Deliveroo has revealed its annual Deliveroo 100 list — its official reveal of the top trending orders on the app from this year – and in 2026 the world has been ordering protein like it’s going out of fashion.
Chicken features in more than 20 of the 100 most trending items, with protein-rich dishes like beef bowls, steak sandwiches, and fish biryani also making the list as the protein trend shows no signs of slowing down.
THE 2026 PODIUM
- Number one: For the first time since 2019, France is in pole position with local favourite Dayz and its Build Your Own Signature Plate in Paris, where customers pick and mix their way to the perfect protein plate.
- Number two: UK takes silver with Premium 2kg Ice Cubes from Iceland. In the UK’s hottest summer on record, Londoners clearly couldn’t keep their drinks cool enough.
- Number three: UAE completes the podium with another protein-rich plate: the Beef Power Bowl from Feels in Dubai, founded by Emirati entrepreneur Mohamed Al Falasi.
GLOBAL TOP 10 2026 ORDERS
Here’s the lowdown on what’s been trending globally on Deliveroo this year. Hand-held, protein-rich favourites dominate the top 10, with one very cool exception: a bag of ice in London.
- France: Build Your Own Signature Plate, Dayz, Paris
- UK: Premium 2kg Ice Cubes, Iceland, London
- UAE: Beef Power Bowl, Feels, Dubai
- Ireland: Lean Green, Juice Jar, Dublin
- Italy: Trapizzino with Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, TRAPIZZINO, Rome
- Belgium: Steak Sandwich, Terra, Ghent
- UK: Diavola Pizza, Monte Forte Neapolitan Pizza, Horsham
- Ireland: Xi’an Famous Biang Biang Noodle, Xian Street Food, Dublin
- Italy: Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Antica Cina, Milan
- UAE: Dijon Club Sandwich, Joe & The Juice, Dubai
The top takeaway? Gains on demand: Food analysts at Innova named ‘powerhouse protein’ the number one food trend of 2026, and the Deliveroo 100 has clearly been hitting the gym. At least 20 dishes feature chicken or other protein, from Dubai’s wings to Milan’s cashew chicken, while a Beef Power Bowl, a steak sandwich and a fish biryani all flex their way onto the list.
GLOBAL TRENDS AND INSIGHTS
So what else does the global list tell us? Two other trends stood out:
Everyday essentials: Grocery and retail items make up the largest portion of the list (10%) to date, from 2kg of ice, flowers and golden kiwis in the UK to watermelon in Belgium and deodorant and toothpaste in Ireland, as more consumers than ever are turning to Deliveroo for much more than just their favourite takeaway.
Sweet Treats: Amongst the chaos in the world, a treat moment has never been more important, and when it comes to a sweet bite, nostalgia is on the menu with grown-ups ordering like it’s after school again. From Percy Pigs in Dublin and marshmallow bears in Paris to a kids’ nuggets meal in Dubai, a Kinder Bueno Milkshake in Galway and a Nutella Panfuwa in Turin, pass the pick and mix!
UK TRENDING TOP 10 2026 ORDERS
- Premium 2kg Ice Cubes, Iceland, London
- Diavola Pizza, Monte Forte Neapolitan Pizza, Horsham
- Chilli Broccoli Salad, Dishoom, Manchester
- Morrisons Mango Sorbet, Morrisons, Glasgow
- House Cheeseburger, Supernova, London
- Clarityn Allergy 10mg Tablets (20), Boots Pharmacy, London
- Quesadilla, La Choza, Brighton
- Charred Corn, Nando’s, London
- Chicken Yeeros, Mythos, Leeds
- Prawn & Pork Spicy Wonton, Din Tai Fung, London
The UK’s orders were anything but ordinary this year, with a gloriously mixed bag of dishes, treats and everyday shopping essentials making the trending list. With a grocery item taking the number one spot in the UK for the first time in Deliveroo 100 history.
A spokesperson from Monte Forte Neapolitan Pizza said:
“We’re incredibly proud that our Diavola from Monte Forte in Horsham has made the Deliveroo 100. 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. A huge thank you to everyone who’s ordered, to our brilliant team, and to Deliveroo for celebrating what we do. This one’s for the Diavola fans”
Weather-led ordering: Temperatures soared and so did orders for anything cold. Ice took the UK’s top spot, with sorbet, mango slices, golden kiwis and milkshakes keeping Brits cool through the hottest summer on record, while Clarityn tablets tackled the sneezes after an early start to hay fever season.
Trending tastes: Golden kiwis and mangoes are having a moment. The sweet, fuzz-free kiwi has racked up over 10.1 million TikTok views, while two mango entries made the list: Morrisons Mango Sorbet and Asda Express Mango Slices. Whilst #MangoSeason trended across TikTok this year as users celebrated both harvest season and also tried an all-new 2026 flavour pairing, ‘fricy’ (sweet meets spicy), with mango mixed with chilli – move over hot honey!
Get ready in minutes: 40 Denier Tights from Accessorise in London and an Eyelash Curler from Boots both made the Top 30 trending list. Whether it’s a ladder before a night out or a lash emergency before a big event, Brits are turning to Deliveroo for their last-minute beauty finishing touches without leaving the house. Be there in 5 mins!
A DECADE OF DELIVERY IN THE UK
Can you remember what you were eating the night the Brexit result came in? Or when Harry and Meghan said, “I do”? No, neither could we. As the Deliveroo 100 turns ten in the UK, we’ve dug through the data to reveal what was trending on Deliveroo in Britain during ten of the decade’s biggest moments.
- 2016: Brexit referendum results night, Chicken Katsu Curry and Red Velvet Cake
- 2017 – Blue Planet II*, Chicken Katsu Curry and Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Sandwiches
- 2018: Royal Wedding (Harry and Meghan), Sesame Bagel
- 2019 – Veganuary’s Breakout Year, Wich Cookie Dough
- 2020: Tiger King on Netflix, Haribo Starmix
- 2021: Squid Game on Netflix, Sweet and Salty Popcorn
- 2022: Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Cucumber
- 2022: Lionesses win Euro 2022, Pot Noodle Chicken and Mushroom and Paracetamol Tablets
- 2023: Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour at Home, Pringles Sour Cream and Chive sharing crisps
- 2024: The year of ‘Brat summer ”: Pistachio, matcha, and iced coffee
- 2025: The Traitors Celebrity Edition, Chicken Wings and Cadbury Family Treatsize Chocolate Variety Bag
- 2026: World Cup, England v Mexico, Pizza, Burgers and World Cup 26 Stickers
VP and General Manager for UK & Ireland, Jeff Wemyss, said:
“This year the world has been ordering protein-rich dishes on Deliveroo, with chicken featuring in more than 20 of the top 100 most trending items. As the Deliveroo 100 turns ten, it’s a big change from 2016, when this was a list of restaurant dishes. 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.”
