Flavours

Cheese

From the spicy and aromatic delights of curries  to the remarkable range of English cheeses and tantalising choices of seafood available, we explore the essence of flavour. We’ve travelled the length and breadth of the country to find out more about England’s regions. So whether you’re searching for the perfect cheese, creamiest ice-cream, or tempted by the wild game of the North East, find out more about regional flavour. Indulging in one of the nation’s favourite ways to start the day, we also examine what makes a great traditional English breakfast.

In case you fancy a more hands-on approach in the kitchen, we’ve got some fantastic recipes for you to try out, whether you have a sweet tooth or are of a more savoury persuasion. From Savoury Apple and Bacon Pudding to Cheshire Stew and Fennel and Mushroom Duxelles to Kilnsey Terrine, we tell you all you'll need to know to prepare these superb dishes. You can also explore our A-Z guide to the best curry houses in England.

Regional food

English breakfast

Lick luscious dairy ice cream on a Devon beach, crunch crisp stalks of celery in a Fenland pub or bite into a warm, floury scone in a tearoom overlooking Windermere in the Lake District.

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About English cheese

Cheeses

Cheese has been made in England for thousands of years, influenced by the early Romans, the Normans in the 11th century and the establishment of various monasteries. 

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Seafood

Seafood platter

Smokey and tender Northumberland Craster kippers, the hustle and bustle of Cornish fish markets and the divine temptations of Whitstable shellfish.

More about seafood

Try our curry guide

Curry guide

What could be better than a good honest curry? Pat Chapman’s Good Curry Guide to Britain’s best curry restaurants broke new ground when it was first published in 1984, by being the first restaurant guide to specialise only in the British curry experience.

Find a good restaurant near you

Breakfast and brunch

English breakfast

England still has a great tradition for breakfast – offering distinct bacon, Lincolnshire sausages, Cumberland ham, apple juice, eggs, kippers and kidneys.

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Recipes

Recipes

Explore our range of delectable sweet and savoury recipes and try your hand at cooking some of these delicious English dishes.

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Restaurant Bookings

Find a restaurant anywhere in England with our selection of quality restaurants across the country from Michelin star to family run restaurants and gastro pubs. See our special offers!

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