally home cooked normally home cooked but bought at a fish and but bought at a fish and chip shop ("chippie" ) to chip shop ("chippie" ) to eat on premises or as a eat on premises or as a "take away" "take away"

The fish (cod, haddock, The fish (cod, haddock, plaice) is deep fried in flour plaice) is deep fried in flour batter and is eaten with batter and is eaten with chips. Traditionally, the chips. Traditionally, the fish and chips are covered fish and chips are covered with salt and malt vinegar with salt and malt vinegar and, using your fingers, and, using your fingers, eaten straight out of the eaten straight out of the newspaper which they newspaper which they were wrapped in. Now-a-were wrapped in. Now-a-days small wooden forks days small wooden forks are provided and the fish are provided and the fish and chips are wrapped in and chips are wrapped in more hygienic paper. more hygienic paper.

In the north of England, In the north of England, fish and chips is often fish and chips is often served with "mushy peas" served with "mushy peas" (mashed processed peas).(mashed processed peas).

What food was "invented" or discovered in England?What food was "invented" or discovered in England?

1762: The sandwich 1762: The sandwich was invented in was invented in England. England. We have a town We have a town named Sandwich in named Sandwich in the south of England. the south of England. John Montagu, the John Montagu, the Earl of Sandwich Earl of Sandwich invented a small invented a small meal that could be meal that could be eaten with one hand eaten with one hand while he continued while he continued his nonstop his nonstop gambling.gambling.

1902: Marmite 1902: Marmite was invented in England. was invented in England. Marmite is dark brown-coloured savoury Marmite is dark brown-coloured savoury spread made from the yeast that is a by-spread made from the yeast that is a by-product of the brewing industry. It has a product of the brewing industry. It has a very strong, slightly salty flavour. It is very strong, slightly salty flavour. It is definitely a love-it-or-hate-it type of food.definitely a love-it-or-hate-it type of food.

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