Cheese has been named the nation's favourite sandwich filling, according to a study of 2,000 Brits. More than half of adults consider a plain cheese sandwich – with no condiments or salad items – to be the best. Ham and cheese came in a close second, followed by ham salad, while a classic sausage sandwich narrowly missed the top three.
Other popular fillings include Ploughman’s, egg and cress, and tuna mayonnaise. At the bottom of the list, peanut butter and jam – a favourite across the Atlantic – was enjoyed by just nine per cent of Brits. The findings by Warburtons also revealed that Brits eat an average of four sandwiches a week, with 82 per cent naming it their favourite lunchtime meal.
Seven in ten reckon crusts should be left on, while three in ten choose to cut their sandwich diagonally. A quarter of Brits said they change their sandwich habits depending on the occasion, with many anticipating a more premium choice for their picnic to commemorate the Royal Wedding this weekend. Coronation chicken topped the list for a superior sandwich to toast Harry and Meghan, followed by BBQ pulled pork and chicken and pesto.
More than one in ten believe the Queen will enjoy cucumber sandwiches on the big day, while smoked salmon and cream cheese is the most popular choice for guests. A spokesman for Warburtons commented: 'Our research shows the UK has declared the humble cheese sandwich as its number one filling. With so much choice these days, it’s interesting to see such a classic retain its crown.'
