Christmas Ideas
Pop it away for the big day
9.10.2025
The Food Christmas Gift Guide
Discover the best food and drink gifts in our Foodhall with our senior food editor's picks. From secret Santa food gift ideas to the best drinks gifts and get-ahead foodie treats to pop away for the big day, we've got next-level festive treats all wrapped up.
Food gift ideas
9.9.2025
2025's must-try Christmas food
Want to know what festive treats will be getting the nation talking this year? We asked our in-house food experts to give you the lowdown.
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9.10.2025
Must-try mince pies 2025
That first bite of a mince pie means Christmas is officially on the way. At M&S, our product developers have tasted hundreds of mince pies in their quest to create the perfect one. Whether you’re going traditional, gluten-free, plant-based or fancy something different, read our guide to the best mince pies in the Foodhall this Christmas.
Mince pies this way
9.16.2025
Best Christmas cakes
Step into the festive season with our edit of the best Christmas cakes, including gluten-free versions and chocolate alternatives so everyone can have a slice. Plus, see our recipe ideas to make your own at home.
See the cakes
9.2.2025
How to make mulled wine
Nothing warms the cockles on a chilly winter’s day quite like a steaming cup of mulled wine. Get into the festive spirit with our ultimate guide on how to make mulled wine. Don’t fancy making it from scratch? See our pick of the best mulled wine in the Foodhall this season.
Mulled wine tips
9.5.2025
Christmas breakfast ideas
Kick off the festive celebrations in style with our Christmas breakfast recipe ideas. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly festive breakfasts, a lazy brunch to start the day slowly or Christmas breakfasts you can make ahead, our recipes and Foodhall picks will get your day off to a delicious start.
Christmas breakfast recipes
9.3.2025
Your best Christmas drinks guide 2025
Raise the bar this season with our expert pick of the best Christmas spirits, cocktails, beers and liqueurs. Whether you’re searching for a great bottle to bring as a gift, you're looking for the best ale to serve with a cheeseboard or easy party cocktails, we've got you covered.
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9.1.2025
Top tips for the perfect roasties
Want golden-on-the-outside, fluffy-in-the-middle roasties? Read our expert guide, from nailing the perfect cooking technique to which fats to use and some top tips and recipes from Tom Kerridge. We promise your roasties will rule them all this Christmas.
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9.6.2025
How to choose the best panettone
Soft, fluffy panettone is an Italian festive food tradition that’s well worth embracing. Whether you’re going for something traditional or want to up the flavour factor with a chocolate or nut-studded panettone, read our guide to how to eat panettone, this year's must-try flavours and irresistible recipe ideas to help you use up the leftovers. Plus, check out our behind-the-scenes video for a peek at how M&S panettone is made!
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9.6.2025
The complete guide to Christmas wine
Need a cracking wine to pair with your Christmas dinner, a party-starting fizz for New Year’s Eve, or a thoughtful bottle to bring as a gift? Our trusty drinks expert, M&S head of beers, wines and spirits Caroline Thompson-Hill, shares her pop-worthy pairings for Christmas feasts, fizzy New Year’s Eve celebrations and all the get-togethers in between.
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9.9.2025
The best Christmas cheese and top cheeseboard tips
Want to create a showstopping Christmas cheeseboard? Read our expert tips on choosing the right selection of cheeses to perfectly complement one another, storing and cutting them right, and hacks to help you present everything beautifully.
Choose your cheese
9.4.2025
Party and picky tea must-tries
Whether you’re laying out a feast for friends or planning a cosy night in with fizz and a spread of nibbles, we’ve got all the festive inspiration you need. Think iconic canapés to crowd-pleasing bites you can pop straight in the oven, our Christmas party food is made for every kind of gathering.
Take a bite
9.9.2025
How to cook and carve a turkey
In charge of the big-day lunch, but not sure where to start when it comes to prepping your bird like a pro? Read our expert guide to choosing, preparing, cooking and carving your Christmas turkey, plus genius flavour hacks to help you boost your gravy. From Tom Kerridge’s foolproof turkey recipe and ideas for how to use up leftovers, our ultimate guide includes all you need for an epic festive centrepiece.
Top turkey tips
9.9.2025
How to cook the best Christmas dinner
Cater with confidence this Christmas and learn how to plan your menu, prep ahead and nail the perfect turkey with all the trimmings.
Start cooking
9.1.2025
Cupboard staples to use up Christmas leftovers
Add flavour, freshness and oomph to a fridge-full of Christmas leftovers with the help of these cupboard staples. Deliciously varied meals and zero food waste, guaranteed.
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9.1.2025
15 delicious ways to reduce waste this Christmas
Struggle to use up those Christmas leftovers? Want to gift more mindfully this year? Here are some ideas to help you to cut down on waste and up the deliciousness this Christmas.
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