Home cooking is still going strong
Easter preparations still largely take place at home. Nearly half of the respondents declare that prepares most of the dishes herself. This shows that Christmas cooking is still an important element of building the atmosphere and spending time together.
It’s not just about the food, but about the whole process – planning, preparation and the smells that appear in the kitchen a few days before the holidays.
…but we don’t do everything ourselves
At the same time, it is increasingly clear that Poles do not want to spend all day cooking. The report shows that:
- 61% of respondents buy ready-made meats
- 36% choose ready-made cakes
These are the products we entrust to stores, confectioneries and proven producers. Their preparation can be time-consuming, and good quality products are easily available today. Thanks to this, you can relieve yourself before the holidays without giving up the Christmas table itself.
The tradition remains, only the method of preparation changes
The fact that we buy some things ready-made does not mean that Easter loses its home-made character. On the contrary – many people simply distribute their effort differently today. Instead of doing everything themselves, they choose what they really want to prepare themselves and supplement the rest with ready-made products.
This model shows well how the approach to holidays is changing. Tradition is still important, but it increasingly goes hand in hand with convenience and saving time.
Because Easter is still about sharing a table
Not without reason. As many as 97% of respondents indicate that Easter is primarily about meeting together at the table. In such an arrangement, the most important thing is not whether each dish was prepared from scratch, but that the holidays have a calm, family character.
Ready-made meats or purchased cakes do not take away the importance of Easter. For many people, they are simply a way to have more time for their loved ones and less pressure before the holidays.
Easter 2026? More and more my own way
The Kocha.pl report paints a picture of holidays that are still deeply rooted in tradition, but increasingly better suited to the modern lifestyle. Poles still cook, bake and prepare Easter dishes, but they are increasingly choosing solutions that simply make organizing them easier.
And these are just some of the conclusions. The report also shows what really goes on the Easter table, which dishes and desserts win in Polish homes and how much it costs to prepare the holiday.
The full version of the Kocha.pl culinary report is available here:
