Christmas kitchen
All the Christmas recipes, guides and videos you need for the festive season, plus plenty of cooking advice.
New Year’s Eve menu
Throwing a dinner party for New Year’s? Take inspiration from our easy yet impressive menu.
New Year’s Eve dinner ideas
Marvellous mains for celebrating in style.
How to throw a family New Year’s Eve party
Celebrate New Year’s Eve by throwing a family party at home.
Best ever New Year’s Eve party food
Elegant canapés and party desserts, including vegan options.
Top 10 New Year’s Eve cocktails
Raise a toast to 2020 with one of our easy cocktails.
Party food ideas
Party food ideas
GuideTop 10 Christmas ham recipes
GuideThe best vegetarian Christmas party food
Throw a vegetarian Christmas party with a buffet packed full of meat-free...
GuideWhat to serve on a cheeseboard
Deck out your dinner party cheeseboard with a variety of fabulous fromage using...
GuideChristmas canapés you can make in minutes
It's the party season, so why not spend more time with friends and less time in...
CategoriesChristmas party
Our Christmas entertaining recipes will make sure your party goes with a bang
GuideBest ever vegan Christmas party food
Celebrate a meat- and dairy-free Christmas in style with our top vegan party...
GuideBest ever New Year’s Eve party food
Celebrate the new year in style with these elegant canapés and party desserts...
GuideHow to cook and prepare gammon and ham
We explain the difference between gammon and ham, how to prepare and cook them...
GuideHealthy party food ideas
Discover our favourite nutritious party food recipes, from tempting canapés and...
CollectionBuffet
Tarts, salads and sweet treats for a party.
Guide10 showstopping sausage rolls
Serve these impressive rolls as a party canapé, or chill to take as part of a...
Festive drinks
Festive drinks
Guide26 Christmas cocktails & mocktails
CollectionNew Year's Eve cocktails
Wow party guests with your cocktail menu this New Year's Eve. Whether you...
RecipeClassic snowball
Serve a classic snowball at Christmas for your guests. With advocaat, lemonade...
GuideTop tips for perfect homemade eggnog
This traditional, creamy Christmas cocktail packs a punch. From the best eggnog...
Guide5 mulled drinks you can make in minutes
If you want a change from the standard mulled wine for this year's Christmas...
CollectionNon-alcoholic Christmas drinks
Going without booze shouldn't be boring! Our fab and festive mocktails and...
Guide10 Christmas punch recipes
Mix up a Christmas punch to get your party started. Whether you fancy a boozy...
RecipeEspresso martini
Learn how to make this classic coffee cocktail. Our easy recipe uses freshly...
Guide10 gin cocktails you can make in minutes
Shake up your drinks repertoire and give gin the star treatment. Our quick and...
Guide10 prosecco cocktails you can make in minutes
Prosecco is great on its own but it also benefits from the addition of other...
Guide10 champagne cocktails you can make in minutes
Hosting a party and want to posh up your bubbly? Mix fab cocktails like Kir...
It is essential to rest your meat before carving. Allow 20-30 mins for a small joint or 30-45 mins for a large joint or turkey. Put the meat in a warm place, tented with foil. During this time the roast will finish cooking, become juicier and easier to carve – and don’t worry, it won’t get cold.
Canapés and nibbles
Canapés and nibbles
GuideTop 10 storecupboard canapé ideas
If you've got friends popping in for drinks, we've got the staples you...
GuideHealthier canapé ideas
Looking for some healthy party food? Try our delicious and nutritious recipes...
CollectionQuick nibbles
Feed a crowd with these quick and easy party snacks. Each is ready in just 20...
The best party drinks
The best party drinks
ReviewThe best champagne taste tested
We put our wine expert to the test in order to find the best bottles of...
ReviewBest cava 2019
Move over prosecco – there's a classic sparkling wine you might have...
ReviewThe best non-alcoholic spirits and premixed drinks
Alcohol-free spirits and aperitifs target a fast-growing market of people who...
The truth about Brussels sprouts
The truth about Brussels sprouts
