Brits’ favourite vegetable on a Christmas dinner is the humble Brussels sprout - with one in five (20%) placing the traditional green vegetable at the top of their list, according to new research. The study, conducted by Farmhouse Inns, looked into Brits’ preferences when it comes to plating and enjoying the perfect Christmas dinner, as well as their plans for 2022’s big day.
According to the research, the increased cost of living has had a major impact on this year’s festivities, with more than a third (34%) of Brits admitting they plan to cook for fewer people this year to save on costs. The younger generation are feeling the pinch the most, with more than half (51%) of Gen Z (under 25s) admitting they’ll be catering for fewer people for Christmas 2022.
When it comes to the perfect Christmas plate – the nation has spoken. According to survey data, our winning combination has three slices of turkey, four roast potatoes, three pigs in blankets, two Yorkshire puddings, three different types of vegetables (Brussels sprouts, broccoli and carrots) as well as stuffing - all covered in gravy.
Emma Smith, senior marketing manager at Farmhouse Inns said: “Sprouts are often a vegetable that divide a room, so the fact that they are the country’s favourite vegetable to include in a Christmas dinner is certainly surprising.
“We offer our customers premium and generous helpings of carvery, at a reasonable price, all year round, but you can be certain that Brits’ continued love for turkey, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets and lashings of delicious gravy will be well catered for through this year’s Christmas menu.”
When it comes to meat and veg choice, there’s plenty of debate. Roast potatoes are the most popular variety of potato to include in a Christmas dinner, with nearly two thirds (64%) of UK respondents choosing the winter classic. In fact, more than a quarter (26%) of the nation believe they are the single most important component of a Christmas dinner.
Turkey remains the nation’s preferred meat, with three in ten Brits (30%) choosing it as their favourite, followed by chicken (22%),beef (11%) and ham (8%).
Top five Christmas dinner meats:
- Turkey (30%)
- Chicken (22%)
- Beef (11%)
- Ham (8%)
- Lamb (4%)
Top five Christmas dinner vegetables:
- Brussels sprouts (20%)
- Broccoli (15%)
- Carrots (15%)
- Parsnips (14%)
- Peas (9%)
For more information on booking your Christmas dinner at Farmhouse Inns, visit https://www.farmhouseinns.co.uk/christmas/
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