Global Scouse Day is fast approaching so here is all you need to know about the day which is celebrated all around the world!
Being one of the most unique places on the planet, Liverpool, of course, has its very own famous dish, which is scouse.
So it is only right that the food has its own worldwide day to celebrate getting stuck into the hearty dish and that is Global Scouse Day!
That’s right, Global Scouse Day is back and approaching us quickly, on the 28th of February.
Plenty of bars, cafes, and restaurants in Liverpool, as well as around the world, will be putting scouse on the menu for the day.
Whether it be meat or veggie, lamb or beef, served as a treat for tea or a quick lunch in schools or on the move, everyone will get their chance for some scouse scran.
How did Global Scouse Day begin?
Global Scouse Day began as a social event for a group of friends celebrating adventurer Graham Hughes’ birthday.
The scouser left the country to go on his merry travel back in late 2008, but Laura Worthington (of Laura’s Little Bakery fame) wasn’t having that.
Laura thought it would be good fun to keep the tradition going while Graham was on his way exploring.
Over the next five years, the wholesome event grew from a small gathering to something that captured the hearts of this city.
So it carried on growing and now, at least over 100 bars, restaurants and cafes make sure, if it isn’t already, to put it on the menu to celebrate the occasion.
It has become an annual celebration which has been endorsed by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool as well as the two football clubs, Liverpool and Everton, that everyone holds close to their hearts.
The event has not stopped there, with venues even in Australia and the USA now annually putting the food on their menu.
Also, money for charities across the region is raised, whilst homeless people are also served free food.
Where did Scouse originate from?
Scouse was originally a type of food for sailors, who would sail into Liverpool back in the 18th century.
They introduced the dish to the city, and the name came from the Scandinavian dish called lobscouse, so it is no surprise where the name for our dish came from.
It was a staple of a nice, quick and affordable meal, which has now become another iconic staple of this famous city.
You’ll find that the dish is also a tradition in several different countries in Scandinavia to this day, with Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark all serving it more or less everywhere you go.
Make sure you get it written down in your diary or set as a reminder on your phone to join in with the world for Global Scouse Day!
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