Great British BBQ Survey of 2,000 People Revealed Brits’ Bizarre Barbecue Habits
The Rise of the Hawaiian Hot Dog:
51% of Brits would try a Hawaiian hot dog
30% overall said yes to pineapple as a BBQ topping
24% said pork ribs + pineapple is a top-tier combo
24% also doubled down on the Hawaiian sweet-and-savoury combination, suggesting pork ribs and pineapple as an elite combination
James Bickmore-Hutt, Dole Chef, says: “Controversial dishes are what we’re known for. From adding pineapple to the classic fry up in 2024, to the new Hawaiian hot dog this year, we’re all about finding new and wacky ways to get pineapple on the menu.”
Sam & Shauna @samandshaunaofficial, two of the UK’s leading pitmasters and barbecue experts commented: “We’re seeing a real shift in BBQ right now – people are moving beyond the traditional and embracing bold, tropical flavours. Hawaiian hot dogs are a perfect example; that balance of smoky, savoury meat with sweet, unusual toppings is exactly what modern BBQ is all about. It’s BBQ with a sunny twist, and it’s catching fire everywhere.”
Unusual Wacky Toppings on BBQ food revealed:
30% said yes to pineapple as a topping – could pineapple be the new ketchup?
20% are open to using peanut butter on barbecue food
24% of men specifically backed peanut butter as a BBQ topping
One third would be eager to give mango chutney a go
25% of Londoners chose kimchi as a solid choice
Unexpected BBQ Dishes:
16% have cooked a Full English breakfast on a barbecue
10% have attempted a Sunday Roast on the BBQ
Barbecue Behaviour:
31% attend 5+ barbecues each summer
12% of men describe themselves as “barbecue dictators” vs. 5% of women
31% say the scariest food to cook is chicken and 22% say it’s prawns
Demonstrating gender equality when cooking al fresco has a very long way to go, only 3% of respondents believe that women should be in charge of the barbecue
Hot Dog Etiquette:
11% can polish off 6+ hot dogs in one sitting
52% use a knife and fork to eat a hot dog, taking cutlery etiquette to wild heights
Top BBQ Icks:
50% of women hate when food is left uncovered
24% of men dislike guests grabbing food direct from the coals, before the host has given the green light
33% are annoyed by uninvited extra guests
28% dislike “backseat BBQ experts”
Which Celeb Would Be the Best HOST:
Gen Z: Tom Holland & Zendaya (28%)
Millennials: David & Victoria Beckham (25%)
Boomers: Prince William & Princess Kate (25%)
Which Celeb Would Be the Best GUEST:
17% of men opted for Harry Kane – topping the list
18% of women opted for Ant and Dec
20% of boomers chose Dame Judy Dench
22% went for Adele
Top BBQ Guest Overall: Idris Elba – 16%
Could a brat(vurst) summer be on the cards again as the country embraces the chaos of the great British barbecue?
