13 foods that reminds residents of their childhood in Sheffield

List recalls favourite foods enjoyed by residents in Sheffield that bring back childhood memories

Some foods have memories of Sheffield running right through them.

Foods that you are brought up on during your childhood tend to stick with you, with many people in Sheffield sharing similar early experiences.

Whether it was getting served lunch at school and looking forward to the pudding, or heading home in anticipation that you would be met with a big bowl of something special made by your parents or grandparents, we’ve put together a list of our readers’ favourite foods that remind them of their childhood in the city.

The list includes both sweets and savouries with strong connections to the city.

Everyone will have their own views on what ingredients must be used in particular dishes for the definitive recipe but there are some dishes that will forever be part of the city’s culture that have been enjoyed by generations of Sheffielders.

Have a look at the gallery and see how many you remember.

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