Swiggy’s annual data for 2024 has brought to light some astonishing food consumption trends, including a Bengaluru man spending a jaw-dropping ₹49,900 on pasta alone. The report, covering a wide spectrum of consumer behavior across the country, highlights some fascinating facts and figures from food deliveries in India.

Key Highlights from Swiggy’s 2024 Data

Biryani Dominates: With 83 million orders, biryani took the crown as the most popular dish, with an average of 158 orders per minute, or more than two biryanis ordered every second.
Dosa in Second Place: India’s love for dosa continues, with 23 million orders. It remains a favorite breakfast and snack choice across the country.
Fastest Delivery: The fastest delivery was recorded in Bikaner, where ice cream reached a customer in just three minutes via Swiggy Bolt.
Popular Meals: Dinner remains the most popular mealtime with 215 million orders, significantly outpacing lunch orders by 29%.

Regional Food Trends

Delhi: Known for its love of Chole Bhature.
Chandigarh: The top choice was Aloo Parantha.
Kolkata: Kachoris remain a favorite snack.

Noteworthy Orders

Unique Request: A customer in Delhi ordered an extraordinary 250 Onion Pizzas in a single transaction.
Highest Single Bill: The highest recorded single bill was ₹3 lakh from a Mumbai diner.

Swiggy’s Delivery Stats

Swiggy’s delivery partners collectively traveled 1.96 billion kilometers in 2024, equivalent to over 533,000 trips from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
Top Performers: Kapil Kumar Pandey from Mumbai completed 10,703 deliveries, while Kaleeswari M from Coimbatore made 6,658 deliveries.

Swiggy Dineout and Savings

Dineout Savings: Swiggy Dineout saw 22 million diners saving a total of ₹533 crore, with Bengaluru diners saving ₹101 crore alone. The average diner saved ₹708, up from ₹672 the previous year.

Regional Highlights

Alcohol Deliveries: Bengaluru led alcohol deliveries with 289,000 orders, leaving Delhi far behind with 96,000 orders.
Romantic Dining: There was a rise in romantic dining reservations, with Bengaluru and Jaipur topping the list.

Swiggy’s Great Indian Restaurant Festival was another major hit, with diners saving ₹228 crore over two seasons.