2 days ago
Danish sandwich an unexpected hit at Lake District hotel
A traditional Danish pork sandwich has become a popular choice amongst guests at a Lake District hotel.
The flæskesteg sandwich, served at the Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa in the Borrowdale Valley accounts for 5 per cent of all sandwich sales despite being one of 18 options on the lunch menu.
Kit Graves, director of Lake District Hotels, said: "This sandwich represents generations of Danish tradition.
"We never expected it would resonate so strongly with Lake District visitors, but it's consistently one of our top performers."
The sandwich features warm roast pork, crispy crackling, braised red cabbage, pickled cucumber, mustard mayonnaise, and iceberg lettuce, all served on a toasted seeded white roll.
It was introduced in 2024 by Ms Graves, who drew inspiration from her Danish heritage and travels to Copenhagen.
The flæskesteg has attracted both guests from the area and abroad.
Dani Hope and Charles Graves, fellow directors, said its success lies in offering something outside the usual British pub fare.
Ms Hope said: "It's remarkable how a heritage recipe from Copenhagen has found such a warm welcome in the heart of the Lake District.
"Our guests are increasingly adventurous with their food choices, and this sandwich offers something genuinely different."
Its popularity reflects a wider trend in the Lake District hospitality sector to include more culturally authentic and distinctive dishes, appealing to a growing and diverse visitor base.
The Danish sandwich remains a daily staple on the Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa lunch menu, with many guests returning or visiting specifically to try it after hearing positive reviews.
