Overview
- Only 52% of UK adults plan to serve turkey, with 23% choosing chicken, 20% beef and 21% a plant-based menu.
- Among 25- to 34-year-olds, 17% intend to go non-traditional, favouring easy-to-prepare mains such as pizza, pasta or curry.
- Pigs in blankets lead trimmings overall, but younger adults are more likely to pick rice (32%) or chips (23%) as sides.
- Hosting remains widespread, as 73% expect to entertain, with an average table of eight guests in the UK and 11 in Northern Ireland.
- Celebrations are shifting beyond food choices, with 70% opting for artificial trees and 28% planning to drink less while 12% expect to avoid alcohol.