Food Inspiration
A beginner's guide to rosé wine
Summer Ideas
01/05/2026
Best summertime drinks
Warm, sun-drenched days call for ice-cold drinks, and we’ve got every taste and moment covered – from iconic cocktail cans to refreshing Mexican-inspired lagers.
Summer drink ideas
30/04/2026
A beginner's guide to rosé wine
From pale pink Provence styles to fruity White Zinfandel to sparkling rosés, find out what the best rosé wine is for you with our beginner's guide.
Rosé picks
30/04/2026
Best spritz ideas
Cool down with a refreshing cocktail this summer, thanks to our exciting spritz recipes. Discover the ingredients you’ll need to craft your own or pop into the Foodhall to try one of our brand-new spritz tinnies.
Mix it up
30/04/2026
How to make a Margarita
Sour, salty and sweet, a Margarita is one of the world’s best-loved cocktails for good reason. Find out how to make a Margarita using three key ingredients with our step-by-step guide, then shake things up with our favourite Margarita recipes, whether you’re going spicy, tropical, fruity or frozen.
Margarita cocktail recipes
29/04/2026
How to use frozen fruit
We’ve rounded up our favourite ways to use frozen fruit, whether you’re looking to add a burst of fruity flavour to cocktail hour, make a dazzling dessert, or switch up your breakfast.
Frozen fruit uses
27/04/2026
Bank holiday food ideas
Whether you’re planning a barbecue, some picky bits with friends or a family picnic, we’ve got some bank holiday food and drink ideas to inspire you.
Plan your long weekend
Bank holiday food ideas
Best summer desserts
The best barbecue food
Foodhall Picks
22/04/2026
Best summer desserts
Keep your summer sweet with our must-try puddings. Whether you’re after a showstopping homemade dessert to round off a barbecue or a ready-made treat to tuck into your picnic basket, we’ve got every craving covered.
Take a slice
22/04/2026
Find the best doughnuts to try
From new-in Dunked N’ Loaded showstoppers to jam-filled favourites and sprinkle-smothered rings, we’ve rounded up the very best doughnuts worth sinking your teeth into. And if you fancy yourself a star baker, roll up your sleeves and try whipping up a doughnut creation of your own.
Best doughnuts guide
22/04/2026
Summer food trends 2026
Do you know your fricy from your new-stalgia? Read our expert guide to the food trends you need to know about this summer, and try the trends yourself with our Foodhall picks and recipe ideas.
9 summer food trends
22/04/2026
Tom Kerridge’s Gastropub range
Fancy tucking into dishes created by an award-winning chef, from the comfort of home, for a fraction of the price? Introducing Gastropub x Tom Kerridge, available exclusively at M&S Food.
Discover the range
22/04/2026
Pizza party top tips
Everything you need for the ultimate summer pizza party. From new pizza flavours in the Foodhall to fresh topping ideas and epic sides, it’s all about relaxed sharing, eating outdoors and pairing slices with vibrant salads. Make sure the slice is right with our top tips and picks below – whatever summer brings.
Let's go
21/04/2026
Choose the perfect celebration cake
Whatever you're planning, special celebrations call for a special cake. Keep reading for our guide to finding the perfect sweet centrepiece for your next anniversary, birthday or big event, and discover our range of celebration cakes.
Get a slice
The best picky bits
Best chip and dip combos
What to try at M&S Food this month
Cooking Tips
29/04/2026
How to use frozen fruit
We’ve rounded up our favourite ways to use frozen fruit, whether you’re looking to add a burst of fruity flavour to cocktail hour, make a dazzling dessert, or switch up your breakfast.
Frozen fruit uses
27/04/2026
Bank holiday food ideas
Whether you’re planning a barbecue, some picky bits with friends or a family picnic, we’ve got some bank holiday food and drink ideas to inspire you.
Plan your long weekend
22/04/2026
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
17/04/2026
How to feed a large family
Whether you’re catering to hungry teens, tweens or little ones, plan like a pro and keep everyone happy and satisfied with our budget-friendly family dinner ideas.
Family dinner ideas
16/04/2026
How to barbecue vegetables
Fire up the grill with our handy hints for perfecting barbecue vegges. From corn on the cob to griddled courgettes, this is how to make the most of your BBQ this summer.
Veggie barbecue guide
09/04/2026
How to cut a watermelon
Watermelon is one of summer’s most refreshing, healthy treats, but it’s not always the easiest to prep. We’ll show you how to cut it with ease, so you’re left with juicy morsels you can add to salads, smoothies and sangria.
Read the guide
Best fajita toppings
Budget
10/04/2026
Budget summer holiday food
Looking for healthy school holiday food that won’t break the bank? We’ve got you. From easy recipes to make with kids to the best-value ingredients to feed the family, read our pick of budget-friendly summer holiday meal ideas. Plus, make planning your family’s meals a breeze with our expert tips and meal prep hacks.
See the ideas
30/03/2026
Wallet-friendly cheddar cheese ideas
Cheddar is an everyday staple that will lend a punchy flavour and golden, melty texture to all sorts of dishes. See our best budget-friendly recipe ideas and tips to put your cheddar to delicious use.
Ways to use cheddar
20/03/2026
The best way to make porridge
Learn how to make porridge the easy way so it’s creamy, dreamy and oh-so-comforting every time. Then get set to experiment. Read on to discover ways to make porridge, plus recipes and serving tips.
Guide to making porridge
13/03/2026
Budget-friendly ways to cook cabbage
Make cabbage magic with these budget-friendly and often surprising recipes. Say goodbye to boring boiled greens: this is how to cook cabbage and make the humble brassica remarkable.
Read more
17/02/2026
What to cook with baked beans
Nutritious, delicious, versatile, and pocket-friendly, baked beans are the unsung heroes of your kitchen cupboard. Explore the range and discover ways to make them shine with our expert tips.
Budget baked bean ideas
13/02/2026
Spaghetti dinner ideas
It may seem a simple ingredient, but our flavour-packed spaghetti ideas will take this humble, great-value Italian staple to top-tier status in a flash.
Get the recipes
Wallet-friendly cheddar cheese ideas
Health
08/04/2026
Make healthy lunchboxes
A balanced lunch can help kids stay focused and fuelled until dinner. Read our top tips and easy lunchbox ideas they're sure to love.
Kids' lunchbox ideas
07/04/2026
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
07/04/2026
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
23/03/2026
Eat Well, Play Well: Grassroots Edition
We’re on a mission to improve access to healthy eating choices across the UK’s grassroots football community. Discover more about the campaign and how, along with ambassadors like Jill Scott and Ian Wright, we’re helping grassroots gaffers feed and fuel their club players with delicious, healthy food.
Discover the campaign
20/01/2026
Best food for a cold
Discover delicious ways to support your immune system and help fight off those pesky winter bugs with this helpful guide to all things nourishing and comforting.
Best foods for cold
20/01/2026
Kids' healthy food ideas
We all know the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet, and this is just as true for little ones as it is for adults. Be inspired with our healthy food ideas for kids and expert advice from our nutritionists.
See the ideas
Eat Well, Play Well: Grassroots Edition
Café
20/11/2025
Let's have a Cup of Ambition
We all know our tea and coffee tastes great – but did you know it does good too? Since its launch, our Cup of Ambition programme has reached over 2,000 farmers across six countries, empowering producers within our house blend and Gold Tea supply chains and supporting their communities.
Read More
31/10/2025
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
05/08/2025
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 hidden veggie soups..
See the menu
07/07/2025
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
29/05/2025
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
21/05/2025
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
Discover the M&S Café
Best in Season
01/05/2026
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
20/04/2026
Types of tomatoes
M&S is the home of the best tomatoes in Britain. Discover our exclusive Isle of Wight varieties, and put them to delicious use in our easy recipe ideas.
Best tomatoes
27/03/2026
What's in season in April
From first-in-season Jersey Royals to asparagus, Tom Kerridge shares his guide to the best British fruit and vegetables in season this April, plus plenty of seasonal recipe ideas that put it to delicious use.
April seasonal guide
01/03/2026
What's in season in March
Tom Kerridge shares his guide to the best fruit and vegetables in season this March, plus plenty of seasonal recipe ideas that put it to delicious use.
Read More
31/01/2026
What's in season in February
Read Tom Kerridge’s guide to the best winter produce landing in our Foodhalls in February, plus lots of seasonal recipe ideas that put it to delicious use.
Read More
30/12/2025
What's in season in January
Read Tom Kerridge’s guide to the best winter produce landing in our Foodhalls in January, plus lots of seasonal recipe ideas that put it to delicious use.
See what's in season
What's in season in April
Wine and Drinks
01/05/2026
Best summertime drinks
Warm, sun-drenched days call for ice-cold drinks, and we’ve got every taste and moment covered – from iconic cocktail cans to refreshing Mexican-inspired lagers.
Summer drink ideas
30/04/2026
How to make a Margarita
Sour, salty and sweet, a Margarita is one of the world’s best-loved cocktails for good reason. Find out how to make a Margarita using three key ingredients with our step-by-step guide, then shake things up with our favourite Margarita recipes, whether you’re going spicy, tropical, fruity or frozen.
Margarita cocktail recipes
30/04/2026
A beginner's guide to rosé wine
From pale pink Provence styles to fruity White Zinfandel to sparkling rosés, find out what the best rosé wine is for you with our beginner's guide.
Rosé picks
30/04/2026
Best spritz ideas
Cool down with a refreshing cocktail this summer, thanks to our exciting spritz recipes. Discover the ingredients you’ll need to craft your own or pop into the Foodhall to try one of our brand-new spritz tinnies.
Mix it up
21/04/2026
Discover rosé de Provence
Discover the vibrant theatre of Provence rosé – from crisp and zesty to soft and elegant – plus tips on what to look for and how to enjoy each glass at its best.
Raise your glass
10/04/2026
Why you need to try boxed and canned wine
Forget everything you thought you knew about wine in a can or pouch. They can offer excellent quality, value and convenience. Find out more about this growing wine trend and see the best boxed and canned wines to try.
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