Foodhall Picks
The Food Christmas Gift Guide
9.4.2025
Party and picky tea must-tries
Whether you’re laying out a feast for friends or planning a cosy night in with fizz and a spread of nibbles, we’ve got all the festive inspiration you need. Think iconic canapés to crowd-pleasing bites you can pop straight in the oven, our Christmas party food is made for every kind of gathering.
Take a bite
9.19.2025
Top advent calendars this Christmas
Whether you’re shopping for a Percy super fan or someone who enjoys our classic M&S treats, you’ll find the perfect advent calendar for a loved one (or yourself) this Christmas in our Foodhall. Explore our top picks below to make the countdown to the big day extra sweet.
See the top picks
11.6.2025
The best pigs in blankets
Exclusively at M&S, this Christmas we're the only national retailer to wrap all our pigs in blankets in a whole rasher of bacon – so they're guaranteed to stay snug! See where to pick up these bite-sized beauties and how to use them in our next-level festive recipes.
Pigs in blankets ideas
10.15.2025
Christmas sarnies, snacks and more
Enjoy festive flavour on the go with our lineup of epic Christmas sandwiches, rolls, wraps and snacks. Discover the range and learn more about our charity partnership with Shelter.
Tuck in
11.3.2025
Best frozen Christmas food
It’s never too early to get ahead with your Christmas food shopping, and our range of frozen festive food makes it easy and delicious. From big-day centrepieces to family favourite trimmings and wow-worthy desserts, be inspired by our top picks below.
Christmas freezer food
9.25.2025
Best Christmas chocolates
Whether you’re gifting loved ones, filling stockings, or splitting a sharing tin during a festive family film night, our best Christmas chocolates are a festive treat for everyone.
See the best Christmas chocolate
9.10.2025
The best Italian food
Take your taste buds on a tour of Italy with our pick of the best Italian food, and discover how we craft the signature ingredients in our must-try new Italian dishes.
Italian-inspired ideas
9.9.2025
2025's must-try Christmas food
Want to know what festive treats will be getting the nation talking this year? We asked our in-house food experts to give you the lowdown.
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11.3.2025
Must-try mince pies 2025
That first bite of a mince pie means Christmas is officially on the way. At M&S, our product developers have tasted hundreds of mince pies in their quest to create the perfect one. Whether you’re going traditional, gluten-free, plant-based or fancy something different, read our guide to the best mince pies in the Foodhall this Christmas.
Mince pies this way
10.13.2025
Tom Kerridge’s Gastropub range
Fancy tucking into dishes created by an award-winning chef, from the comfort of home, for a fraction of the price? Introducing Gastropub x Tom Kerridge, available exclusively at M&S Food.
Discover the range
10.15.2025
Christmas sarnies, snacks and more
Enjoy festive flavour on the go with our lineup of epic Christmas sandwiches, rolls, wraps and snacks. Discover the range and learn more about our charity partnership with Shelter.
Tuck in
10.3.2025
Your guide to tiramisu
Dig into glorious layers of goodness with our best ready-made tiramisu and recipe ideas. Learn everything you need to know about this classic dessert and find new ways to experiment with tiramisu-inspired flavours.
Tiramisu ideas
11.11.2025
How to choose the best panettone
Whether you’re going for something traditional or want to up the flavour factor with a chocolate or nut-studded panettone, read our guide to how to eat panettone, this year's must-try flavours and irresistible recipe ideas to help you use up the leftovers.
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11.3.2025
Must-try mince pies 2025
That first bite of a mince pie means Christmas is officially on the way. At M&S, our product developers have tasted hundreds of mince pies in their quest to create the perfect one. Whether you’re going traditional, gluten-free, plant-based or fancy something different, read our guide to the best mince pies in the Foodhall this Christmas.
Mince pies this way
9.16.2025
Best Christmas cakes
Step into the festive season with our edit of the best Christmas cakes, including gluten-free versions and chocolate alternatives so everyone can have a slice. Plus, see our recipe ideas to make your own at home.
See the cakes
9.10.2025
The Food Christmas Gift Guide
Discover the best food and drink gifts in our Foodhall with our senior food editor's picks. From secret Santa food gift ideas to the best drinks gifts and get-ahead foodie treats to pop away for the big day, we've got next-level festive treats all wrapped up.
Food gift ideas
10.1.2025
Essential Italian ingredients
From fresh pesto and quick-fix pasta sauces to durum wheat pasta and olive oil, stock your cupboards with top-quality Italian ingredients. Then be inspired with our easy Italian recipe ideas.
Italian cupboard staples
8.28.2025
Your guide to tropical fruits
From juicy, sweet mangoes to tangy passionfruit, we’re celebrating the best of the tropics with this sun-filled guide to tropical fruits, with plenty of vibrant recipes to put them to good use.
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11.17.2025
Best types of cookies
From gooey Chunked N’ Loaded cookies to plant-based picks and bake-it-yourself brilliance, here’s your go-to guide from the home of cookies. Let the dunking begin…
Dive into cookies
7.9.2025
Best Marmite products to try
Bold and savoury, Marmite® is a welcome addition to snacks, mains, and, well – just about anything. Discover our pick of exclusive Marmite products landing in our Foodhall and find new Marmite recipes to try at home.
Dig in
10.14.2025
Pizza party top tips
Everything you need for the ultimate pizza party! From new pizza flavours in the Foodhall to topping ideas and epic sides, make sure the slice is right with our top tips and picks below.
Let's go
9.10.2025
Best Italian Cheese
Celebrate the joys of Mediterranean ingredients with our guide to the best Italian cheese. From sweet and nutty parmesan to rich and creamy mascarpone, learn more about Italian cheese and get inspired with our easy recipes.
Cheese, please
4.22.2025
Try the pistachio trend
Discover more about the viral pistachio food trend and see our edit of the must-try pistachio products in the Foodhall and irresistible pistachio recipe ideas.
Go nuts
4.18.2025
The best types of crisps
No-one does crisps like M&S Food. We've got all your crunchy, moreish snacking cravings covered, so come on a virtual tour of the crisp aisle and see all the best types of crisps to try.
Crunch time
4.3.2025
Spring cleaning tips here
Freshen up your kitchen with our top tips and tricks for a sparkling finish, plus our best cleaning products that are just as fragrant as they are functional.
Start scrubbing
3.26.2025
How to use mushroom powders
Take a look at our brand new reishi and lion’s mane powders from our YAY! Mushrooms range. Be inspired to try the mushrooms trend and see how to use them in everything from smoothies and hot chocolate to soups and stews.
Get creative
3.12.2025
Our new minimal ingredient range
Dive into our brand-new range of everyday essentials, made with six or fewer ingredients. See how to use these pantry staples with our clever recipe ideas.
Back to basics
3.7.2025
Choose the perfect celebration cake
Whether you’re planning a birthday or anniversary, a graduation or a family get-together, special celebrations call for a special cake. Keep reading for our guide to finding the perfect sweet centrepiece for your next anniversary, birthday or big event, and discover our brand-new range of celebration cakes.
Get a slice
10.25.2024
Plant Kitchen
Plant based and totally delicious, discover our bestselling Plant Kitchen range in store. Scroll down to see a few of our new dishes and to explore the changes we’re making.
Meet the range
11.29.2024
The world of Percy Pig
Oh, hello there! Welcome to my online page, it’s oink-redible to meet you. Here you’ll find all the latest adventures I’ve been on. It's time to see what your favourite Pig has been up to. Be prepared for a lot of pink.
Pig-tastic Percy
11.30.2024
The world of Colin the Caterpillar
Discover all you'd ever want to know about the nation's favourite chocolatey creation, from Colin the Caterpillar facts to irresistible recipe ideas.
Click for Colin
10.7.2024
Elevate your curry night
Inspired by deep-rooted, regional Indian recipes and cooking techniques, our new range of Collection Indian dishes brings the flavours of Goa, Kerala and Delhi to your home kitchen. From butter chicken curry to royal lamb biryani, and our must-try mash up dish bhaji-topped shepherd’s pie, here’s what’s in store.
See the picks
8.30.2024
The ultimate chocolate guide
Discover everything you need to know about chocolate – from choosing the right type and storing it properly to brilliant baking ideas and perfect wine and beer pairings – right here.
Read more
9.25.2024
Why you need to try Marmite Cheddar
Exclusively available at M&S, our new Marmite Cheddar has just landed in store. Discover more about this must-try cheese and be inspired by our delicious Marmite-packed recipe ideas below.
Tuck in