20 Traditional British Recipes (2024)

Watching the Coronation of King Charles on Saturday May 6? We’ve rounded up some of the dishes most synonymous with British cuisine for your perusal during the broadcast, or to inspire a themed feast.

Includes shepherd’s pie and an impressive beef wellington, marmalade that would make Paddington smile, a rhubarb crumble cake and a totally comforting bread and butter pudding.

Keen to try a Coronation Chicken recipe? Here’s our take on this classic dish, which was originally created for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. Or give King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Coronation Quiche recipe a go.

For The Weekly’s guide to the Coronation, click here.

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Windsor shortbread

Windsor shortbread

The addition of both lemon and orange rind gives a heavenly citrus hint while the use of brown sugar rounds out the flavour of these sweet buttery biscuits. Cookie stamps add a bit of extra flair.

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Coronation chicken

Originally called ‘Poulet Reine Elizabeth’, the recipe for Coronation Chicken was created by Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in London to be served at the official luncheon of the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. This recipe is our contemporary take on the original.

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Coronation quiche

The humble quiche has been thrust into the spotlight with the announcement of Coronation Chicken’s successor, the Coronation Quiche, chosen by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla.

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Welsh rarebit

Welsh rarebit – like a cheese toastie…but even tastier.

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Marmalade

Paddington’s favourite sandwich spread! Marmalade can be made from a variety of citrus fruits, including oranges and mandarins.

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Cornish pasties

A Cornish pasty features beef and vegetables encased in pastry. Try this beef and veggie pasty recipe. Or these Cornish pasties.

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Scotch eggs with herb mayonnaise

Scotch eggs with herb mayonnaise

Learn to make the classic British scotch eggs from scratch. Boiled eggs wrapped in sausage meat and crumbed then fried. Perfect for a picnic or party

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Sweet potato bubble and squeak

Sweet potato bubble and squeak

This old favourite has been revamped using sweet potato as the star. Served with poached eggs and fetta, it’s a must-have for your next brunch menu

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Toad-in-the-hole

Toad-in-the-hole

From the great British repertoire of recipes with amusing names comes one of the top contenders, toad in the hole. The link between the name and a dish of sausages cooked in batter is obscure, but that doesn’t stop it being a tasty, filling plate of comfort food.

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Beef wellington

Beef wellington or try this one with cauliflower cream.

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Mini shepherd’s pies with cheesy potato topping

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Victoria sponge

Victoria sponge

This cake recipe is simplicity at its finest. Take out the frills and replace them with a winning combination of great flavours and a moist texture.

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Sticky date pudding

Sticky date pudding. This irresistibly rich all-time favourite dessert is so easy to make. The best part – that amazingly moreish butterscotch sauce.

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Classic scones

Scones served with jam and cream are an afternoon tea classic. Or try this recipe for light and fluffy scones – it includes adaptations for dainty little scones and larger more impressive scones.

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Finger buns

Finger buns

Do you remember staring through the display glass cabinet, desperately yearning for one of those delicious looking finger buns? Well yearn no more, for you shall make your own and eat as many as you like!

Or try making Chelsea buns instead. They were created by a baker at the Chelsea bun house several hundred years ago. If you’re not a fan of currants, swap them for chopped mixed nuts or other dried fruit, such as tropical fruit mix.

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Rhubarb crumble cake

A delicious rhubarb crumble cake.

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Bread and butter pudding

Bread and butter pudding

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Summer trifle

Summer trifle

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Rhubarb fool

Rhubarb fool

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What is the most eaten British food? ›

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  1. 1 Fish and Chips86%
  2. 2 Roast Chicken86%
  3. 3 Chips85%
  4. 4 Soup81%
  5. 5 English Breakfast80%
  6. 6 Roast Beef79%
  7. 7 Mashed Potatoes78%
  8. 8 Bangers and Mash77%

What is the most well known British dish? ›

Fish and chips, the British dish that is perhaps best-known outside of GB, is very popular among British consumers across different generations. The dish, consisting of fried fish served with chips on the side, was the favorite British dish among surveyed baby boomers in GB.

What are typical British meals? ›

Traditional British dishes include full breakfast, roast dinner, fish and chips, toad in the hole and shepherd's pie. Traditional desserts include trifle, scones, apple pie, sticky toffee pudding and Victoria sponge cake.

What is England's national dish? ›

There is much dispute about which is truly the English national dish. Number one on the list for many years has been roast beef and Yorkshire puddings followed closely by fish and chips.

What do British eat for lunch? ›

Lunch: during the week it's usually just sandwiches or salad. On Sundays it's traditional to have a roast (chicken, ham, beef etc) with boiled veg, maybe yorkshire pudding. Dinner: anything. Curry, pasta, pizza, fish fingers, stir fry, shepherd's pie, fish cakes, and many many more.

What do British people eat with tea? ›

A guide to tea time in England. There is nothing more British than tea time—an aromatic cup of tea, scones with jam and cream, cucumber sandwiches, and a slice of the lightest and fluffiest sponge. If you're planning a trip to England, do as the locals do and have your go at an afternoon tea.

What is the number one food in England? ›

Whether it's butter pudding, sticky toffee pudding, or Yorkshire, they're the national dish. However, one pudding takes the cake. Yorkshire puddings are the most popular food in England.

What food is London known for? ›

For many, the best food in London is the afternoon tea. Partaking is also to sample a great British tradition. You'll typically be served a selection of finger sandwiches, other savouries, cakes and of course scones to slather with generous amounts of jam and clotted cream.

What is the most eaten food in the world? ›

Rice is the staple food of more than half the world's population, and it's been that way for centuries. It's cheap, it's filling, and it can be easily grown in a variety of climates. Rice is so important to so many people that it's no surprise that it's the world's most-eaten food.

What are five traditional food? ›

5 Traditional recipes you need to try
  • Traditional biltong samp and beans.
  • Potjiekos pot cabbage stew.
  • Tripe-stuffed steamed bread.
  • Umqombothi.
  • Beef stew with umhluzi and pap.
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