7 Essential Ingredients For An Alan Partridge Themed Party

6. A Cup Of Beans

'Why? You never had a cup 'o' beans, man?' exclaims Michael when Alan arrives unannounced one night at the Geordie's bedsit.

Among the various culinary delights with which we associate Alan Partridge (Ginster's Pasties, a Full English Breakfast wherein the ingredients don't touch, a spoonful of Mustard) the cup of beans is likely the most memorable.

Essentially baked beans in a mug with the option of a sausage to 'scoop out' the contents, the C.O.B. is the perfect way to ensure your guests don't go hungry. You can even make them eat it outside on your doorstep.