Traditional Ploughman’s Lunch 🧀🥖🍏
A Ploughman’s Lunch is a beloved British classic—rustic, hearty, and full of delicious flavours. Traditionally served in pubs, this cold platter features a mix of cheese, crusty bread, pickles, and fresh ingredients, making it a perfect meal for a leisurely lunch or picnic!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2-4):
🧀 Cheese: 150g mature Cheddar, Red Leicester, or Stilton (or a mix)
🥖 Bread: 2 crusty bread rolls or slices of farmhouse loaf
🍎 Fruit: 1 apple, sliced
🍅 Veggies: Handful of cherry tomatoes, radishes, and sliced cucumber
🧅 Pickles: 100g pickled onions or cornichons
🍖 Meat (Optional): 100g cooked turkey slices
🥚 Eggs: 2 boiled eggs, halved
🥧 Pies & Pastries: 2 mini vegetarian pies or scotch eggs
🥔 Crisps: A handful of salted crisps
🍯 Chutney: 2 tbsp Branston pickle or caramelised onion chutney
🏺 Butter: 25g for spreading
🍽 How to Assemble:
1️⃣ Prepare the ingredients
🍎 Slice the apple and cheese into thick chunks.
🥖 Cut the bread into slices and butter them generously.
🥚 Boil and halve the eggs if using.
2️⃣ Arrange on a board or platter
🧀 Place the cheese at the centre and surround it with the bread, fruit, and vegetables.
🥧 Add the mini pies or vegetarian-friendly options.
🥚 Scatter the eggs and crisps around the board.
🏺 Serve with a dollop of chutney or pickle.
3️⃣ Enjoy!
🍽 Tuck in with a knife and fork or simply use your hands—this meal is meant to be enjoyed casually!
🍴 Serving Information:
⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🍽 Servings: 2–4 | 🔥 Calories: ~500 per serving
A simple yet satisfying lunch that pairs wonderfully with a cold glass of lemonade or a hot cup of tea. Enjoy! ☕🥖🧀