The UK's Favourite Sandwiches
Delicious, filling and perfect at any time of the day, what's not to love about the humble sandwich? We've uncovered the UK's favourite sandwiches in honour of British Sandwich Week. Find out where your go-to sarnie places below:
The Top Sandwiches in the UK
Long live the sandwich!
With picnics and outdoor adventures back on the agenda for 2021, the popularity of sandwiches is up 49% in the UK, as we look for new inspiration for our sandwich fillings.
To celebrate British Sandwich Week, we have crunched the numbers to find out just which filling is our favourite. For each sandwich type, we've looked at the average number of monthly searches, along with the total number of Instagram posts and TikTok views. We've combined them all together to crown the country's favourites.
- Taking the crown as the UK's favourite is the chicken sandwich. In total, online coverage of this meaty sandwich totals over 2 billion, including 3,700 monthly searches, 385,449 Instagram posts and 2,136,000,000 TikTok views.
- In second place is a true morning staple, the breakfast sandwich. It totals over 135 million in collective online coverage.
- The egg sandwich takes the third spot in the UK’s favourite sandwiches, with over 100 million hits online.
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Over 65% of the top 20 sandwiches in the UK contain meat.
Britain’s Top Sandwiches Based on Total Online Searches, Instagram Posts & TikTok Views
- Chicken sandwich (2,136,389,149)
- Breakfast sandwich (135,989,966)
- Egg sandwich (100,851,539)
- Ham sandwich (59,058,603)
- Cheese sandwich (18,975,440)
- Club sandwich (17,924,263)
- Grilled cheese sandwich (17,615,144)
- Ham and cheese sandwich (12,312,102)
- Pulled pork sandwich (7,379,064)
- Steak sandwich (7,115,402)
- Cuban sandwich (5,322,856)
- Bacon sandwich (4,754,811)
- Turkey sandwich (2,781,322)
- Pastrami sandwich (2,467,477)
- BLT sandwich (2,157,574)
- McChicken sandwich (2,104,368)
- Tuna sandwich (1,907,226)
- Avocado sandwich (1,826,312)
- Bombay sandwich (1,812,097)
- Reuben sandwich (1,514,258)
- Beef sandwich (1,420,543)
- Crisp sandwich (1,407,441)
- Cucumber sandwich (1,107,820)
- Toast sandwich (943,947)
- Roast beef sandwich (588,782)
- Fish finger sandwich (374,733)
- Chicken club sandwich (355,867)
- Salmon sandwich (318,045)
- Jam sandwich (312,284)
- Fried egg sandwich (299,406)
- Egg mayo sandwich (122,643)
- Baloney sandwich (94,954)
- Coronation chicken sandwich (25,065)
- Corned beef sandwich (11,860)
- Prawn sandwich (5,400)
- Halloumi sandwich (3,351)
- Ploughmans sandwich (1,802)
Long live the sandwich!
With picnics and outdoor adventures back on the agenda for 2021, the popularity of sandwiches is up 49% in the UK, as we look for new inspiration for our sandwich fillings.
To celebrate British Sandwich Week, we have crunched the numbers to find out just which filling is our favourite. For each sandwich type, we've looked at the average number of monthly searches, along with the total number of Instagram posts and TikTok views. We've combined them all together to crown the country's favourites.
- Taking the crown as the UK's favourite is the chicken sandwich. In total, online coverage of this meaty sandwich totals over 2 billion, including 3,700 monthly searches, 385,449 Instagram posts and 2,136,000,000 TikTok views.
- In second place is a true morning staple, the breakfast sandwich. It totals over 135 million in collective online coverage.
- The egg sandwich takes the third spot in the UK’s favourite sandwiches, with over 100 million hits online.
#BritishSandwichWeek
Over 65% of the top 20 sandwiches in the UK contain meat.
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There’s hardly another food that is more universally loved than the sandwich. In fact, chances are good that wherever you go in this world, you’ll find a yummy version of this dish that celebrates the local flavors and ingredients of the region you are in. That right there is the beauty of the sandwich: It isn’t only incredibly practical, but also one of the most versatile foods we can think of. From golden American grilled cheese sandwiches and the decadent French Croque Monsieur, to the complex flavors of a Vietnamese Bánh Mì, sandwiches have a million different ways to be delicious. Are you hungry yet? Find new sandwich ideas inspired by your favorite world cuisine in our sandwich recipe collection!
Delightful Sandwich Recipes for Busy Bees and Gourmets
Close your eyes and imagine the perfect sandwich. Is it loaded with stacks of fresh vegetables, mouthwatering meats, melty cheese, and a flavorful sauce that ties the whole thing together? There’s something really satisfying about biting into a perfectly made sandwich, especially if you’ve got the proportions of bread and filling just right. At HelloFresh, we want you to perfect the art of making tasty sandwiches for you and your family. That’s why our seasoned chefs keep on coming up with delicious sandwich recipes that make for fresh and well-balanced meals, but only take minimal effort in the kitchen. In case you want to cut out the meat, there are plenty of vegetarian sandwich recipes in our collection that quickly take you to flavor town!
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The extras from last night’s dinner can make a wonderful filling for tomorrow’s sandwich.
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