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11 Positively British Snacks to Order Online Before the Royal Wedding

Hobnobs, Cadbury Flake bars, and prawn crisps, oh yes.
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Alex Lau

Like any good spectator sport, royal weddings require a stash of snacks for enthusiastic viewers. But popcorn and hotdogs—no. Royal weddings call for something more occasion-appropriate. Something posh. Which is why I, actual British person, was called in for snack expertise. Anyone for yeast extract on a crumpet? Bergamot-infused tea with a side order of marshmallow tea cakes?

We love carbs and sugar. If you do too, you might like to get acquainted with words like “biscuits” and “crisps” as you journey down the rabbit hole of Amazon. Here’s a list of packaged delicacies (I use that word loosely) and snacks that are so British they’re politely waiting in a queue for you to order them.

Some, I might add, even have the royal seal of approval.

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  • Alex Lau
    3/11

    Cadbury Flake

    Cadbury Flake is a crumbly stick of chocolate shards molded together, usually eaten suggestively by models in TV ads and less elegantly by everyone else. It’s an essential ingredient in the UK’s iconic summer treat: the 99 Flake, which is a vanilla ice cream cone with a Flake bar stuck in it.

    Buy it: Cadbury Flake, $3/bar on Amazon

  • Alex Lau
    4/11

    Marmite

    There are acquired tastes, and then there’s Marmite. In a league of its own, this yeast-based extract is a national institution and gets spread on everything from crackers to crumpets. With an entire marketing campaign centered on its love/hate effect, why not sound your rebel yell and sigh, “Meh” instead?

    Buy it: Marmite, $7 on Amazon

  • Alex Lau
    5/11

    Walkers Crisps

    For the uninitiated, crisps are potato chips, and they’re our street food of choice. Try a Walkers’ variety pack with all the classic Brit flavors like tangy salt & vinegar, pungent cheese & onion, and drool-worthy prawn cocktail. Imagine shrimp cocktail in a packet with a dominant tomato tang—the retro taste transports you back to the ‘80s when Charles and Diana got married.

    Buy it: Walkers Crisps Variety Pack, $12 for 20 bags on Amazon

  • Alex Lau
    6/11

    Bird’s Custard

    Since it’s egg-free, food snobs would say that Bird’s isn’t a proper custard. That doesn’t stop Brits from mixing the cornflour-based powder with milk to complement countless desserts including jam roly-poly, apple crumble, and sticky toffee pudding – which, incidentally, is the Duchess of Cambridge’s favorite.

    Buy it: Bird’s Custard Powder, $6 on Amazon

  • Alex Lau
    7/11

    McVitie’s Hobnobs

    One of the nation’s most beloved biscuits (cookies), Hobnobs are perfect for that most British of pastimes: dunking. Crunchy on the outside, but slightly crumbly inside, these rustic oat biscuits positively beg to be submerged in tea or coffee. In high society, it’s not about who you know, it’s about who you Hobnob with.

    Buy it: McVitie’s Milk Chocolate Hobnobs, $13/pack of 4 on Amazon

  • Alex Lau
    8/11

    Twinings Earl Grey Tea

    Twinings is the royal family’s official tea supplier. Richard Twining invented Earl Grey for the Prime Minister in 1831, and Brits have been guzzling the delicate, citrus-infused black tea blend ever since. Queen Elizabeth drinks Earl Grey from a bone china cup and would probably be aghast at the commoners who add milk.

    Buy it: Twinings Earl Grey Tea, $11 on Amazon

  • Alex Lau
    9/11

    McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes

    Are they cakes or biscuits? Who cares when the flying saucer-shaped confections taste this divine. Jaffa Cakes comprise a base of golden brown sponge, topped by tangy orange jelly, and a thin layer of dark chocolate. It’s the marriage of fun, zesty flavors balanced out with a touch of impeccable class—the real deal. Remind you of anyone?

    Buy it: McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes, $9 for 3 boxes on Amazon

  • Alex Lau
    10/11

    Branston Pickle

    Branston Pickle is more of a chutney than a pickle. This dark brown, tangy condiment is the pièce de résistance of traditional pub favorite, the Ploughman’s, a lunch platter comprising crusty bread, thick slices of cheese, and pickled onions. Branston’s juicy, sweet chunks of relish can also transform a humble cheese sandwich into a fancy deli-style concoction.

    Buy it: Branston Pickle, $10 on Amazon

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