Brits have revealed their favourite sandwich fillings in a nationwide survey that’s created a fascinating “sandwich map” of the UK which champions everything from traditional cheese and tomato to fashionable banh mi and Korean fried chicken rolls.
While Londoners are opting for the relatively wholesome chicken salad sandwich, Stoke-on-Trent has officially claimed the title of Britain’s Tuna Mayo Capital.
The study discovered that 14 per cent of residents in the Staffordshire city selected tuna mayo as their go-to sandwich – the highest proportion recorded anywhere across the UK for this classic filling.
Bristol, meanwhile, has emerged as the nation’s biggest enthusiasts of pulled pork rolls, with an impressive 44 per cent selecting the meaty choice as their number one.
View 3 ImagesThe survey has effectively created a ‘sandwich map’ of the UK(Image: Getty Images/Image Source)
Glasgow demonstrated that Scottish palates are becoming increasingly adventurous, with 36 per cent naming Korean fried chicken rolls as their favourite, while Plymouth locals showed a preference for hoisin duck wraps (33 per cent).
In other findings, Cambridge residents favoured the timeless mozzarella and tomato combination (33 per cent), while 21 per cent of Mancunians plumped for smoked salmon and cream cheese.
Oxford demonstrated its refined tastes by favouring crayfish and rocket sandwiches (20 per cent), while Norwich was crowned the Falafel and Houmous Wrap Capital of the UK after 18 per cent named it their top choice.
Cardiff residents packed a punch during their lunch breaks by opting for New York pastrami sandwiches (14 per cent), while Newcastle upon Tyne proved to be the UK’s greatest enthusiasts of Vietnamese banh mi (12 per cent).
Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, it appears the nation remains utterly devoted to a royal favourite – with 14 per cent selecting coronation chicken as their ultimate sandwich.
Londoners gravitated towards chicken salad sandwiches (12 per cent), while Liverpool residents plumped for roast beef and mustard (10 per cent) according to a poll of 2,000 commissioned by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.
Leicester, meanwhile, stayed true to a lunchbox classic, with cheese and tomato reigning supreme among nine per cent of locals. On average, Brits tuck into sandwiches four times a week, with more than half (54%) agreeing that sandwiches are a cornerstone of British cuisine.
View 3 ImagesThe survey found that Brits tucked into sandwiches on average four times a week(Image: Lauri Patterson via Getty Images)
One in five (23%) go even further, claiming that a disappointing sandwich has the power to ruin their entire day. The survey also revealed that a fizzy drink (52%) is the ultimate sandwich companion, followed by water (35%) and an energy drink (32%).
17% enjoy a cuppa alongside their sarnie, while 18% always reach for a cup of coffee. TV and radio personality Jordan North has joined forces with Coca-Cola Zero Sugar to launch The Coke Sandwich Society, a fresh initiative aimed at reuniting people over Britain’s most beloved meal.
He says, “I’ve always been a massive fan of a good sarnie. It’s about taking a break, having a laugh, and properly enjoying your food with your mates. My Northern ham and coleslaw sandwich is an absolute belter.”
BRITAIN’S SANDWICH CAPITALS
Stoke-on-Trent – Tuna Mayo Capital of the UK
Bristol – Pulled Pork Roll Capital
Glasgow – Korean Fried Chicken Roll Capital
Plymouth – Hoisin Duck Wrap Capital
Cambridge – Mozzarella and Tomato Capital
Manchester – Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Capital
Oxford – Crayfish and Rocket Capital
Norwich – Falafel and Houmous Wrap Capital
Cardiff – New York Pastrami Capital of the UK
Edinburgh – Coronation Chicken Capital
London – Chicken Salad Sandwich Capital
Newcastle upon Tyne – Vietnamese Banh Mi Capital of the UK
Liverpool – Roast Beef and Mustard Capital
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Leicester – Cheese and Tomato Capital