Sheep’s ball stew and giant fruit bat – “delicacies” eaten by Brits on holiday revealed
A new study* has highlighted some of the most unusual foods that Brits on holiday have eaten – with some stomach churning results. The poll - carried out by caravan insurance specialists Cover4Caravans as part of their ILoveUK campaign – showed that 10% of customers said the most unusual thing they have eaten on holiday is octopus.
The research also showed that:
- 9% of respondents said squid;
- 7% said snails;
- 5% said frogs’ legs.
Among the even more unusual things eaten were:
- sheep’s ball stew;
- giant fruit bat;
- deep fried mars bar; and
- camel.
Richard Burgess, Director at Cover4Caravans.co.uk says: “We consider ourselves a fun company and when we talk to our clients we do like to ask them questions about their travel experiences. I must admit though, some of the answers we get are a bit surprising!
“We launched the ILoveUK campaign to find out what makes our clients tick in terms of favourite holiday destinations, food eaten etc. This study shows the British are much more open to trying foreign foods than the perception of a stereotype Brit on tour would have us believe.”
Richard concludes: “That said, as much as I love recommendations from clients, I won’t be rushing off to try sheep’s ball stew!”
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*Poll of Cover4Caravans customers over the telephone throughout the month of May 2015.
Contact:
Richard Burgess, MCIM, ACIEH, Director at Cover4Caravans, telephone: 0845 863 9558 or email: richardb@alanblunden.co.uk
About Cover4Caravans:
With roots going back to 1946, our clients can benefit from nearly 70 years' of experience in the caravan insurance marketplace. We are independent intermediaries and act on behalf of our clients in arranging their caravan insurances. Our service includes advising clients on their insurance needs, arranging insurance cover with insurers to meet those requirements and help with any ongoing changes that have to be made to your caravan insurance policies.
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