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100 Worst Rated British Foods

Last update: Sun Feb 16 2025
100 Worst Rated British Foods
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Eel Dish

LONDON, England
2.1
Jellied eels
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Jellied eels is a traditional Cockney street food item, dating back to the 18th century. Originally, it was a cheap and easy way to make a good dish, with plenty of native eels readily available in the Thames River. The eels would get chopped, boiled for approximately half an hour in herbs, then cooled - that is when the fish would produce their own gelatin, and a soft, transparent jelly would form on the cut pieces.


The texture of jellied eels is delicate and soft, and while some may say it's unpleasant, their flavor is unique - mild, slightly salty, like pickled herring, but without the unusual "fishy" scent. They are commonly accompanied by white pepper and vinegar in order to further accentuate the flavors. 

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What was once a popular Victorian breakfast is nowadays a light lunch or a flavorful appetizer: the dish is called devilled kidneys, made by frying lamb kidneys in a rich, spicy sauce made with vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and sometimes a bit of fruit jelly.


It is usually garnished with freshly chopped parsley and served with fried white or sourdough bread. The dish first appeared during the 18th century, but it grew in popularity during the 19th and the 20th century.

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Spread

BURTON-ON-TRENT, England
2.7
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In the late 19th century a scientist named Justus von Liebig discovered that brewer’s yeast could be concentrated, conserved, and eaten. Officially, the production of this sticky, thick spread started in 1902, when the Marmite Food Company was founded in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire.


The product was originally sold packed in earthenware pots and in the 1920s they were replaced with glass jars that are still used today. In 1908, the New Zealand company Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing bought the rights to sell Marmite, but they slightly altered its taste by adding caramel and sugar. 
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Dessert

UNITED KINGDOM and  one more country
2.7
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Gelatin dessert is a sweet food that's made using gelatin, a protein obtained from animal collagen.


This protein has the ability to gel or solidify liquids, making it a popular ingredient in various desserts. The use of gelatin dates back to ancient times. As early as the 1400s, gelatin was extracted from animal bones and used in various culinary applications in Europe. 
VARIATIONS OF Gelatin dessert
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Deep-fried pizza is a Scottish concoction consisting of a pizza that is deep-fried in hot oil (without being dipped in batter) instead of being baked in an oven. It can be found in numerous chips shops throughout the country, where it is fried in the same oil where fish and chips are prepared.


This extremely caloric and unhealthy meal is often served with salt, vinegar, or chips in order to improve its flavors.

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Sausage

NORTHERN IRELAND
2.8
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Although the name might suggest otherwise, vegetable roll is a beef product that is shaped like a large sausage. It is lightly seasoned with fresh herbs and spring onions. Fried or sliced and grilled, vegetable roll is a staple of Ulster Fry, but it can also be served on its own, paired with mashed potatoes and beans for dinner.


This savory treat has been made since 1954 by Hull's company, but it is said that vegetable roll dates back well before that time. Many believe that it became popular in the years after the war, when rationing beef could be forgotten and meat was plentiful once again.

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This simple, elegant staple of the famous British afternoon tea, known as cucumber sandwich, is a concoction made with crustless triangles of lightly buttered white bread that is filled with paper-thin cucumber slices, a little bit of salt, and a dash of lemon juice.


The Brits invented it during the Victorian period, when it was mainly popular among members of the upper class. Today, there are many variations on the original, with added tuna, eggs, cream cheese, and mayonnaise.

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Christmas pudding is a staple dessert at every British Christmas dinner ever since its introduction by Prince Albert. Early versions contained meat such as beef or mutton, along with wine, onions, dried fruits, and warming spices. Today, Christmas pudding does not contain meat, but fruits, eggs, suet, molasses, and spices instead of it, and every family has their own recipe for this steamed treat.

OTHER VARIATIONS OF Steamed pudding

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Saveloy is a bright pink, heavily seasoned sausage that is typically served in fish and chip shops throughout the country. Originally, it was made with pork brains, but nowadays it is prepared with a combination of beef, pork, spices, and rusk.


People often compare its flavor with red pudding or frankfurters. Saveloy must be cooked before serving, and it is usually boiled, grilled, or fried in batter. For the best experience, it is recommended to serve it with chips on the side. However, in the North East of England, saveloy is commonly consumed in a sandwich with pease pudding. 

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Porridge

NORTHUMBERLAND, England
2.9
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Pease pudding is an English dish consisting of boiled peas with onion and carrots, which are seasoned with salt and other spices, and then cooked together with bacon or ham for extra flavor. The final result is a thick porridge with mild, yet rich flavors.


Originally, pease pudding was cooked in large cauldrons which were hanging over an open fire. Today, it is even available in cans throughout the United Kingdom.

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Sausage
NEWMARKET, England
3.0
14
Stew
BIRMINGHAM, England
3.1
15
Sausage
DEVON, England
3.1
16
Offal Dish
WEST MIDLANDS, England
3.2
17
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Sandwich
WIGAN, England
3.2
21
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Sandwich
UNITED KINGDOM
3.3
27
Stew
LIVERPOOL, England
3.3
28
29
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31
Cake
NORTHERN IRELAND
3.3
32
33
Tart
MANCHESTER, England
3.3
34
Savory Pie
SHROPSHIRE, England
3.3
35
Cake
UNITED KINGDOM
3.3
36
37
38
39
Bread Roll
NORTH WEST ENGLAND, England
3.4
40
41
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Sweet Bread
BATH, England
3.4
43
Wrap
HALIFAX, England
3.4
44
Sweet Bread
WILTSHIRE, England
3.4
45
46
Savory Pie
UNITED KINGDOM
3.5
47
48
Dessert
LONDON, England
3.5
49
50
Fried Dough
GIBRALTAR, United Kingdom
3.5
51
52
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54
Cake
UNITED KINGDOM
3.6
55
56
57
Beef Dish
WEST SUSSEX, England
3.6
58
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61
62
Breakfast
ABERDEEN, Scotland
3.6
63
Street Food
ISLE OF MAN, United Kingdom
3.6
64
65
Dessert
CORNWALL, England
3.6
66
67
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69
70
71
72
Blood Sausage
LEWIS AND HARRIS, Scotland
3.7
73
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79
Ground Meat Dish
NORTHERN IRELAND
3.7
80
Bread Roll
PLYMOUTH, England
3.8
81
82
83
Savory Pie
LONDON, England
3.8
84
85
Casserole
LANCASHIRE, England
3.8
86
87
Sausage
LINCOLNSHIRE, England
3.8
88
89
90
Stew
SCOTLAND
3.8
91
92
93
Appetizer
MONTSERRAT, United Kingdom
3.8
94
95
Vegetable Dish
ORKNEY ISLANDS, Scotland
3.8
96
Tart
ECCLEFECHAN, Scotland
3.8
97
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