As King Charles and Queen Camilla begin their U.S. state visit, the spotlight isn’t just on diplomacy — it’s also on the food. According to People and the British Embassy’s culinary team, the first day’s menu was designed to honor British tradition, to make King Charles feel right at home, even on U.S. soil. The dishes were selected to reflect the King’s personal tastes, seasonal ingredients, and the embassy’s goal of showcasing sustainable, locally sourced produce.
The First‑Day Menu
The British Embassy chef shared the full menu for the King’s first day, revealing a lineup that balances refinement with approachability. The meal includes:
- Delicate finger sandwiches with fillings ranging from smoked salmon to roast beef to horseradish, egg mayonnaise and cucumber;
- Traditional freshly baked scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
The embassy emphasized that the entire menu was crafted to reflect the King’s environmental values — with an emphasis on seasonality, minimal waste, and local sourcing.
What King Charles Likes to Eat, According to His Former Royal Chef
Ahead of the visit, King Charles’ former royal chef shared new insights into the monarch’s food preferences — and they’re surprisingly down‑to‑earth. Fox News reports that the King:
- Prefers simple, organic ingredients
- Loves foraged foods, especially mushrooms
- Enjoys seasonal vegetables, often grown on royal estates
- Favors mild, balanced flavors over anything overly rich
- Avoids chocolate, especially in the evening
- Rarely eats lunch, sticking to a light breakfast and a modest dinner
The chef also noted that the King is deeply committed to sustainability, often requesting dishes that highlight local produce and reduce environmental impact.
A Menu Designed Around the King’s Values
The embassy confirmed that the menu was intentionally crafted to reflect the King’s long‑standing environmental advocacy. Ingredients were sourced from local farms, chosen for sustainability, and the dishes were designed to minimize waste — all priorities that align with the King’s personal ethos. This approach mirrors the King’s dining habits at home, where meals often revolve around what’s in season and what can be sourced responsibly.
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