The Data of Royal Eating in England, 1788–1813
Explore over 40,000 dishes served to King George III at Kew Palace and his son, the Prince Regent, at Carlton House. Discover what the royal family ate during a pivotal period of British history.
The royal tables featured an astonishing variety of foods, from humble boiled mutton to elaborate French confections. The dataset reveals that meat and poultry dominated the Georgian diet, but vegetables, seafood, and sweets all played important roles.
King George III was known for his relatively modest tastes, favouring simple roasts and eggs with spinach. His son, the Prince Regent, was quite the opposite, famous for his elaborate banquets and love of rich dishes.
Explore All Visualizations →Kew Palace was King George III's retreat west of London, where he spent time with his family, and where he recovered during his famous bouts of mental illness. The ledger records meals served to the King, Queen Charlotte, their children, and dozens of servants and courtiers.
Carlton House on Pall Mall was the London residence of the Prince Regent, known for his lavish lifestyle and legendary banquets. This ledger captures a full year of daily dining during the height of the Regency period.
Search through 40,000+ dishes, filter by year, food type, or cooking method, and discover the rich culinary world of Georgian Britain.
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