According to a new survey, the nation’s favourite afternoon tea sandwich is smoked salmon and cream cheese on granary bread.
The poll, conducted by AfternoonTea.co.uk, also revealed that the cucumber sandwich, which is traditionally associated with afternoon tea, was the preferred filling for just 8% of participants.
Keith Newton, Founder and Managing Director of AfternoonTea.co.uk said: “We asked our customers to name their favourite sandwich combination and a clear winner soon began to emerge. Although chefs like to be creative with their afternoon tea menu, most steer towards the traditional ingredients such as cucumber, smoked salmon, egg and ham. We have seen an increase in the range of breads being offered, with basil, walnut, sun dried tomato and seeded becoming increasingly popular.”
Granary bread was the top choice overall, but white bread was still the preferred companion to the cucumber and cream cheese sandwich.
Rise in popularity
Keith added that, “The rise in the popularity of afternoon tea shows no sign of slowing down and we have seen bookings rise steadily over the last year as we continue to add new venues and promotions to the website.”
Top 10 Afternoon Tea sandwiches:
- Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
- Egg Mayonnaise & Cress
- Chicken & Mayonnaise
- Cucumber & Cream Cheese
- Cheese & Chutney
- Ham & Mustard
- Prawn & Mayonnaise
- Beef & Horseradish
- Tuna & Mayonnaise
- Roasted Vegetables & Cream Cheese
About AfternoonTea.co.uk
AfternoonTea.co.uk is the UK’s premier afternoon tea website featuring online booking at over 500 hotels and restaurants.
Last year the AfternoonTea.co.uk website had 2.5 million visitors and booked over £5 million worth of afternoon tea.
In 2013 customers spent on average £21 per person for a traditional afternoon tea. Prices range from around £8 per person in a regional tearoom to over £50 per person at a top London hotel.
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