-25% of Brits will opt for a more premium sandwich as the Royal Wedding approaches this weekend with Coronation Chicken top of the list
-The debate on how to make the perfect sandwich has been revealed; cut diagonally to create two triangles and buttered on both slices
As we gear up for the most hotly anticipated event of the year, Warburtons has revealed the nation’s favourite sarnie and investigated how the UK will be choosing more regal and sophisticated fillings to toast the upcoming Royal wedding.
The research, polling 2,000 Brits, revealed that a classic cheese sandwich has been named the most popular filling with 56% agreeing. Second place was ham and cheese (55%) followed by ham salad (52%). Sausage sandwiches (51%) just missed the top three. Other popular sandwich fillings included ploughman’s (47%), egg and cress (48%) and tuna mayonnaise (45%).
While peanut butter and jam may be a favourite for our cousins across the pond, it featured bottom of the list with just 9% of Brits enjoying the American classic.
Research also found that 25% of Brits will change their sandwich eating habits depending on the occasion, with a quarter anticipating that they will be indulging in a more ‘premium’ sandwich choice for their picnic to commemorate the Royal wedding this weekend. The most popular superior sandwich to toast Harry and Megan will be Coronation chicken, followed by BBQ pulled pork, tailed by chicken and pesto.
The study also found that over one in 10 (11%) believed the Queen will be nibbling her way through cucumber sandwiches on the big day. When asked to consider the sandwich most likely to be served for guests at the Royal Wedding, smoked salmon and cream cheese topped the research.
The findings by Warburtons also revealed Brits will eat an average of four sandwiches a week, with just with 82% in agreement it’s their favourite lunchtime meal. Seven in 10 agreed crusts should be left on and three in 10 are in agreement that diagonally is the ideal way to cut it.
A spokesman for Warburtons said:
“It has been reported that some guests to this weekend’s Royal wedding will have to bring their own picnic, so we were keen to find out just how the nation takes its sandwiches. Our research shows the UK has declared the humble cheese sandwich as its number one filling! With so much choice these days, it’s interesting to see such a classic retain its crown. Varying from the norm isn’t uncommon though for special occasions. Smoked salmon and cream cheese topped the list for celebrating the Royal wedding, with our research suggesting the Queen is expected to enjoy the quintessentially British cucumber sandwiches!”
Five of the most popular sandwich fillings for everyday occasions:
- Cheese
- Ham and cheese
- Ham salad
- Sausage
- Cheese and onion
- Egg mayonnaise
Five of the most popular sandwich fillings when out for a meal:
- Ploughman’s
- Club
- BLT
- Fish Finger
- Sausage
Hungry? Try out our bread based recipes here: //www.warburtons.co.uk/recipe-category/bread/
You can also find out more about our bread and rolls products on our product pages.
When the back-to-school season rolls around, we know what you guys are looking for most on our site: sandwiches! Great for kids’ lunch boxes or grown-ups’ desk lunches, there really is nothing better than bread filled with something tasty. These recipes are 10 of our most popular, running the gamut from good-for-you to simply indulgent.
The key elements to the perfect Sloppy Joe? Quick, easy, tangy...and absolutely messy! This five-napkin sandwich uses up that ground beef that’s been sitting in the freezer, making it a great last-minute dinner idea.
2. Revisited Chicken Salad Sandwich
The chicken salad sandwich is a classic for a reason: It’s delicious, quick and makes use of leftover cooked chicken you have on hand. But we took this winning formula and added a few extras, like feta cheese for saltiness and spinach for some added colour!
3. Curried Tuna Salad Wrap
A tuna salad sandwich with a kick? Yes, please! The addition of curry powder and mango chutney to your usual tuna salad definitely takes something so simple and basic, and turns it on its head.
4. Beef Sub
Craving a classic beef sub dripping with a tangy, acidic vinegar-based vinaigrette? Bring that diner experience home by making it yourself. It’s absolutely easy to make and is sure to garner rave reviews from the family!
5. Croque-Monsieur
The definitive French open-faced sandwich, the croque-monsieur (or croque-madame if you put an egg on it!) is quite the decadent treat. Bread topped with ham and melty cheese, oozing a creamy bechamel sauce, definitely makes eating a sandwich a whole other experience.
6. Egg and Avocado Toast
Ah, avocado toast… This popular open-faced sammie with mashed avocado is definitely still trending, and we dressed it up here with a hard-boiled egg.
7. Crispy Chicken Wrap
Got some leftover crispy chicken strips? Sure, they’re fun for dipping, but breathe new life into this meal by cutting the chicken into pieces and serving them in a wrap. Quick, portable and delicious!
8. Grilled Gouda and Naan Sandwich
Is there a more loved sandwich than the grilled cheese? White bread and slices of cheddar are certainly a winning formula, but we decided to swap those for some naan and gouda to create something absolutely divine. Be sure to pair it with a cream of carrot and lentil soup!
9. Veggie Pâté Lettuce Wraps
Even though you’re working from home, that doesn’t mean your desk lunches have to be boring! Enter these lettuce wraps starring a vegetarian favourite: veggie pâté. This sandwich (yes, even without bread, we say it’s a sandwich!) will surely bring some crunch and colour to your workday.
10. Chicken Banh Mi
The secret behind this banh mi-style chicken sandwich is in the sauce: mayonnaise dressed up with mirin, hoisin, sriracha and five-spice. If you’re looking for an Asian-inspired lunch, look no further.
From PB&J and grilled cheese to a BLT and a club sandwich stacked high, sandwiches will always have a place in our hearts as comfort food. But which one reigns supreme in the sandwich section? A new YouGov survey took a look into what's America's go-to, and the results were clear: you can't beat a classic.
Methodology: YouGov surveyed 1,223 people online between July 12 and July 15. The survey asked respondents how they felt about various sandwiches, on a scale from "really like" to "really dislike."
These are the 15 most-popular sandwiches, based on the responses to YouGov's survey. Not all of the choices in the survey made the cut, either. Some options, like cheese-and-tomato sandwiches and pastrami sandwiches, weren't popular enough to crack the top 15.
And just for fun, YouGov asked respondents whether hot dogs and burgers are technically sandwiches, too. Thirty-four percent of respondents thought hot dogs were sandwiches, while 60% thought burgers were sandwiches. And just 15% of respondents thought tacos belonged in the sandwich category.
But with classic sandwiches in mind, YouGov's respondents were happy to share their favorite options. Ahead are 15 of the most popular sandwiches in America, according to the survey.
The French dip scored a 46% on YouGov's "likeability scale." Nothing will please everyone, but almost half of the respondents did seem to like this sandwich style.
Made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut, this sandwich has a place in plenty of fans' hearts. Specifically, 48% of YouGov respondents had a favorable opinion of it.
Meatballs aren't just for pasta. Fifty-six percent of people surveyed had a favorable opinion of meatball sandwiches. And with Subway's upcoming Beyond Meat sub, there will soon be more ways than ever to enjoy this option.
Surprisingly, 58% of survey respondents liked egg salad sandwiches. The airport breakfast of champions, egg salad made an unlikely appearance in 12th place on YouGov's rankings.
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Just above egg salad, with a 64% approval rating, is the tuna sandwich. Simple but classic, you can't go wrong—and bonus points if you upgrade it to a tuna melt.
Even those who don't have strong opinions about Southern barbecue can get behind the pulled pork sandwich. It earned a 65% approval from YouGov's survey respondents.
RELATED: The easy way to make healthier comfort foods.
The lunchbox classic made the Top 10 with a 66% "likeability scale" score. We have to imagine the other 44% of respondents don't like peanut butter for one reason or another—this pick brings back major nostalgia feelings.
There's not much that isn't made better with bacon, and sandwiches are no exception. The crispy, salty meat is perfect on club sandwiches or breakfast ones, so it's no surprise it earned a thumbs-up from 67% of respondents.
Think of club sandwiches as an upgraded BLT, with plenty of protein-filled turkey. The classic sammie had a 68% approval rating among the survey respondents.
If you're not a turkey fan, skip the deli meat and make a BLT instead. The sandwich edged out the club option by one percentage point, pulling in a 69% approval rating.
Tied with the BLT at 69%, the ham sandwich is a crowd-pleaser. Simple but tasty, this classic sandwich cracked the top five.
For the days when poultry just won't cut it, upgrade to a roast beef sandwich and join the 71% of respondents who love this option. The meat is delicious served warm or cold, and it goes with just about any type of cheese.
What omnivore hasn't gone to work or school at one point or another with a turkey sandwich in their lunchbox? The lunch meat goes with pretty much any topping, so it's no surprise it had a 75% approval rating.
A tasty upgrade to eating chicken breast on its own, the grilled chicken sandwich claimed the second-place spot with a 75% "likeability" score. It's healthier than crispy chicken, but just as delicious.
If the thought of a grilled cheese sandwich makes your mouth water, you're in good company. According to the YouGov survey, grilled cheese tops the list of the most popular sandwiches in America. The ultimate comfort food, grilled cheese won the hearts of 79% of YouGov respondents. Whether you eat it alone or with a cup of soup, its simple delight is unmatched.
Whatever your favorite type of sandwich is, you can't go wrong with this classic meal. And if you're now ready to go home and make a grilled cheese, well, we can't blame you.
Meghan De Maria
Meghan De Maria is a senior editor at Eat This, Not That!, specializing in food, product, and restaurant coverage. Read more about Meghan