What’s Christmas – or any time of year – without a bit of cheese? Dreadful, says Hannah Twiggs, so she’s asked the experts at Borough Market for their recommendations on what to put on your shopping list this year
Whether it s a glass of crisp Chablis, a slice of spicy chorizo or a sliver of creamy brie, there are many European foods that have become part of the British culinary landscape.
So as the UK moves away from the EU, there s never been a better time to check out the European favourites that many might be surprised to discover are made here, too.
And who better to wave the flag for British food than Michelin-starred French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, who has lived here for 40 years. He insists the UK now produces high-quality versions of many European delicacies. When I first came here trying to make a name for myself, I used to import 70 per cent of my produce. I had vans coming from Paris twice a week, he says. Now I probably only need to bring in Italian olive oil, some smoked Spanish paprika and some vanilla. That s it. It s extraordinary!