Follow Saint Kitts Investment Citizenship and Life in Saint Kitts: The diet of Saint Kitts and Nevis has absorbed the culinary methods and ingredients of the indigenous people of Saint Kitts and Nevis; for example, turkey, potatoes, corn, and pumpkin have become an indispensable part of the culture of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Apple pie, pizza, and hamburgers, which were originally from or adapted from Europe, are now the main fast foods in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Tacos and soul food, which were introduced from abroad, have also gradually become common home-cooked meals for the public.
The dietary habits of the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis also consist of three meals a day. Breakfast is usually between 7:00 and 8:00 in the morning. The content of breakfast varies from place to place. A simple breakfast may consist of simple foods such as fruit juice, milk, cereal, toast, and coffee. Breakfast is usually eaten at home, but sometimes it is used as an opportunity to discuss business or other commercial activities, which is called a "working breakfast." Lunch is generally between 12:00 noon and 2:00 PM. Because the time is short and people are not necessarily close to home, students and office workers rarely go home for lunch; instead, they bring meals from home. Therefore, relatively speaking, lunch for the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis is the simplest of the three meals, consisting of raw vegetable salad, sandwiches, hamburgers or pies, hot dogs, etc., followed by a drink. Dinner begins around 6:00 to 7:00 in the evening and is generally quite rich, which is why people call it the main meal. At dinner, a glass of fruit juice or thick soup is usually served first, followed by the main course. Main courses often placed on the dining table include steak, pork chops, roast brisket, fried chicken, fried shrimp, ham, and roast lamb chops. Most people in Saint Kitts and Nevis like to have some sweets after dinner, such as cake, ice cream, and chocolate. On weekends or holidays, many families only eat two meals. They combine breakfast and lunch into what is called brunch, which is a combination of breakfast and lunch. It is generally more formal. Some families do not cook on Sundays and the whole family goes to a restaurant to dine. During some Saint Kitts and Nevis holidays, families in Saint Kitts and Nevis also often hold picnics and outdoor barbecues.