North West households spend least on takeaways in England

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 07:09 · Archive

North West households spend an average of £198 a year on takeaways, the lowest in England.

North West households spend an average of £198 a year on takeaways eaten at home, according to Office for National Statistics data analysed by kitchen specialists Prestige. This works out to £3.80 per week, the lowest spend in England and tied with the South East.

Other English regions show higher spending. Yorkshire and the Humber average £260 per year, £62 more than the North West. The North East and South West both recorded £218 per year. London topped the chart at £322 per year, £125 more than the North West. The national average in England is £229, meaning North West households spend about 14 per cent less than average.

Olivia Disley from Prestige said takeaways appeal when people have had a long day or arrive home late and do not want to spend time preparing dinner. However, she cautioned that 'convenient meals can become a regular expense without you really noticing, particularly if ordering food becomes part of your weekly routine'.

Disley offered advice for making home cooking more manageable. She said 'you don't need a huge kitchen or fancy equipment to cook more at home' and that 'even making the most of a small preparation space can make a difference'. She recommended keeping worktops clear, opting for simple recipes, and using freezer space for extra portions to make cooking feel 'like the easier choice'.

How it is being reported

• The surprisingly small amount North West households spend on takeawaysNorth West households are spending the least in England on takeaway meals, new figures show.Cumberland News · 31 Oct, 06:00
• The surprisingly small amount North West households spend on takeawaysNorth West households are spending the least in England on takeaway meals, new figures show.Westmorland Gazette · 31 Oct, 06:00
• The surprisingly small amount North West households spend on takeawaysNorth West households are spending the least in England on takeaway meals, new figures show.Whitehaven News · 31 Oct, 06:00
• The surprisingly small amount North West households spend on takeawaysNorth West households are spending the least in England on takeaway meals, new figures show.NW Evening Mail · 31 Oct, 06:00

In this story: North West · South East · Yorkshire and the Humber · North East · South West · London · Prestige · Olivia Disley

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