Four foods made right here in North Yorkshire have been revealed among Britain’s "most quintessential” (essentially, they're perfectly British).

A chippy in Whitby and the iconic Bettys in York were among the places in the county praised by The Telegraph.

Introducing its food guide, the publisher said: “If you want to discover the nation’s soul, look to its food.

“From coronation chicken at Buckingham Palace to the Gurkha cuisine of North Yorkshire, jellied eels on the banks of the River Thames to a pie at the football, our food tells the story of Britain; the land we grew from, the values we celebrate, and the way we see ourselves.

“There’s a sublimely practical quality to British food, homespun and hearty, cobbled together from what is available at the time. Look around and you’ll find inventions and artistic licences everywhere.”

The Telegraph added: “While the nation’s restaurant establishment has rightfully earned its flowers over the past few decades, you don’t have to spend a fortune on a 47-course tasting menu to experience the best of British. Instead, look closer to home, into the shops and cafés in your area, the chippies and food trucks you love.

“To give you some inspiration, we have identified 50 quintessential dishes or places to eat that sum up Britain’s food story best, evoking the places and the people that made them.”

You can see all 50 “most quintessentially” British places and foods here.

Afternoon tea

The Telegraph explained: “Britain’s original afternoon tea. Founded in Harrogate in 1919 and originally operating out of ‘tea kiosks’, Bettys went on to open a craft bakery and tea rooms across Yorkshire.”

Betty’s in York first opened in 1937 and is the “oldest still going”, serving its own tea and the “most exquisite” handmade cakes.

Gurkha cuisine

Richmond has been dubbed the “home to some of the best Gurkha cooking west of Kathmandu” and was recommended by The Telegraph’s food columnist Xanthe Clay.

“Pick up a takeaway from Mount Everest in Catterick, near the garrison where a Gurkha company is based, of momos (delectable Nepalese dumplings that come steamed or fried), and Newari mutton choila with Szechuan pepper, garlic and chilli.”

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Fish and chips

It wouldn’t be a North Yorkshire foodie roundup without fish and chips from Whitby getting a mention, would it?

The Telegraph shared: “Many seaside towns claim to offer the quintessential fish and chip experience but, with its pristine beachfront, pair of piers and harbour lighthouse, there’s something special about Whitby.

“Trenchers restaurant has previously been crowned Britain’s Best Fish And Chip Restaurant so head there and get a Scotch egg to scoff too – another iconic Whitby creation.”

Yorkshire puddings

“Perhaps the best place to try it [a Yorkshire pudding] in its native habitat is alongside a Sunday roast at the Abbey Inn in Byland, a traditional pub in the North York Moors which was recently named the best place to get a roast in Britain by Instagram reviewer RateGoodRoasts,” reports the publisher.