Home›Dishes›Cuisine›British CuisineCuisineBritish CuisineEuropean CuisinesReference and ClassificationVerifiedBritish cuisine reflects the agricultural produce and practices of the British Isles, shaped by centuries of trade, colonization and immigration. Its foundations are savory pies, roasted meats served as a Sunday roast, and simply prepared vegetables and dairy. Puddings, both sweet and savory, and bread-based dishes are longstanding staples. From the eighteenth century onward the British Empire's trade routes brought tea, sugar and spices into everyday cooking, and curry, introduced through British contact with South Asia, became naturalized as a national favorite; fish and chips, popularized in the nineteenth century, became an emblem of working class urban food culture. Regional identities sit inside the wider British tradition alongside a modern, ethnically diverse restaurant culture built on Indian, Chinese and other immigrant cuisines. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/FactsBritish CuisineConnectionsIn the Other AtlasesSourcesOpen Questions (1 open question)Take a Related QuizComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsSignature TechniqueWell-attestedRoasting and savory pie-making 1Origin RegionWell-attestedBritish Isles 1British CuisineFilter Results53 entriesDish FamilyAllCold Appetizers and Small Plates (1)Confections and Candies (2)Desserts and Sweet Puddings (1)European Breads and Pastries (6)European Grain and Starch Dishes (2)European Noodles and Dumplings (1)European Roasted, Grilled and Fried Dishes (22)European Soups (3)European Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (8)Latin American and Caribbean Breads and Pastries (1)North American Breads and Pastries (1)North American Roasted, Grilled and Fried Dishes (1)North American Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (2)South Asian Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (1)Main 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CuisineBangers and MashBritish CuisineBattered sausageBritish CuisineBeans on toastBritish CuisineBeef WellingtonBritish CuisineBoiled beefBritish CuisineBubble and SqueakBritish CuisineCauliflower cheeseBritish CuisineCawlBritish CuisineCheese on ToastBritish CuisineCheese strawBritish CuisineChicken Tikka MasalaBritish CuisineCoronation ChickenBritish CuisineCranachanBritish CuisineCullen SkinkBritish CuisineCurryBritish CuisineCustard TartBritish CuisineDevils on horsebackBritish CuisineFish and ChipsBritish CuisineFlake (chocolate bar)British CuisineFrench FriesBritish CuisineFried ChickenBritish CuisineFull BreakfastBritish CuisineHashBritish CuisineHome FriesBritish CuisineKedgereeBritish CuisineLamprey pieBritish CuisineLancashire hotpotBritish CuisineLiver and onionsBritish CuisineMacaroni and CheeseBritish CuisineMashed PotatoBritish CuisineMeat pieBritish CuisinePancakeBritish CuisineParmoBritish CuisinePigs in blanketsBritish CuisinePortable soupBritish CuisinePotato ChipsBritish CuisinePotato waffleBritish CuisinePottageBritish CuisineRoast beefBritish CuisineRumbledethumpsBritish CuisineSalt and pepper chipsBritish CuisineScotch BrothBritish CuisineScouseBritish CuisineShepherd's PieBritish CuisineSkirlieBritish CuisineSteak and Kidney PieBritish CuisineSunday roastBritish CuisineTablet (Confectionery)British CuisineToad in the HoleBritish CuisineConnectionsExpresses TraditionCheesemaking, Food Traditions Well-attested Source British Cuisine (Wikipedia)tier 2Features DishAirwaves (gum), Dishes Well-attested Source Airwaves (gum) (Wikipedia)Baked beans, Dishes Well-attested Source Baked beans (Wikipedia)Baked Potato, Dishes Well-attested Source Baked potato (Wikipedia)Balti, Dishes Well-attested Source Balti (food) (Wikipedia)Bangers and Mash, Dishes Well-attested Source Bangers and mash (disambiguation) (Wikipedia)Battered sausage, Dishes Well-attested Source Battered sausage (Wikipedia)Beans on toast, Dishes Well-attested Source Beans on toast (Wikipedia)Beef Wellington, Dishes Well-attested Source Beef Wellington (Wikipedia)tier 3Boiled beef, Dishes Well-attested Source Boiled beef (Wikipedia)Bubble and Squeak, Dishes Well-attested Source Bubble and squeak - WikipediaCauliflower cheese, Dishes Well-attested Source Cauliflower cheese (Wikipedia)Cawl, Dishes Well-attested Source Cawl - WikipediaCheese on Toast, Dishes Well-attested Source Cheese on toast (Wikipedia)Cheese straw, Dishes Well-attested Source Cheese straw (Wikipedia)Chicken Tikka Masala, Dishes Well-attested Source Chicken tikka masala - WikipediaCoronation Chicken, Dishes Well-attested Source Coronation chicken - WikipediaCranachan, Dishes Well-attested Source Cranachan (Wikipedia)Cullen Skink, Dishes Well-attested Source Cullen skink (Wikipedia)tier 3Curry, Dishes Well-attested Source Curry (Wikipedia)tier 3Custard Tart, Dishes Well-attested Source Custard tart (Wikipedia)Devils on horseback, Dishes Well-attested Source Devils on horseback (Wikipedia)Fish and Chips, Dishes Well-attested Flake (chocolate bar), Dishes Well-attested Source Flake (chocolate bar) (Wikipedia)French Fries, Dishes Well-attested Source French fries (Wikipedia)Fried Chicken, Dishes Well-attested Source Fried Chicken (Wikipedia)tier 3Full Breakfast, Dishes Well-attested Source Full Breakfast (Wikipedia)tier 3Hash, Dishes Well-attested Source Hash (food) - WikipediaHome Fries, Dishes Well-attested Source Home Fries (Wikidata)Kedgeree, Dishes Well-attested Source Kedgeree - WikipediaLamprey pie, Dishes Well-attested Source Lamprey pie (Wikipedia)Lancashire hotpot, Dishes Well-attested Source Lancashire hotpot (Wikipedia)Liver and onions, Dishes Well-attested Source Liver and onions (Wikipedia)Macaroni and Cheese, Dishes Well-attested Source Macaroni and cheese (Wikipedia)Mashed Potato, Dishes Well-attested Source Mashed Potato (Wikipedia)Meat pie, Dishes Well-attested Source Meat pie (Wikipedia)Pancake, Dishes Well-attested Source Pancake (Wikipedia)Parmo, Dishes Well-attested Source Parmo (Wikipedia)Pigs in blankets, Dishes Well-attested Source Pigs in blankets (Wikipedia)Portable soup, Dishes Well-attested Source Portable soup (Wikipedia)Potato Chips, Dishes Well-attested Source Potato chips (Wikipedia)Potato waffle, Dishes Well-attested Source Potato waffle (Wikipedia)Pottage, Dishes Well-attested Source Pottage - WikipediaRoast beef, Dishes Well-attested Source Roast beef (Wikipedia)Rumbledethumps, Dishes Well-attested Source Rumbledethumps (Wikipedia)Salt and pepper chips, Dishes Well-attested Source Salt and pepper chips (Wikipedia)Scotch Broth, Dishes Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Scotch brothScouse, Dishes Well-attested Source Scouse (food) (Wikipedia)Shepherd's Pie, Dishes Well-attested Skirlie, Dishes Well-attested Source Skirlie (Wikipedia)Steak and Kidney Pie, Dishes Well-attested Source Steak and kidney pie - WikipediaShowing 1 to 50 of 53 in Features Dish, page 1 of 2.12Next →Open QuestionsWho first combined fried fish and fried chipped potatoes into the dish now called fish and chips, and where?, Open Questions Well-attested Source Fish and Chips (Wikipedia)tier 2Uses IngredientCheddar Cheese, Ingredients Well-attested Golden Syrup, Ingredients Well-attested Pheasant, Ingredients Well-attested Potato, Ingredients Well-attested ConnectedPotato became a British staple after its introduction from the Americas.Source British Cuisine (Wikipedia)tier 2Wheat, Ingredients Well-attested ConnectedWheat bread and pastry are foundational to British baking.Source British Cuisine (Wikipedia)tier 2In the Other AtlasesOriginated InUnited KingdomAlso in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.Sources1. British Cuisine (Wikipedia)tier 2WikipediaLead sectionBritish cuisine consists of the cooking traditions and practices associated with the United Kingdom, including the regional cuisines of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.Uses Ingredient: PotatoUses Ingredient: WheatExpresses Tradition: Cheesemaking, Article textBritish cuisine also includes a large variety of cheeses, beers, and ciders.View the SourceCurry (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Curry, Wikipedia category listView the SourceFried Chicken (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Fried Chicken, Wikipedia category listView the SourceFull Breakfast (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Full Breakfast, Wikipedia category listView the SourceMacaroni and cheese (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Macaroni and Cheese, Wikipedia category listView the SourcePottage - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Pottage, Wikipedia category listView the SourceHash (food) - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Hash, Wikipedia category listView the SourceHome Fries (Wikidata)Features Dish: Home Fries, Wikipedia category listView the SourceFrench fries (Wikipedia)Features Dish: French Fries, Wikipedia category listView the SourcePotato chips (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Potato Chips, Wikipedia category listView the SourcePancake (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Pancake, Wikipedia category listView the SourceMashed Potato (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Mashed Potato, Wikipedia category listView the SourceBaked potato (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Baked Potato, Wikipedia category listView the SourceCheese on toast (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Cheese on Toast, Wikipedia category listView the SourceRoast beef (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Roast beef, Wikipedia category listView the SourceLiver and onions (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Liver and onions, Wikipedia category listView the SourcePigs in blankets (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Pigs in blankets, Wikipedia category listView the SourceBaked beans (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Baked beans, Wikipedia category listView the SourceSunday roast (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Sunday roast, Wikipedia category listView the SourceCauliflower cheese (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Cauliflower cheese, Wikipedia category listView the SourceMeat pie (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Meat pie, Wikipedia category listView the SourceBeans on toast (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Beans on toast, Wikipedia category listView the SourceCullen skink (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Cullen Skink, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Cullen Skink, lead paragraphCullen skink is a thick Scottish soup typically made of at least smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions.View the SourceBangers and mash (disambiguation) (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Bangers and Mash, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Bangers and Mash, lead paragraphBangers and mash is a British colloquial name for sausages served with mashed potato.View the SourceSteak and kidney pie - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Steak and Kidney Pie, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Steak and Kidney Pie, lead paragraphSteak and kidney pie is a British dish.View the SourceToad in the hole, WikipediaFeatures Dish: Toad in the Hole, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Toad in the Hole, lead paragraphToad in the hole is a traditional British dish consisting of sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter, usually served with onion gravy, mashed potatoes and vegetables.View the SourceBubble and squeak - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Bubble and Squeak, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Bubble and Squeak, lead paragraphBubble and squeak is an English dish made from cooked potatoes and cabbage, mixed together and fried.View the SourceCoronation chicken - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Coronation Chicken, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Coronation Chicken, lead paragraphCoronation chicken or Poulet Reine Elizabeth is an English dish of boneless chicken traditionally seasoned with parsley, thyme, bay leaf, cumin, turmeric, ginger and peppercorns, mixed with cream or mayonnaise, and dried apricots (or sultanas).View the SourceCawl - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Cawl, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Cawl, lead paragraphCawl (Welsh: [kaʊ̯l]) is a Welsh dish.View the SourceWikipedia: Scotch brothFeatures Dish: Scotch Broth, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Scotch Broth, lead paragraphScotch broth is a soup originating in Scotland.View the SourceRumbledethumps (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Rumbledethumps, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Rumbledethumps, lead paragraphRumbledethumps is a traditional dish from the Scottish Borders.View the SourceCranachan (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Cranachan, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Cranachan, lead paragraphCranachan (Scottish Gaelic: Crannachan pronounced [ˈkʰɾan̪ˠəxan]) is a traditional Scottish dessert.View the SourceParmo (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Parmo, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Parmo, lead paragraphParmo, or Teesside Parmesan, is a dish originating in Middlesbrough, England, and a popular item of take-away food in the Teesside area as well as Northern England.View the SourceSkirlie (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Skirlie, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Skirlie, lead paragraphSkirlie is a Scottish dish, made from oatmeal fried with fat, onions and seasonings.View the SourceBoiled beef (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Boiled beef, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Boiled beef, lead paragraphBoiled beef is a historic English dish eaten by working-class people within England in Victorian England.View the SourceLancashire hotpot (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Lancashire hotpot, lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Lancashire hotpot, lead paragraphLancashire hotpot is a stew originating in Lancashire in North West England.View the SourceSalt and pepper chips (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Salt and pepper chips, Lead sectionQuote, Features Dish: Salt and pepper chips, Lead sectionis a British Chinese dishView the SourceTablet (confectionery) (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Tablet (Confectionery), Lead sectionQuote, Features Dish: Tablet (Confectionery), Lead sectionis a medium-hard, sugary confection from ScotlandView the SourceBeef Wellington (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Beef Wellington, Infobox: place_of_originQuote, Features Dish: Beef Wellington, Infobox: place_of_originUnited Kingdom, EnglandView the SourceChicken tikka masala - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Chicken Tikka Masala, Lead sectionQuote, Features Dish: Chicken Tikka Masala, Lead sectionIt is thought to have been created in BritainView the SourceKedgeree - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Kedgeree, Infobox: countryQuote, Features Dish: Kedgeree, Infobox: countryIndia and ScotlandView the SourceCustard tart (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Custard Tart, Infobox: countryQuote, Features Dish: Custard Tart, Infobox: countryFrance, United KingdomView the SourceBalti (food) (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Balti, Lead sectionQuote, Features Dish: Balti, Lead sectiona type of curry within the United KingdomView the SourceDevils on horseback (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Devils on horseback, Infobox: countryQuote, Features Dish: Devils on horseback, Infobox: countryUnited KingdomView the SourceCheese straw (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Cheese straw, Lead sectionQuote, Features Dish: Cheese straw, Lead sectiona traditional food of England and the Southern United StatesView the SourceBattered sausage (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Battered sausage, Lead sectionQuote, Features Dish: Battered sausage, Lead sectionfound all across the United Kingdom, Australia and New ZealandView the SourceFlake (chocolate bar) (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Flake (chocolate bar), Infobox: originQuote, Features Dish: Flake (chocolate bar), Infobox: originUnited KingdomView the SourceAirwaves (gum) (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Airwaves (gum), Infobox: countryQuote, Features Dish: Airwaves (gum), Infobox: countryUnited KingdomView the SourcePotato waffle (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Potato waffle, Lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Potato waffle, Lead paragraphThey are common in the United Kingdom and Ireland and are also available in other countries.View the SourcePortable soup (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Portable soup, Lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Portable soup, Lead paragraphPortable soup was a form of dehydrated food of English origin used in the 18th and 19th centuries.View the SourceLamprey pie (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Lamprey pie, Lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Lamprey pie, Lead paragraphLampreys were a delicacy for the wealthy in medieval England and were often given as gifts to royalty as a means of seeking favour.View the SourceScouse (food) (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Scouse, Lead paragraphQuote, Features Dish: Scouse, Lead paragraphIt is particularly associated with the city of Liverpool, to the extent that the Liverpool accent is also widely referred to as "Scouse" and locals as "Scousers".View the SourceOpen Questions (1 open question)Who first combined fried fish and fried chipped potatoes into the dish now called fish and chips, and where?Fried fish, introduced to Britain by Jewish immigrants, and fried chipped potatoes were both independently established foods in Britain before they were sold together; competing local histories credit a London shop opened by Joseph Malin around 1860 and a shop in Mossley, Lancashire, run by John Lees around the same period, and no single surviving record settles which came first.What would resolve this A dated advertisement, rate record or newspaper mention naming the combined dish earlier than either claimed date would settle the priority question; no such record has surfaced despite sustained local-history interest on both sides.Culinary historyFish and Chips (Wikipedia)Take a Related QuizSignature Techniques of World CuisinesCovers this kind of entry.Comments (0)No comments yet. 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