Can you take your own food onboard a Brittany Ferries Ferry. As long as you can carry it from your car to the main decks you can take your own food on board and this is a great option to save some money.
Can you take food on a ferry to France from UK?
You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions for medical reasons, for example certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, or pet food required for medical reasons. Check the rules about taking food and drink into the EU on the European Commission website.
What food can you take on ferry to France?
Customs control
You are not allowed to take meat or meat products to France apart from fish or fish products (up to a maximum of 20kg). You are not allowed to take milk, cheese, yoghurt or other milk-based products except for infant milk, infant food or food required by humans or pets for medical reasons.
Can you bring food on a ferry?
Food on board
Are you allowed to bring food with you? Yes, of course! Actually, you are not only allowed, but you are advised to. To be clear, there are canteens or restaurants on the ferries, where you can find snacks and drinks.
Can I take biscuits to France on the ferry?
You can carry other products that are not meat or plant based, such as bread, crisps, tea bags, etc. as long as they do not weigh over 2kg.
Can I take sandwiches on Brittany Ferries?
Can you take your own food onboard a Brittany Ferries Ferry. As long as you can carry it from your car to the main decks you can take your own food on board and this is a great option to save some money.
Can I take personal food to France?
If you travel to the EU from a non-EU country, you are not allowed to bring any meat or dairy products with you. You can however bring a limited quantity of fruit and vegetables as well as eggs, egg products and honey. Restricted quantities of fish or fish products are also allowed.
What are you not allowed to take on a ferry?
(A) Pointed edged weapons & sharp objects, pointed or bladed articles capable of causing injury including:
- Kilt pins.
- Axes & Hatches.
- Arrows & Darts.
- Crampons (grappling iron, hooked bar of iron, or plate with iron spikes used in mountaineering)
- Harpoons & Spears.
- Ice axes & ice picks.
- Ice skates.
Can I take food in hand luggage to France?
You can carry food both in hand luggage and checked baggage. Keep in mind that food products should be contained in commercially branded packaging with the original seals unbroken. Some airlines may refuse the carriage of fresh products with short shelf-life, especially on a long-haul flight.
Can I take tea bags to France?
Tea bags are OK, because they contain neither meat nor dairy products. Marmite, a vegan spread, can be brought into the EU, but Bovril cannot because it contains beef stock.
Can I take biscuits to France from UK?
You can also bring in items containing products of plant origin but processed, crushed, powdered, cooked etc… so that would inlude eg. biscuits and baked beans (however it may be safer to put the latter in hold luggage however, in case considered too ‘liquid’ for cabin rules).
Can I take biscuits from UK to EU?
You can no longer take products of animal origin, such as any food or drink contain meat or dairy, or plants and plant products into the EU in your luggage, vehicle, or person. There are certain exemptions to this rule for quantities of powdered infant milk, infant food, confectionary, specialised foods and pet feed.
Can you drink your own alcohol on Brittany Ferries?
They did last time.. In my experience the drinks on board Brittany Ferries were very cheap. They had a shop which sold Scotch cheaper than you could buy it in Scotland – the food was also reasonable and excellent. There is no problem drinking in your own alcohol in your cabin.
Can I take biscuits and chocolate to France?
The following items are all prohibited: All meat and dairy products (no bacon, cheese, ham sandwiches, etc.!) No products containing animal-derived products, including milk (so no suet puddings, custard, sweets or cakes containing gelatine, and even chocolate – as it contains milk). Plants and fresh-cut flowers.
Can I take bacon and cheese to France?
Products of animal origin can carry pa- thogens that cause dangerous infectious diseases. As a general rule, you cannot bring meat, meat products, milk and milk products (e.g. charcuterie, cheese, yogurt) into the EU. You must declare any animal products you have in your luggage and present them to Customs.
Can I take chocolate biscuits into France?
You are not allowed to bring any dairy or meat products into the EU from the UK and so don’t be tempted to pack chocolate, biscuits, Bovril or any other products that contain prohibited ingredients. The only exception is powdered infant milk and special foods required for medical reasons.
Can you get breakfast on Brittany Ferries?
Main restaurants
Served until midday on board Pont-Aven and Bretagne, our Brunch menu features all of your early morning favourites and a selection of hot breakfasts. On Mont St Michel and Normandie a Continental or traditional breakfast is served.
Can I bring chocolate from UK to EU?
*Confectionery, chocolate or cakes (including Christmas cake, Simnel cake or cakes containing nuts) are permitted from any country as long as they are for your personal consumption and do not contain fresh cream or high levels of dairy products.
Can I bring cheese back from France after Brexit?
Travelling from the EU? The rules are simple: Border Force UK, the Government’s law enforcement agency, states that you are free to bring back any meat, dairy or other animal products you wish, including shellfish and honey, from any country within the European Union to the UK.
Can you put food in your personal bag?
Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule. TSA officers make the final decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the airport.
Can I take dried pasta into France?
Things like tea, coffee, flour, pasta etc are also ok as they have been processed. Crisps etc are ok so long as they don’t contain any animal products. Bread is fine.