English Food

England’s traditional foods have never been considered among the worlds finest. It's more modern restaurants have been influenced greatly by international cuisine, especially from countries while were part of the British Empire. However it's old staples were simpler, wholesome and filling dishes which evolved in a time where the priority was a substantial meal before, after or during a hardy work day.

Such dishes can still be sampled in most pubs and many restaurants around England and include Bangers and Mash, a wide variety of meat and vegetable pies (steak and kidney should top your list) and of course, the Sunday Roast. These are all great options to leave you feeling satisfied, especially on a cold Autumn or Winters day.

At breakfast time, you'll need to try the English Breakfast at least once during your stay, but don't plan on being too active afterwards as it includes sausage, bacon, fried eggs, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast and often a slice of white or black pudding. It's also essential that you try Fish and Chips during your visit, and while you might think Englands seaside towns are the best place to give this dish a go, London has plenty of pubs and chip shops of an excellent standard.

If you're looking for something a little more refined, why not try afternoon tea, a ritual introduced in Britain in the 1840s. It evolved as a small meal to keep off hunger until a later full evening meal, and tends to consist of tea served with small sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, sweet pastries and cakes. Most of London’s best hotels and restaurants offer it, and there is also the option to take an Afternoon Tea Bus Tour.

English food has evolved due to the influence of former British colonies, with Indian food, and British derivations of it, proving popular and readily available.

The country is also home to some of the worlds top chefs and fine dining establishments, and while London has a large number of Michelin starred properties (Restaurant Gordon Ramsey, Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester), you'll also find plenty of great option dotted throughout the rest of the country. The small town of Bray in Berkshire has two 3 Michelin starred restaurants (The Fat Duck and The Waterside Inn).

Whether the culinary focus of your time in England is on fine dining, traditional rustic fare, or a combination of both, we can prepare the perfect itinerary for any food lover visiting England so get in touch with us today and we’ll put together a wonderful culinary tour.