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Posted at 12:02PM, 26 April 2011 by Carol Wilson - Food writer

Whether you're a royalist or not, there's no denying that the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29th will be dominating the news over the next few weeks.

Food and drink manufacturers have seized the forthcoming event to launch a variety of products...

Food and drink manufacturers have seized the forthcoming event to launch a variety of products on an eager public - and who can blame them, as the recession has eaten into (no pun intended) their profits?

My favourite is the pub and restaurant chain that has turned one of the official royal engagement photographs into edible art in the form of a roast dinner. Turkey provides the couple with skin; gravy marks out their facial features and beef forms their hair. William's shirt is made from green beans and sprouts, while carrots create Kate's dress. The wedding will be lucrative for pubs and restaurants in England and Wales, as theyÃ¢ÂÂll be granted extended opening hours during the Royal Wedding, allowing them to serve food and alcohol until 1am on the festive weekend.

Street parties throughout the land can tuck into 'Kate and Wills pie' containing British beef, wine, bacon, onions, mushrooms and brandy. There are lots of commemorative cakes - in patriotic red, white and blue of course, along with tins of biscuits and shortbread bearing photos of the royal couple and Royal Wedding chocolate bars, Union Jack chocolates and Poire William chocolate truffles.

If you're planning on something more upmarket, several companies have entered into the celebratory spirit and are offering a 'Royal Wedding Hamper', containing traditional British favourites such as ham, Earl Grey, and Victoria Sandwich cake.

A limited edition box of 'Love Hearts' those brightly coloured fizzy sweets, much loved by generations of children, will be sold in a commemorative gift box, with 'Just married' inscribed on the sweets. Another enterprising company, based in Yorkshire, on hearing that Kate loves its sweets, launched 'Hearts and Rings and Other Nice Things', which will be available exclusively at Kate Middleton's local shop in Berkshire.

If you're in London for the big occasion, you'll be able to buy a Royal Wedding lunch box containing a two course cold meal, with a choice of chicken or salmon or a vegetarian option, complete with cutlery, napkin, salt and pepper.

As most of us will be watching the wedding on television, we can toast the happy couple with a glass of 'Prince William' Champagne. British brewers too have always celebrated Royal events with celebratory brews and for this wedding there's 'Kiss Me Kate' ale.

What commemorative food would you make for the wedding?

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celticrowan

26 April 2011, 2:10PM
celticrowan

As I live in the US, I will be unable to get the "Kate and Wills Pie." Is there a similar recipe that I can use, as it sounds delicious? Thanks in advance

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robert

26 April 2011, 2:49PM
robert

The newly weds are having a traditional English rich fruit wedding cake apparently. This has sparked a flurry of interest in English fruit cake recipes in the USA, but i have to say some of the recipes are bizarre to say the least! One says to steam the cake for 4 hours - another says the cake should be baked overnight. Where do they get these ideas from? I will be making (and eating) William's personal favourite a fabulous chocolate crunch cake which needs no cooking and is quick to make. A much smaller version though!!

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Ellie Reade

27 April 2011, 1:19PM
Ellie Reade

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/252607/proper-beef-ale-and-mushroom-pie Not exactly the same, but in the same British style of beef pie! English fruit cakes do take a long time to cook (usually about 4 hours) but are good for a wedding cake! The top tier is usually saved for the christening of the 1st born...

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smitty

27 April 2011, 1:39PM
smitty

I'm making red, white and blue cupcakes. I'll probably buy a commemorative tin of biscuits - I think that's a nice idea and the tin will be a good keepsake.

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W+KW2011

4 May 2011, 2:20PM
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Hello and thanks very much for the kind comments!! Kate and I confirm that we had a traditional English rich fruit wedding cake, and it was absolutely fabulous!!! We are having great fun trying out all the recipes on this website, and are getting rather big waistlines!!

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