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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 ***

Outlet Split % Share*

Britain ’s favourites when eating out…***

Most visited outlet type:

Quick service restaurants
Italian/Pizza
Coffee/Sandwich Shops
Indian
The Pub

Most popular dishes:

Chinese
Indian/Curry
Pizza/Pasta/Lasagne
Traditional – pie & chips, cod & chips

Also Mexican food is very popular in these days.
For further information about the Mexican trend click here.

Sources of Information:
* Redpoint Marketing Caterfile 2004
** Mintel Eating Out Habits April 2004
*** TNS Family Food Panel 2005

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