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Foodhall Picks
10.3.2025
Your guide to tiramisu
Dig into glorious layers of goodness with our best ready-made tiramisu and recipe ideas. Learn everything you need to know about this classic dessert and find new ways to experiment with tiramisu-inspired flavours.
Tiramisu ideas
9.29.2025
What to do for Halloween
Whether you’re carving a pumpkin or going trick or treating, discover new Halloween activity ideas kids and adults alike are sure to love. Ready, steady, spook!
Halloween activity ideas
9.12.2025
Halloween food ideas
Make this Halloween spook-tacular with treats, snacks and sweet surprises for every monster in the house. From wicked munch mixes to trick-or-treat bags, we’ve got everything you need to make your Halloween celebrations frightfully fun.
Ready, set, spook!
9.11.2025
Best Italian wines
Take a tour around Italy with the best Italian wines. We break down the highlights from each region and the top bottles you need to try.
Take a sip
9.10.2025
The best Italian food
Take your taste buds on a tour of Italy with our pick of the best Italian food, and discover how we craft the signature ingredients in our must-try new Italian dishes.
Italian-inspired ideas
9.10.2025
Must-try cakes in the Foodhall
Discover the must-try cakes that have landed in our Foodhall. From lamingtons to blondies and brownies, these sweet treats are getting the nation talking.
See what's new
Tom Kerridge's exclusive Christmas food range
Christmas Ideas
10.1.2025
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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9.30.2025
Best alcohol free Christmas drinks
Whether you’re teetotal or just looking to enjoy a lighter tipple this Christmas, our alcohol-free drinks bring all the festive flavour and sparkle you love. From fruity cocktails to crisp, sparkling delights, toast the season your way.
Sips without spirits
9.29.2025
Best Secret Santa gifts
Taking part in Secret Santa and not sure what to buy? From indulgent foodie treats and gorgeous tipples to thoughtful DIY gifts that double as fun festive activities, we’ve got inspiration that’s almost too good to give away. Scroll to see a few of our favourites.
Pick a pressie
9.26.2025
How to plan your big Christmas food shop
Read our ultimate guide to planning your big Christmas shop, and see all the key dates you need to know this year. Get set to make it your most stress-free festive season yet.
Get planning
9.25.2025
Best Christmas chocolates
Whether you’re gifting loved ones, filling stockings, or splitting a sharing tin during a festive family film night, our best Christmas chocolates are a festive treat for everyone.
See the best Christmas chocolate
9.23.2025
How to drink Irish cream liqueur
Irish cream is the ultimate cosy festive treat. Discover all you need to know about this creamy liqueur and explore new ways to use it, from cocktail ideas to baking recipes and more.
Irish cream ideas
Your Christmas menu, sorted
Pop it away for the big day
Cooking Tips
10.1.2025
Essential Italian ingredients
From fresh pesto and quick-fix pasta sauces to durum wheat pasta and olive oil, stock your cupboards with top-quality Italian ingredients. Then be inspired with our easy Italian recipe ideas.
Italian cupboard staples
9.29.2025
Top 10 autumn food ideas
From sipping on a warm cup of hot chocolate to cooking up some hearty comfort food, get set for the cosy season with our ultimate autumn food checklist.
See the top 10
9.22.2025
How to make the best hot chocolate
Say hello to cosy season with a warming cup of hot chocolate. Read our ultimate guide to hot chocolate, from the best way to make it to next-level to hot chocolate topping ideas.
Hot chocolate ideas
9.22.2025
Best mac and cheese
Tuck into a oozy, gooey mac and cheese with our best recipe ideas and ready-made versions. See our top tips for nailing this classic comfort food, every time, and the best mac and cheese to try in store.
Mac and cheese ideas
9.19.2025
7 curry essential for your cupboard
Want to get richly spiced, bold curries on the table any day of the week? Stock up on curry pastes, seasonings and our brand-new Curry Kits to whip up beautifully spiced curry dishes in no time at all.
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9.12.2025
How to carve a Halloween pumpkin
Get set for spooky season and learn how to carve a pumpkin for Halloween. See how to pick your perfect pumpkin, then download our free pumpkin carving template for your jack o'lantern and get creative with some frightfully fun designs.
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Top 10 autumn food ideas
Budget
9.18.2025
Budget mushroom recipe ideas
Mushrooms are a brilliantly versatile budget ingredient that can bring meaty, umami flavours to all sorts of dishes. See our tips for how to cook mushrooms and ideas for different ways to use mushrooms with our easy, budget-friendly recipes.
Ways to use mushrooms
8.22.2025
Easy cooking ideas for students
Whether you're navigating your first kitchen or trying to stretch your weekly shop, cooking on a student budget doesn’t mean compromising on flavour or fun. We’ve packed this guide with practical tips, smart shopping strategies and delicious recipe ideas for students.
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8.15.2025
Budget back to school dinner ideas
Make those busy weeknights a little easier with these budget-friendly back to school dinner ideas, from cosy traybakes to simple pasta ideas.
Back to school dinners
8.1.2025
Budget-friendly ways with oats
Cheap, nourishing, satisfying and versatile – oats are one of the most hardworking ingredients in your kitchen, and for good reason. See what to make with oats with our best oat recipe ideas, discover the health benefits of oats, and top prep tips.
Oat recipes
7.31.2025
Ways to use salmon on a budget
Salmon doesn’t have to be pricey – but it does bring essential nutrients and bold, feel-good flavour to your everyday meals. This guide is packed with inspiration, from health benefits and easy cooking tips to brilliant budget-friendly recipes using ingredients you’re likely to have at home.
Read our ideas
7.25.2025
6 ways to use cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is having a moment – and with good reason. Choose from various types, from fat-free natural cottage cheese crafted from British milk at trusted M&S Select Farms, to retro-inspired cheese with juicy pineapple chunks or our ultra-flavoursome onion and chive variety. Then discover our top cottage cheese recipe ideas for any time of day.
Cottage cheese recipes
Halloween food ideas
Budget mushroom recipe ideas
Best in Season
10.1.2025
What's in season in October
Discover which British fruits and veggies are in season in October, plus loads of delicious new recipe ideas from Tom Kerridge.
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9.1.2025
What's in season in September
Tom Kerridge's guide to the best seasonal fruit and veg to eat in September, plus his favourite early autumn recipe ideas.
Read the feature
8.1.2025
See what's in season in August
Fragrant apricots and a bounty of courgettes are Tom Kerridge's seasonal highlights this month. Read his guide to the best British fruit and vegetables in season this August, plus plenty of seasonal recipe ideas that put them to delicious use.
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7.1.2025
See what's in season in July
With a bounty of beautiful berries and stone fruit in season this month, Tom Kerridge shares his guide to his favourite British produce in season this July, with plenty of seasonal recipes to put it to delicious use.
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6.2.2025
British peony season
Snag a picture-perfect peony bouquet and learn more about our trusted M&S Select Farmers and how to care for peonies – these beautiful blooms deserve the best.
Pick up a bunch
6.1.2025
See what's in season in June
Juicy tomatoes and ripe strawberries are top of Tom's best-in-season picks this month. Read his guide to the best British fruit and vegetables in season this June, plus plenty of seasonal recipe ideas that put it to delicious use.
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What's in season in October
Café
9.10.2025
Discover the M&S Café
Whether you're stopping for a quick coffee, a hearty brunch or an afternoon treat, our cafés are the perfect foodie pitstop. See our top picks available in the café now and browse the full menu online.
See the menu
8.5.2025
Kids Munch Menu
Little ones can enjoy a main, snack, and drink for just £4.50. Explore the Mission Munch menu to find everything from cheesy toasties to mild curries.
See the menu
7.7.2025
Introducing the Big Marks sandwich
Take a bite of our loaded Big Marks sandwich for those classic burger flavours on the go. Find an M&S Café near you and discover our fresh summer menu.
Take a bite
5.29.2025
Discover our M&S Café coffee
Pop into your M&S Café for your daily caffeine fix and discover how we do coffee differently – from always being Fairtrade to expertly crafted blends. Explore what makes every cup so special.
Take a sip
5.21.2025
M&S Café rewards
Discover all the rewards we offer in the M&S Café, from a free coffee on us to events for parents and little ones. Your next coffee just got sweeter.
Start saving
5.15.2025
How to make the best matcha latte
Jump on the matcha trend with our top tips for making the perfect iced latte, or pick up a tasty treat in our M&S Café.
Whisk it up
Farm to Foodhall
8.25.2025
Your guide to British plum season
Meet the dedicated farmers who grown our British tree-ripened plums and find plenty of recipe ideas from decadent cakes to fresh salads.
All about our plums
8.18.2025
Where we source our butter
Meet the experts who craft our artisanal butter, made using only the finest local cream. Plus, find recipe inspiration for using our classic farmhouse and flavoured varieties
Discover our butter
8.4.2025
Meet our Parmesan maker
Learn more about the master cheesemaker crafting our aged Parmesan cheese in Northern Italy, plus find plenty of recipe inspiration from creamy pasta to crispy chicken nuggets from top chef, Tom Kerridge.
Parmesan ideas
7.21.2025
Introducing our Jamón De Bellota Ibérico
Sweet, nutty, and full of flavour, our exclusive Jamón De Bellota Ibérico is truly exceptional charcuterie. Meet the farmer who produces it, and discover new recipe ideas from elegant canapés to summer salads.
Discover more
7.10.2025
Sunflower season is here
Big, bold and beautifully bright, sunflowers are a summer delight. Learn more about these iconic flowers, how to care for them, and the trusted M&S Select Farmers who grow them.
Pick up a bunch
6.2.2025
British peony season
Snag a picture-perfect peony bouquet and learn more about our trusted M&S Select Farmers and how to care for peonies – these beautiful blooms deserve the best.
Pick up a bunch
Health
8.8.2025
Healthy snack ideas
Tackle those midday hunger pangs with a healthy snack sure to satisfy. Discover our easy recipe ideas, including healthy snacks for kids and picks from the Foodhall.
Healthy snacks
7.4.2025
Emily English's healthy eating tips
Discover deliciously healthy recipe ideas and healthy eating advice from M&S Food ambassador, cookbook author and Instagram sensation Emily English, AKA Em the Nutritionist.
Read more
6.30.2025
Eat like a Lioness
Eat like a Lioness this summer with our wholesome snacks and healthy recipes. Discover our high-protein picks and good-for-your-gut finds from the Foodhall to fuel your match day.
Kick off
5.26.2025
What is the Mediterranean diet?
Take a trip along the sunny shores of the Mediterranean, one meal at a time, with our guide to this light, fresh and healthy way of eating. Learn more about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and find plenty of recipe inspiration for quick and easy dinners which pack in sunshine flavours.
Take a look
5.16.2025
Healthy summer dinner ideas
From bold and beautiful salads to fish dishes and veg-packed seasonal dishes which celebrate the season’s crop of stellar produce, read our pick of healthy summer meals to cook when the sun shines.
See the recipes
5.13.2025
Make healthy lunchboxes
A balanced lunch can help kids stay focused, fuelled and ready for the day – pack it with healthy favourites and you’re onto a winner. Read on for top tips and easy ideas to build a lunch they’ll love.
Let's eat
Wine and Drinks
9.30.2025
Best alcohol free Christmas drinks
Whether you’re teetotal or just looking to enjoy a lighter tipple this Christmas, our alcohol-free drinks bring all the festive flavour and sparkle you love. From fruity cocktails to crisp, sparkling delights, toast the season your way.
Sips without spirits
9.23.2025
How to drink Irish cream liqueur
Irish cream is the ultimate cosy festive treat. Discover all you need to know about this creamy liqueur and explore new ways to use it, from cocktail ideas to baking recipes and more.
Irish cream ideas
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.
See the top 12
8.4.2025
The ultimate guide to the best gin
Welcome to our guide to the best gins – your go-to list of standout bottles and how best to enjoy them.
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7.28.2025
Best wines to pair with barbecue food
Fire up the grill this summer and see what to pair with those barbecue classics like steak, burgers, sausages, and more. Our wine experts weigh in on the best wines to serve at your next al fresco feast.
Wine and barbecue pairings
7.19.2025
Your guide to the best cava
Traditionally crafted with native Catalan grapes, cava is a sparkling wine that combines vibrant freshness with elegant complexity. Whether you're new to fizz or a seasoned sparkling wine lover, this guide will walk you through how cava is made, what makes it special, and how to enjoy it at its best.
Clink for cava