With all due respect, the UK is known for more than just cuisine related to fish and chips and roasts on Sundays (which, by the way, we still absolutely adore). England, along with the rest of the United Kingdom have managed to incorporate global influences into their creative sides resulting in breathtaking food innovation which integrates traditional British heritage, eclectic global flavors and boundless creativity indicative of Britain’s illustrious cuisine evolution.
In addition to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham’s sophisticated metropolitan culture, bulging in class structure, there lie soothing bits of comfort food like Shepherd’s Pie and Beef Wellington. England’s finest cuisine such as Indian street food, Eton Mess, fried chicken from Korea and Nordic tasting make their debut too, fusing classic British dishes with global influences.
Street food is undergoing a massive rebranding – Borough Market, known for provenance and seasonality, mouth watering food stalls by vendors selling innovative cuisine inspired on the man’s ancestors and Mackie Mayor in Manchester becoming a fine example of locals incorporating global culinary influences. Sustainable farm to fork British obsession fuels eco-friendly menu sensibilities, comfortingly stowed right amongst bountiful English fields.
Mayfair showcases refined afternoon tea while indie tea rooms located in the rolling Cotswold hills add the finishing touch. From one bit of England to another, it becomes an experience which combines celebration and custom.
The UK today is nothing less than a heaven on earth for foodies. If you are looking for innovative cuisine or wish to indulge in traditional meals, one can get everything in the British Isles.