The Romans The Romans The Roman Empire The Roman Republic The Imperial Age The Roman Army A Roman Fort Towns Building Technology Roads and Travel Farming and the Countryside Trade and Ships The Town House Family Life Food and Drink The Public Baths Entertainment Religion The Late Roman Empire The End of the Roman Empire	Kitchen Food was cooked over a brick oven. It was either boiled in a pot or roasted on a griddle over the flames. Cooking was hard work and the evening meal could take all day to prepare. Cooks were valued household slaves.   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: Food and Drink