A former royal chef reveals the details of the Queen's Christmas Day menu, including the traditional turkey dinner and the reason why the royal family forgoes a common UK Christmas food tradition.
The food is one of the major factors in why we all look forward to Christmas every year - what can beat a full turkey and ham dinner? The royal family also indulge in a day of feasting on Christmas as a former royal chef has revealed what is on their jam-packed annual menu. He also explained the serious reason why the family forgo a common UK food tradition. Darren Grady joined the royal household staff in 1982 and became a senior chef during his time there, eventually leaving in 1993.
While no one wants to work on Christmas Day, he admitted that it was a 'special' experience and the staff always had a lovely time. “We worked alternate Christmases,” Darren told BBC. “You would be at Sandringham for two weeks. So, if you wanted to celebrate with your family, you’d have to celebrate with them before or after because usually you’d be up there from December 22 until after New Year. “But they (the royal family) always made it special for you… The staff would have lots to drink and there would be loads of food and chocolate – and you’d have the full turkey roast, so you weren’t really missing out because you were enjoying the celebration too.” Here's a glimpse into the royal family's Christmas Day food menu. Breakfast According to Darren, they would start with a full cooked breakfast on Christmas Day. 'They opened their Christmas presents the day before, on Christmas Eve,' he said. 'So after breakfast they’d go to church, come back and go on to lunch.' Christmas lunch The family always opt for the traditional turkey dinner with all the trimming
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