Roast Collection

Heath Robinson Kitchen 3 of 4
Heath Robinson Does Away with Servants - Patent Applied for by " The Sketch" in the Kitchen. A busy Kitchen, which is a typically Heath Robinson design, with a system of pulleys

The Gentleman Who Asked the Carver - H. M. Bateman
The Gentleman who asked the carver at Simpson s-in-the-Strand whether the meat was English or foreign. A curious and innocent question from a diner at the famous English restaurant causing more than

A. H. Cadier, senior chef at the Brighton Pavilion is handed fake chickens by junior
A.H. Cadier, senior chef at the Brighton Pavilion is handed fake chickens by junior chef Lloyd Payne to demonstrate the operation of the huge open fireplaces of 1825 in the kitchens at the Royal

Owl and foxes carrying food on a Christmas card
An owl and three foxes carrying a roast bird, cutlery and holly through the snow on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Black Waiter with Thanksgiving Turkey
A jovial black waiter in America raises aloft the Thanksgiving Turkey on this Greetings card

Doner kebab cooking, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Market Reports - English Country Squire carves the beef
Market Reports illustrated (Postcard series): MEAT: " English beef was in fine condition." This report on English beef (as a commodity traded on the Stock Exchange)

Sunday Roast
A mouth-watering Sunday roast meal - a joint of roast beef, served with roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding

Art / Hogarth / Roast Beef
THE GATE OF CALAIS, OR, O THE ROAST BEEF OF OLD ENGLAND a satire on the well-fed English versus the poorly- fed French

Coffee beans. These roasted seeds of the coffee plant (Coffea sp.) contain the stimulant drug caffeine. Coffee beans are used to make a beverage that has been drunk for over 1000 years

South American cannibals, 16th century
South American cannibals. 16th-century artwork of indigenous people of South American dismembering and roasting their slain enemies

Notre Dame, Paris, in the snow
View of the west facade of Notre Dame, Paris, in the snow, with a street trader in the foreground. Date: 20th century

Feasting in the Middle Ages by Pauline Baynes
A detailed scene depicting a medieval feast with a jester and performing monkeys entertaining diners while they are served exotic looking roast birds (heron and peacock). 1958

Italian cooks preparing a meal, 1500s
Cooks preparing food in an Italian kitchen, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Food Served on a Flight
An Airline Steward and Air Hostess serve a roast meal to flight passengers

Ox roasting at Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair
Scene showing an ox being roasted at the Stratford upon Avon annual Mop Fair, Warwickshire. Farm workers, labourers, servants and some craftsmen would work for their employer from October to October

Roast meal

Landlord Les Rowe carving a rog hoast
A traditional Cornish Hog Roast, cooking on a spit in a wonderful old fireplace, about to be attacked by the pub Landlord Les Rowe

Coffee ceremony, Lalibela, Wollo region, Ethiopia, Africa

Man at table carving roast, (B&W), portrait

Roast turkey on a plate on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Geese unhappy at the arrival of Michaelmas
A gaggle of geese are unhappy to read a notice that the season of Michaelmas has begun. Eating goose at Michaelmas was thought to bring good luck, but that did not apply to geese

Slaughtered rats are displayed for sale at the market of Canh Nau village, west of Hanoi
Slaughtered rats are displayed for sale at the market of Canh Nau village, 40 km (25 miles) west of Hanoi December 25, 2011

Roast ducks for sale at Bowrington Road Market, street market, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

Coffee plant with beans and flowers, Coffea arabica
5856592 Coffee plant with beans and flowers, Coffea arabica; (add.info.: Coffee plant with beans and flowers, Coffea arabica. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J)

An engraving depicting the production of flake cocoa by grinding roasted cocoa beans
5310629 An engraving depicting the production of flake cocoa by grinding roasted cocoa beans. Cocoa was a cheaper product than chocolate as it was produced from beans which had not been as thoroughly

Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa
FLO4722861 Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa. Among the huts, wagons and tents, a huge fire roasts elephant meat

The roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory
5310111 The roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory, Bristol)

An engraving depicting the roasting of copper in a furnace, C. A is cakes of copper, B wooden bundles for heating
5311033 An engraving depicting the roasting of copper in a furnace, C. A is cakes of copper, B wooden bundles for heating, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A kitchen scene
5310041 A kitchen scene; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a kitchen scene showing a range manufactured by Henry Goddard of Nottingham)

An engraving depicting the grinding of roasted cocoa beans, 19th century
5310628 An engraving depicting the grinding of roasted cocoa beans, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1866); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dancing Pourover
Skilled barista with ceramic pour-over, pitcher and coffee splashes, puppet master concept. Dina Belenko

The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Leandro Bassano
The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Note black child waiting on the Egyptian queen who touches her pearl earring

A Mid-day Halt on the Rio Trombutas, Brazil, 1857. Creator: Unknown
A Mid-day Halt on the Rio Trombutas, Brazil, 1857. Among the experiences of the Colt revolver we know none more interesting than those of Mr

Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1544-1700. Creator: Jacopo Bassano (copy after)
Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1544-1700

Interior with Gamblers and Drinkers, c.1620-c.1625. Creator: Anon
Interior with Gamblers and Drinkers, c.1620-c.1625

'Christmas in Servia -- Preparing the National Dish, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Christmas in Servia -- Preparing the National Dish, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Roasting the Baron of Beef by Gas, in the Castle-Yard, Exeter, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Roasting the Baron of Beef by Gas, in the Castle-Yard, Exeter, [Devon], 1850. Event during the annual meeting and exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society

Roasting Stand with Drip Pan, c. 1938. Creator: Roy Weber
Roasting Stand with Drip Pan, c. 1938

Hard Labor Convicts Roasting Ore in the Yard of the Kutomara Plant, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
Hard Labor Convicts Roasting Ore in the Yard of the Kutomara Plant, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi

The Reinforcements for Canada: dinner-time and serving out of the grog on board a troop... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Reinforcements for Canada: dinner-time and serving out of the grog on board a troop-ship at Woolwich, 1862. Although there is now every reason to hope...that the cloud which a short time ago

A man roasting a pig in a restaurant in Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba

A roast pig on a spit, West Country. Date: circa 1960s

A man prepares roasted ducks for sale along the street in Phnom Penh, Cambodia January 16, 2018. REUTERS/Samrang Pring

Roasted coffee beans are seen at the coffee company of Simexco Dak Lak Limited in the town of Di An in Binh Duong province, Vietnam July 8, 2019. Picture taken July 8, 2019. REUTERS/Yen Duong

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Village Fair Ox Roast early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

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In the whimsical world of Heath Robinson Kitchen, chaos reigns supreme as A. H. Cadier, the senior chef at Brighton Pavilion, finds himself in a hilarious predicament. Picture this: junior chefs mischievously handing him fake chickens instead of real ones. The scene is straight out of a comedy sketch. Meanwhile, on a festive Christmas card, owls and foxes collaborate to carry food for a grand feast. It's an enchanting sight that captures the spirit of sharing and celebration during the holiday season. Across town, an English Country Squire takes center stage as he expertly carves succulent beef at a bustling market. His skillful hands mesmerize onlookers who eagerly await their portion of this delectable roast. Venturing further into culinary delights, we find ourselves in Istanbul where the tantalizing aroma of doner kebab fills the air. This iconic Turkish dish sizzles on open grills as skilled cooks masterfully turn skewered meat to perfection – truly a treat for all senses. Delving into art history, Hogarth's famous depiction of "Roast Beef" comes to mind. The painting immortalizes this quintessentially British dish with mouthwatering detail that could make anyone's stomach rumble. But let us not forget about coffee beans – those magical little seeds that fuel our mornings and awaken our senses with their rich aroma and robust flavor, and are like tiny treasures waiting to be brewed into liquid gold. Ah yes, Sunday Roast – a cherished tradition enjoyed by families across generations. Succulent meats accompanied by crispy roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings oozing with gravy; it's comfort food at its finest. Taking an unexpected turn back in time, we stumble upon South American cannibals from the 16th century feasting upon human flesh – certainly not your typical roast dinner. This macabre reminder showcases how cultural practices have evolved throughout history.