Young people in the UK are transforming the traditional Sunday roast by adding unexpected ingredients like ketchup, mayonnaise, hot sauce, chilli oil, hot honey, kimchi, and avocado. A survey by Lightspeed found that nearly 40 per cent of Gen Z respondents add ketchup to their roast, with other popular additions including mayonnaise (26 per cent), hot sauce (23 per cent), and chilli oil (19 per cent). Around 14 per cent use hot honey, 9 per cent include kimchi, and 7 per cent add avocado. Interestingly, 14 per cent of those surveyed have stopped using gravy altogether, a key component of the classic meal. Despite these modern twists, some aspects of the Sunday roast remain steadfast. A survey found that 68 per cent of respondents believe roast potatoes should stay the same, with meat (65 per cent), gravy (63 per cent), and Yorkshire puddings (60 per cent) also considered essential. However, not everyone agrees with the new additions. Chef Mike Reid, who consults for Chop House & Tavern, calls adding ketchup a "criminal offence," while chef Sally Abé notes that younger people are more open to experimenting with traditional dishes due to their exposure to global flavors. The Sunday roast has always been a dish shaped by personal and family history. For example, Charlotte Cavanagh adds rice to her roast dinners, influenced by her cultural background. In restaurants, this fusion is also evident. Buster Mantis in Deptford blends Jamaican and British traditions, while Farzi in Haymarket offers a Sunday Roast Thali featuring Indian curries and chaat, showing how the meal is evolving in different settings. Some see these changes as a natural generational shift, while others argue that the roast you prepare at home can be different from what you expect at a family meal. For instance, Jen Bray learned to use mayonnaise on her roast from her grandmother, showing that some preferences may be passed down through generations. The debate over what makes a proper Sunday roast continues, with some elements, like roast potatoes, seen as non-negotiable by many. However, the evolving nature of the meal reflects the changing tastes and cultural influences of younger generations, showing that while the core of the tradition remains, its expression is becoming more diverse.