trencherman

Rick ate half a dozen hot dogs himself, while Scotty maintained his reputation as a good trencherman with two on top of that.

He was a gallant trencherman, and the strange tropic viands tickled his palate.

Now set to like a good trencherman, though, being but plain men, our fare is likewise plain.

In the dialogue that follows, the valiant soldier and the valiant trencherman appear in humorous contrast.

He was a valiant trencherman, and strong drink was a passion and a weakness with him.