Here’s The Top Food Trends of The Past Decade
If you consider yourself a foodie or perhaps you find enjoyment in the latest food trends, this list of the Top Food Trends of the Past Decade may just be up your alley (or perhaps, on your plate ha!).
DoorDash is celebrating 10 years of delivering good to people around the nation an in celebration, they’ve put together this guide as a look back on the top food trends of the last decade.
Plus, they even have some top food predictions for 2024!
For 2023, the most unexpected doubledash pairings were hot sauce + cinnamon twists (ew lol), hashbrowns + soda and fries + chili (yum).
2023 seemed to be all about the finger foods…
Top Ordered Food Nationwide
- Fries
- Chicken Quesadilla
- Mozzarella Sticks
- Garlic Naan
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Chips & Queso
- Traditional Wings
- Cobb Salad
- Fried Rice
Fruit Frenzy: This year, consumers leaned into healthy habits, stocking up on ample fruits like
bananas, roma tomatoes, strawberries, and blueberries!
Top Grocery Orders Nationwide
- Bananas
- Roma Tomatoes
- Strawberries
- Cucumber
- Cilantro
- Whole Milk
- Eggs
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Red Onion
- Blueberries
Raising a Glass: While liquors and wines like Vodka, Tequila, Seltzers, and Sauvigon Blanc remain staples of gatherings (and bar cart decor), two new drinks of choice emerged this year – whiskey and rum! We saw a 648% increase in whiskey orders and a 317% increase in rum. We’ll cheers to that!
Top Ordered Alcohol Nationwide
- Vodka
- Hard Seltzer
- Tequila
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Prosecco
- Whiskey
- Pinot Grigio
- Lager Beer
- Pinot Noir
- Rum
Among the top ordered item from the last decade: Chicken Sandwiches.
And guess what the top ordered DoorDash item of all time has been? YEP – FRENCH FRIES! No surprise there, right?
The top ordered foods in 2013 are a time capsule of a different era, when leather shorts were a
fashion statement and hummus was king:
Top Ordered Foods Nationwide
- Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
- Pork Potstickers
- Tomato Bisque Soup
- Cobb Salad
- Sweet potato Fries
- Guacamole
- Hummus
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Tacos
- Pita
What’s for dessert? In 2013, it was:
- Strawberry Cheesecake
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Lemon Cheesecake
2024 Top Food Trends Predictions
As we close out the year, we took a look at what trends we expect to see this Holiday season and
beyond. More of what’s to come in 2024:
Holiday Hosting, Delivered: This year, we saw more consumers ordering delivery for their
guests while hosting. With the holidays upon us and as we move into the new year, we
expect more consumers will use delivery for their hosting needs – whether it’s to get the
secret ingredient for that famous family recipe or festive decor to perfect their holiday
tablescape.
More Business and Pleasure: “Bleisure” travel is on the rise and next year we predict
more people will be combining their business travel with personal leisure, leading to
extended stays and more opportunities to explore.
Living Like a Local: With the increase of “slow travel,” more consumers are emphasizing
connection with local people and culture vs. more traditional tourist behaviors. As travel
season approaches, we anticipate seeing more people lean into making their vacation
destinations feel more like home, with an increase in activities like cooking while
traveling!
Never Missing a Moment: The power of fandoms reigned supreme this year. From sports,
music, film releases and more, consumers leaned into the things they loved. This year, we
saw an uptick in orders for items like jerseys after big team wins and accessories for
lovers of one iconic doll’s debut on the big screen this summer. We expect this trend to
continue, with consumers using on-demand delivery to get everything they need to
showcase team pride, send bragging rights, or build connections during cultural
moments.
Late Night Snacking: with the rise of trends like girl dinner this year, 2024 will be the year
of late night snacking, with more consumers ordering delivery for food during late night
hours. We’ve seen a 36% year-over-year increase in late night DoorDash orders** (orders
between midnight – 5am.)
Interesting, right? You can see DoorDash’s Full List of the Top Food Trends Here.
