Christmas food trends 2025

12 festive food trends to try this party season
Bougie butter and the return of vol-au-vents – discover the dishes and flavours set to be huge this Christmas.

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Christmas buffet ideas

In planning mode already? 
Same here. Kick-start your festive prep with these delectable Christmas food ideas...

Get excited by our Christmas buffet ideas

We’ve got a bold new look

The evolution of Waitrose Food magazine is here, with a vibrant new look and content that's more accessible, joyful and made for modern food lovers. Pick it up in store now. 

Roasts with the most 
This autumn, you’ll find us slow-roasting our favourite meats and veggies for hours on end. Get involved...

Roast beef

Beef
Master melt-in-the-mouth roast beef for a meal to remember. 

See our roast beef guide

Roast chicken

Chicken
The dish that keeps on giving. Learn how to make the perfect roast chicken, every time.

See our roast chicken guide

Roast pork guide

Pork
Nail the crunchiest crackling and moistest meat with our simple roast pork tips.

See our roast pork guide

Roast lamb guide

Lamb
Master the perfect roast leg or rustle up a beautifully cooked slow-roast shoulder. 

See our roast lamb guide

Roast turkey guide

Turkey
Tender, golden and utterly delicious – discover how to cook your Christmas bird to perfection. 

See our roast turkey guide

Veggie roast

Veggies
Roasted gochujang squash or spiced cauliflower makes for a crowd-pleasing veg centrepiece.

See our vegetarian roast recipes

Discover more food inspiration

Discover more

Forever thinking about your next meal? Dive into the conversation and discover what’s bubbling up in the world of food.

Dish season 4

Dish
Join Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett for hilarious, unfiltered chat with celebrity guests, plus insider food tips.

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Waitrose publications

Publications
Missed the latest Food magazine or our weekly newspaper? Don’t worry – you can read every issue here.

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Christmas inspiration

CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION
Ready to feel festive? Get ahead this Christmas with our guides on turkey buying, seasonal prepping and drinks party planning.

Step into Christmas

Latest recipes

THE LATEST RECIPES
Find quick and easy weekday wonders, fabulous feasts and chef-tested gems. 

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