Forget spotless dining — Britain’s youngest adults are embracing their inner chaos. A new survey from Uber Eats and Rosa’s Thai has revealed that Gen Z are officially the messiest generation, with 64% admitting to wearing food stains in public and over 60% confessing they’ve ruined a brand-new outfit within minutes of buying it.
While older Brits still cling to their napkins, three in four Gen Z diners (74%) have spilled food or drink at major events like weddings or first dates — compared to just 32% of Boomers.
And it doesn’t stop there. The mess continues at home, with 41% of Brits admitting they’re more likely to stain clothing while eating in. The biggest culprits? Tomato sauces, soups, oil, and gravy.
The Season of Soup and Spills
With November marking “soup season” for nearly a third of the country, Uber Eats and Rosa’s Thai are leaning into the chaos. Their new campaign celebrates “meals worth making a mess for” — featuring two signature Thai dishes that pack both heat and heart: the rich Khao Soi and the fiery Tom Yum Noodle Soup.
To commemorate the occasion, Rosa’s Thai has teamed up with illustrator Justine Jossart on a limited-edition t-shirt collection, available exclusively when ordering a Red Hot Thai Classics bundle via Uber Eats at select Rosa’s Thai locations across the UK — including Norwich, Edinburgh, York, Liverpool, Exeter, Greenwich, Hackney, and Tooting — while stocks last.
Embrace the Mess
Saiphin Moore, Founder of Rosa’s Thai, says:
“At Rosa’s, we say embrace the mess! A splash or two is a sign of a great meal. Our exclusive Uber Eats bundle celebrates the spills and stains that come with truly great Thai comfort food.”
Saskia de Jongh, Vice President of Uber Eats EMEA, adds:
“Our limited-edition t-shirt line is a fun and unique way to celebrate that people across the UK can now get their Rosa’s Thai exclusively through Uber Eats. We hope that people will fully embrace the joy of delicious, messy meals, designed for devouring at home.”
Britain’s Most Stained Clothing
The evening meal is officially the highest risk for spills, with t-shirts, shirts, and jumpers topping the list of victims. A surprising 15% have even destroyed a pair of trousers, and one in fifty Brits have managed to stain their socks in the process.
Britain’s Top 5 Most Stained Clothing Items:
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T-shirts
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Shirts or blouses
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Jumpers
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Trousers
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Jeans
So whether you’re tucking into Khao Soi on the sofa or Tom Yum Soup at the table, this autumn is your sign to ditch the napkin and embrace the mess — because sometimes, the best meals are the ones that leave a mark.
