Food seasonality
Waitrose always tries to source from Britain when products are in season and at the peak of freshness and flavour.
Flavours of the month (May)
British asparagus
May is prime time to gorge on these green spears. Roasting them until their feathery ends become frazzled intensifies their flavour, whereas halving lengthways and griddling keeps them crunchy; ideal for tossing together with shards of fried Parma ham and flakes of nutty Parmesan. To blanch, boil in salted water for 4-6 minutes, but resist the urge to refresh them, as this washes away most of their natural flavour. For breakfast, use blanched tips as dippers to accompany coddles eggs, and for supper, toss with tagliatelle and crisp pancetta cubes; beat in spoonfuls of Mascarpone with an egg yolk to enrich the whole affair.
Celebrating seasonal produce
Look out for our in branch festivals, celebrating the heroes of the British fruit and vegetable season.
| From 2 July |
Legumes and courgettes |
| From 16 July |
Berries |
| From 30 July |
Cherries |
| From 13 August |
Sweetcorn |
| From 27 August |
Plums |
| From 3 September |
Organic produce |
| From 17 September |
Apples and pears |
Find your nearest branch here
Waitrose always tries to source British seasonal products at the peak of freshness and flavour. Use our calendar to see what's in season.
Join the presenters on Tuesdays and Thursdays as they sample the best of seasonal ingredients.
Discover more about the organic year around the world.
Listen to top chefs debate the issue in our podcast on seasonal food.