Christmas Ideas
The best Christmas sandwiches
22/09/2026
Read our Christmas magazine
Plan your dream menu with our fuss-free Christmas Food to Order service, read our Christmas magazine, and get ahead with online hamper and flower delivery orders – find all you need for a magical Christmas right here.
Read and shop
06/10/2026
Your ultimate guide to gingerbread
Embrace the warming, gentle spice of gingerbread in everything from buttery cookies to crunchy granola. Learn how to make a gingerbread house and see our top picks from the Foodhall and recipe ideas.
Gingerbread ideas
05/10/2026
Homemade Christmas food hamper ideas
Need a thoughtful, personalised gift for the foodie in your life? Read our homemade Christmas hampers guide. Whether they love cheese, chocolate or coffee, these DIY Christmas hamper ideas are an easy, wallet-friendly way to treat them.
See our picks
30/09/2026
Best frozen Christmas food
It’s never too early to get ahead with your Christmas food shopping, and our range of frozen festive food makes it easy and delicious. From big-day centrepieces to family favourite trimmings and wow-worthy desserts, be inspired by our top picks below.
Christmas freezer food
30/09/2026
How to choose the best panettone
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.
Panettone guide
01/10/2026
Best vegetarian Christmas food ideas
Have a very veggie festive season with our range of wow-worthy vegetarian starters, centrepieces, sides and desserts. See what's in store this season.
Christmas veggie picks
24/09/2026
How to make mulled wine
Nothing warms the cockles on a chilly winter 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.
Mulled wine tips
29/09/2026
Your guide to nostalgic food
For many of us, the best dishes are the ones that come with a side of nostalgia. From Christmas classics and retro party food to comforting puddings packed with happy memories, discover our top Foodhall picks and recipe ideas inspired by the flavours we know and love.
Nostalgia food guide
24/09/2026
2026's must-try Christmas food
M&S Food Director of Product Development, Kathryn Turner, shares her must-try picks from our festive food range, from big-day essentials to party-ready picky bits and drinks.
Best Christmas food
09/09/2026
Pop it away for the big day
Get ahead for Christmas with genius festive ingredients, store cupboard essentials and gifts to keep on standby. Get organised with our guide to what to pop away for the big day.
Get ahead for Christmas
23/09/2026
Our best Christmas cocktails
Celebrate in style with our edit of the best Christmas cocktails. Say cheers with a festive Espresso Martini, a spiced Spritz, or a classic Cosmo.
Christmas cocktail ideas
17/09/2026
5 food trends to know this Christmas
From mindful merriment to festive picky bits, discover the flavour trends you need to know about this Christmas, according to expert M&S product developers.
Christmas flavour trends
16/09/2026
Must-try mince pies 2026
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 or fancy trying something new, read our guide to the best mince pies in the Foodhall this Christmas.
Mince pies this way
17/09/2026
Best Christmas chocolates 2026
Whether as a stocking filler, foodie gift or treat for you, chocolate is a Christmas non-negotiable. Read our pick of the best Christmas chocolates in the Foodhall this year.
Best Christmas chocolate
22/09/2026
Your Christmas menu, sorted
Serve up your ultimate fuss-free, flavour packed festive feast with our editor's picks of epic Christmas dishes from our restaurant-quality Christmas Food to Order service. Order online then collect in store from 22-24 December.
Plan your menu
22/09/2026
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 hassle-free Christmas Food to Order service.
Christmas turkey guide
22/09/2026
Top 10 Christmas desserts
Pudding is served! Indulge in the crème de la crème of festive treats, expertly crafted exclusively for M&S, with our editor's pick of the very best Christmas desserts.
Best Christmas desserts
18/09/2026
Gluten-free ideas for Christmas
Tuck into a hearty feast with our best gluten-free Christmas food ideas, from succulent mains to moreish sides and decadent desserts.
Gluten-free Christmas food
22/09/2026
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.
Tom Kerridge Christmas food
21/09/2026
Where our Christmas food comes from
Discover the stories behind our incredible festive products, and why when we say ‘this is not just food’ we mean it.
About our festive food
22/09/2026
Your best Christmas drinks guide 2026
It’s cocktail o’clock this Christmas, and whether you like to shake yours from scratch or simply open, pour and garnish, now’s the time to get that drinks cabinet fully stocked.
Best Christmas drinks
14/09/2026
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.
Food gift ideas
17/09/2026
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 pick of the best Christmas wine.
Best Christmas wine
23/09/2026
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
18/08/2026
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.
Christmas breakfast recipes
02/09/2026
Top advent calendars this Christmas
Whether you’re shopping for a Percy super fan or someone who enjoys our classic M&S treats, you’ll find the perfect advent calendar for a loved one (or yourself) this Christmas in our Foodhall. Explore our top picks below to make the countdown to the big day extra sweet.
Best advent calendars
10/09/2026
Best Christmas cakes
Slice 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.
See the cakes
01/10/2026
Top Potluck dinner recipes
Get inspired for your next party with our easy potluck ideas, from grazing snacks to crowd-pleasing mains and indulgent desserts.
Potluck ideas
23/09/2026
Top 20 Christmas baking ideas
Spread festive cheer with our top Christmas baking ideas, using Foodhall favourites. Bake a batch of chocolatey cookies, deeply spiced mince pies, or a savoury snack like crispy cheese twists.
Festive baking recipes
15/09/2026
How to make roast potatoes
Read our expert guide on how to make roast potatoes from nailing the perfect cooking technique to which fats to use and some top tips and recipes from Tom Kerridge.
Roast potato guide