The HelloFresh survey also found more than a third of UK families eat dinner in front of the TV, either together (28.9%) or on their own (6.9%).
Newcastle (32.7%) and Glasgow (32.5%) reported only sharing a family dinner at the dining table once a week or less. Belfast is the most family-focused city at mealtimes, according to the survey, with 87.5% of families sitting down together at the table for dinner more than once a week and 37.5% doing so every day.
Dr. Lucy Stirling, clinical psychologist at HelloSelf, said: “Research shows that eating with family facilitates social bonding and improves wellbeing. Indeed the more frequently people eat with others the higher their reports of happiness and life satisfaction.
“A family meal encourages openness, laughter and the sharing of successes and struggles. This in turn nurtures a sense of belonging and promotes positive self-esteem and confidence. So perhaps if January is a time for new beginnings and a decision to improve health and wellbeing then keeping up the family Sunday roast is a strong contender to support this.”