Research by recipe box Gousto has found that almost half (46%) of the nation feel that food is the most important part of Christmas, with a further half (47%) agreeing it's a time to get creative in the kitchen.
Over a third of Brits (36%) start to feel the yearly festive spirit when the Christmas sandwiches launch, with over half (52%) of us are definitely planning to enjoy one this year.
To honour the cult following of the Christmas sandwich, Gousto has created a range of festive sandwiches that are packed full of delicious flavours from around the world.
The Indian Christmas Naanwich - Tandoori chicken (or paneer) and cranberry tamarind chutney is wrapped in a stone baked naan with spiced roast potatoes and crispy golden parsnips.
The German Christmas Sandwich - A German market inspired sandwich crammed with sausage (or meat-free sausages), Brussels sprouts and cranberry slaw all topped with a curry ketchup.
The Mexican Christmas Burrito - Festive pork (or meat-free) mince , spiced rice, crispy coriander and lime stuffing, plus lashings of sour cream wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and all scooped up with crunchy tortilla chips.
The Vietnamese Christmas Sandwich - Beef (or meat-free) gingery meatballs rest on a bed of pickled parsnip and carrot, stuffed in a toasted ciabatta and coated with creamy mayo and cranberry sauce, served with a side of sage sweet potato fries.
To complete the range, the recipe box will be revealing a Crowd Sauce sandwich on November 19 that will include a twist on a frequently wasted Christmas ingredient, voted for by their social media community.
Gousto’s Crowd Sauced Christmas sandwich will teach home-cooks how to use their festive leftovers and reduce their waste this season with almost a quarter (22%) of Brits wishing they knew more ways to tackle food waste at Christmas. 23% of those struggling with cooking confidence blame a lack of knowledge, while 13% worry about making festive leftovers taste good.
When asked about how food waste at Christmas makes them feel, 24% of people feel angry and guilty (23%), while 24% are reminded of how fortunate they are to have food to waste.
On average, British households spend £84.59 on their Christmas dinner, and it takes an average of 2.3 days to finish all the food from the festivities. What’s more, almost one in three families (30%) are still searching for ways to use up their leftover Christmas food up to four days later.
Gousto’s full festive range includes;
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Turkey Roast Dinner with all the Trimmings
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Pistachio Nut Roast with all the Trimmings
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The Indian Christmas Naanwich
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The German Christmas Sandwich
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The Mexican Christmas Burrito
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The Vietnamese Christmas Sandwich
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The Christmas Crowd Sauced Sandwich
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Xmas Yorkshire Pudding Pizza
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Plant-Based Pigs in Blankets, Mash, Gravy & Cranberry Sauce
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Brie & Cranberry Christmas Nachos
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French Onion Soup with Brie & Bacon Toasts
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Creamy Sausage, Leek & Sage Galette
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Nduja & Sage Meatballs Spaghetti
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Brussel Sprout Fritters With Brie Fondue Dip
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Mushroom Rarebit Toasts With Apple Salad
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Brie & Leek Risotto With Pecan & Cranberry Crumb
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Salmon With Parsnip Röstis & Sage Butter Sauce (Brunch)
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Creamy Smoked Basa Garlic & Herb Pasta
The range is available to order now with delivery from the November 27 through December.
