Coronation party
Hip, hip hooray! The King’s Coronation on 6 May was a gathering to remember.
If you’re planning a street party, afternoon tea, barbecue or get-together with friends and neighbours, scroll down for all the recipes and ideas you'll need.
Royally GOOD Coronation recipes
Go all out with these showstopping recipes, created especially for the occasion.
Chicken à la Charles
James Cochran’s modern take on a roast is a great sharing dish.
Bucking-ham quiche
With its golden crust, creamy filling and spring veg, this quiche is perfect for a Coronation picnic.
Coronation pavlova tower
John Whaite’s towering pavlova will reign supreme at any Coronation gathering.
Coronation king oyster mushroom salad
Swap the traditional chicken for mushrooms in this plant-based sharing salad.
Spring salmagundi with herby rack of lamb
This celebratory recipe by chef Jeremy Lee showcases the very best seasonal produce – perfect for a spring Coronation.
Savoury cheesecake with balsamic glazed veg
This easy-bake cheesecake by Ravinder Bhogal is a great alternative to a cheese course at your Coronation party.
3 RETRO coronation recipes
Ideal for a low-key gathering or a whole-street knees-up, these traditional recipes dial up the nostalgia.
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Coronation chicken
Originally created in 1953 for the Queen’s Coronation, this creamy curried chicken is great for sharing.
Battenberg trifle
How better to celebrate the crowning of a King than with a trifle topped with a crown?
Pork pies
Making your own hot water crust pastry takes a little time, but is totally worth it for these magnificent golden pies.
3 RETRO coronation recipes
Ideal for a low-key gathering or a whole-street knees-up, these traditional recipes dial up the nostalgia.
Try more King’s Coronation recipes
Coronation chicken
Originally created in 1953 for the Queen’s Coronation, this creamy curried chicken is great for sharing.
Battenberg trifle
How better to celebrate the crowning of a King than with a trifle topped with a crown?
Pork pies
Making your own hot water crust pastry takes a little time, but is totally worth it for these magnificent golden pies.
3 easy BRING-A-DISH recipes
If you’re taking food to a party, one (or more) of these recipes should fit the bill. They’re easy to pack and transport, too.
Harissa, prawn & avocado baguettes
The classic prawn mayo sandwich, turned up a notch.
Whipped feta, corn & grain platter
The feta dip adds the perfect amount of zing to the creamy yogurt dressing.
Baked Scotch eggs
Baking in the oven makes light work of these picnic favourites.
A SIZZLING celebration
If you’re planning a street party, why not set up the barbecue in front of your house and grill some tasty morsels to share? Keep it simple with ready-marinated meats, or try one of these no-cutlery-needed recipes.
Honey chicken skewers
Make these skewers up to four hours in advance for maximum flavour from the garlicky marinade.
Lamb burgers with chilli tomato relish
Martha Collison’s punchy burgers are seasoned with salty feta and topped with sticky, sweet relish.
Shawarma spiced tofu skewers
Elly Curshen says her veggie skewers are best made the night before, so you can get ahead.
A SIZZLING celebration
.If you’re planning a street party, why not set up the barbecue in front of your house and grill some tasty morsels to share? Keep it simple with ready-marinated meats from our 2 for £8 offer or try one of these no-cutlery-needed recipes
Honey chicken skewers
Make these skewers up to four hours in advance for maximum flavour from the garlicky marinade.
Lamb burgers with chilli tomato relish
Martha Collison’s punchy burgers are seasoned with salty feta and topped with sticky, sweet relish.
Shawarma spiced tofu skewers
Elly Curshen says her veggie skewers are best made the night before, so you can get ahead.
Eggs royale sandwiches
All the elements from the famed brunch dish between soft bread and butter makes a regal egg sandwich.
Carolean carrot cake
Every tea party needs a cake – and what could be more appropriate than a tall, shimmering Duchy Organic carrot cake?
Cider, mixed berry & Bramley apple jellies
Vibrant ruby jellies topped with a crown of cream: perfect for a Coronation tea.
The best scones
Follow Martha Collison’s tips for airy, flaky scones every time.
Peppermint G&Tea
Cold brewing the tea gently infuses the flavour. Do it in advance so it’s cold when you need it.
Pitchers made for SHARING
It’s the perfect weekend to treat your neighbours or guests to a jug of Pimm’s or a refreshing mocktail.
Pink Pimm’s
(serves 6)
Half-fill a large jug or pitcher with ice. Tip in 12 hulled and sliced strawberries, then add 300ml Pimm’s No 1 Cup, 300ml soda water and 600ml pomegranate juice drink. Stir and garnish with mint sprigs. For classic Pimm’s, swap the soda and pomegranate juice for 900ml lemonade and add orange and cucumber to the strawberries.
Nojito
(serves 5)
This alcohol-free version of the classic Cuban mojito cocktail leaves out the rum but still packs a flavour punch. Pour 250ml Robinsons Crushed Lime & Mint Fruit Cordial into a jug or pitcher. Mix in some mint leaves and the juice of 5 limes. Add ice and top up with soda water. Stir and garnish with slices of lime.
Shop Robinsons Crushed Lime & Mint Fruit Cordial
Pitchers made for SHARING
It’s the perfect weekend to treat your neighbours or guests to a jug of Pimm’s or a refreshing mocktail.
Try more cocktail recipes
Pink Pimm’s
(serves 6)
Half-fill a large jug or pitcher with ice. Tip in 12 hulled and sliced strawberries, then add 300ml Pimm’s No 1 Cup, 300ml soda water and 600ml pomegranate juice drink. Stir and garnish with mint sprigs. For classic Pimm’s, swap the soda and pomegranate juice for 900ml lemonade and add orange and cucumber to the strawberries.
Nojito
(serves 5)
This alcohol-free version of the classic Cuban mojito cocktail leaves out the rum but still packs a flavour punch. Pour 250ml Robinsons Crushed Lime & Mint Fruit Cordial into a jug or pitcher. Mix in some mint leaves and the juice of 5 limes. Add ice and top up with soda water. Stir and garnish with slices of lime.
Shop Robinson’s Crushed Lime & Mint Fruit Cordial
PARTY platters
An easy-breezy party platter maxes out on flavour but needs minimum effort.
The CHEESE platter
For an impressive party platter, arrange British cheeses and savouries (try our recipe for the cheese straws) on a large board surrounded by fruit, celery, biscuits and pickles. Some of our selections are from the cheese counter in store – handy because you can ask the Partner for however much you need. But feel free to mix and match, and choose ingredients that suit your taste and budget.
Cheese straws
The perfect party nibble, you can make these in advance, freeze and bake when you need them.
The MEZZE platter
A well-put-together grazing board always goes down well. Aim for a selection of colours, textures and flavours plus a few showstopper elements – this is a party after all. Here, our marinated goat’s cheese and stuffed vine leaves do the job nicely. It’s also worth jazzing up ready-made dips with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil plus any extra spices or herbs scattered over.
Marinated goat’s cheese
Put 300ml olive oil, 6 sprigs lemon thyme, 2 finely sliced red chillies and ½ tsp fennel seeds in a small pan. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes then remove from the heat and leave to cool. Scoop out teaspoonfuls from 2 x 125g packs soft goat’s cheese and roll into balls then put into a jar or small bowl. Pour the cooled oil and flavourings over the goat’s cheese, cover and leave to infuse for 2 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
Get ready to CELEBRATE
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