The foods in England mirror the country’s conglomerated culture. There is a wide variety of cuisines to choose from. Nonetheless, the northern part of England tends to offer traditional and substantial food. While in London and other major cities, the choices available are stupendous. There is Chinese, Thai, Spanish and Indian just around the corner. Nevertheless, nothing is more satisfying than to eating traditional English food in England itself.

English food is usually based on lamb, pork, chicken, beef and fish served with potatoes and vegetables. Roast beef is considered a pride and joy by the English people. It is often served in traditional Sunday lunch feast. You should also not miss enjoying the butters and creams of England, as well as its cheeses. There is the Stilton cheese, Cheshire, double Gloucester, red Leicester, sage Derby and cheddar. In the older times, venison, rabbit and game birds are served in formal celebrations.

Fish also plays a central role in the English diet. Being an island, England has easy access to great bodies of water. There are also many species of fish in its waters such as sole, haddock, cod, turbot, halibut, eel, herring and mullet. One can get a taste of the food of England through its numerous restaurants, cafes, pubs and gastro pubs.

English men and women love teas, this may be due to the cold climate and the people’s temperamental aversion to casual chats. There are now a growing number of cafes and pubs that serve teas in England during the day. At night, most pubs serve beers and lagers which they brewed themselves. Cider is also a popular drink in the English West Country. Of course, there is also fine selection of wine and spirits available in the pubs. In England, one should eat, drink and be merry!