Subway rolling out jacket potatoes nationwide – and Brits can’t get enough

Subway is launching a new baked potato meal, called ‘Spudway’, after a ‘mash-hit’ trial

Subway is set to delight spud lovers across the nation with the introduction of jacket potatoes to its menu, following a successful trial run. The new addition, cheekily named ‘Spudway’, will feature fluffy baked potatoes topped with a variety of fillings including cheese and baked beans, tuna mayo, Meatball Marinara, and chicken tikka.

The move comes after a survey of 2,000 adults revealed that the average Brit will consume over 8,000 baked potatoes in their lifetime, with a quarter confessing they’d happily tuck into one every day if given the chance.

Cheese and beans emerged as the favourite topping for 56 per cent of respondents, followed by tuna mayonnaise (36 per cent) and bacon (23 per cent). However, adventurous eaters are also catered for, with 40 per cent admitting they like to experiment with different toppings from time to time.

Cathy Goodwin, interim director of culinary & innovation Subway EMEA, said: “The nation’s love of Jacket Potatoes is unparalleled. The enthusiasm we’ve seen on social media and the strong demand from our guests throughout the trial made it clear that Spudway deserved a permanent place on our menu.”

Fifteen per cent of respondents confessed to being obsessed with the dish, with 23 per cent even admitting they would consider having one for breakfast.

For 23 per cent, their passion for the perfect jacket potato has led to arguments or disagreements, while 41 per cent believe the dish isn’t complete without a serving of baked beans.

Meanwhile, 19 per cent expressed disgust at the thought of microwaving a spud instead of baking it in the oven.

The study revealed that about a fifth (21 per cent) of people secretly judge others based on their choice of topping or filling, while 34 per cent find eating a cold one to be their ‘biggest ick.’

The majority of spud-loving Brits typically eat the skin of their jacket potato rather than leave it.

Subway’s Cathy Goodwin added: “Made with British potatoes, Irish salted butter, a double portion of cheese, and fully customisable with any of our many toppings – from our iconic Meatball Marinara to spud staples like Cheese & Beans.”