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F.O.N. – United Kingdom (Girlguiding) Food

These 12 suggestions are bite-sized, dry (non-messy), and culturally relevant.

Scottish Shortbread

A buttery, crumbly biscuit invented in Scotland. It was a favorite treat of Mary, Queen of Scots in the 1500s! It’s recommended to purchase the Walkers Shortbread.

Source: Historic UK – Shortbread

Welsh Cakes

These are small, round, spiced cakes with raisins. They are sturdy and don’t crumble easily.

Like a flat scone, these spiced cakes are cooked on a griddle, not in an oven! Miners’ wives in Wales used to make them because they were tough enough to fit in a pocket for lunch.

Source: Visit Wales – Welsh Cakes

Cucumber Sandwhiches

Cut white bread into small 1-inch squares. Spread thin butter, add a cucumber slice. This is the most basic recipe.

The classic snack for “Afternoon Tea.” They were made famous by the Duchess of Bedford in the 1840s to cure that “sinking feeling” between lunch and dinner.

Source: The Daily Meal – Classic Tea Sandwich Not Invented in Britain

Jammie Dodgers

These biscuits are a childhood favorite in the UK! They consist of two shortbread pieces sandwiched with raspberry jam and a heart-shaped hole in the middle. They are famously loved by the sci-fi character “Doctor Who.” Mini packets are usually available online or in specialty stores.

Source: British Essentials – 10 Amazing Jammie Dodgers Facts

Cheese & Pineapple “Hedgehog”

A cube of cheddar cheese and a chunk of pineapple on a toothpick. A massive party trend in the UK in the 1970s and 80s. Every party had a “Hedgehog” (a half potato covered in foil with these sticks stuck in it).

Source: Good Housekeeping – Pineapple and cheese hedgehog recipe

Mini Sausage Rolls

Sausage rolls are arguably the most popular party food in Britain today. They are made of savory sausage meat wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until golden. Use puff pastry wrap around sausage meat to create a mini version to try.

Source: Insanely Good – 10 Traditional British Appetizers

Victoria Sponge Cubes

This classic cake is named after Queen Victoria, who ate a slice every day with her afternoon tea! It is a light yellow sponge cake sandwiched with raspberry jam.

Use small cubes of yellow cake sandwiched with jam. Avoid fresh cream in a non-controlled group setting for food safety reasons.

Source: English Heritage – Victoria Sandwich

Cornish Pasties

A D-shaped pastry filled with beef and potato. Make/buy tiny bite-sized ones.

These pastries were invented for Tin Miners in Cornwall. The thick crust was a “handle” to hold with dirty hands, which they threw away after eating.

Source: Cornish Pasty Association

Salt & Vinegar Crisps

In the UK, “Chips” are French Fries, and “Crisps” are Potato Chips!

Salt & Vinegar is the most iconic British flavor. It’s recommended to buy Lay’s or Walkers brand.

Source: CNN – The greasy airbag of gratification that became Britain’s national dish

Jelly Babies / Wine Gums

Chewy, firm fruit gums (contain no alcohol). A classic British sweet invented in 1909. Maynards brand is recommended.

Don’t worry, Wine Gums don’t contain any wine! They are just fruit flavored.

Source: Sweets and Candy – The Truth About Wine Gums

Crumpet Wedges

Cut crumpets into wedges like pizza slices, toast them, and butter them. Known for their unique texture with holes on top to hold the butter.

Crumpets are a unique British bread cooked on a griddle. They have a spongy texture with holes on top, which are perfect for soaking up melted butter!

Source: Warburtons – Crumpet History

Digestive Biscuits

Semi-sweet wheat biscuits (often with chocolate on one side). These are the most popular biscuits in the UK for “dunking” into a hot cup of tea.

They were invented in 1839 and were originally thought to help with digestion because they contained baking soda.

Source: McVities – History

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Published on January 26, 2026, by:

Tia Kennard

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