You know you’re a ‘foodie’ if you travel to another country or city purely for the cuisine, regularly frequent street food markets and spend the majority of your paycheck on dining out, according to research.
By Richard Jenkins
Published 3rd Feb 2022, 18:31 BST- 4 min read
Updated 3rd Feb 2022, 18:32 BST
You know you’re a ‘foodie’ if you travel to another country or city purely for the cuisine, regularly frequent street food markets and spend the majority of your paycheck on dining out, according to research.
A study of 2,000 adults revealed the top 50 foodie indicators, including importing ingredients from outside the UK, knowing different cuts of meat and having eaten at a Michelin starred restaurant.
The study also found three in five relate certain foods or meals to memories, including holidays (51 per cent), their parents (50 per cent) and school years (34 per cent).
Anton Soulier, Founder and CEO of Taster, said: “It’s clear that being a ‘foodie’ isn’t one size fits all.
“It’s interesting to see this research uncovering all the things that make us all so passionate about food and the memories food can evoke.
“The past few years have transformed the nation’s relationship with food and takeaway deliveries.
“We want to celebrate quality cooking, great taste and adventurous ingredients, as well as encourage the nation to try dishes and cuisines they may not have even heard of.
“And why just pick one cuisine when you have the ability to try as many as you want, street food style, delivered to your door?”
The study also found nearly three quarters believe it’s important to try different foods from various cuisines in order to expand their palate (55 per cent), make meals more
exciting (50 per cent) and learn different cooking techniques (34 per cent).
A further 27 per cent have tried to recreate their favourite street food dish at home, with 38 per cent claiming such foods are always full of exciting flavours.
And 45 per cent agreed street food allows them to try various cuisines from all around the world, according to the OnePoll.com figures.
Four in 10 claim food and travel go hand in hand and, before visiting a new city or country, 31 per cent research the best eateries to visit beforehand - 29 per cent even look at menus.
In terms of spending habits, during a typical month British adults spend an average of £70.36 dining out at restaurants and cafes, £57.61 on takeaways and £56.05 buying
food at markets and street stalls.
Londoners spend more than any other region, including £96.19 on eating out and £82.60 on takeaways. Londoners also identify as the biggest foodies regionally and believe more than others up and down the country that social plans should always revolve around food (29 per cent).
In the UK, Taster is currently live across London, Manchester and Brighton with plans to expand nationwide in 2022. Visit Taster.com for more information.