"While classic staples such as roast potatoes remain firmly in place, the findings show increasing appetite for playful, non‑traditional additions - from ketchup to chicken nuggets. Roast potatoes top the list at 69 %, followed by turkey at 51 %, stuffing at 48 %, pigs in blankets at 46 % and gravy at 44 %. Yorkshire puddings (41 %), carrots (38 %) and parsnips (36 %) all make the cut, while cranberry sauce (29 %) and Brussels sprouts (27 %) bring up the rear."
"Only 20 % of under‑30s prioritise turkey as their main dish, with many opting for pigs in blankets, mash or Yorkshire puddings. Among Gen Z, 19 % say they would skip meat altogether if the side dishes were strong enough. Ketchup has earned a controversial new role as a festive condiment, with 11 % of UK respondents saying it deserves a place at dinner - and in London that jumps to 17 %, surpassing cranberry sauce among under‑25s in the capital."
A nationwide survey of 2,000 UK adults in November 2025 found traditional staples remain strong, with roast potatoes at 69%, turkey 51%, stuffing 48%, pigs in blankets 46% and gravy 44%. Yorkshire puddings (41%), carrots (38%) and parsnips (36%) follow, while cranberry sauce (29%) and Brussels sprouts (27%) are less popular. Younger respondents prefer sides and novelty items: only 20% of under-30s prioritise turkey and 19% of Gen Z would skip meat if sides suffice. Ketchup gained 11% national support and 17% in London. Unorthodox additions include chicken nuggets, chips, toast and baked beans, with regional and plant-based variations emerging.
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