Truly, no expense was spared.
12 Amazing Foods People Ate Aboard the Titanic
Updated on May 25, 2024
Whether you’re a history buff or just a modern movie-goer, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with Titanic. The luxury passenger liner captivated the world with its fateful maiden voyage—as well as its extreme opulence. In memory of the Titanic’s sinking on April 14, 1912, we took a look at what passengers onboard the infamous ship ate—in both first, second and third class.
For more information, check out The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining, and Style.
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Oysters
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Oysters were extremely popular in the early 1900s, so it’s no surprise that first class guests dined on this delicacy as hors d’oeuvres.
Nutrition Facts:
1 oyster: 79 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Filet Mignons Lili
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
First class passengers also enjoyed filet mignon as part of their dinner spread. The tender beef was traditionally topped with artichoke hearts and foie gras, creating a truly decadent dish.
Nutrition Facts:
1 steak with 1/3 cup sauce: 247 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 369mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
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Cabin Biscuits
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 8 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
Third class travelers were well-accustomed to cabin biscuits—a simple, cracker-like snack. The biscuits were said to help settle passengers’ stomachs and help with seasickness.
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 249 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Baked Apples
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
First class passengers were treated to over-the-top breakfast spreads with a wide variety of dishes, including baked apples.
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed apple: 203 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein.
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Spring Lamb
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The star of a second class supper was often spring lamb served with mint sauce. Other dinner options included roast turkey or curried chicken and rice.
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked lamb: 338 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein.
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Roast Beef and Brown Gravy
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While not as decadent as first or second class, third class passengers still ate pretty well. A common dinner included roast beef, gravy, sweet corn, boiled potatoes and plum pudding for dessert.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 267 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.
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Purée Turnips
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In addition to decadent main dishes, second class passengers were treated to a variety of savory sides. One that stands out? Purée turnips.
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 140 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 608mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Buckwheat Cakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
You could find buckwheat cakes on both a first and second class breakfast menu. Pass the maple syrup, please!
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes (calculated without syrup and additional butter): 195 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Apple Sauce
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
In first class, apple sauce was often paired with a savory meat dish, such as roast duckling.
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 157 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.
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Jacket Potatoes
Total Time
8 hours 10 min
Servings
6 potatoes
From the Recipe Creator:
One dish you could find in every class? Jacket potatoes. Today we know them colloquially as baked potatoes.
Nutrition Facts:
1 potato: 217 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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Smoked Salmon
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In addition to fresh herrings and finnan haddock, first class passengers also enjoyed smoked salmon with their breakfast.
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 ounces cooked salmon: 95 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
