Great British Food - Christmas 2025

Tempting ideas 8 Whatwe’reeating anddrinking Team GBF’s favourite festive updates 19 5 ideaswith cauliflower This traditionally unsung hero is well worth a second look thanks to its oh-so-tasty versatility 26 TheGBFGiftGuide Our pick of the best festive gifting ideas 29 Theperfect start Start this special day right with our pick of the most delicious breakfast food and drink 36 Theultimate Christmas cheeseboard Indulge in the very best cheese – and delicious pairings – Britain has to offer 41 Time fora tipple We love these party-ready festive drinks 45 Time to feast Make this year's Christmas dinner your best ever 86 Kitchenkit Level up your culinary skills with this array of tools 125 Saycheers! Raise a glass in style 171 TheGreatBritish Giveaway An exciting opportunity to make your Christmas extra special Tasty recipes 20 Festivegatherings Give your parties extra sparkle with these recipes fromCherie Denham and Andrew Montgomery, perfect for cold and frosty nights 28 5wayswithginger Our favourite ways to make the most of this aromatic ingredient 31 Crowdpleasers Loved ones can’t fail to be charmed by these delicious takes on family-favourites from Poppy O’Toole 37 Spice&sparkle Seasonal flavours marry perfectly in these cosy recipes from Flora Shedden 46 5wayswith marzipan How we like to cook with this sweet-scented confection 52 Sweetlyseasonal Add a little indulgence to your seasonal proceedings with this trio of cockle-warming desserts from Anthony Ekizian of Gaucho 58 Themagicof Christmas Bring on the seasonal sparkle with these showstopper recipes from Skye McAlpine 61 Cosycomfort Sink into the season thanks to Matthew Ryle’s warming take on three French classics 65 Ultimatebowl food Nothing will keep out the cold like these recipes from Ginger Pig, perfect for coming home to after a cold and wintery walk 68 Conquerweekday cooking These deceptively simple recipes from Grace Mortimer will make weekday evenings extra special 75 FromIndia,with love These recipes from Camellia Panjabi are a delicious way to warm your guests on a cold winters’ day 81 Ladolcevita Bring cosy Italian flavours to your winter table with this trio of seasonal recipes from Amber Guinness 90 Weekdaywonders Dive into these comforting – and surefire family favourite – dishes from Jon Watts 97 Speedysatisfaction Remi Idowu has mastered the art of comfort in a time tight timescale 104 Simplecomfort These soothing recipes from Hari Beavis will warm you and your loved ones from head to toe 118 Taste fromtheEast Indulge in far-flung flavours with these Thai-inspired recipes from Chariya Khattiyot 83 20 7 greatbr i t i shfoodawards.com