If you haven’t already discovered or heard of Currywurst, just know that in Germany, it’s street food royalty! Just like how Fish and Chips is Britain’s national treasure and Poutine is a Canadian classic – Currywurst is the dish Germans proudly claim as their own
and at Christmas time? It becomes an absolute essential.
What is a Currywurst?
Currywurst is one of Germany’s most iconic street food! It is simple and unbelievably satisfying: a sliced grilled sausage served with a warm, spiced curry-ketchup sauce, often topped with curry powder and paired with chips or a crusty roll.
Created in Berlin in 1949 by Herta Heuwer, this combination went on to become a national obsession and it is easy to see why!
Did you know that Berliners eat an estimated 70 million currywursts each year, while across Germany, the total consumption soars to nearly 800 million. (Source: Currywurst museum)
why people love it so much?
Currywurst has the kind of irresistable appeal that keeps people coming back. Its warm, saucy, filling and ideal for cold winter days! Its also highly customisable. You want it mild? spicy? saucy? There is a currywurst for every taste.
The UK is a nation that loves sausages just as much as Germany. So it is no suprise that currywurst has become a favourite among British customers looking for something that is fullfiling and different in the Christmas season. With Britain’s growing love for casual, quick-serve street food, currywurst sits naturally alongside burgers, loaded fries and gourmet hotdogs.
Where can you find it?
Currywurst isnt just a Christmas favourite, its a year round bestseller that continues to grow in popularity across the UK. You will find them being served at:
- German Christmas Markets across the UK (including Winter Wonderland, Leicester Square, Manchester Christmas Markets)
- Street Food Stalls
- Winter Pop ups
- Pubs (Bermondsey Bierkeller, Brewhouse and Kitchen)
- Restaurants (German Gymnasium, Munich Cricket Club)
MAKE YOUR OWN CURRYWURST AT HOME
You don’t want to battle the Christmas crowds? You can easily recreate this winter favourite in your own kitchen
All you need is:
- A proper German sausage (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bockwurst)
- Curry Ketchup or Currywurst sauce
- Curry Powder
- Chips or crusty roll
How to make it:
- Grill or pan-fry your sausage until golden and juicy
- Heat your currywurst sauce
- Slice the sausage, pour the warm sauce on top and sprinkle curry powder
- Serve with chips or bread
It is as simple as that!
MAKE CURRYWURST PART OF YOUR CHRISTMAS TRADITION
Christmas food should be warm, comforting and delicious – and currywurst ticks every box! So this Christmas, treat yourself to a currywurst at a Christmas market, or make your own one at home. Make it a part of your Christmas tradition! Grab your sausages now and create your perfect currywurst at home, exactly the way you want it!