For fans travelling to the World cup, the football may be the main course, but the colours, flavours, noise and spectacle of the food on offer will be a feast of its own. This is a culinary tour of host countries and states. Tex-Mex fusion, flavour and fun. Forget the football, discover the mighty tastes
For England fans heading to the 2026 World Cup, football may be the main course, but the food promises to be a feast all of its own.
This is a tournament spread across three nations and thousands of miles, where every host city brings its own flavours, traditions and culinary obsessions to the table.
From the smoky aromas of Texas barbecue pits, to the fiery street tacos of Mexico City; and from Montreal’s famous poutine to the fresh seafood of the Pacific coast – supporters will find that every matchday comes with a menu as diverse as the teams competing on the pitch.
The journey will be a sensory overload in the very best sense.
Streets glow with neon signs and colourful food stalls. Markets buzz with chatter, music and the clatter of grills.
The air is scented with slow-cooked meats, fresh tortillas, maple sweetness and spices that thrill the senses long before they reach the plate.
Every corner offers something tempting, unfamiliar, or wonderfully indulgent.
Of course, there will be sandwiches and burgers bigger than some centre-halves, and portions capable of testing even the most committed travelling fan.
But, beyond the familiar lies a rich array of regional dishes, family recipes and local specialities that tell the story of three vast and varied countries.
So, while England supporters travel in search of goals, glory and unforgettable moments, they’ll find that some of their lasting World Cup memories are made around restaurant tables, food trucks, and bustling street corner vendors.
In 2026, the road to the final could prove just as memorable for what is eaten along the way.
Let’s recreate some of the culinary experiences without the travel, crowds, visas and noise – right here in your own home.
Beef Birria is arguably one of Mexico’s greatest dishes – tender beef, slow-cooked in an unbelievably delicious tomato, chilli, cumin, garlic and oregano broth, shredded, wrapped and dipped.
You won’t even need the football … this new recipe is a winner in its own right.
Salsa dancing on your taste buds. Every bite sparks a fiesta in your mouth that you’ll never want to end.
Our Burger Relish is a salsa-style relish, a rich, slightly sweet blend of red pepper, tomato, and onion, with a subtle hint of chilli.
If you don’t know it, Mexican food is a vibrant celebration of simple ingredients, wrapped and stacked for delicious pleasure.
To love Mexican food, you have to love:
In Rick Stein’s wonderful series – Road to Mexico, the climax is set in Hussongs Bar, the oldest and best-known cantina in Baja California, where Rick enjoys a classic Margarita cocktail – traditionally made with Tequila, lime juice and Cointreau.
Take 2 chilled martini glasses, rub a lime wedge round the rims, turn them upside down to rub the rims in crushed salt. Pour the liquid ingredients with ice into a cocktail shake. Dance a decent samba. Pour and serve with a slice of lime!
Taco sauce has a similar taste profile to enchilada sauces, made with tomatoes, garlic, chillies, and various other spices and aromatics.
Make your own Taco Sauce:
Put all the ingredients (except the last hot sauce) in a pan, boil then simmer to reduce for 10 to 15 minutes. As it simmers, gently add the Habanero Hot Sauce to taste. Cool, chill and keep in the fridge for up to five days – if it lasts that long.
America offers a fusion of flavours from all points of the globe, particularly Mexico. Their Tex-Mex combos can be found on every street in every State.
Size is probably the only thing we struggle to replicate here. Steaks, burgers, salads, mac ‘n’ cheese … the portions are huge, the cuts enormous.
Our tip for making steak suppers go further is to grill / fry a couple of sirloin steaks to taste, basting them in our Original BBQ Sauce, sliced into strips and served with a salad and our Real or Garlic Mayonnaise, wrapped in flatbread.
You won’t be disappointed – promise.
North now, across the border into Canada. Canada’s culinary identity is defined by its Pacific and Atlantic geography, a celebration of local ingredients, and waves of international immigration.
Quintessentially Canadian dishes include poutine, fries topped with cheese curds and rich gravy.
We’ve made our own version of poutine using low-moisture block mozzarella torn into chunks instead of the curd (even though curd is available in most supermarkets).
And, instead of the gravy (popular in Yorkshire but not so much elsewhere), we add a chicken stock bouillon and teaspoon of our smooth Dijon Mustard to a rich cheese sauce.
Air fry the chips. Scatter the torn mozzarella for the final minute. Serve the chips in bowls, and pour the cheesy sauce over the top (or on the side as a dip).
As well as BBQ Sauces to suit all palates, we have a Collection of Ketchups to make your hot dogs sit up to be served; a marvellous Mayonnaise Family to make salads and side dishes sing for your supper; and our Condiments Corner, will make your burgers smile.
Whether it’s part of a marinade, a basting sauce, a burger relish, salad dressing, or just something truly delicious to squeeze on your ‘dogs’ … we have everything you’ll need to add thrill to your grill this summer.
And it starts with our:
BBQ ESSENTIALS COLLECTION
It’s a well known fact that Hot Dogs taste best with a good dollop of ketchup. And there’s nobody better qualified to talk about Dogs ‘n’ Chup than us – Stokes.
What makes Award-Winning Ketchup as thick and tasty as this?
With 200g of sweet Mediterranean tomatoes reduced into every 100g of thick tasty ketchup, uncompromisingly fine ingredients and fewer additives, Stokes REAL Tomato Ketchup wins awards – naturally.
At the heart of our Real Mayonnaise is the egg – British free-range whole eggs, no less. We use an impressive 12%, more than anyone else we know, to create a rich and authentic flavour.
A particularly fine rapeseed oil is combined with a splash of Mediterranean extra virgin olive oil, all delivering a truly luxurious, velvety finish that’s a cut above the rest.
Original BBQ Sauce is thick and smoky with natural blossom honey and a molasses-style sweetness that can be used as an accompaniment, a marinade or a dipping sauce.
Sweet & Sticky BBQ Sauce is another flavour-packed variation, deeply sweet with a sensational, warming kick of British horseradish and bitter sauce to balance the sticky maple syrup.
If you’re cooking burgers, our ever-popular Burger Relish may be your tasty go to.
Now that’s a burger. And that’s a Burger Relish. It’s a rich, slightly sweet tasting red pepper, tomato and onion salsa with a subtle note of chilli.
All this for just £16 (+p&p) HERE.
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