What Was Princess Diana's Favourite Dish & Cheat Meal? Royal Chef Reveals
Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 14:16 ISTAccording to chef Darren McGrady, the late Princess Diana enjoyed a jacket potato, or baked potato, with some hearty fillings.Princess Diana died in a car accident on 31 August 1997. (Photo: Bang Showbiz)It might be nearly three decades since the passing of Princess Diana, who was called the people’s princess because of her affable nature and the genuine care she showed to everyone she interacted with. On multiple occasions, she broke royal traditions and did what she felt was best in the situation, like hugging an AIDS patient, walking through landmine fields, and showering those in need with love and support.So it is no wonder that even after 28 years since her death, on 31 August 1997, due to a car crash, Princess Diana and her life continue to draw attention.In conversation with Marie Claire, former royal chef Darren McGrady, who worked for Princess Diana at Kensington Palace, shares tiny tidbits from her life.He shared that while Princess Diana, mum to Prince William and Harry, had access to the best chefs, ingredients and cuisines in the world at Kensington Palace, her choice for her daily meals was all about balance and clean eating. The late princess favoured clean, fresh dishes like stuffed peppers, salmon and overnight oats.In fact, her recipe for overnight oats has become wildly popular on social media, with many people recreating her recipe.Another habit that made Princess Diana relatable to people was her liking of cinema and cheat meals. She wanted her sons to enjoy a relatively normal existence despite who they are and the constant media attention they received. She would take them to theme parks and even trips to McDonald, as she aimed for as many “normal" experiences as possible.So, every Saturday night, the late royal reserved it for pizza and burgers around the TV with Prince Harry and Prince William.“On a Saturday night, you’d see Diana sitting down in front of the TV eating dinner with her boys, it just made everything so normal," McGrady told U.K. coffee retailer Coffee Friend.Although their royal nanny “always suggested that the boys have roasted chicken, green vegetables and healthy food," Diana allowed Prince Harry and Prince William to eat fast food as a “treat" on the weekend.Another comfort food that Princess Diana also “loved" was a jacket potato, or baked potato, with some hearty fillings. “I know Princess Diana loved them," he says. “For all the lavish food she had access to, one of her favourite ways to eat a jacket potato was with baked beans and cheese! She loved that."Click here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. First Published:March 14, 2026, 14:16 ISTNews lifestyle food What Was Princess Diana's Favourite Dish & Cheat Meal? Royal Chef RevealsDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
