The Full English Breakfast
The full English breakfast was made popular by the architects of the British Empire, although it had already been the tradition for centuries in rural areas of England. The breakfast was used to fortify oneself thoroughly first thing in the morning, to prepare for the day ahead.The traditional full English breakfast has made a substantial contribution to culinary history, and is generally accepted worldwide, much like the French croissant.
Most hotels serve a breakfast buffet on the English model, however the buffet is merely a variation. It is intended to save on the time and staff which would be used during the breakfast ceremony in it's classic sense. In classic full English breakfast form, the dishes are served over several courses, much in the same way that a menu is presented.