British Cuisine: A guide through the weird and wonderful

1. Beef Wellington -Similar to a pastie or a pie, except this dish uses a fillet of steak rather than a mince. The steak is wrapped in pastry and then cooked in an oven, for a crispy exterior with a tender meat.

2. Steak & Kidney Pie – A twist on our classic Aussie pie, this includes lamb or veal kidneys and also uses Guinness in the mixture.

3. Eton Mess – This pavlova comparative dessert was first served at school cricket matches at Eton College. It is meringue topped with cream and mixed berries. 

4. Bread & Butter Pudding – Known as the poor mans pudding, it is a simple dish which soaks bread in a milk and butter mixture.

5. Spotted Dick – This currant based cake with a strange name is best served with custard or cream. The ‘dick’ is supposedly deriving from the word ‘dough’.

6. Chelsea Buns – A bun wrapped around currants that is drizzled with a sticky syrup. Think cinnamon scroll with currants. Check out the Cambridge destination page for the best spot to try these!

7. Cornish Pasties – Beef and vegetables wrapped in shortcrust pastry, These became big in the UK in the 17th century when miners and tradesman found they could take this all in one handheld dish to work for lunch.

8. Yorkshire Pudding – These savoury tartelettes are traditionally served with beef and gravy. You’ll see them as a common accompaniment of a Sunday roast or meat based dish.

9. Fish & Chips – I know we have this in Australia, but Brits bang on about how good their fish & chips are, I feel like you almost have to try some to find out if it’s true.

10. Beer - Beer is big in the UK, but specifically Ale. Be sure to try a few as you trip around the pubs.

11. Cider – Cider is a trademark of Western England. English cider is said to be stronger and drier than many other varieties.