From an Ex Pat in France point of View, what we request from visitors is

Marmite is something that you either love or hate, I can't stand it on
its own but do love Twiglets which are a snack stick covered in it.


Heinz Treacle Sponge Puddings might get through as not being fresh food
(Sponge pudding made with T+L Golden Syrup)

Heinz Baked Beans are a staple for us but that is a question of habit I
suppose. French "haricot blancs au sauce tomate" are ****te (Mind you I
only ever buy Heinz in the UK )

I used to love Fray Bentos Steak and Kidney pies in tins but wheras I
can't match their pastry, my filling is so much tastier.


Everything else I can think of would be considered "Fresh" I'm afraid
(We had major panics a month ago when we had stream of visitors heading
out here to France for our birthdays and the UK got by Foot + Mouth disease)


If Chocolates are allowed then 'er indoors would say that Bendicks
Bitter Mints are unsurpassed by anything else

Steve

PS If you are into proper tasting tea (ie strong) then a box of PG Tips
T Bags would be an idea.