When it comes to the food York is most famous for, is there anything that comes to mind?

Is it chocolate or fish and chips? It might even be a very well-known afternoon tea.

We asked York Press readers on Facebook what they thought the city is known for when it comes to food.

There were more than 100 comments, so let’s take a look at some of the most popular suggestions.

Warning – it might make you hungry.

What is York famous for making?

Terrys Chocolate Orange

Ever wondered where Terry's Chocolate Orange originates from? It’s in York, of course.

The irresistible Terry’s Chocolate Orange was one of the most suggested foods the city is known for, according to our readers.

Joseph Terry, born in Pocklington created the chocolate orange in 1931. It was created in a purpose-built factory off Bishopthorpe Road.

You can read more about the history of the sweet treat and how it came into production on the York 360 website.

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Afternoon tea at Bettys

Have you tried the cakes and desserts at Bettys in York? Locals have said this popular afternoon tea is what food York is famous for too.

But how did its reputation begin? In 1936 Frederick Belmont decided to open a new Bettys in York and he had big ideas for what he envisaged would be his flagship branch, explains the Bettys website.

“Following a voyage to America on the Queen Mary, Belmont was inspired by the Art Deco grandeur of the transatlantic liner, and employed the firm of London craftsmen responsible for the ship’s grand interiors to create his dream café.

“Bettys York, the fourth Bettys café at the time, opened on 1st June 1937.”

KitKats

Did you know the KitKat slogan ‘have a break, have a KitKat’ has never changed?

The chocolate-covered biscuit is what York Press readers believe the city is famous for when it comes to food.

“One of the most iconic chocolate bars in the world, KitKat has become a universally-recognised symbol of York’s sweet ingenuity,” explains York’s Chocolate Story.

“From humble beginnings in York, the KitKat has gone on to be a dominating force in the world of confectionery, on sale in more countries than any other chocolate.W

Turns out York is the place to be for inventing delicious chocolate recipes.

What kind of KitKat is your favourite?What kind of KitKat is your favourite? (Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Yorkshire puddings

Now it wouldn’t be a foodie roundup from locals without the legendary Yorkshire pudding, would it?

“Yorkies” first originated from the north of England in the 1700s.

It was first known as a “dripping pudding” thanks to a recipe published in The Whole Duty of a Woman, according to Yorkshire Pudd.

“It was fairly simple – make a good batter as for pancakes, put in a hot toss-pan over the fire, add a bit of butter to fry the bottom a little, then put the pan instead of a dripping pan under a shoulder of mutton, shake it frequently and it will be light and savoury. 

“When the mutton is done, turn it in a dish and serve hot.”

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York ham

Do you think York ham is among the foods the city is most famous for? Our readers think so as it was mentioned numerous times in the comments underneath our Facebook post.

York ham is considered among the “finest” of hams and traditionally, it’s from a large white pig.

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Lishman’s Butchers shared: “It is slightly saltier and firmer textured than the hams we are probably used to today.

“They were laid on a bed of salt in the cellar on the stone slabs where it is cool and dry.

“November 11th – St Martins Day, was traditionally the first day of curing, as the weather is cooler, the pigs have been foraging round and are now fat.

“The flies are no longer an issue, so there was a good chance that the ham and bacon would cure well.”