Tesco has revealed the nation’s most popular sandwiches for British Sandwich Week, which started on 22 May
According to new sales data from the UK’s largest retailer, the top choice among shoppers over the previous three years is its Sausage, Bacon and Egg Triple sandwich, with over a million sold on average each month.
Other popular favourites include the Triple Chicken – with sales of the option soaring by almost a fifth (19%) in the past year – along with Chicken, Bacon & Stuffing, and Chicken Club.
The results show that seven of Tesco’s top 10 bestselling sandwiches feature meat, with bacon appearing the most frequently.
Additionally, Cheese & Onion is the top vegetarian sandwich choice amongst Tesco shoppers, however, the classic Tuna & Sweetcorn appears to be falling out of favour.
In 2023 so far, it’s dropped out of the top ten most popular Food to Go choices for the first time in recent years.
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Tesco is expanding the range of options featured in its much-loved meal deal to include some limited-edition flavours for summer.
Shoppers will be able to try the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Shawarma Wrap or Pulled Beef and Burger Slaw Sub amongst others, which are all available in store now for a limited time.
“The sandwich is quite literally the bread and butter of our nation – it can’t be beaten,” said Tesco Food to Go product development manager, and go-to ‘sandwich expert’, Stephanie Bacon.
“With many people going back to the office more in the past year and working from home less, we’ve made sure we have a great selection of Food to Go and Meal Deal options, so that our shoppers always have a delicious, affordable lunch.”
In February, Tesco also expanded it’s existing meal deal offering by introducing a new ‘premium meal deal’ for £5.
“We recently introduced our Premium Meal deal to provide even more flavours and styles to our range,” Bacon added.
