Christmas Ideas

Tom Kerridge beef Wellington

9.22.2025

Tom Kerridge's exclusive Christmas food range

Looking for unforgettable, stress-free food this Christmas? Tom Kerridge is here to help. Available exclusively via our restaurant-quality Christmas Food to Order service, Tom has created a selection of luxury centrepieces that combine chef’s expertise with M&S wow factor. Discover the full range and hear more from Tom about what inspired it.

Chocolate pine cones

9.8.2025

Top 10 Christmas desserts

Pudding is served! Indulge in the crème de la crème of festive treats, expertly crafted exclusively for M&S, from our Christmas Food to Order range.

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.

Carved turkey crown on black plate

9.22.2025

How to choose your Christmas turkey

Whether you’re feeding a crowd this Christmas or your dinner table is a little cosier, Tom Kerridge is here to help you find a showstopping centrepiece. Read his guide to choosing your turkey, then pre-order using our delicious, hassle-free Christmas Food to Order service.

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.

Non alcooholic wine

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.

A Christmas shopping list

9.10.2025

Pop it away for the big day

Get ahead for Christmas with genius festive flavour-boosting ingredients, store cupboard essentials and gifts to keep on standby. Read our expert guide to the best festive food to stock up on in the Foodhall now and pop away for the big day.

Pistachio gnome chocolates

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.

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.

Peanut butter and jelly munch

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.

Irish cream

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.

Mince pies stacked on top of each other

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.

Christmas cake

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.

Mulled wine

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.

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.

cocktail with magic dust

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.

A tray of roast potatoes

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.

9.22.2025

Where our Christmas food comes from

Our team has sourced the highest quality meat and fish from the lushest meadows and clearest waters for your Christmas dinner table. Read on to discover the stories behind our incredible festive products and why when we say ‘this is not just food’ we mean it.

Panettone

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!

christmas wine

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.

Christmas cheese board

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.

Christmas party food

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.

Roast turkey

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.

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.

Pineapple chilli and jam toasties

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.

Golden blond fudge

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.