Goat water, the national dish of Montserrat, is a delicious stew, often served with bread or rice. This dish can be difficult to cook because it has to be a particular taste, flavour and colour. It is often cooked in a metal or tin pot on a wood fire. The smoke from the wood enhances the taste of the stew. It is served at gatherings such as weddings, christenings, parties and funerals.