Baked beans are simmered in a savory tomato sauce.
Fish and chips are commonly eaten on Fridays, a tradition which stems from Catholic religious customs that limit meat consumption on Fridays. Most people prefer to purchase fish and chips from local shops (“chippies”) rather than make it at home. Jacket potatoes and English breakfasts are comfort foods people either make at home or order at local restaurants or cafes.
The UK is surrounded by water, so fish are very easy to source. Roughly 70% of the land in the UK is used for farming, and potatoes are a major crop. Potatoes and beans have historically been cheap in the UK, so they became especially popular when rationing food during World War II and have remained key parts of the nation's cuisine ever since.
