Cooking can provide a great insight into a country's history and culture, and British cuisine is no exception. Check out these traditional British foods before heading to the UK and discover where to find them on your next trip.
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Shepherd's Pie is a wholesome, classic British meal that originated in Scotland and the north of England and is mainly made from ground lamb and potatoes. Many families will make this dish with beef, but in reality it should be called a cottage pie because shepherds only graze flocks of sheep (duh).
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Most Britons would agree that shepherd's pie is best eaten at home with family, in fact, this dish is not often eaten in restaurants. But if you're craving an impressive shepherd pie, the most iconic ones can be found in London's Ivy.
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Beef Wellington is a rounded steak coated in a pie and then rolled in a pastry. Although the dish has the same name as the famous Duke of Wellington, it actually has no connection with the English nobility. In fact, it is believed that Wellington beef is based on French slices (beef fillets in pastries).
Wellington beef is served in luxury bars and restaurants across the country, but if you're looking for something truly special, try it at House Restaurant in Brighton Lane.
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Perhaps nothing is more synonymous with British food than fish and chips. But, unfortunately, if you can't get this dish in the right place, it tends to be a bit disappointing. A top tip is to look for chip shops, cook their fish fresh orders – avoid a chip that shows a bunch of pre-cooked fish behind a glass!
While there are fish and chip shops all over the UK, we've found that this dish is always the tastiest when eaten by the sea. That's why if you want to experience a true British waterfront cuisine, it's best to try places along the coast. If you are studying at an English school in Brighton, we recommend checking out Melrose on the waterfront.
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While it may have South Asian roots, there is plenty of evidence that The Chicken Tika Masala was originally created in the UK by Bangladeshi chefs in Glasgow. Today, it is considered one of the uk's most popular dishes, served in curry houses across the UK.
In addition to an amazing array of British-Asian cuisine, some of the best British curries can be found in Curry Mile in Manchester. If you're studying at Manchester BSC, you might also want to check out our Manchester Halal Restaurant Guide.
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Or any kind of pie for that matter. Whether pastry mulching or potato mulching, pies have an important place in British cuisine and are the perfect antidote to the harsh British winters.
For pie homes, it's best to head to the north of England to Manchester or York, where you can find delicious homemade pies in local markets and restaurants. For those in the South, Pieminster offers an incredible range of pie and has branches across the UK.
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Eaton Metz is the perfect summer treat, a dessert made with Merlinger, a variety of berries and creams. The dish was first served in a school cricket match at Eaton College in the late 19th century and is now popular across the UK.
Eaton Metz is so simple and delicious that it's best to have a picnic at home or bring in. Learn how to make this traditional British dessert with this Eaton Mace recipe.
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Scones, finger sandwiches, cakes and tea – what could be better? While we Brits are known for drinking afternoon tea at 5pm every day, it's a myth. Afternoon tea is a rare treat and is generally drunk around 3-4 p.m.
For traditional afternoon tea, there's no better place than York's infamous Betty's Tea Room.
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Conish pastries, a pastry filled with meat and vegetables, were initially popular among tin miners because they were easy to transport and could be eaten without plates or cutlery. Nowadays, humble pastries play an important role in British food culture. Some even think that there is the inspiration of the Spaniards of South America.
In Cornwall - obviously! But if you can't go that far to the country, you can find delicious Cornish pastries in most markets and bakeries. Or take one from The West Cornwall Pastry Company on board.
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Also known as "frying", a full breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, toast, tomatoes, and sometimes black pudding (blood sausage). This hearty breakfast is popular in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales and is usually eaten on weekends. There are also regional differences, with "All Scotland" serving with black pudding and "Tati scones".
You can find fried shops all over the UK with greasy spoons (cafes are a bit like diners), but if you're studying at an English school in Edinburgh, we especially recommend fast and hearty cafes.
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The humble grilled dinner begins with a meal eaten after Sunday church services, as meat and vegetables can be left in the oven to cook while the family goes out to worship. Today, Sunday roasts are still an important part of life in the UK, with around one in five Brits sitting down to grill meat every week.
Every self-respecting bar offers a grilled dinner menu on Sundays and now, not just beef and drip. Do a little research and you'll find yourself baking almost anything you like! Head to Rudy's Restaurant in Shoreditch, London for a mouth-watering Jamaican roast, or enjoy one of the vegetarian grilled dinners in Brighton.
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