Pizza and beer were the most ordered products during the European Football Championship. When it comes to snacks, seeds, popcorn and chips were in high demand during this period.
Romanians preferred pizza, beer and seeds during Euro 2024 – Photo Pixabay
Delivery platform Glovo revealed that pizza and beer dominated the food and drink categories, reflecting fans’ food preferences during Euro 2024.
Pizza was clearly Romanians’ favorite during football matches, with a significant increase in orders on key days of the competition. At the final of the European Championship, played between Spain and England, the demand for pizza increased by 24%.
Apart from pizza, the Romanians also opted for burgers and grill dishes during the matches.
“For example, on June 17, during the Romania-Ukraine match, which ended with the victory of the national team, pizza orders were 22% higher than on a normal day, burger orders increased by 14%, while orders for grill type dishes increased by 18%. Also during this game, the demand for the products from the American cuisine increased by 46%, but also those from the Greek cuisine (33%), as well as sushi orders (31%).“, it is specified in the Glovo press release.
Snacks, a popular choice
Unsurprisingly, in the snack category, seeds were the stars, recording an impressive 75% increase in orders. Popcorn and chips were next.
In the beverage category, beer was indispensable in all the matches played.
“When it comes to the most ordered drinks, beer led by far in all the matches played. Moreover, during the Romania – Ukraine match, beer orders on the platform increased by 93%, and on June 26, during the Romania – Slovakia match, an increase of 84% was recorded. The match between Romania and the Netherlands was no exception either, beer and pizza remaining the favorites of the Romanians.”, it is stated in the press release of the delivery company.
Romanians’ preferences for the EURO final
In the final of the European Championship on July 14, between Spain and England, Romanians preferred pizza, with a 24% increase in demand compared to normal days. Burgers and chicken products were also popular, and water and beer dominated the drinks list. Snacks were particularly represented by seeds, with a 22% increase in demand during the Spain v England football match.
Glovo is one of the leading multi-category delivery apps connecting users with businesses and couriers, offering on-demand services from local restaurants, supermarkets and shops. Founded in 2015 in Barcelona, it operates in 23 countries in Europe, Central Asia and Africa.
