Feed-a-crowd recipes

This easy, healthy chicken bhuna recipe is great for a weekend treat and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. No one could refuse a plate of this indulgent curry

Homemade burgers and chips beat shop-bought every time. Why not make double and freeze a batch?

A lighter version of sticky toffee pudding, rich with dates and spices, and the juicy texture of poached pears, this vegan dessert is sure to please a crowd

Bake this veggie pie for a meat-free Monday – you can feed the family and still have leftovers for lunch the next day. Serve with a handful of salad leaves

Cheesecake is always incredibly popular, but add chocolate and it elevates it to something with even more crowd appeal

Perfectly marinated meat that melts in the mouth is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Cook this roast for five hours, rest, then sprinkle with zesty gremolata

There's something so honest about a custard tart, simply topped with a grating of nutmeg

Make this hearty squash pie to serve as an alternative vegetarian Christmas centrepiece. It's festive and contains plenty of herby flavour

Cater for a crowd with this easy, hearty chicken casserole that evokes summer in Provence using a fragrant selection of herbs, tomatoes, olives and artichokes

Gather round on those quieter days after Christmas to enjoy this smoky slow cooker pork. A great dish for a crowd, serve with crusty bread and soured cream

Love steak and chips? You'll love this steak lunch with skin-on wedges. It has the indulgence of a roast, but it's made using fewer pots and pans

Try this riff on a Greek spanakopita. With a sticky-sweet, spiced and tangy twist, it's a spectacular veggie centrepiece for any special occasion

Make the most of al fresco dining with a vegetable platter with flatbreads and a lovely mustard and dill dip. It's a perfect sharing platter in summer

Enjoy the summery flavours of peach and raspberry in this gorgeous traybake. Cherries or rhubarb would also work well, but you can use whatever's in season

Make this veg-laden, mix-and-match sharing board as a starter. Prep it ahead, swap out anything you’re less keen on and add meats or smoked fish, if you like

Try our take on this classic dessert from the States – it's ideal for making ahead, topped with sesame brittle for a stunning centrepiece pud

This indulgent spring bread and butter pudding is full of seasonal rhubarb and rich ricotta, perfect for entertaining a crowd with a sweet tooth

Serve these leftover turkey nachos with jalapeños, salsa and soured cream for a relaxed dinner between Christmas and the new year, or a festive movie night

Try this popular street food in India, made up of savoury crispy discs topped with chickpea, potatoes, raita, green chutney, pomegranate and gram noodles

Which biscuit is the ultimate dunker? Introducing our shortbread sandwich with malty vanilla buttercream filling – it withstands an impressive seven dunks!

Please a crowd with this gorgeous galette. Bursting with colour and sweet roasted tomatoes, it transports well and can be eaten hot or cold

Serve this Bavarian-inspired beer and pretzel combo at your next party – it's a surefire crowd pleaser, with a little kick from cayenne pepper