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.
The best classic Valentine’s Day menu
This is our best classic Valentine's Day menu for the most romantic night of the year, including prawn cocktail, steak and chocolate fondants.
Rosie Mackean’s cosy January dinner party menu (with time plan)
Dinner-party queen Rosie Mackean's cosy January menu includes a crowdpleasing chicken main and make-ahead dessert, plus get-ahead time plan.
Ravinder Bhogal’s epic New Year’s Eve menu
Restaurateur and food writer Ravinder Bhogal is known for her exciting mixture of worldly styles: this is her spectacular New Year’s Eve menu.
The best traditional Christmas dinner menu
This is our definitive traditional Christmas dinner menu, with every element made the best, from the turkey to the sprouts and gravy.
Your step-by-step Christmas dinner time plan
Follow our step-by-step Christmas dinner time plan and you’ll be as chilled as a snowman while cooking the most important meal of the year.
How to host an Italian-style dinner party (with menu ideas)
Our guide to hosting an Italian dinner party covers the typical structure of an Italian meal, the traditional courses and handpicked recipes.
Ravinder Bhogal’s alternative Easter menu
Ravinder Bhogal's alternative Easter menu is a sublime, cosmopolitan spread fit for any special long weekend gathering.
Amy Poon’s home-style Chinese New Year menu
Amy Poon shares a special Chinese New Year menu with us, including steamed sea bass and pork meatballs. The perfect treats for Lunar New Year.
The ultimate romantic Valentine’s Day menu
Cook up a feast for your loved one this Valentine's Day with our romantic menu for two, featuring clams, truffle tagliatelle and fondants.
The modern Burns Night menu
Scottish chef Roberta Hall-McCarron’s alternative Burns Night menu features a rhubarb cocktail, hearty pie and sophisticated cheesecake.
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