Over two thirds (63%) of Brits are expected to attend local street party celebrations for the King’s Coronation this May, according to research from online supermarket Ocado.
Some 70% of Gen Z and Millennials are planning on attending the community-based Coronation parties, compared to 46% of those aged 64 and above. However, just over one quarter (26%) of those surveyed said they would be willing to shoulder the burden and host the costly and time-consuming celebrations.
Despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures, 8 out of 10 Brits (83%) said they would happy to pay to attend a Coronation street party. The average amount they were willing to contribute was £9.20 per person.
Ocado also found that Londoners are the most likely to host street parties, with 41% planning a celebration.
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The UK’s supermarket giants and FMCG brands are rolling out new ranges and products to celebrate the historic occasion.
While 18-25 year olds claim they’re most looking forward to tucking into pizza, pork pies and chocolate at their Coronation parties, the top feasting foods of choice for 45-54 year olds include sandwiches and British classics like scones, trifle and Victoria sponge.
The official dish of the event will be a ‘Coronation quiche’, personally chosen by the king in the hope it will be a centrepiece to street parties and community events on 6 May.
“There’s no denying that May’s Coronation will be a huge moment in history – for most of us, a once in a lifetime occasion – so naturally we’re all geared up to celebrate,” said Ocado food expert, Laura Rowe.
It comes as Tesco is opening its first ever pub for the King’s Coronation next month – named The King in the Castle – with a range of drinks and appetisers to celebrate the event.
