Uber Eats has released its 2025 Cravings Report, showcasing both the weird and wonderful orders throughout New Zealand.
From more than 30,000 orders of butter chicken and garlic naan combos to 51 bananas in a single Uber Eats order, Kiwis have certainly satisfied their appetites in 2025. Now, Uber Eats has revealed what’s been hitting Kiwi carts: a menu of comfort, creativity, and a few surprises.
The Uber Eats Cravings Report offers a snapshot of the nation’s most-ordered dishes, emerging food trends and unique cravings from across New Zealand. From beloved classics to unexpected pairings, the report reveals how Kiwi tastebuds are evolving and what’s really satisfying those cravings.
Across the country, butter chicken and garlic naan held strong as the nation’s go-to food combination, reaffirming their status as a Kiwi classic. Zero-sugar drink orders have surged, increasing twelve times since 2023, as have Acai bowls, increasing nine times in the last two years. While matcha had its own glow-up, tripling in orders since 2023, proving that the green scene is well and truly here to stay.
Salt was the most popular order add-on across the country, followed closely by cheeseburgers and pickles, proving that sometimes it’s the sides that steal the show. The flat white also claimed the crown as the country’s most-ordered coffee across both the North and South Islands, cementing New Zealand’s reputation for coffee excellence. And while some Kiwis stuck with the classics, others went all in. One Uber Eats user racked up a whopping 1,200 orders in a single year, with assorted cookie pies topping their list of repeat dishes, a true legend of late-night sweet treats. Another placed 25 orders in a single day, while the largest basket of the year totalled NZD 2,092.
The report also found that New Zealand’s most popular delivery days were written in both the calendar and the clouds. The North Island’s busiest day was 27 June, when winter’s chill kept Aucklanders cosy inside, while the South Island’s landed on 5 October, marking the end of school holidays and one last treat before the start of Term 4. When it came to generosity, those in the North Island proved slightly more giving, tipping an average of NZD 2.50 per order compared to NZD 2.41 in the South.
For Kiwis, food delivery in 2025 wasn’t just about convenience; it was about connection. During major sporting events like the Super Bowl, fried chicken reigned supreme, turning Uber Eats into the nation’s unofficial game-day caterer.
General Manager of Uber Eats New Zealand, Andy Bowie, said the Uber Eats Cravings Report is a reflection of how Kiwis eat, celebrate and connect through kai.
“The Uber Eats Cravings Report shows how Kiwi cravings are evolving. Every order tells a story - whether it’s comfort after a long day, curiosity to try something new, or the convenience of a quick bite between meetings.”
Uber Eats’ 2024 Economic Impact Report showed the platform generated roughly NZD 120 million in additional revenue for local merchants, with 70 percent of users saying it helped them discover new restaurants. We’re proud to support the businesses that shape New Zealand’s food culture while driving innovation and sparking conversations, one order at a time.
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