United Kingdom Cuisine
Europe • Northern Europe
52 iconic dishes
Signature United Kingdom Dishes
🍽️Main Dishes(15)
Bangers and Mash
A quintessential British pub classic: juicy, flavorful sausages served atop creamy mashed potatoes, all smothered in a rich, savory onion gravy.
Bubble and Squeak
A classic British dish made from leftover mashed potatoes and cooked cabbage (or Brussels sprouts), fried until golden and crispy. Traditionally served the day after a Sunday roast, it's a comforting and economical way to use up leftovers.
Chicken Tikka Masala
A beloved British Indian curry featuring tender, marinated chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy, and spiced tomato sauce. Often considered Britain's national dish.
Classic British Fish Pie
A comforting and classic British fish pie, featuring a medley of flaky fish in a creamy sauce, topped with a generous layer of fluffy mashed potatoes and baked until golden.
Classic British Sunday Roast
A quintessential British Sunday Roast featuring a perfectly roasted joint of beef, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and fluffy Yorkshire puddings, all brought together with rich gravy. A comforting and traditional meal perfect for family gatherings.
Classic Fish and Chips
Britain's beloved national dish: flaky, beer-battered cod, fried to a perfect crisp, served alongside golden, double-fried chips. A true taste of British pub culture.
Cottage Pie
A hearty and comforting British classic, this Cottage Pie features a rich, savory beef mince filling topped with fluffy mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Fish and Chips (Traditional)
A classic British takeaway dish featuring flaky, battered fish and thick-cut, crispy chips, traditionally served with mushy peas and malt vinegar.
Jellied Eels
A classic East End London delicacy, jellied eels are a traditional dish featuring tender eel pieces suspended in a savory, naturally gelatinous aspic. Often served with traditional pie and mash.
Parkin
A traditional sticky, moist, and intensely gingery oat cake from Yorkshire, often associated with Bonfire Night. It improves significantly with age.
Shepherd's Pie
A classic British comfort food featuring a rich, savory lamb mince filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown. Traditionally made with lamb, a beef version is known as Cottage Pie.
Stargazy Pie
A traditional Cornish fish pie, famously featuring the heads of the fish poking through the pastry crust, as if gazing at the stars. Originating from the village of Mousehole.
Toad in the Hole
A classic British comfort food featuring savory pork sausages baked within a light and airy Yorkshire pudding batter, often served with a rich onion gravy.
Traditional London Pie and Mash with Liquor
A classic East End London meat pie, served with creamy mashed potatoes and a rich parsley sauce, known as 'liquor'. This hearty dish is a beloved British comfort food.
Traditional Scottish Haggis
The iconic Scottish national dish, a savory pudding made from sheep's offal (heart, liver, and lungs), mixed with oatmeal, onions, suet, and spices, traditionally encased and cooked within a sheep's stomach. A centerpiece for Burns Night celebrations.
🥟Appetizer Dishes(3)
Crumpets
Classic British griddle cakes, known for their wonderfully spongy texture and signature honeycomb of holes. Perfect for a comforting tea time treat.
Scotch Egg
A classic British picnic item, this Scotch Egg features a perfectly cooked egg encased in seasoned sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to a golden crisp.
Welsh Rarebit
An elevated British cheese toast featuring a rich, sharp cheddar sauce infused with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and ale, grilled until perfectly bubbling and golden brown.
🍲Soup Dishes(2)
Cullen Skink
A rich and creamy Scottish smoked haddock and potato soup, originating from the town of Cullen. This hearty soup is a true taste of Scotland, perfect for a comforting meal.
Lancashire Hotpot
A hearty and classic British lamb stew, traditionally from Lancashire, featuring tender lamb simmered in rich stock and topped with a golden, crispy layer of sliced potatoes.
🍰Dessert Dishes(25)
Authentic Cornish Pasty
A traditional Cornish pasty, a hearty and portable meal consisting of a rich shortcrust pastry filled with tender beef, potato, swede (rutabaga), and onion, crimped along the side. Originally a miner's lunch.
Banoffee Pie
A classic British dessert invented in the 1970s, this Banoffee Pie combines a crunchy biscuit base with sweet toffee, fresh bananas, and a generous topping of whipped cream.
Bara Brith
A traditional Welsh fruit bread, famously soaked in tea, resulting in a moist and flavourful loaf. Often called 'speckled bread' due to the visible fruit.
Battenberg Cake
A classic British Battenberg cake featuring a distinctive checkered pattern of pink and yellow sponge, encased in a sweet marzipan coating. Perfect for afternoon tea or celebrations.
Beef Wellington
An elegant British classic, this Beef Wellington features a prime beef tenderloin coated in Dijon mustard, encased in a rich mushroom duxelles and savory prosciutto, all wrapped in golden puff pastry and baked to perfection. A true showstopper for any special occasion.
Chelsea Bun
A classic British spiral bun, generously filled with currants and warm spices, baked to a sticky, sweet perfection. A true taste of London.
Classic Bakewell Tart
A quintessential British almond tart featuring a crisp shortcrust pastry base, a layer of sweet raspberry jam, and a rich, nutty frangipane filling, traditionally from Bakewell, Derbyshire.
Classic British Bread and Butter Pudding
A comforting and classic British dessert made from custard-soaked bread, baked until golden and delicious. Perfect for using up stale bread.
Classic British Jam Tarts
Delightful and simple jam tarts, a beloved British classic perfect for baking with children. These individual pastry cases are filled with your favorite jam and baked until golden and crisp.
Classic British Scones
Fluffy, tender British scones, perfect for a traditional cream tea. Serve with clotted cream and jam.
Classic English Trifle
A quintessential British layered dessert, featuring cubes of sponge cake soaked in sherry, topped with fruit, rich custard, and whipped cream. A beloved centerpiece for celebrations, especially Christmas.
Classic Treacle Tart
A quintessential British dessert featuring a sweet, sticky filling of golden syrup and lemon encased in a crisp, buttery shortcrust pastry. This classic tart is beloved for its comforting sweetness and delightful texture.
Dundee Cake
A rich and traditional Scottish fruit cake, studded with dried fruits and topped with a distinctive pattern of almonds. Perfect for special occasions.
Eccles Cake
Flaky, sweet currant pastries originating from Lancashire, England. These individual tart-like pastries are a classic British treat.
Eton Mess
A classic British summer dessert featuring a delightful mix of crushed meringue, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, creating a delightful textural and flavour contrast.
Jam Roly-Poly
A classic British steamed pudding, affectionately known as 'dead man's arm' due to its appearance. This comforting dessert features a suet pastry rolled around a generous layer of jam, traditionally served with hot custard.
Lardy Cake
A rich, sticky, and sweet yeasted cake, traditionally from Wiltshire, featuring layers of lard, sugar, and dried fruit folded into a soft bread dough. The characteristic sticky bottom is a prized element.
Lemon Posset
A classic British dessert, this Lemon Posset is an incredibly simple yet elegant treat made with just three ingredients: cream, sugar, and lemon. Its smooth, creamy texture and bright citrus flavor make it a perfect light ending to any meal.
Rock Cakes
Classic British 'rock cakes' are rustic, slightly crumbly buns studded with dried fruit, traditionally made with simple ingredients. This recipe is a nod to wartime baking, emphasizing resourcefulness and ease.
Simnel Cake
A traditional British Easter fruit cake layered with marzipan and decorated with marzipan balls, symbolizing the apostles. Perfect for spring celebrations.
Spotted Dick
A classic British steamed suet pudding studded with currants, traditionally served with custard. The 'spots' refer to the currants within the pudding.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
A beloved British classic, this Sticky Toffee Pudding features a moist, tender date sponge cake generously drenched in a rich, buttery toffee sauce. Perfect for a comforting dessert.
Traditional British Black Pudding
A classic British blood sausage, rich in flavour and texture, made with pork blood, oatmeal, and finely diced pork fat. An essential component of a Full English breakfast.
Traditional Clotted Cream
A rich, thick, and luxurious cream, traditionally made in Devon and Cornwall, essential for a classic cream tea served with scones and jam.
Victoria Sponge
A quintessential British cake, the Victoria Sponge features two light and airy sponge layers generously filled with sweet strawberry jam and whipped cream, often dusted with powdered sugar. It's a timeless classic, famously named after Queen Victoria.
🧀Cheese Dishes(2)
Lancashire Cheese on Toast
A classic British comfort food, this Lancashire cheese on toast is simple, quick, and utterly delicious. The creamy, slightly tangy Lancashire cheese melts beautifully, creating a golden, bubbly topping on perfectly toasted bread.
Ploughman's Lunch
A classic British pub lunch, this hearty and satisfying meal features a selection of mature cheddar cheese, tangy pickle, crusty bread, and fresh accompaniments. It's a simple, no-cook dish perfect for a light meal or picnic.