What does the cryptic crossword clue "Report eating British food (5)" mean?

The definition is "food". The wordplay uses charade, container. TALE (synonym of "Report") + B (synonym of "British") [container: "eating"]; definition: "food" The answer is TABLE.

Report eating British food (5)

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