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Fire power!
A study reveals one in three Brits would still attend a
BBQ, even if it rains. Posh recipes by Kamado Joe. Photography by Nick Hook.
Fired up -
fave foods!
The UK's Favourite BBQ
foods, according to the
survey, are:
1. Sausages - 62%
2. Meat burgers - 59%
3. Chicken pieces - 29%
4. Meat skewers/kebabs - 22%
5. Chicken breast - 18%
6. Steak - 15%
7. Vegetable skewers - 13%
8. Grilling cheese - 12%
9. Beef/pork ribs - 10%
10. Lamb/pork chops - 9%
11. Veggie burgers - 9%
12. Meat-free sausages - 7%
13. Fish & shellfish - 6%
14. Vegan burgers - 5%
15. Portobello mushrooms - 4%
A
study of 2,000 respondents
conducted via OnePoll
revealed that nearly one
in ten (8%) of Brits host
regular BBQs regardless of the
season. The research also revealed
that one in three (29%) enjoy BBQs so
much that they would still attend one
in rainy weather.
When it comes to frequency, the
majority of the population (42%) have
on average two or three BBQs per
year. Nearly one in three (28%) have
five-six BBQs per year while one in
ten (11%) host six to ten. It was also
revealed that Gen Z are hosting BBQs
more often than any other age group,
with 22% having on average six to ten
a year.
The study also revealed that
nearly one in five (17%) of us in the
UK prefer hosting a BBQ, while
half (47%) prefer attending a BBQ.
Men (20%) are more likely to prefer
hosting a BBQ, compared to only 14%
of women. Millennials (19%) were
revealed as the age group who are
the most likely to prefer hosting.
A singular pursuit
A surprising finding that may give
singletons hope this summer, is that
5% of couples (1 in 20) met their
partner at a BBQ, proving there's still
potential for making connections
organically and away from dating
apps and social media.
According to the study results, the
majority of us spend less than £100
on BBQ food. Another 31% manage to
host a budget BBQ gathering paying
£21-50, while 13% are comfortable
with splashing out £101-150 on a
single BBQ.
Sausages were crowned as the
nation's favourite BBQ staple with
62% people choosing it as their
preferred grilling food. Meat burgers
(59%) and chicken pieces (29%)
rounded out the top choice BBQ
foods in the UK.
When it comes to the main
reasons for hosting a BBQ, sunny
weather (73%) came out as the top
motivator. Birthday celebrations
(58%), bank holidays (49%), watching
a sporting event (26%) and showing
off a new home or renovation (10%)
rounded out the top five most popular
reasons for hosting a BBQ. 6% of Brits
admitted they host BBQs so they can
share photos on social media.
Sinan Jefferies, Brand Manager
at Tropical Sun, commented: ''With
BBQ season upon us, we've taken a
deep dive into British BBQ habits,
not only the foods but the cultures
and expectations around hosting
a cookout. Every Brit will tell you
that weather is a big factor, but
likely less of us will be as aware of
all the other secret ingredients that
go towards putting on a successful
BBQ. Hopefully our study can shed
a little firelight on the subject - and
help us make the most out of our
unpredictable, often short-lived
summer!''
Tropical Sun was founded in
1996: the same year that the Spice
Girls told us all to 'Spice up Your
Life!' Nearly 30 years on, the brand is
known for its spices and hot sauces.
Its products are widely stocked by
retailers nationwide, as well as in
the World Food aisles of all major UK
supermarkets.
www.tropicalsunfoods.com
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Every Brit will tell
you that weather
is a big factor, but
likely less of us
will be as aware
of all the other
secret ingredients
that go towards
putting on a
successful BBQ ~
Sinan Jefferies