Spanish (32%) and Italian (58%) food emerged as the top holiday cuisines to recreate at home with 70% trying to eat a more Mediterranean diet, according to the poll.
Over three quarters (78%) of people are having fewer holidays abroad due to the increased cost of living and are instead re-creating their favourite holiday dishes at home.
According to the poll the most popular holiday dish that reminded Brits of their travels was paella (36%). This was followed by Mexican tacos (24%) and spaghetti carbonara (23%). Olives (22%), chorizo (22%), tortillas (22%), beef bourguignon (21%) and hummus (21%) also featured high on the list.
Carrie Hollis Patel from Unearthed said: “The research proves Mediterranean flavours are the top choice for Brits, with Spanish and Italian dishes dominating the list of best loved holiday foods. From a saffron rich seafood paella, to sweet gordal olives, an oozing Spanish tortilla, or creamy spaghetti carbonara – food provokes nostalgia, evoking memories of travel. So it is no surprise that Brits are recreating their favourite dishes, at a time when foreign travel is out of reach for many.”
More than half (56%) of those surveyed make a point about trying local food when they are on holiday, while almost one in three (29%) choose a destination based on the cuisine. The 30 best loved holiday food include:
- Paella - 36%
- Tacos - 24%
- Spaghetti Carbonara - 23%
- Olives - 22%
- Chorizo - 22%
- Tortilla - 22%
- Beef Bourguignon - 21%
- Hummus - 21%
- Calamari - 21%
- Patatas Bravas - 20%
- Tzatziki - 20%
- Churros con chocolate - 18%
- Moussaka - 18%
- Ravioli - 18%
- Baklava - 17%
- Turkish Delight - 16%
- Stuffed peppers - 16%
- Pad Thai - 15%
- Pesto - 15%
- Frankfurters - 14%
- Charcuterie - 14%
- Bratwursts - 14%
- Souvlaki - 13%
- Key Lime pie - 13%
- Pastel de nata - 13%
- Iberico ham - 13%
- Macarons - 12%
- Dim Sum - 12%
- Ramen - 12%
- Coq au vin - 11%