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British Food Trivia

If you can tell your treacle from your tea and know an Earl from a sandwich, you're ready to conquer our British Food trivia—cheers, mate!

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

In a 2001 speech as Foreign Secretary, Robin Cook said chicken tikka masala had overtaken which traditional British dish in popularity?

Fish and chips

Which Portuguese princess, who married King Charles II in 1662, helped turn tea from a medicinal rarity into a fashionable drink at the English royal court?

Catherine of Braganza

What sweet ingredient forms the gooey filling of a classic treacle tart, despite its misleading name?

Golden syrup

Which British title’s holder popularized meat between two slices of bread during a 1760s gambling session?

Earl of Sandwich

Which takeaway classic, popular since the 19th century and celebrated annually, is often considered the UK's national dish?

Fish and chips