The formula for the perfect all-you-can-eat holiday breakfast buffet has been invented by a mathematician who even revealed what time Brits should arrive to make the most of the feast.
Dr Tom Crawford concocted the equation after researchers discovered a quarter of Brits delayed their plans for the day after gorging on the hotel’s self-serve meal.
The Oxford University mathematician and self-proclaimed king of the buffet used his brain to come up with a formula that reveals the order in which you should eat the buffet – and she says people should start with a hot meal rather than a cold one.
The equation tells diners how many plates they should use as well as how long they should leave before getting up from the table for a second helping.
Dr Crawford said: “There are six key ingredients to the buffet experience, including the obvious (such as the type and quantity of food), but also the time of arrival and the time spent digesting your meal .
The formula for the perfect all-you-can-eat holiday breakfast buffet has been invented by a mathematician who even revealed what time Brits should arrive to make the most of the feast.
The equation from Dr Tom Crawford of Oxford University (above) details how many plates diners should use and promises a 10/10 buffet experience.
“Each of the variables is represented in the formula, with the optimal solution based on the habits of the average British holidaymaker.
“To receive the best buffet experience and a maximum rating of 10, guests must arrive at 8:17 a.m. and consume two plates of food.
“The first being a hot plate with a piece of toast, a portion of eggs, a portion of beans, two pieces of bacon and two sausages (vegetarian or not).
“The second plate, to be consumed 16 minutes after the first to facilitate digestion, must include two slices of smoked salmon, two fruits, a pastry, a yogurt and a bowl of cereals. Who knew eating breakfast could be so complicated! »
Asda Travel’s survey found that three in five Brits choose a holiday destination based on the quality of the all-inclusive buffet, with the Spanish island of Majorca voted the best place to eat chips.
Neil Foster, director of Asda Money, added: “Our research has proven we’re a nation of breakfast buffet enthusiasts, but we’re getting it wrong, leading to post-breakfast naps or disappointment for not having circumvented. to this delicious muffin.
“At Asda Money we really want to help our customers make the most of their summer.
“We hope this guide will help banish common breakfast mishaps and enable everyone to get the most out of their holiday experience.”
