Sushi squeezes out Sandwiches

It's official - the days of the traditional Great British packed lunch are over.

A recent study carried out by the UK's largest online provider of serviced office space, officebroker.com has revealed that 46% of office workers would rather tuck into sushi than a sandwich for lunch.

The national survey compiled using data from over 500 U.K. business employees has revealed a number of lunchtime surprises. Sushi was a clear favourite whilst 25% also said their dream lunch would be Thai.

50% of office workers admitted to taking a packed lunch into work three or more times a week, and of those, the most popular sandwich filling was Ham, followed by Tuna with Egg coming in a close third.

Despite the nation's obsession with healthy eating the survey found that a surprising 40% of Brits still prefer traditional white bread to healthier options such as brown, multigrain and wholemeal.

However of those that take a packed lunch to work, a whopping 35% admitted to secretly eating theirs well before midday.

Chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks were amongst the most popular lunchtime snacks, according to officebroker.com.

20% admitted to skipping lunch entirely in favour of a larger evening meal, whilst a staggering 90% said they mostly ate lunch at their desk.

Research by the company, which works with more than 90% of the UK's serviced office space providers, found that despite the popularity of sugary snacks, healthy lunchtime options including smoothies, low fat yoghurts and fruit were consumed three or more times a week by 95% of office workers.