Where might Trifle be served?

[MotiSen]

Hello Brits, Scots, Welsh, Irish, etc! My 11 yo son and I are on our way to UK 8/29. I have done extensive research, gotten our britrail passes, hop on hop off passes, tickets for the London Eye, hotels in London, York and Leeds so we can see more of UK, etc.

Just one question. Where can I get trifle? I tried it once about 15 years ago, and thought it amazing. Is it common on dessert menus?

Any other advice about UK-specific foods you could recommend us to try would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[moonmeat]

You can buy trifle at any supermarket, if your in London can i reccomend waitrose supermarket who do lovely trifles!

(Being from the north of England) you have to have a Sunday roast, mash potatoes, veg, beef and massive Yorkshire puddings all topped with thick gravey....yummy
Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream
Apple crumble and custard
Pretty much any dessert you'll get over here is yummy

[SquirmOfEels]

August 2029 is some way off, so I doubt you can be sure where trifle will be available. But my guess is that the long-established hotels will have it.

Or Rules in Maiden Lane (near Covent Garden) which has been around since the 17th century, so is a pretty good bet for still being there in 13 years. It'll have other traditional British food you might enjoy, but no trifle on the sample menu currently on its website

[Kenworthington]

I think she means 29th August!

[FiveGoMadInDorset]

29th August so in a week or so

[SquirmOfEels]

Surely not! She said she's researched extensively and so would of course know the British way of writing dates...

[ample]

August 2029 Squirm?
Pretty sure if things are already booked, the OP means the date is 29th August 2016

[Mermaid36]

You must also have fish and chips!!

[MrsJoeyMaynard]

29th August this year perhaps Squirm?

In my experience, trifle isn't all that common on dessert menus in restaurants, but as moonmeat says, it can be bought in supermarkets. It's usually with the chilled desserts in one of the refrigerated aisles.

[Heratnumber7]

OP. 29th August would be written 29/8 in UK.

Marks and Spencer triffle is delicious. Buy a big one each and eat it in your hotel room.

It's very easy to make yourself you know. No actual cooking involved. Just "assembling"

[TheGreatDessert]

It's rarely seen on dessert menus these days but you'll definitely be able to find it in the dessert section of most large supermarkets (Marks & Spencer, Sainsburys, Tesco, Waitrose, Asda)- either little individual ones or big party portions. I recommend the big size and a spoon .

[ample]

MotiSen, no idea about trifle as I don't eat it but just wanted to say enjoy your visit to the UK. And yes trifle can be purchased at most supermarkets although why is beyond me

[JedRambosteen]

Its an interesting question. I can't remember the last time I saw trifle on a menu, but it is perennially popular. It's more usually served at Christmas time, but at home - not out.

[BitOutOfPractice]

Well let's hope op gets a nicer welcome to the uk in real life than that snotty message squirm

Roast beef, fish and chips, curry, cakes, English / Scottish breakfast...al need to be sampled but leave the trifle alone with its soggy cake based vileness

[ample]

You must also have fish & chips

^^ Yes!

[JedRambosteen]

Watch out with the supermarket trifles - they sometimes omit the jelly and have sherry-soused fruit cocktail instead.

[JedRambosteen]

Also, give chocolate trifle a go too - the Cadbury's ones (supermarkets stock them with the chilled desserts) used to be lovely, but Kraft have mucked up the Cadbury's recipe & it may have impaired the trifles too.

[MisshapesMistakes]

Trifles in any supermarket, but may I recommend an Eton Mess if you're in a restaurant and don't mind a big dental bill on your return home.

[StillNoFuckingEyeDeer]

Cream tea (Devon style)
Fish & chips on the beach

[longdiling]

I'm cringing for you Squirm, if you were hoping to embarrass the op it backfired. You made yourself look a right twat.

Definitely try all the food listed if you can op! Maybe an afternoon tea too so you can sample some British cakes like scones and Victoria sponge.

[elephantoverthehill]

If you visiting London you will need to sample 'Pie, mash and liquor'. Eastend mostly for the real deal.

[TheGreatDessert]

You should also try:

Fish & chips
Cornish pasties
Toad in the hole

Rules restaurant mentioned above is very nice and fancy pants traditional. If you want every day traditional go to a pub.

Afternoon tea (tea, sandwiches & cakes) somewhere would be nice if you have time. There are themed ones and traditional ones all over the place.

[elephantoverthehill]

Oh and just a word of warning, cheese and pickle sandwiches do not contain gherkins.

[AuntieStella]

I think Squirm was teasing.

And she's the only poster who has actually recommended a specific place which serves interesting and traditional Britush puddings.

[SquirmOfEels]

Yes - note to self - will festoon all posts with emojis and LIGHTHEARTED in future.

[bobbinpop]

Agree with pp suggestions. Sunday roast with Yorkshire puddings is essential. Trifle is the best dessert in the world, you have excellent taste!

Full English breakfast too!