Easter food guide: what to eat

A roast is an Easter non-negotiable. Lamb is the traditional choice, but go with what your family loves. Check out our top tips on how to roast a chicken, or go for a tender, 100% traceable British beef joint and golden Yorkshire puds.

For the sides, celebrate spring with the best seasonal veg. Think charred savoy cabbage, Maris Piper potatoes (for game-changing roasties), sweet brown onions for your gravy, honey-glazed root veg, and vibrant greens. Ready to get planning? Read our Senior Food Editor's guide to cooking the best roast dinner.

At M&S, we take our hot cross buns seriously. Whether you prefer sweet, savoury, or traditional, we’ve got them all, from classic fruit-filled variety to moreish cheese-loaded buns, indulgent chocolate-studded treats, and more.

So no one has to miss out, we've crafted our award-winning Made Without Wheat Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns to ensure they have the perfect fluffy texture and rich flavour. They're packed with juicy fruit, orange peel, and of course, our unique, top-secret spice blend.

Check out our guide to the must-try hot cross buns this Easter, along with plenty of irresistible recipes and topping ideas.

• Fill a chocolatey cornflake nest with speckled eggs, Easter Percy sweets and other sweet seasonal goodies.

• Try our hot cross bun French toast, dripping in salted caramel sauce and topped with sweet salted caramel ice cream.

• Take your hot cross buns to the next level by rolling them in finger-licking cinnamon and air-frying them for four minutes to create these incredible hot cross bun churros dipped in chocolate spread.

• Check out our savoury Easter recipes, like loaded hot cross buns or a gorgeous roast lamb that makes an incredible centrepiece.