The UK’s Most Popular Takeaway Of 2026? A Bag Of Ice

Pizzas and curries have long been Britain’s most popular takeaways. But after the country faced its hottest summer on record, a new food delivery hero has emerged as the top Deliveroo order of the year: a bag of ice.

Deliveroo Reveals Top Trending Orders Of The Year

The app has released its 2026 trends report, revealing global habits when it comes to food delivery. This year, a 2kg bag of ice cubes from Iceland was the most ordered item in the UK – and the second most popular in the world, beaten only by the build-your-own signature plate from healthy fast food restaurant Dayz in Paris. 

Deliveroo’s report shows that the extreme weather had a big impact on ordering habits in general. As temperatures soared over the summer months, people also ordered mango sorbet (from Morrisons, which was the fourth top order in the UK this year) and Clarityn allergy tablets – reflecting an early start to the hay fever season. Mango slices and golden kiwis – both of which had viral TikTok moments this year – were also popular in 2026, alongside milkshakes.

When it came to more traditional takeaway dishes, the most popular restaurant order in Britain in 2026 was a diavola pizza from a pizzeria in Horsham, West Sussex called Monte Forte Neapolitan Pizza. ‘We’re incredibly proud that our Diavola from Monte Forte in Horsham has made the Deliveroo 100,’ said a spokesperson. ‘Seeing it alongside some of the biggest names in the world is a bit surreal. Our team puts so much care into every pizza, and knowing our customers keep coming back for it makes this recognition even sweeter.’

In third place was the the chilli broccoli salad from Indian favourite Dishoom (the Manchester branch specifically). The charred corn from Nando’s in London, the house cheeseburger from London hotspot Supernova, and Din Tai Fung’s prawn and pork spicy wonton all made the top 10 too.

Protein remains a big driver for Deliveroo users, with protein-rich dishes dominating the global top 10 – and chicken featuring in over 20 of the 100 trending items. In third place worldwide was a beef power bowl from Feels in Dubai, while sixth place went to a steak sandwich from Belgian hotspot Tera.

One of the biggest takeaways from the report, however, was the change in ordering habits: platforms like Deliveroo are increasingly being used to stock up on emergency convenience store items. Alongside the aforementioned orders, tights from Accessorize and eyelash curlers from Boots both made the top 30 trending list. In the global top 100 list, meanwhile, groceries and other retail products made up 10 percent of orders – from flowers and fruit in Britain to toothpaste in Ireland.

‘As the Deliveroo 100 turns ten, it’s a big change from 2016, when this was a list of restaurant dishes,’ says VP and General Manager for UK & Ireland, Jeff Wemyss. ‘Today the same app brings you a post-gym beef bowl, a 2kg bag of ice in a heatwave or tights before a night out, whatever the moment.’

You can find the full lists of trending orders below.

The UK’s Top 10 Deliveroo Orders Of 2026

1. Premium 2kg Ice Cubes, Iceland, London
2. Diavola Pizza, Monte Forte Neapolitan Pizza, Horsham
3. Chilli Broccoli Salad, Dishoom, Manchester
4. Morrisons Mango Sorbet, Morrisons, Glasgow
5. House Cheeseburger, Supernova, London
6. Clarityn Allergy 10mg Tablets (20), Boots Pharmacy, London
7. Quesadilla, La Choza, Brighton
8. Charred Corn, Nando’s, London
9. Chicken Yeeros, Mythos, Leeds
10. Prawn & Pork Spicy Wonton, Din Tai Fung, London

Global Top 10 Deliveroo Orders Of 2026

1. France: Build Your Own Signature Plate, Dayz, Paris
2. UK: Premium 2kg Ice Cubes, Iceland, London
3. UAE: Beef Power Bowl, Feels, Dubai
4. Ireland: Lean Green, Juice Jar, Dublin
5. Italy: Trapizzino with Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, TRAPIZZINO, Rome
6. Belgium: Steak Sandwich, Terra, Ghent
7. UK: Diavola Pizza, Monte Forte Neapolitan Pizza, Horsham
8. Ireland: Xi’an Famous Biang Biang Noodle, Xian Street Food, Dublin
9. Italy: Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Antica Cina, Milan
10. UAE: Dijon Club Sandwich, Joe & The Juice, Dubai