British Takeaway Awards Opens For Public Vote as 70% have used takeaways to cheer themselves up

COD YOU BELIEVE IT
Brits find happiness in Fish & Chips

• 33% name Fish & Chips as the go-to takeaway to cheer themselves up
• 70% of Brits say takeaways have lifted their spirits in lockdown
• 25% look forward to sharing takeaways with friends as we come out of lockdown

Takeaway treats during lockdown have been the closest we’ve got to experiencing a taste of normal life and new research has revealed two thirds (70%) of the nation have ordered takeaways to make themselves feel happier during lockdown.

As we mark a year of living under restrictions, the new findings from The British Takeaway Awards have revealed how takeaways have helped lift the nation’s mood over the past 12 months. Fish & chips has been named by one third (33%) of Brits as the go-to-takeaway when needing to cheer themselves up, followed by pizza (28%), and burgers (19%).

Despite lockdown offering the perfect opportunity to try out new cuisines in the comfort of our own homes, we appear to be creatures of habits as almost half  (48%) would rather stick to what they know  for fear of not liking it, although almost 40% said they wish they had been more adventurous!

As many look forward to life post-lockdown it appears there is light at the end of the tunnel as a quarter (25%) of Brits admit they’re now looking forward to sharing a takeaway with friends.

The full list of top ten takeaways Brits use to cheer us up include:

1. Fish & Chips 33%
2. Pizza 28%
3. Burgers 19%
4. Fried Chicken 17%
5. Turkish 9%
6. Italian (not pizza) 9%
7. Mexican 7%
8. Thai 7%
9. Noodles/Ramen 6%
10. Sushi 6%

In a year like no other, local takeaways have played a symbolic role in the communities over the past 12 months.  But it’s not only providing us with moments of joy that we should be grateful for as they have also been a vital lifeline to many who are shielding, or are perhaps key workers and work night shifts or cannot get to the shops.

In their sixth year, The British Takeaway Awards, sponsored by Just Eat, will recognize these heroes in a new category – decided upon by the Judge’s – called ‘Good Deed Hero’ – alongside ‘The Best Takeaway Chef’ and the ‘Best Takeaway in Britain’. While consumers will vote for the winners of ‘The Best Local Independent Restaurant’ and ‘The Best Restaurant Chain’ (of 6-30 sites).

Andrew Kenny, MD of Just Eat commented:  “The British Takeaway Awards are a great way for people to support local, independent restaurants in their towns and cities.  It’s been a tough year for the high street and the hospitality industry but our local takeaway restaurants have played a key role in supporting individuals and families as well the wider local community.

There are 5000 restaurants registered for the British Takeaway Awards and very person who votes for their winner will be entered into a prize draw to win a takeaway every month for a year, courtesy of Just Eat.

Voting is now open until 15th April with the UK being urged to vote for their local food heroes to give them the chance to see the glitz and glamour of the award ceremony and win an award for their hard-work and incredible food in 2021. To vote for your favourite takeaway visit www.thebtas.co.uk