Canadians celebrate John Montagu with their favourite sandwich on National Sandwich Day

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It’s National Sandwich Day on Thursday — so go ahead, grab a couple of slices of your favourite bread, stuff them with your favourite filling and celebrate!

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Who do we thank for this day? None other than John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, an 18th-century English noble whose birthday is Nov. 3. Word is old Montagu wanted something to indulge in with one hand — while he enjoyed a 24-hour gambling marathon. His loyal kitchen staff hustled and created a meat-filled sandwich — and voila! We’re now celebrating the birth of the first-ever sandwich.

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What’s Canada’s favourite sandwich? A new survey commissioned by Chef’s Plate has revealed Canadians yearn for simpler things, including their sandwich choices. Topping the list? Chicken sandwiches, followed by grilled cheese, both coming out on top.

Canadian classics like the grilled beef sandwich with mustard on a kaiser roll, from the Montreal-based Wilensky restaurant — otherwise known as the Wilensky’s Special — and the Halifax Donair are not the top choices this year, although one classic that still remains relevant is the Montreal Smoked Meat (also known as brisket with mustard).