For a hearty breakfast, you can’t go wrong with the Traditional Full English, dating back to the 13th century and encompassing a feast of bacon, eggs, sausages, beans, toast, and tea. Another morning favorite is Cream Tea, featuring English breakfast tea and freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam.

At England’s most southerly point, feast on Cornish Pasties, D-shaped pastry parcels filled with a delicious mix of beef, potato, onion, and swede. These were the preferred lunch of Cornish tin miners in the 18th century, who left the uneaten crusts for the mythical mine-dwelling spirits called ‘knockers’. And at the seaside, savor crispy battered cod or haddock served with deep-fried chips and salt and malt vinegar – a national favorite known as Fish and Chips. 

To really get under the skin of the nation, indulge in classic pub fare while enjoying a pint of locally brewed beer. Originally a special treat after Sunday church, the Sunday Roast consists of roasted meat and gravy served with assorted veggies, potatoes, and Yorkshire pudding.  Another beloved pub staple, Bangers and Mash is a comfort dish of sausages, fluffy mashed potatoes, garden peas, and more gravy, nicknamed after the sausages’ tendency to burst while cooking, due to low-quality fillers used during WWI.