Is British food still terrible? Ask the French


26 Feb 2026
Why does British food have such a bad reputation? And is it still deserved? From bland stereotypes to trendy makeovers, we wanted to discover how UK cuisine evolved from the Industrial Revolution to today’s modern dining scene. In Paris, top British chefs redefine what British food really means.

00:01 – 01:15 British food is not everyone’s favourite
01:16 – 02:05 What even is British food?
02:11 – 03:30 A brief history of bad food
03:30 – 05:15 Why open a British Deli in Paris?
05:15 – 06:35 The revolution of school meals
06:35 – 08:32 Modern British Cuisine (in Paris)
08:32 – 10:00 Taste testing the best of British food
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