Scouse words for food and drink

Scran – "Scran" is a very common word on Merseyside that is used to define the word “food” for scousers. Any general kind of meal or any item of food can simply be referred to as “scran”. For example, “Let’s get a scran” can be translated to “Let’s go and get some food”. Or, “That scran was boss la” can be translated to “That food was nice lad”. In addition to this “I’m taking me bird out for some scran” can be translated to “I’m taking my girlfriend out for a meal”. Almost every scouser uses the word scran casually in their every day language and if you are present in the city centre around lunch or tea time, it is very rare that you will not come into contact with this particular word. 

A feature of the word “scran” that can be seen around areas of Liverpool is the naming of portable kitchens or burger/chip vans as most people up and down the country commonly know them. These vans that predominantly appear at various concerts, festivals and sporting events up and down the country are referred to as ‘scran vans’ in Liverpool. 

A "Scran Van" copyright LiverpoolViews