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.
4 three-course menus for January
January gets a bad rap: cold and dark, with money sometimes scarce after the extravagance of Christmas, it's a wonder many choose to make it the month of austere eating. We think the start of the year is a great time to put on a feast, and these 4 three-course menus back us up.
Vegetarian Christmas dinner menu
Our vegetarian Christmas menu, complete with starters, mains and sides, means you certainly won't be missing the meat on Christmas day
Vegan Christmas dinner menu
Your festive feast is set to be bigger and better than ever with this complete vegan Christmas menu, featuring a mushroom wellington and crispy roasties.
The complete New Year’s Eve menu
Hosting a New Year's Eve gathering this year? Put on a meal to remember with our hearty dinner party menu that's sure to impress.
Make-ahead Christmas menu
Apart from the turkey which, let's face it, has to be cooked on the day, every dish on this menu can be made in advance to save you any last-minute hassle.
Bonfire Night menu
Gather family and friends for an autumnal meal with sparkle. Our delicious Bonfire Night menu will start your fireworks night with a bang.
Last-minute Christmas menu
Hosting unexpected guests? Or forgotten the nibbles? Never fear. Our last-minute Christmas menu is a quick-fix solution designed to tackle all of the above.
Vivek Singh’s celebration dinner menu
Vivek Singh's celebration menu is the Indian feast to end all feasts. The sharing dishes include lamb shank rogan josh and mango brûlée.
Ken Hom’s Chinese New Year menu
Cookery legend Ken Hom shares his favourite dishes for the annual Chinese New Year celebration. Make them part of your menu.
Rick Stein’s celebration dinner menu
Now you can add some showstopping recipe gems to your own traditions, with Rick Stein's celebration menu. Discover what he's got in store...
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