New data from the food delivery service Deliveroo has revealed the top five dishes that are ordered the most by people in Winchester.

Deliveroo is celebrating its seventh year of operating in the Hampshire city and has shared some data based on what people order.

Friday at 7pm is the most popular time for Winchester locals to order on Deliveroo and when it comes to local favourites, Italian, Chinese and Japanese top the list of the most searched-for cuisines.

Deliveroo added: "Deliveroo can also reveal that the unpredictable summer weather impacts what residents have been eating with orders increasing of fried chicken, particularly chicken tenders, and sharing items such as loaded nachos when the sun is shining. 

Hampshire Chronicle: Deliveroo has been operating in Winchester for seven yearsDeliveroo has been operating in Winchester for seven years (Image: PA)

"However, when the skies are grey, and it rains, locals are split between ordering delicious burgers or Mexican burritos.

"The bad weather increased residents' cravings for spice, with orders of buffalo sauce and hot salsa doubling after heavy rainfall." 

Winchester's most popular dishes ordered from Deliveroo

The most popular dishes ordered in Winchester over the last seven years are:

1. Margherita pizza from Three Joes Sourdough Pizza 

2. Pulled Pork Burritos from Mexigo

3. Burger Meal Deal from Republic of Pizzas and Desserts

4. Chipotle Roast Chicken Burritos from Overdraft Beer and Tacos

5. Chilli Minted Mushy Peas from Piecaramba!

Hampshire Chronicle: Margherita pizzas from Three Joes was the most ordered dish in Winchester on DeliverooMargherita pizzas from Three Joes was the most ordered dish in Winchester on Deliveroo (Image: Google Streetview)

Scott Bailey, City Manager for Winchester, said: "We are proud to mark seven years of delivery in the city of Winchester.

"Deliveroo's rapid growth has meant customers can discover a world of cuisines, from Italian, Mexican, and American to Japanese, delivered direct to their doors.

"Even after seven years, we're as passionate today about offering the best local food as we were when we launched, and we continue to enable Winchester restaurants to increase their revenue and give riders the opportunity to choose well-paid, flexible work.

"We are looking forward to riding into the next seven years!"