Great British Food - Christmas 2025

Welcome to theWinter 2025 edition of Great BritishFood, wherewewelcome youwith openarms into our cosy and fabulous food-fuelledworld. The fire is roaring and the glasses are clinking, Christmas carols are softly playingwhile fairy lights sparkle, andboy dowe have a feast for you. Whether you’re all about the comfy vibes –ahotmug of something indulgently chocolatey or exquisitelymulled, or a slow-cookedbowl of hearty fare enjoyed curledup on the sofa– or the twinklingmagic of glamorous festive gatherings, we’ve got plenty towarmyour cockles this chilly season. Christmaswouldn't be the samewithout an epic cheeseboard, sowe share howthe pros create the ultimate cheesy feast onpage 87; andwe all know leftovers play as important a role in the seasonal extravaganza– look to page 107 for delicious inspo. All this and somuchmore in thismerry cornucopia of an issue, so gather your blanket around you, curl your hands around amug of something fragrantly spiced, and enjoy. Season’s greetings! FIND MORE FOODIE IDEAS AND FANTASTIC RECIPES AT GREATBRITISHFOOD AWARDS.COM LEFT: Be inspired to make Christmas 2025 your best yet on page 13 ABOVE: Indulge your sweet tooth with Flora Shedden’s White Chocolate & Ginger Fudge (perfect for gifting) on page 38 RIGHT: Curl up with a generous dish of this heartwarming Oxtail Stew with Horseradish Dumplings from Ginger Pig. Recipe on 67 LEFT: Make magic with our tablescaping hints and tips – find them on page 47 GREAT BRITISH FOOD AWARDS 2025: THE WINNERS! Raise your glasses! We reveal this year’s award-winners, carefully selected by our panel of expert celebrity judges after months of rigorous tasting. Discover the very best food and drink Britain has to offer on p. 128. 3 greatbr i t i shfoodawards.com