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Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair
The poll found 30% of 2,000 adults often hurry meals, while Campo Viejo is opening a London pop-up to promote slower Spanish dining.
On Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, Campo Viejo and Chef Jos Pizarro are launching a pop-up restaurant at 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London, promoting the Spanish ritual of Sobremesa.
A OnePoll survey of 2,000 adults reveals 30 per cent of Brits often rush through meals when eating out, spending just 30 minutes eating and only 16 minutes lingering after.
While 42 per cent of Brits are envious of Spaniards' laid-back dining approach, conflicting household routines and time pressures prevent longer, more relaxed meals.
Respondents overwhelmingly support longer meals, with 68 per cent agreeing people should spend more time around the table; 61 per cent believe it helps bond with loved ones, and 54 per cent expect more meaningful conversations.
To encourage more food-focused outings, 36 per cent of adults want restaurants to extend opening hours, while 58 per cent cite cheaper prices as a major incentive for lingering longer.