BREAKFAST may be the most important meal of the day but just how do Brits go about eating it?
Brits’ breakfast buffet behaviors have now been exposed as a study reveals five distinct ‘personality types’ when it comes to the morning meal.
A poll of 1,500 adults with a passion for hotel breakfast buffets found that people have very distinct dining behaviors.
Hampton by Hilton, who has teamed up with Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffat to uncover the nation’s habits, showed that nearly half were “Investigators”, circling the buffet multiple times before making a choice.
While the average adult will have two plates and almost half think that having multiple plates is the whole point, 20 per cent of Brits are “Stackers”, balancing impressive towers of food to save on trips.
“The Nester”, which a fifth of Brits say they are, is always thinking about others and will make sure to bring back a selection for the whole table.
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On the other hand, another 30 per cent are “Smugglers”. Always thinking about their afternoon treat these sly snackers will sneak away food for later, with pastries and fruit being top targets.
Finally, the inexperienced “Builders”. Another 22 per cent fall into the category of these careful consumers who take the extra time to construct the exact meal they want.
“The breakfast buffet is without a doubt one of the best bits of a trip away for me”, said Scarlett Moffatt.
“I’m a little bit of a ‘Smuggler’ and am known to sneak a croissant away with me to enjoy in the room with a cuppa later in the day.
“That said, I’m also guilty of being a ‘Stacker’ too, piling up delicious smoky bacon and hot waffles is literally my idea of heaven.
“I think we can all agree that a good night’s sleep followed by a hot brekkie sets us up for the day. Now pass me the pancakes.”
The study also found that while almost half will mix sweet with savory at the buffet this hot issue still divides the nation with 37 per cent favoring a division between the flavors.
A Full English unsurprisingly proved to be the most popular savory option while, to the relief of doctors across the country, fruit was the most popular sweet treat.
If you find yourself in a rush then there is no need to worry as the average time believed to be ideal for a breakfast buffet was 38 minutes.
However, 22 per cent of Brits clearly enjoy a more leisurely morning and will spend up to an hour savoring their morning meal.
Pauline Wilson, vice president, focused service operations, EMEA, Hilton, said: “There is nothing like a hot breakfast to get your day off to a good start.
“We know our guests have different preferences, and that’s why our refreshed breakfast buffet includes an impressive variety of quality options, all included in the price of your stay.
“This means whether you’re an early rising solo ‘Stacker’, or a family ‘Nester’ preparing for a busy day of sightseeing, we’ve got you covered.”
