A Nation Of BBQ Lovers – A Baker Street Research

‘Plate piling’ has been voted the most common barbeque behaviour, according to research.

A BBQ lovers research of 2,000 adults who enjoy a good grill has found 28 per cent admit to loading their dish with as much food as possible when attending the popular garden get together.

Fear of an empty buffet, not being bothered to get up again for seconds and having eyes bigger than their bellies were cited as the top reasons for this. Other classic BBQ archetypes include someone who will simply enjoy having food delivered to them so they never have to stand up – and there will always be a ‘food dropper’.

Nearly a fifth (18 per cent) think a barbeque will always have someone who insists on cutlery rather than eating with their hands. And 35 per cent reckon every barbeque has someone who considers it their job to make sure everyone’s drinks are topped up at all times.

In addition to this, the average BBQ-loving Brit will host three of their own, with nearly a tenth (nine per cent) admitting they have regretted spending so much on food for greedy-guts-guests.

But when they go out to enjoy the summer staple, during a two-hour barbie, adults will spend a solid 31 minutes eating. Only 14 per cent have ever experienced a cook-out that was short on food as it emerged 53 per cent will always bring an offering, such as extra burger buns.

More than half (56 per cent) claim barbeques are the best thing about summer with 27 per cent saying there is no limit to their appetite when at one.

What’s more, 15 per cent even said they would be tempted by what’s been left on the plates of others.

Baker Street’s spokesperson added: “Our findings show there is no limit to their appetite at a barbeque and as a nation looking to cut down on leftovers, Brits would be tempted by what’s left on the plates of others.

“This summer, Baker Street’s long-life Jumbo Hot Dogs and Mega Burger Buns have launched alongside our standard range to make sure greedy guests get their fill and frugal hosts need not worry about food waste.”

You like this research? For more BBQ lovers ideas and tips to avoid food waste, head to our BBQ Season Food Ideas & Summer Activities blog post.

TOP 10 TYPES SEEN AT EVERY BBQ

1. Someone who piles their plate until it’s overflowing
2. Someone who gets their food delivered to them without getting up
3. Someone who keeps the drinks topped up
4. Someone who drops their food on the floor
5. Someone offering the host/designated cook advice
6. Someone who doesn’t eat anything
7. A meat eater who ‘tries’ the vegan/vegetarian options anyway
8. Someone who won’t eat with their hands (insists on cutlery)
9. Someone who takes over the music/entertainment
10. Someone who brings their own chair