• New research from Just Eat reveals the reasons why Londoners prefer to eat their takeaways straight from the packaging
• Almost half (47%) say a food delivery tastes better eaten straight from the packaging
• Three quarters (75%) say they eat their takeaways straight from the packaging as they want to avoid doing washing up

A Facebook debate is brewing online after food delivery platform Just Eat asked its followers whether they would plate up their takeaway or eat it directly from the packaging and it’s clear that there’s a divide in opinion, with 47% of Londoners believing food tastes better unplated.

To settle the debate, the research conducted by Just Eat – which delivers everything from burgers and bao buns to sandwiches and sushi – has unveiled the reasons behind why Londoners don’t plate up their takeaways. 60% of Londoners have said that they are too lazy to plate up their takeaways, with the fast pace of life in the capital potentially being a factor in this. London Residents are also incredibly shy of washing up with 75% ordering takeaways and eating them from the container to avoid the chore of washing up plates.

The research also uncovered the foods that were deemed most acceptable to eat from the container with McDonalds (79%), KFC & Burger and Chips (75%) ranking the highest. However 52% of Londoners have deemed it unacceptable to eat Thai food straight from the container for dinner.

Andrew Kenny, Just Eat UK Managing Director commented: “It’s clear our customers have passionate views about whether to plate or not to plate. Research showed that 60% of the nation believe eating food straight from the packaging adds to the experience, so whether you plate up an order or not, it’s clear Brits’ passion for food delivered on demand is stronger than ever.

Just Eat is continuously adding more options for customers, offering favourite meals from big name brands, including McDonald’s, Greggs, KFC, Subway and Pret, as well as thousands of small independent restaurants in local areas.