Are you planning to travel to London around Christmas? Well, then you must know that no festive London holiday is complete without sampling the traditional British Christmas food! Ranging from savoury to sweet, here’s a roundup of some of the most delectable foods to relish during the holiday season in the capital city.

Devils On Horseback

As exciting as its name sounds, devils on horseback are scrumptious bacon-wrapped dates that make the perfect holiday appetizer for everyone to try. The popular festive dish is served hot and speared on toothpicks. You may even find variations of authentic British cuisine swapping the dates with dried fruits like prunes and apricots. Undoubtedly, devils on horseback are as unique as its name and you must try it!

Reserve an opulent stay at The Queens Park Hotel, nestled in the heart of the city and sample the best of seasonal food around you as you see London in a whole new light, filled with festive cheer and exciting events.

Pigs In Blanket

Pigs in blankets is another classic Christmas dish in London, wherein mini sausages are served generously wrapped in bacon. This delectable meat-on-meat version is mainly served as an appetizer and as an accompanying dish to the standard goose Christmas dinner or standard roasted turkey. In the U.K., pigs in blankets or kilted soldiers are cocktail-sized sausages wrapped in streaky bacon instead of pastry. It’s an extremely popular delicacy around the world and is traditionally served at Christmas lunch in London and Ireland. With your stay at one of the luxe hotels near Paddington London, make sure to try this one for a perfect Christmas meal experience!

Mince Pies

If you’re celebrating Christmas in London, book an impeccable stay at one of the hotels in London near Hyde Park and add mince pies to the top of your list of meals to try.

Mince pies are one of the most loved traditional British Christmas meals since the 16th century. Back in the time, mince pies were made of sweet and spiced minced meat mixture (mostly lamb). As of today, these pies are made with sweet-tasting mincemeat, a blend of brandy, spices, sugar, and dried fruits. Also known by the name mincemeat pie, this tantalising cuisine has had a popular spot on the British holiday table for centuries and is the most authentic British Christmas dessert that you need to try!

Christmas Pudding

A truly quintessential British dessert to try in London during Christmas is the Christmas pudding. The unique characteristic of this dessert is that it is not baked but steamed. It is cooked with a hint of brandy and set alight with brandy butter or brandy sauce before serving. Not only this, but the sumptuous dessert originates from medieval roots when it was known to be a boiled fruitcake infused with aromatic spices and dried fruits. In London, the Christmas pudding is often served with cream or custard and is made with breadcrumbs too!

Christmas Cake

Christmas cake and Christmas pudding are often confused with one another. However, these are two extremely special holiday desserts and Christmas cake is one of the most common things to eat in London. If you’re looking for the perfect dessert during the holiday season in the city, the British Christmas cake is sure to leave you asking for more! Typically, it is a fruitcake wrapped in white icing and beautifully ornamented with decorations. Moreover, you can also personalise a traditional fruit cake for yourself and combine it with royal icing and marzipan as an ideal gift for the festive season!

With so many delicious delicacies to suit your palate and add to your Christmas adventures in London, look out for discounts on hotels in Bayswater and have an unforgettable holiday experience!