Overview
- Glovo reports nearly 20,000 croquette orders in Asturias during 2025, with March as the peak month, a single-day spike of 114 on June 22, and Oviedo leading city demand.
- Castilla y León logged more than 36,000 Glovo orders in 2025, with December the busiest month, 184 in a single day on December 21, and Valladolid at the top by city; jamón ibérico is the leading flavor, followed by squid in its ink.
- A Croquetas Ricas consumer study finds nearly 30% of people now bake or use air fryers instead of pan frying at home.
- Madrid’s Arzábal plans to hand out 4,000 free croquettes at its Retiro-side tavern starting at 19:00 on January 16.
- Restaurants mark the day with inventive versions, including lacquered duck (Indochina Brasa and Gran Café Shanghai), Georgian-spiced chicken with walnut sauce (Nunuka), and pesto with parmesan (Café Barbieri).