Analysts from Foodhub researched orders placed via the app and website to discover the nation’s pie eating habits to celebrate National Pie Day (23 January 2022).
Steak and kidney was the most popular savoury pie ordered throughout 2021, accounting for 11.3% of overall pie orders. This was followed by the chicken and mushroom with 11.2% and steak rounding off the top three with 9% of the vote.
Apple pie was voted the nation’s most popular sweet pie with 9.6% of pie orders, followed by Banoffee (2.3%) and Tennessee toffee (1.2%).
Ardian Mula, Foodhub spokesperson said: “A savoury pie is such a classic British cuisine, so it comes as no surprise to see steak and kidney take the top spot. This shows an interesting consumer change, following on from last year’s study, as chicken and mushroom have been knocked down to second.
“We’re already looking forward to seeing how the nation’s tastebuds change in 2022 and what pie comes out on top next year! We were surprised to see that a vegetarian option didn’t make the top five, as cheese or cheese and onion are usually a classic choice not just amongst plant-eaters, but meat-eaters too.
“However, it came as no surprise to see apple pie take the sweet treats top spot, as it’s an all-time favourite. Here at Foodhub we offer a wide range of cuisines so whether you fancy a pie smothered in gravy or served with ice cream, we can tackle anyone’s cravings.”