Most Popular Takeaways
We Brits love a takeaway, especially when we’ve just landed back on home turf after a sunny holiday and our kitchen cupboards are bare. But which takeaway menu do we reach for the most? We surveyed the nation to find out*.
Our research highlighted that the majority of Brits admitted that Chinese dishes are their ultimate post-holiday takeaway of choice, with close to three in 10 claiming to have ordered Chinese food when arriving home. Following Chinese cuisine, almost a quarter of Brits opt for Italian takeaways, and just shy of a fifth seek the comfort of traditional British foods when they arrive home.
Favourite Post-Holiday Cuisine:
1. Chinese takeaway - 28%
2. Italian takeaway - 24%
3. British takeaway - 18%
4. Indian takeaway - 16%
5. Greek takeaway - 6%
*Survey of 1,500 UK residents who have been on a holiday abroad in the last 12 months.
Favourite Post-Holiday Cuisine:
1. Chinese takeaway - 28%
2. Italian takeaway - 24%
3. British takeaway - 18%
4. Indian takeaway - 16%
5. Greek takeaway - 6%
*Survey of 1,500 UK residents who have been on a holiday abroad in the last 12 months.
Who and Where in the UK Loves a Takeaway the Most?
Regionally, the amount of people who order takeaway food when they arrive home from holiday is highest in Newcastle - with just shy of two thirds of Geordies admitting to doing this after their latest trip. Those in Norwich are least likely to order takeaway food after a holiday - with close to half saying they didn’t order takeaway at all when arriving home from their most recent holiday.Holidaymakers aged between 25-44 are most likely to order an Italian takeaway when arriving home from holiday. Whereas, those aged 45 and over are most likely to opt for a Chinese takeaway to wash away those post-holiday blues.
Does Holiday Destination Make a Difference to Your Takeaway Choice?
Interestingly, our data highlighted that the destination you’ve been on holiday does in fact make a difference to the type of takeaway you order.For instance, our research also showed that holidaymakers returning from Turkey and Italy are most likely to order the native cuisine of the country they’ve been to when arriving home, perhaps to continue the holiday feeling for that little while longer.
Check out our interactive chart to see which takeaway you’re most likely to order when returning from which country.
Recreate a Takeaway at Home
After a holiday, the last thing most of us want is the stress of meal prep and planning. A post-holiday takeaway is a popular choice for a reason — it's convenient and comforting.However, a takeaway is often not the healthiest option and can set us back a lot of money. So, whether it’s to cut back on costs, for portion control or health reasons, there are loads of reasons why you should look into recreating your favourite takeaways at home.
At HelloFresh, we want to help families enjoy that same ease and indulgence without the extra cost. That's why we've developed a fakeaway range including sweet and sour chicken, Souvlaki style lamb koftas and chipotle steak tacos, that bring the flavours of your favourite takeaway dishes right to your kitchen, so you can savour that holiday feeling a little longer. Browse our fakeaway recipes and start saving today!