Florence Head
Assistant Copywriter
25/02/2026
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
19/02/2026
Best Welsh foods to try
Learn more about traditional Welsh cuisine with our pick of dishes and ingredients to try. Tuck into a comforting bowl of cawl or pair a cup of tea with a warm Welsh cake.
Get inspired
11/02/2026
Easter puddings and desserts
Whether you're looking for a sweet treat pick-me-up or an indulgent Easter dessert to round off your dinner, we’ve got you covered. From fun puds that look too cute to eat, to our favourite Percy and Colin faces, and of course our traditional classics that hit the spot every time.
Best Easter desserts
11/02/2026
See what to do at Easter
Get the whole family involved in Easter fun this year with activities everyone will enjoy. Whether it’s hunting for eggs, decorating them, or baking delicious treats, there’s something for everyone. Let's get cracking!
Let's get cracking
05/02/2026
What to eat on Lunar New Year
This Lunar New Year, bring bold flavours and generous sharing dishes to your table. From wow-worthy recipes to convenient ready-made dishes, discover easy ways to create a feast everyone will gather around.
Click to celebrate
30/01/2026
Easter food guide
Get cracking for Easter with our ultimate guide. Plan your menu, stock up on the essentials, and hunt down the very best chocolate treats and hot cross buns. Hop to it!
Easter ideas
29/01/2026
Guide to Ramadan Food
Discover new Ramadan food ideas for when it’s time to break your fast. Dig into a wholesome Iftar feast and find sharing dishes for Eid al-Fitr, including the best gifting essentials for friends and family.
Get inspired
29/01/2026
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
29/01/2026
What food to have for Mother's Day
Treat the mum in your life with our guide to Mother’s Day food. Plan the perfect day with thoughtful activity ideas, discover gifting inspiration from flowers to chocolates, and cook up a memorable meal with our easy dinner recipes.
Treat her
16/01/2026
How to celebrate Valentine's Day
Discover your go-to guide to celebrating Valentine’s Day at home — from thoughtful gift ideas to the iconic Dine In deal, plus fun date-night recipes to try.
Valentine's Day food ideas
02/01/2026
See the best Easter eggs now
Celebrate Easter with our irresistible chocolate. We have something for everyone, from adorable characters to indulgent vegan treats and classic chocolate eggs. Let's make this Easter egg-straordinary.
Hop to it
02/01/2026
The best chocolate for Valentine's Day
Whether you're sharing with someone special or treating yourself, our chocolates are the perfect way to make this Valentine’s Day even sweeter. From soon-to-be-viral cheeky treats to luxurious truffles and our Loved Up Colin, we’ve got something for everyone.
Read More
02/01/2026
Eat Well
Eat Well is our health seal of approval, found on hundreds of products across the Foodhall. From the freshest fruit and veg to speedy dinner ideas and grab-and-go lunches, Eat Well makes it simple and easy to find healthy choices - all you have to do is follow the flower!
Discover Eat Well
02/01/2026
Discover our best health shots
Looking for easy ways to support your wellbeing? Our health shots deliver flavour-packed goodness in one simple sip. Explore our on-trend ingredient shots featuring collagen, botanicals, sea moss and lion’s mane below.
See the shots
02/01/2026
Our new minimal ingredient range
Dive into our range of everyday essentials, that are stripping it back to basics, made with minimal ingredients. See how to use these food staples with our clever recipe ideas.
Back to basics
31/12/2025
Best alcohol-free drinks
Whether you’re going alcohol-free or simply fancy a lighter sip, our alcohol-free drinks deliver all the flavour and fizz – with none of the alcohol. From crisp sparkling serves to beautifully balanced alternatives, see our pick of the best booze-free sips.
Sips without spirits
22/12/2025
Plant-based food ideas
Plant based and totally delicious, discover our bestselling Plant Kitchen range in store. See our vegan foods ideas, from essential alternatives to new recipe ideas.
Find foodie tips
17/12/2025
What to eat on New Year's Eve
Whether you’re planning a big bash or a night in with the family, we’ve got everything you’ll need to celebrate in delicious style. Plan your perfect NYE night in with our foodie ideas, recipes and tips.
See our ideas
24/11/2025
Ben Fogle discovers Wildfarmed
Ben Fogle visits Andy Cato at Wildfarmed to explore how regenerative farming is bringing life back to Britain’s fields and producing great quality ingredients for our festive favourite products.
Find out more
20/11/2025
Let's have a Cup of Ambition
We all know our tea and coffee tastes great – but did you know it does good too? Since its launch, our Cup of Ambition programme has reached over 2,000 farmers across six countries, empowering producers within our Roast & Ritual Coffee and Gold Tea supply chains and supporting their communities.
Read More
20/11/2025
What to eat on Boxing Day
Keep the flavours flowing into Boxing Day with food that makes the most of every festive moment. From clever ways to reinvent your leftovers to fresh favourites ready to enjoy straight from the fridge, explore our recipes or top up your Christmas Food to Order slot to get started.
See the guide
20/11/2025
Discover M&S Cocoa
At M&S, we are committed to sourcing our cocoa responsibly and to supporting cocoa producers and their communities. Discover our cocoa story to make your favourite M&S chocolate taste that little bit sweeter.
Read More
06/11/2025
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
03/11/2025
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
23/10/2025
Best cocktails in a can
Perfectly portable and brilliantly boozy, our iconic tinnies are a must-have for any occasion. Whether fruity, spicy, alcohol-free or sweet is your thing, we’ve got the perfect canned cocktail or wine to match. Read on for our favourite serves — ideal for casual sips, parties, or simply unwinding in style.
Click for cocktails
23/10/2025
What is Stir-up Sunday?
Get ready for Stir-up Sunday with our complete guide. From festive recipes and tips to our products in the Foodhall, discover everything you need to bring sugar, spice and all things nice to the season.
Let's get prepping
15/10/2025
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
29/09/2025
Best Secret Santa gifts
Taking part in Secret Santa and not sure what to buy? From indulgent foodie treats and gorgeous tipples to thoughtful DIY gifts that double as fun festive activities, we’ve got inspiration that’s almost too good to give away. Scroll to see a few of our favourites.
Pick a pressie
22/09/2025
Where our Christmas food comes from
Our team has sourced the highest quality meat and fish from the lushest meadows and clearest waters for your Christmas dinner table. Read on to discover the stories behind our incredible festive products and why when we say ‘this is not just food’ we mean it.
About our festive food
19/09/2025
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
12/09/2025
Halloween food ideas
Make this Halloween spook-tacular with treats, snacks and sweet surprises for every monster in the house. From wicked munch mixes to trick-or-treat bags, we’ve got everything you need to make your Halloween celebrations frightfully fun.
Ready, set, spook!
08/09/2025
Top 10 Christmas desserts
Pudding is served! Indulge in the crème de la crème of festive treats, expertly crafted exclusively for M&S.
See the top picks
05/09/2025
Farming for the Future
We believe the most flavourful food begins long before it reaches your plate – it starts in the fields, with the farmers who grow our high-quality produce. That’s why we’re proud to be working side by side with British growers through our Farming for the Future programme. Find out more from Ben Fogle.
Watch the video
04/09/2025
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
31/07/2025
Ways to use salmon on a budget
Salmon doesn’t have to be pricey – but it does bring essential nutrients and bold, feel-good flavour to your everyday meals. This guide is packed with inspiration, from health benefits and easy cooking tips to brilliant budget-friendly recipes using ingredients you’re likely to have at home.
Read our ideas
23/07/2025
Top jacket potato toppings
Golden, crispy, and fluffy on the inside, jacket potatoes make for the perfect mid-week meal or cosy dinner. Discover how to bake the perfect one, top it with M&S favourites and get inspired with deliciously easy recipes.
Jacket potato ideas
23/07/2025
The best Greek cuisine
Bring the flavours of Greece to your table with our guide to traditional Greek dishes. Take a dive into the Mediterranean and discover our Greek recipes and authentic dishes made easy with our top-quality ingredients and ready-to-eat products.
Greek, please
15/07/2025
Cooking With the Stars
Cooking With the Stars is back this summer on 3 August. Find out all you need to know about the biggest and best cooking show on ITV. Which of our eight chef-and-celebrity duos will you root for?
Let's cook
08/07/2025
Cheeseboard ideas
From punchy cheddars to oozy brie, sweet chutneys to crisp crackers, we’ve got everything you need to build a board that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Just pick your favourites, pile them high, and let the grazing begin.
Cheese please
23/06/2025
Outdoor eating top tips
Whether you're hosting a laid-back lunch in the garden, camping under the stars or heading to a music festival, we've got delicious ideas and clever tips to help you dine in style, wherever you are. From no-faff feasting to flavour-packed picnic picks, consider this your ultimate guide to all things al fresco.
Let's eat
11/06/2025
Let's talk orange wine
Curious about orange wine? You’ve come to the right place. From how it’s made to how to enjoy it (plus three of our favourite bottles), this is your go-to guide for discovering one of the most exciting styles in the wine world.
Start sipping
04/06/2025
Discover rosé de Provence
Discover the vibrant theatre of Provence rosé – from crisp and zesty to soft and elegant – plus tips on what to look for and how to enjoy each glass at its best.
Raise your glass
29/05/2025
Discover our M&S Café coffee
Pop into your M&S Café for your daily caffeine fix and discover how we do coffee differently – from always being Fairtrade to expertly crafted blends. Explore what makes every cup so special.
Take a sip
21/05/2025
The best ice cream for summer 2025
Inspired by the country’s best ice cream parlours, social media trends and iconic Foodhall flavours, our M&S product developers have created our best ice creams yet. Get the full scoop here.
Get the scoop
13/05/2025
Make healthy lunchboxes
A balanced lunch can help kids stay focused, fuelled and ready for the day – pack it with healthy favourites and you’re onto a winner. Read on for top tips and easy ideas to build a lunch they’ll love.
Let's eat
02/05/2025
Father's Day food ideas
Whether he’s a barbecue-obsessive, partial to a pudding or loves nothing more than unwinding with a glass of something special, discover our deliciously easy Father's Day food ideas to spoil the father figure in your life.
Treats, this way
29/04/2025
Gluten-free food ideas
From breakfast to dinner, tuck into one of our easy gluten-free recipes, or grab a quick, on-the-go snack from our trusted Made Without range.
Tuck in
25/04/2025
Ready, set, picnic!
Pack up the hamper with all your favourite picky bits – we’re talking crowd-pleasing snacks, irresistible dips and next-level picnic recipes to impress your pals. Whether you’re heading to the park, the beach or your own back garden, we’ll show you how to set the scene and pick up everything you need in store.
Dig in
15/04/2025
Discover M&S milk
Milk matters at M&S. We’ve celebrated over 25 years of the M&S Milk Pledge, which is integral to protecting our farmers and providing them with a secure future, whilst ensuring the highest standards of food safety and welfare for cows and farmers are achieved.
Milk matters
14/04/2025
Discover our tomatoes
From the Isle of Wight Summer Selection to our exclusive Yoom, Pink Oishi and Tiger Stripe varieties, you'll find the best tomatoes in Britain in our Foodhall this summer. Read our guide to discover our top tomato tastes and textures before delving into some of our favourite tasty recipes with toms.
Let's talk tomatoes
02/03/2025
The guide to white wine
Whether you prefer oak-aged wines, or your knowledge of white wine extends only as far as calling it 'white wine,' explore our guide to discover different flavour profiles, pairing tips, serving suggestions, and our top varieties.
Learn about white wine
08/02/2025
Guide to Scotch Whisky
Find out everything you need to know about Scotch Whisky with our ultimate guide. From the regions to recognise, to tasting notes and our M&S favourites.
Read the guide
30/11/2024
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
29/11/2024
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
08/11/2024
Ultimate guide to Percy and Colin gifts
Know a Percy Pig fanatic or someone who can’t celebrate Christmas without Colin the Caterpillar? We've got your Christmas gift shopping covered with an ultimate guide to your sweetest pals.
See the top picks
Florence has over five years’ experience in travel writing and subediting, before she moved into food writing at M&S Food in 2024. Here she has spent her time creating inspiring editorial content across digital channels. Alongside her time writing, she worked in restaurants and food trucks for seven years, where she saw firsthand how food brings people together and developed a lasting love of great ingredients and meaningful conversations with customers. She brings that same curiosity and connection to her role at M&S, crafting features and brand stories that celebrate the very best of our Foodhalls and spark ideas for every occasion.
Florence is passionate about bringing to life the stories behind our products – shining a light on the farmers growing our juiciest Isle of Wight tomatoes and celebrating family-run fishing companies in Aberdeenshire. With a focus on accessibility, she makes food inspiration feel achievable for everyone, whether that’s exploring the world of wine, sharing gluten-free ideas or spotlighting the latest innovation landing in our Foodhalls. Through engaging, insight-led content, she shares quality ingredients and expert knowledge in stories that inform and inspire.
Florence's hobbies include cooking, hosting dinner parties, reading, and discovering new restaurants and pubs in the sunshine which she documents on her Instagram @flossdoesfood.