LONDONERS SPEND ALMOST £700 A YEAR ON TAKEAWAYS – £179 MORE THAN THE AVERAGE BRIT

Londoners are spending almost £700 a year on takeaways, significantly more than the average Brit, according to new research from frozen food brand Kitchen Joy.

A survey of 2,000 UK adults found that residents of the capital spend an estimated £695 annually on takeaway deliveries, compared with the national average of £516.

That means Londoners are spending £179 more each year, or around 35% more than the average Brit, on delivered meals.

The findings highlight the growing cost of convenience at a time when household budgets remain under pressure, with takeaway spending continuing to form a significant part of consumers’ food budgets.

Young adults are spending the most

The research by Kitchen Joy also found that younger consumers are driving Britain’s takeaway spending habits.

Adults aged 25-34 spend an estimated £742 a year on takeaways, more than any other age group, followed by:

£717 among 35-44 year olds
£707 among 18-24 year olds

By comparison, the national average stands at £516 per year.

With the average takeaway costing £19.07, frequent ordering can quickly add up, particularly among younger consumers who are most likely to use food delivery apps as part of their regular routine.

Convenience comes at a cost

While takeaway services offer a quick solution for busy households, many consumers acknowledge the financial trade-off.

More than one in five Brits (21%) say they regretted their most recent takeaway or wished they had eaten something at home instead.

Almost one in five (19%) described their latest takeaway as convenient but poor value for money, while 9% regretted spending the money altogether.

The freezer swap that could save hundreds

When asked how many takeaways they could realistically replace each month with a frozen meal ready in ten minutes or less, consumers said an average of 1.23 takeaways per month.

Based on current spending levels, that equates to a potential saving of around £275 per year.

For Londoners, where takeaway spending is considerably higher, the potential savings could be even greater, with more than a quarter saying they could replace two or more takeaway orders each month with a quick frozen alternative.

Christa Bloom-Burrows, Product & Marketing Director at Kitchen Joy, said:

“The research shows just how much takeaway spending can add up over the course of a year, particularly in cities like London where ordering food has become part of everyday life for many people.”

“Convenience is important, but many consumers are looking for ways to manage their spending without giving up the foods they enjoy. Having quick and flavour-packed meals in the freezer can help people enjoy the convenience they’re looking for while keeping more money in their pocket.”