Some Calypso music, candles, a table decorated with fruits and flowers, English china and linens, and you're transported to the Barbados.

A typical Bajan meal might include three to five dishes. Some years ago, it was customary to place all the dishes in the centre of the table so that each guest could serve himself based on his preference and appetite. Now, plated service is favored.

A true Bajan meal ends on an English note with a cup of tea, served plain or with milk or lemon.