What’s in season in November

Read Tom Kerridge’s guide to the best autumn produce landing in our Foodhalls in November, plus lots of seasonal recipe ideas that put it to delicious use.

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Tom Kerridge

Best in season: November

The humble British spud is at its best at this time of year – right on time for roast potato season. Meanwhile, nothing quite says autumn like earthy mushrooms. Experiment with M&S' speciality fungi in my creamy mushroom stroganoff. Find out what else is in season this November.

King Edward Potatoes

King Edwards are one of the oldest cultivars grown in the UK, and these quintessential British potatoes are renowned for their light, fluffy texture. They make excellent roasties – simply peel and parboil until just tender, then allow to cool completely while you pre-heat a tray of oil in the oven. Tumble into the hot oil, season generously, add a couple of smashed garlic cloves and roast to golden, crispy perfection. These potatoes, which M&S source from trusted farms, also make excellent mash and chips.

Spuds you'll like

Speciality Mushrooms

Nothing says autumn quite like a mushroom. They’re some of the most sustainable crops you can buy, being grown in the UK without the need for a lot of space or water. The speciality varieties – I’m talking oyster, shitake and enoki – lend themselves brilliantly to the types of dishes I want to cook at this time of year. Make them the star of a creamy veggie stroganoff, garlicky mushrooms on toast or a punchy stir-fry.

Make some mushrooms

Savoy Cabbage

With its crinkled, emerald leaves, savoy cabbage is the king of winter veggies. It’s super versatile – try it roasted in chunky wedges in a spiced butter or served alongside your roast chicken. Or braise it low and slow so it goes beautifully tender. Cabbage is a great match with pork – as in this comforting meatballs recipe. Or keep it super fresh and crunchy by shredding into a vibrant slaw.

Cook with cabbage

Royal Gala Apples

British apple season is still in full swing come November, and British Royal Gala are at their best. Delicious, sweet and juicy with a firm, crisp texture, they're a cross between Golden Delicious and Kidd’s Orange Red. Given that Kidd’s Orange Red is itself a cross between a Cox and Red Delicious, it’s safe to say that these blush-red apples come from good stock, and at M&S, they're tree-ripened for exceptional flavour, sweetness and a crisp texture. Try slicing into a punchy celeriac remoulade or this fiery apricot, apple, ginger and honey relish.

How to cook British apples

Published 2.12.2025