Brits beginning to suppose conventional Sunday lunch is ‘overrated’
The traditional Sunday roast is getting a modern makeover, with many Brits now opting for alternative dishes such as steak, fish and chips, or even lasagne.
A recent survey of 2,000 adults found that nearly half (46%) are more likely to choose something other than a roast when dining out on a Sunday, while over a quarter (27%) think the classic roast dinner is ‘overrated’. Other popular choices replacing the Sunday roast include burgers, pie and mash, and macaroni cheese.
A spokesperson for Payit by NatWest, who commissioned the study, said: “It’s interesting to see how trends in hospitality, such as the Sunday lunch, are evolving. Even something as seemingly fundamental to British life as a Sunday roast might not be around forever – it’s a reminder that Brits embrace change and like choice.”
The study also revealed that among those shunning the traditional Sunday lunch, over half (53%) want a wider variety of options in pubs and restaurants, while 19% believe alternative dishes offer better health benefits.
However, some still crave comfort food, with 17% choosing an all-day breakfast for their Sunday meal, and 15% preferring a chicken tikka masala.
Despite changing tastes, punters are still after a decent bang for their buck when it comes to the sacred Sunday roast. A study has clocked that 42% of Brits are happy to fork out between £11-£15 a head when they’re out for lunch, with the average cost of a Sunday lunch sitting pretty at £14.63.
The survey, knocked up by OnePoll.com, also dished out that a hefty 76% of folks have never strayed from using good old cash or a direct card payment when settling up for their Sunday scran.
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NatWest’s Mark Brant piped up saying: “People want to enjoy their meal and spend more time with the people they’re dining with and Payit comes with added security to reduce the risk of sensitive information of customers falling into the wrong hands.”
He added: “We hope to see more businesses adopting open banking in the UK over the next year so more customers can benefit from payment choice and enjoy a seamless payment experience at their favourite pubs and restaurants.”
TOP 10 ALTERNATIVE MEALS BRITS WOULD CHOOSE FOR SUNDAY LUNCH:
- Steak and chips
- Battered fish and chips
- Burger and chips
- Lasagne
- All-day breakfast
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Pie and mash
- Hunters chicken
- Scampi and chips
- Shepherds/Cottage pie