The UK Catering Industry

Did you know ...?

... that Fish and chips are the nation's favourite takeaway - 41% of Britons named cod and chips as their top takeaway, while 21% favoured chicken tikka masala and pilau rice.

... that Soup is the number 1 starter out-of-home - 61% of all soup consumed OOH is eaten as a starter.

(Sources: Horizons Stats of Life, TNS Family Food Panel)

Key Facts on the Catering Industry

287,441 outlets serve over 10bn meals per annum*
One-fifth of all consumers eat out weekly – up 5% since 2002**
Consumers spend £36.4bn a year on food away from home – forecast to be worth £43.5bn by 2007*
Enjoyment and practicality are the key drivers of food consumed out of home ***