A study of 2,000 Brits found 58% have learned the best of their culinary tricks from their family members, with 45% still relying on them to help with cooking and prepping food.
But it turns out even the professionals rely on help from their family too.
The research was conducted by kitchen appliance brand NEFF, as part of their Hidden Heroes campaign. Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge, who is fronting their company’s campaign, revealed that even he has “stolen” his mum’s famous beef Bolognese recipe, proving that even top chefs borrow from family.
Tom said: “I think it’s brilliant to see that so many of us share the same kitchen quirks and mishaps – whether it’s dropping food on the floor or ‘borrowing’ a family recipe. Cooking should be fun, and it’s those little imperfections that make it special”
“I’ve definitely had my fair share of disasters, and yes, I’ve been known to take credit for my mum’s beef Bolognese. At the end of the day, it’s all about creating great food and memories with the people you love, no matter how you get there.”
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One in ten young Brits (11%) have even admitted to serving up a family recipe and passing it off as their own. However, while many might cherish traditional family recipes, over two thirds enjoy putting their own twist on the dishes.
When it comes to hosting and preparation the study found that 45% of Brits still rely on family members for help with cooking and preparing meals.
And yet, 66% of Gen Z and Millennials are worried that messing with a cherished dish could cause a full-blown family food feud.
However, if culinary catastrophes strike, it seems parents remain the ultimate kitchen lifeline – with 33% of Brits dialling mum and dad for assistance.
Despite all the potential kitchen chaos, adults aged up to 24 are leading the charge when it comes to hosting with a large 60% enjoying cooking for guests (especially if they have their mum and dad on hold for back-up).