A Christmas dinner stand-off is looming as almost 80% of younger adults demand that roasties be ditched in favour of chips on the big day itself. The issue is set to be more contentious than who gets to sit where or whether to dine before, during, or after the King’s Speech – as 98% of the over 65’s and digging their heels in and insisting the traditional spud is served as usual.
It may put them at loggerheads with relatives aged under 34, whose love affair with chips has reached new heights. 79% hope to see a crispy pile of them on Christmas dining tables. Over a third (35%) of all UK adults agreed with them.
Londoners are most likely to tuck into chips with their Christmas dinner this year (54%) followed by those from the West Midlands (42%). Residents of Swansea are sticking with tradition, with just 10% happy to include fries on their festive plates.
There are delicious recipes to use up leftovers (Courtesy: Lamb Weston)
However, it looks like the chip lovers could get their way – and the oldies might actually get a pleasant surprise - as almost half (45%) of those in charge of the kitchen are opting for convenience and plan on using the air fryer when preparing the most important meal of the year. And don’t bother passing round the bread sauce – a quarter of all adults (26%) would rather adorn their dinner with ketchup, rising to over half (52%) of the under 24’s.
The research by of 2,000 British adults into changing festive tastes by chip brand Lamb Weston also revealed that 35% of 18-24-year-olds believe the whole traditional turkey feast is outdated – so parents and grandparents will need to add chips and condiments to their regular Christmas grocery shop for Generation Z’ers. Lamb Weston, the exclusively skin-on chip brand, has partnered with Instagram sensation and chef Sam Holland to put more a modern twist on Chip-mas Dinner and champion more creative ways of using up leftovers over Twixmas – the most indulgent period between Christmas and New Year.
The brother of Spiderman actor Tom Holland plans on getting adventurous in the kitchen this year.
Tom Holland:
"Christmas leftovers don’t have to be boring. When Lamb Weston asked me to create festive recipes with their chips, I saw an opportunity to turn the everyday into something a bit more exciting. These dishes are simple, packed with flavour, and perfect for making those relaxed Twixmas meals extra special."
Sam has created delicious recipes to use up leftovers, including a creamy turkey, bacon and vegetable bake topped with crispy Lamb Weston Potato Dippers and an easy but indulgent sourdough sandwich oozing with turkey, cranberry sauce, bacon and melted brie – served alongside a generous portion of Lamb Weston Seasoned Twisters slathered with more of the gooey brie for the perfect Christmassy cheesy chips.
Alecia Brown, Lamb Weston:
"Younger generations want to have their say on what they are served at Christmas, and chips are the perfect choice to bridge the generational divide!"
