800 BC

The Journey of the

Black Pudding

The idea of black pudding travelled across Europe after its first mention by Homer in 800 BC, carried by farmers, traders and later the Romans, who helped spread sausage-making across the continent. Each region shaped the recipe to its own landscape - from the oat-rich puddings of Ireland to the spiced versions of France and Spain. Turning a simple, practical food into a cultural staple. In Lancashire, it became a symbol of working-class ingenuity and Northern thrift, perfected by generations of market traders and families who made it their own.