What are the most common foods eaten in Australia?

What might be considered 'common' food in Australia is basically English in origin and could include roast meat (e.g. lamb and beef, both of which are very popular) and vegetables. Other favourites are meat pies, Sandwiches (including vegemite) and a variety of baked or fried foods. An analysis was recently done of what type of meat Australians by e most. Unfortunately, lamb has dropped to quite low on the list, being topped by pork, beef and, the most popular food, chicken.

Contrary to what many non-Australians believe, kangaroo is not very popular as a food.

Barbeques are very popular, whether at home, or at parks or beaches. Barbequed meats, seafood and poultry, vegetables (often potato salad or coleslaw) and fruit are all enjoyed, and this is typical of many Australian families.

'Fast foods', or convenience foods, are popular, and the same major chains operate here as in the rest of the world, with many local outlets also operating. The traditional English-style fish 'n' chips shops are always popular, and still sell the Chinese-inspired Chiko Roll, now US-owned, but considered a local cultural icon.