British Delicacies You Should Not Miss When Travelling in the UK

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Food can either make or break a holiday, and when it comes to regional delicacies the UK is a pretty diverse place. With a local dish for almost every destination, you’re guaranteed to try it all when travelling around our fair isles. But which iconic foods should you definitely try? With so many options how do you know which is truly ‘the best’? From sweet treats to savoury specials, here’s a list of the Top 5 British dishes you just simply have to sample.

British Delicacies You Should Not Miss When Travelling in the UK

Cornwall – Cornish Pasties

Around almost every corner of the picturesque Cornish towns and villages you’re destined to stumble upon a delicious bakery filled to the brim with tasty pasties. You’ll smell them before you see them, and that’s all part of their charm. Packed with tender chunks of beef, swede, potato and onion, it’s the ideal choice for a brisk walk along the stunning coast.

Best Cornish Pasties? Proper Cornish, Bodmin

Yorkshire – Yorkshire Pudding and Gravy

The most renowned of Yorkshire dishes has to be that of the infamous Yorkshire pudding. Who knew that a simple batter mix would become such an iconic dish of the north! Whether you enjoy them alongside a full roast dinner or make it big, fill it with mince and top it with gravy, a Yorkshire pudding is a must try once you venture into the county.

Best Yorkshire Pudding? The Star @ Sancton, East Yorkshire

Devon – Cream Tea

For a more refined taste of Britain, head to the Devonshire coast for a spot of cream tea with a view. Relax and enjoy a pot of English breakfast tea alongside a combination of scones, clotted cream, and jam overlooking the beautiful south Devon bays. It does what it says on the tin and it does it very well. Quintessentially British.

Best Cream Tea? The Real Food Store, Exeter

Kendal – Mint Cake

An iconic snack from the north of England, Kendal Mint Cake is a deliciously calorific treat. Originally famed for its popularity with mountain climbers and walkers thanks to its high energy content, this chocolate covered, mint cream filled sweet is renowned throughout the country.

Best Kendal Mint Cake? Quiggin’s, Kendal

Scotland – Haggis

You’ve got to be pretty brave to try this one, but those travelling north of the border in search of traditional dishes should look no further than the somewhat intimidating haggis. The official description of this hearty food is “a savoury pudding containing sheep’s pluck (heart, liver and lungs); minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, mixed with stock, and traditionally encased in the animal’s stomach and simmered for approximately three hours”. It’ll certainly put hair on your chest, but it’s a must eat for a truly Scottish experience.

Best Haggis? Findlays of Portobello, Edinburgh

Whether you want a small taste of the native cuisine or you want to delve in and eat like the locals do, there are plenty of traditional dishes from around the UK that you can try on your short break. After all, a good meal can make a trip, great!

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