Dedicated to the history, heritage, and culture of the English breakfast.
The English Breakfast Society (EBS) is a learned society dedicated to the history, standards, and cultural tradition of the English breakfast. The Society documents the evolution of the dish, defines recognised standards, and acts as a public reference point for media, institutions, and the general public. It operates independently of commercial and industry interests.
The Society researches and documents the English breakfast as a distinct culinary and cultural tradition, making authoritative reference material publicly available through this website. It also provides guidance and context to journalists, broadcasters, and cultural organisations on matters relating to the traditional English breakfast and its proper representation.
The English Breakfast Society was founded to document the English breakfast tradition and to provide clear, authoritative reference definitions for those seeking reliable information about its recognised forms, historical development, and established place within British food culture.
Members of the Society hold the title of Fellow and are listed in the Fellows Directory. Fellowship is awarded in recognition of a positive and public cultural contribution to the English breakfast tradition. Fellows include writers, actors, diplomats, authors, producers, and others whose work has meaningfully engaged with or honoured the tradition in some way.
The Society is headquartered in Hertfordshire, England. Through this website it maintains an international presence and reaches a global audience, welcoming visitors from around the world each month. The English Breakfast Society operates a widely consulted English breakfast reference site serving readers, media, and institutions internationally.
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