The Food and Cooking of England

English food at its best is hearty, simple, delicious fare, with the food and cooking of England developed to feed the colonial empire, which in its time influenced the rest of the world. The food and cooking of England is steeped in history and heritage, and the modern face of British food presents a dynamic and thriving cuisine.

 

 

Food Today

Though it has taken many years, that joke is now forgotten as England has regained its reputation for some of the finest foods, best chefs, and renowned restaurants.

Throughout England today there is a massive resurgence of traditional foods, recipes and cooking, using wherever possible locally produced, seasonal foods.

Food Traditions

English food traditions are many and varied. Who has not heard of its national dishes, afternoon tea, the full englih breakfast, sunday luch, and the tradion of the great British pub; the inclination to drink one beer in the evening in the company of others.