Breakfasts on the commute. Lunch break escapism. Sneaky snacks for the road. For our summer ’23 food tour, we were only taking it one way… to go!

Feast your eyes and ears on the delicious world of on-the-go food. As the demand for convenient yet indulgent meals rises (currently, one in four office workers buy a meal deal or lunch at least once a week),1 explore the culinary landscape where comfort classics meet global flavours, redefining the way we experience food on the move. With projections indicating a staggering UK market share of 23.5% by 2025,2 the time to savour these trends is now!

From the resurgence of comforting favourites like sandwiches, pies, and pastries to street food staples and comforting flavours, see how brands are offering tastes of home, on the roam, in exciting formats, while brands like Punk Chef Trucks are championing inclusivity and flavour, turning the tables on traditional dining experiences. This, given that 47% of food-to-go occasions are shared with someone else,3 is crucial to attracting more customers.

Gourmet grilled cheeses. Savoury pies filled with golden goodness. This tour is all about embracing nostalgia-driven dining on the go and resurrected classics with a creative twist. So, sit back, relax, and get a taste of what’s hot on the high street, be it Sud Italia’s Pizza Pockets or the bold flavours of Latin America with Eat Crudo’s ceviche bowls!

“Consumers are really looking for comfort these days. Every stop on this tour showed us how the nostalgic can marry the novel — on the go and in fun, exciting ways.”

Georgina Triniman, Senior Marketing Manager

Hungry for more insights from the world of food and drink?

1. Instantprint, What Your Packed Lunch Says About You 2023
2. Lumina Intelligence, UK Food to Go Market Report 2022
3. MealTrak survey 2022, via British Baker ‘Sandwich Trends 2023: How Is The Market Changing?