What Is British Food Fortnight?

British Food Fortnight is the UK's annual national celebration of British produce, held late September to early October (typically Sept 23 – Oct 8).

Organized By

Love British Food (non-profit), supported by DEFRA, NFU, retailers, chefs, schools.

Goals

• Promote seasonal, local British food & drink.
• Support farmers, producers, rural economy.
• Reconnect public with food origins.
• Encourage schools, hospitals, restaurants, workplaces to serve British menus.

Typical Activities

• Farmers' markets & farm open days.
• Restaurant promotions (British-themed menus).
• School cooking lessons, harvest assemblies.
• Community feasts, food festivals.
• Social media campaigns (#BritishFoodFortnight).

Iconic British Foods Highlighted

• Roast beef & Yorkshire pudding, fish & chips, full English breakfast.
• Regional specialties: Cornish pasty, Yorkshire curd tart, Cumberland sausage, Welsh cakes, Scotch eggs.
• Cheeses: Cheddar, Stilton, Red Leicester, Wensleydale.
• Puddings: Sticky toffee, spotted dick, treacle tart, Eton mess.

It's a great time to visit a farm shop, try a new British recipe, or ask your local pub about their British Food Fortnight menu.