Food Inspiration
Cooking With the Stars
Foodhall Picks
7.23.2025
The best Greek cuisine
Bring the flavours of Greece to your table with our guide to traditional Greek dishes. Take a dive into the Mediterranean and discover our Greek recipes and authentic dishes made easy with our top-quality ingredients and ready-to-eat products.
Greek, please
7.9.2025
Best types of cookies
From gooey Chunked N’ Loaded cookies to plant-based picks and bake-it-yourself brilliance, here’s your go-to guide from the home of cookies. Let the dunking begin…
Dive into cookies
7.9.2025
Best Marmite products to try
Bold and savoury, Marmite® is a welcome addition to snacks, mains, and, well – just about anything. Discover our pick of exclusive Marmite products landing in our Foodhall and find new Marmite recipes to try at home.
Dig in
6.25.2025
Best Italian Cheese
Celebrate the joys of Mediterranean ingredients with our guide to the best Italian cheese. From sweet and nutty parmesan to rich and creamy mascarpone, learn more about Italian cheese and get inspired with our easy recipes.
Cheese, please
6.18.2025
No-cook dinner ideas
When the temperature outside rises, nobody wants to spend ages in the kitchen. Cue these easy ‘assembly-job' dinner ideas, made with moreish combinations of shortcut ingredients from our Foodhall – zero cooking required.
See the ideas
6.18.2025
The home of picky bits
From summer picnic spreads in the park to tapas-inspired feasts, it's officially the season for 'picky bits'. Our grazing board ideas are guaranteed to create a crowd-pleasing spread, so head to the Foodhall to nab your faves and get grazing on the ultimate picky tea.
Build your board
Best types of cookies
Cooking Tips
8.6.2025
Ultimate guide to butter boards
Celebrate glorious, creamy butter with a stunning butter board, ideal for dinner parties or special occasions. See how to build a butter board of your own and experiment with different flavours and textures.
Discover butter boards
7.24.2025
Your guide to charcuterie
See how to assemble a charcuterie board and create an epic spread of meats, cheeses, and more. Discover top-quality charcuterie from the best producers in the Foodhall, plus find our pre-made platters for a quick bite.
Graze away
7.23.2025
Top jacket potato toppings
Golden, crispy, and fluffy on the inside, jacket potatoes make for the perfect mid-week meal or cosy dinner. Discover how to bake the perfect one, top it with M&S favourites and get inspired with deliciously easy recipes.
Jacket potato ideas
7.21.2025
How to host a tapas night
From crisp croquetas and patatas bravas to tortilla, fiery garlic prawns and jamon, look to the flavours of Spain to create the ultimate tapas night feast at home. Discover our top tapas ideas, with sizzling Spanish recipes and picky bits to try from the Foodhall.
Tapas food ideas
7.17.2025
How to make smoothies
A smoothie is a brilliantly quick and easy way to pack in lots of extra fruit, veg and goodness. Learn how to make smoothies with our step-by-step guide and discover our easy, flavour-boosting hacks. Then be inspired with our go-to recipes for nourishing homemade smoothies.
Smoothie ideas
7.8.2025
Cheeseboard ideas
From punchy cheddars to oozy brie, sweet chutneys to crisp crackers, we’ve got everything you need to build a board that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Just pick your favourites, pile them high, and let the grazing begin.
Cheese please
Summer holiday activities
Farm to Foodhall
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
4.15.2025
When are cherries in season
Make the most of the glorious summer sun with British cherry season. Discover our big and juicy King cherries and learn when cherries are in season.
Take a bite
4.15.2025
Discover M&S milk
Milk matters at M&S. We’ve celebrated over 25 years of the M&S Milk Pledge, which is integral to protecting our farmers and providing them with a secure future, whilst ensuring the highest standards of food safety and welfare for cows and farmers are achieved.
Milk matters
Budget
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
6.16.2025
Budget-friendly egg recipes
Keep a pack of eggs on hand for these budget-friendly recipe ideas. Whip up a filling breakfast, a wholesome dinner, or a fun, sweet treat. Plus, discover all of the types of eggs to keep in your kitchen and their benefits.
Cracking ideas
6.13.2025
Find out what tinned foods are great for cooking.
Tinned foods are a budget-friendly essential for busy families – great value, long life, and ready when the fridge is running low. From baked beans to a can of soup, these humble staples can be transformed into surprisingly delicious, nutritious meals.
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5.28.2025
6 ways to use tinned tuna
Planning on cooking with tinned tuna? Unsure of where to begin? Explore deliciously simple tinned tuna ideas and easy ways to use this versatile ingredient.
See the recipes
Budget summer holiday food
Best in Season
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
5.1.2025
See what's in season in May
From purple asparagus to nutty new potatoes, Tom Kerridge shares his guide to the best British fruit and vegetables in season this May, plus plenty of seasonal recipe ideas that put it to delicious use.
Read More
4.15.2025
When are cherries in season
Make the most of the glorious summer sun with British cherry season. Discover our big and juicy King cherries and learn when cherries are in season.
Take a bite
Café
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
6.11.2025
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
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
Health
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
4.2.2025
How to use blueberries
Bursting with sweet flavour, vitamins and minerals, British blueberries are in season in the summer months. Discover what makes our blueberries so delicious and try some tasty summer recipes.
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Wine and Drinks
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
7.14.2025
The best Prosecco
Say cheers with the best Prosecco for every occasion, from special events to casual midweek drinks. Discover our favourite bottles to pick up from the Foodhall, plus new ways to serve Prosecco and what to pair with it.
Guide to Prosecco
7.8.2025
Best rum to sip and shake
Want to know the difference between dark and white rum, which rums are good to sip over ice and which to shake into a mojito? Read our beginner’s guide to rum to find out. From full-bodied white rums to twin-barrel-aged dark rums, discover what makes M&S purveyors of the best rums on high street.
Read More
6.20.2025
Best English wines
Discover where English wines are made and the best bottles to try, from crisp whites to fragrant reds and bubbly sparkling.
Raise a glass