Ever wondered what everyone’s ordering when they can’t be bothered to cook? The UK’s delivery habits have been nothing short of fascinating – from indulgent pizzas to whole cucumbers making unexpected appearances.
An interesting survey by Deliveroo, the UK-based food delivery platform that connects customers with restaurants and grocery stores, published by The Independent, sheds light on exactly what we’ve been craving.
The results reveal how social media, viral TikTok trends, and shifting lifestyles are shaping what ends up on our plates. Let’s take a closer look at what’s been flying off the virtual shelves and straight to our doors.
This article is for general informational purposes only. Food trends, availability, and pricing may vary depending on location, season, and restaurant offerings. Delivery menus and featured items are subject to change without notice. Individual experiences may differ. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
1. Eight Boneless Wings From Wingstop
Americans might have invented the chicken wing craze, but we've made it our own with proper enthusiasm. Wingstop's boneless wings have become the go-to comfort food for late-night cravings and football match gatherings across the UK.
The beauty lies in their customisation – you can drench them in Louisiana Rub, smother them in BBQ sauce, or go wild with Atomic if you're feeling brave. Eight wings hit that sweet spot between sharing with a mate and keeping them all to yourself. No judgment either way, honestly.
2. SP Caesar From The Salad Project
Who says delivery food has to be greasy? The Salad Project's SP Caesar proves that Brits are finally embracing healthier options without sacrificing flavour.
This isn't your sad desk lunch – we're talking proper romaine lettuce, generous parmesan shavings, crunchy croutons, and a Caesar dressing that actually tastes like something. It's become the choice for those attempting to balance out last night's curry or pretending to be virtuous before the weekend hits. The fact it's landing in top delivery orders shows we're slowly growing up, nutritionally speaking.
3. Seiz'a Caesar With Blackened Chicken From Atis
Apparently one Caesar salad trend wasn't enough for us. Atis has taken the classic and given it a proper upgrade with blackened chicken that's got more personality than your average grilled breast.
The blackening spice adds a smoky, slightly spicy kick that transforms this from boring diet food into something you'd actually crave. It's proof that healthy eating doesn't mean bland eating, and Londoners especially have caught on fast. When a salad makes the most-ordered list twice, you know something's shifted in British food culture.
4. A Whole Cucumber From Waitrose
Right, this one needs explaining. A whole cucumber became one of the most ordered items on delivery apps this year, and it's all down to TikTok's bizarre cucumber salad obsession.
Logan Moffitt, known as the Cucumber Guy, sparked a worldwide trend by making endless variations of cucumber salads in Tupperware containers. British viewers watched, got hungry, and started ordering cucumbers through Deliveroo and Uber Eats rather than popping to the shop. It's absolutely bonkers when you think about it, but it perfectly captures how social media now dictates our eating habits.
5. Pepperoni Pizza From Frank's Pizza In Glasgow
Glasgow knows its pizza, and Frank's has become the city's delivery darling for good reason. Their pepperoni pizza isn't trying to be fancy or revolutionary – it's just doing the classics brilliantly well.
Proper base, quality mozzarella, and pepperoni that crisps up just right in the oven create that perfect combination we all crave after a long day. Scots have been ordering this in droves, proving that sometimes you don't need truffle oil or rocket to make a winning pizza. Just get the fundamentals spot on, and people will keep coming back.
6. A Bunch Of Bananas From Sainsbury's
Yes, people are genuinely ordering bananas through delivery apps now. We've reached peak laziness, or peak convenience, depending on how you look at it.
Sainsbury's bananas have become a surprisingly popular add-on order, often bundled with actual meals or grabbed when someone's working from home and can't be fussed with a supermarket trip. It's a sign of how delivery culture has evolved beyond takeaways into full grocery replacement.
Whether this is brilliant innovation or slightly concerning depends on your perspective, but it's definitely happening across Britain in increasing numbers.
7. Ad Maiora's Haaland Schiacciata
Named after Manchester City's goal-scoring machine, this schiacciata has become as popular as the footballer himself. Ad Maiora's tribute sandwich packs serious flavour between traditional Italian flatbread.
The Haaland Schiacciata typically features quality Italian meats, cheeses, and fresh ingredients that justify its premium price tag. Football fans and foodies alike have been ordering it religiously, creating a perfect storm of sports culture meeting proper Italian cuisine. It's become such a phenomenon that even non-City supporters can't resist trying what all the fuss is about.
8. Perello Olives
Olives as a top delivery item? Sounds mad until you realise how many of us have discovered the joys of building restaurant-quality grazing boards at home.
Perello olives, imported from Spain, have become the go-to choice for Brits wanting something a bit special without leaving the sofa. They're miles better than the tinned stuff from the supermarket, with actual flavour and texture that makes you feel proper sophisticated.
Ordering them alongside cheese, crackers, and wine has become a Friday night ritual for many, turning ordinary evenings into mini Mediterranean experiences.
9. Torres Truffle Crisps
Standard crisps are so last decade. Torres Truffle Crisps have taken over as the posh snack of choice, bringing Spanish sophistication to British snacking habits.
These aren't your average Walkers – they're hand-cooked with real truffle flavouring that actually tastes like truffle rather than chemical nonsense. They've become wildly popular for dinner parties, date nights, or just treating yourself because sometimes you deserve fancy crisps.
The fact they're regularly ordered through delivery apps shows how our snacking standards have seriously levelled up in recent years.
10. Dubai's Fix Dessert Chocolatier “Can’t Get Knafeh Of It” Bar
This Dubai chocolate bar broke the internet and subsequently broke delivery app records across Britain. Fix Dessert Chocolatier's viral creation combines milk chocolate with pistachio cream and crunchy knafeh pastry in ways that shouldn't work but absolutely do.
Getting your hands on one became a mission for sweet-toothed Brits after TikTok videos showed the satisfying crunch and oozing filling.
Specialist shops started stocking them, and delivery orders went through the roof. It's another perfect example of how social media trends now directly influence what we're eating and ordering.
11. The TikTok Effect On British Eating Habits
It's impossible to ignore how massively TikTok has reshaped what lands on our plates. From cucumber salads to Dubai chocolate bars, viral food trends are now driving actual purchasing decisions across the UK.
What starts as a fifteen-second video can become a nationwide craze within days, with delivery apps scrambling to meet demand.
We're no longer just influenced by celebrity chefs or restaurant reviews – we're taking orders from random internet creators. It's changed British food culture faster than any cookbook or TV show ever could, for better or worse.
