British expat hits back at French ridicule, says she won’t leave British comfort behind

She said: “But the heart and stomach want what it wants, even if sometimes that means avoiding confit de canard for bangers and mash.”

When an expat moves, it can be a challenge to find trusted food in local supermarkets.

According to AXA Healthcare, food can be a major source of culture shock for British expats when they first move.

To bridge the gap, many expats order classic British food online from stores such as British Corner Shop.