During the two World Wars, British governments of the day set up canteens and restaurants that outnumbered the ubiquitous fast food outlets of today. They offered healthy food at affordable prices and turned a profit. However, come peace time, and they disappeared. Food Historian Bryce Evans discusses whether Britain's experience with war-time communal dining offers present-day solutions amid public health and cost-of-living crises.
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