Among other things, Guernsey is well known for its breed of dairy cattle, producing milk that is rich in flavor and high in fat and protein. This unique milk is tinged with golden and yellow streaks due to the high content of beta-carotene. The milk is often used for the production of delicious ice cream.

Gâche melée is a heavy and dense Guernsey cake that is traditionally prepared with a combination of apples, flour, sugar, milk, salt, and suet (instead of butter). When baked, it is recommended to serve the cake cut into squares, and it should ideally be accompanied by a dollop of Guernsey cream or a scoop of ice cream on the side.

Bean jar is Guernsey’s traditional one-pot dish. Although each family has a different variation, it is typically made with pig’s trotter, haricot beans, butter beans, bay leaves, onions, and carrots. The beans are soaked overnight, and the following day all ingredients are placed in a large casserole dish, then covered with water or stock.

Dating back to at least 1673, ormer casserole is a Guernsey specialty made with ormers, pork belly, carrots, shallots, butter, and bay leaves. Ormers are a type of shellfish that is one of Guernsey's well-known local delicacies. They look similar to oysters and have a mild flavor.