Cuisine in Jersey

Signature dishes

Jersey Royal Potatoes

Small, sweet new potatoes harvested in early spring limited season.

Region: Islandwide
Main ingredients: Potatoes, Salt, Herb butter

Bean Crock (Bean and Pork Stew)

Traditional home cooking called Les Pais au Fou in local dialect.

Region: Home cooking
Main ingredients: Dried white beans, Pork, Onion, Brown sugar

Jersey Wonders

Twisted donut-style fried confection made at Easter and harvest festivals.

Region: Each parish
Main ingredients: Flour, Eggs, Sugar, Frying oil

Ormer Casserole

Jersey coastal abalone baked with herb butter.

Region: Coastal areas
Main ingredients: Ormer, Butter, Garlic, Parsley

Jersey Crab Sandwich

Sandwich generously filled with sweet local crab meat.

Region: Harbor towns
Main ingredients: Crab meat, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Bread

Jersey Black Butter

Rich spread of apples simmered long with spices.

Region: Islandwide
Main ingredients: Apples, Molasses, Cinnamon, Licorice

Lobster Thermidor (Jersey-style)

Luxurious dish with island-sourced lobster and Jersey cream.

Region: Restaurants
Main ingredients: Lobster, Cream, Cheese, White wine