Menus
Is there anything more satisfying than putting a menu together? Whether you’re hosting a special dinner party, looking to cook with ingredients that showcase the best of the season, or are determined to keep costs down, and want to stick to a budget menu plan, we’ve got everything covered for you right here.
And what better time of year to plan the best menus than Christmas time? We’ve got plenty of Christmas menus, from make-ahead to vegetarian, to get you into the festive spirit.
Aktar Islam’s Indian-style barbecue menu
Aktar Islam's incredible Indian-style barbecue menu includes short ribs, an impressive Goan whole fish dish and aromatic paneer skewers.
Rosie Mackean’s make-ahead barbecue menu
This make-ahead barbecue menu from entertaining expert Rosie Mackean includes an easy starter, chicken main and a retro summer dessert.
The ultimate barbecue menu: recipe ideas from simple to posh
Plan the ultimate barbecue menu with our easy guide, including simple and posh ideas for mains, vegetarian options, side dishes and desserts.
What to bring to a picnic: the ultimate recipe guide
Pack the ultimate picnic with recipes for bakes, potato salads and savoury snacks, plus all the supplies to bring for the perfect picnic day.
Rosie Mackean’s make-ahead Spanish-inspired dinner party menu
This make-ahead Spanish dinner party menu by Rosie Mackean has a showstopping seafood main and Spanish comfort food classic for dessert.
Top 10 tapas recipes, from patatas bravas to padron peppers
Our top 10 tapas recipes include iconic dishes like patatas bravas, padron peppers, meatballs, prawns pil pil and tortilla. Just add sangria!
Rosie Mackean’s retro British dinner party menu (with time plan)
This retro British-themed dinner party menu from Rosie Mackean includes a pub-grub classic main and twist on strawberry cheesecake.
Rosie Mackean’s easy spring feast menu (with time plan)
This easy spring feast menu from dinner party queen Rosie Mackean includes an asparagus starter, simple baked pasta and nostalgic dessert.
Ottolenghi’s delicious Easter feast menu
Plan a flavour-packed Easter menu with these recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi, including spiced chicken, potato salad and roasted carrots.
The ultimate traditional Easter menu
Put together the ultimate Easter lunch, including all the traditional leg of lamb, roast potatoes, gravy, simnel cake and mini egg desserts.
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