Top 27 British Snacks

Cream tea is a traditional type of afternoon tea that’s associated with the West Country – Devon, Cornwall, as well as Dorset and Somerset. It consists of tea that’s usually served with a combination of clotted cream, scones, and jam. Butter is also often added to the mix, as well as whipped cream instead of clotted cream, but the addition of whipped cream makes the tea less authentic. In Devonshire, the scones are split and first spread with clotted cream and then strawberry jam. The Cornish way is to split a scone and spread it first with the jam, and then with clotted cream. The scones should always be freshly baked and warm, while butter is generally not included as a part of cream tea.Expand

Devonshire Cream tea is a traditional afternoon treat that originates from the county of Devon. It consists of freshly baked scones, which are typically served warm and split in half. The scones are generously topped with clotted cream, a rich, thick cream made by slowly heating unpasteurized cow's milk. A dollop of strawberry jam is added on top of the clotted cream, creating a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. This indulgent snack is usually accompanied by a pot of hot tea, making it a quintessentially British experience enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.Expand

Cornish cream tea is a beloved British afternoon tea tradition that hails from Cornwall. It features freshly baked scones, which are typically split in half and enjoyed while still warm. In the Cornish version, the scones are first spread with a layer of strawberry jam, followed by a generous dollop of clotted cream on top. The clotted cream is a rich, thick cream made by slowly heating full-cream cow's milk, resulting in its unique texture and flavor. This delightful treat is typically accompanied by a pot of hot tea, providing a comforting and indulgent experience.Expand

To call this creamy, savory sandwich melted cheese on toast would be a sacrilege. Welsh rarebit is a traditional snack, ideally based on locally produced Cheddar or Caerphilly cheese, melted and mixed with butter and cream or ale, then poured over a piping hot, buttered toast. The dish stems from the 14th century as a way of accentuating the greatness of wheat bread and Welsh Cheddar. The debate about rabbit versus rarebit went on until the late 19th century, when the word rarebit caught on. The rabbit version derives from the fact that the Welsh were extremely bad hunters, so their dinners resulted in cheese instead of rabbits. Today, it is one of the most famous Welsh dishes and an ideal comfort food, with a few variations such as Irish rarebit, made with Irish Cheddar; Scottish rarebit, made with Dunlop cheese; and English rarebit, made with farmhouse Cheddar, seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, then poured over toast that has been soaked in wine.Expand

Sausage rolls are traditional British snacks consisting of British sausage meat that's wrapped in puff pastry and baked. Before they're baked, the sausage rolls are often brushed with eggs or milk. Once done, they can be served hot or cold. In the past, they were made from shortcrust pastry, but nowadays, the puff pastry versions are sold at numerous bakeries and supermarkets across the country. Sausage rolls can be served as appetizers or snacks, usually when made at home. It's recommended to serve them as they are or with a few tasty dips on the side.Expand

Black pudding scotch egg is a type of scotch egg made with black pudding as the key ingredient. Apart from the black pudding, this tasty snack and street food item is usually made with eggs, minced pork, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, and oil. The eggs are cooked until the yolk is soft-set, shelled, and wrapped in a mixture of black pudding, minced pork, breadcrumbs, and parsley. Once prepared and shaped, the scotch eggs are coated with flour, dipped in beaten eggs, rolled in breadcrumbs, and fried in oil until golden and crisp. Black pudding scotch eggs can be enjoyed hot or cold, and it’s recommended to serve them with English mustard on the side. They're especially popular in the northern parts of the country.Expand

Cumberland scotch egg is a type of scotch egg originating from England, and they're especially popular in Cumbria. This snack consists of soft-boiled eggs that are wrapped in Cumberland sausage meat, coated with breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. The scotch eggs are often flavored with ingredients such as sage, nutmeg, mace, parsley, rosemary, marjoram, and black pepper. Once fried, Cumberland scotch eggs can be enjoyed warm, but they’re mostly consumed chilled and paired with pickles on the side. Expand

Cheese scone is one of the popular types of English scones. These small snacks are usually made with a combination of flour, baking powder, butter, milk, salt, and grated cheddar cheese. The ingredients are mixed into a dough that’s flattened and folded over a few times before baking in order to give the scones a “mouth”. As a result, baked cheese scones can be broken into halves without cutting. Cheese scones are baked until golden brown, and they’re often served with soups or stews. However, most people prefer them as they are – warm and spread with generous amounts of butter. Expand

Scotch eggs are one of Britain's most popular snacks, consisting of hard-boiled eggs that are encased in sausage meat and coated in breadcrumbs. However, if desired, the eggs can be slightly runny. The combination of these ingredients is then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. Although they can be consumed either hot or cold, the eggs are traditionally consumed chilled, preferably with pickles and a fresh salad on the side. It is believed that the snack was invented in the 19th century, when people used to dip the eggs in boiling water combined with lime-powder disinfectant, in order to preserve them. The process was called scotching, and the eggs were discolored in the process. Scotch eggs were invented as a way to mask the unappealing, yet perfectly edible eggs. There are people claiming that Scotch eggs were either posh food or a humble snack in the past, but regardless of the truth, their popularity started to decline rapidly during the 1990s, when they started appearing at gas stations across the country. In recent years, there has been something of a turnaround, as Scotch eggs started to appear on Cool lists in magazines and even in Michelin-starred restaurants.Expand

Flapjack is a blend of porridge oats, golden syrup, sugar, and melted butter that is baked, and then usually cut up into squares or rectangles. A touch of salt and ground ginger are often added to the oat mixture for extra flavor, while white corn syrup or even maple syrup can be used as alternatives to the golden syrup. The simplicity of this sweet treat, and the few basic ingredients needed for its preparation, have made flapjack an all-time favorite in England and beyond. Chewy or crunchy, depending on individual preferences, this sweet oat bar is a teatime, lunch box, and picnic staple as well as the perfect snack to eat on the go. An infinite number of additions can be added to the simple flapjack’s base to enhance its flavor and nutritional value, including dried fruits, nuts, seeds, chocolate, coconut flakes, and marmalade, among others. However, it should not be confused with the American flapjack, which is a thick pancake prepared in the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.Expand

Biltong Emporium Ltd is a biltong producer based in England that specializes in creating high-quality, traditional South African dried meat snacks. Their product range includes various flavors and types of biltong, catering to different tastes and preferences. The company emphasizes the use of premium beef and authentic spice blends to ensure a genuine biltong experience. Their production methods adhere to strict hygiene and quality standards.Expand

The Jolly Hog is a British producer of premium sausages, bacon, and other pork products. The company focuses on high welfare standards, sourcing pork from British farms. The Jolly Hog began as a family business launched by three brothers. They emphasize quality and flavor, using natural ingredients without any artificial additives.Expand

Biltong and Jerky Boss is a producer based in Windsor, specializing in traditional South African biltong and jerky. They source high-quality meats and season them with authentic spices to create their products. The company offers a variety of flavors and cuts, catering to different tastes and preferences. Their products are available for purchase online and in select retail locations.Expand