Food Inspiration
The home of picky bits
Top picks
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
7.9.2025
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
6.25.2025
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
6.18.2025
No-cook dinner ideas
When the temperature outside rises, nobody wants to spend ages in the kitchen. Cue these easy ‘assembly-job' dinner ideas, made with moreish combinations of shortcut ingredients from our Foodhall – zero cooking required.
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6.18.2025
The home of picky bits
From summer picnic spreads in the park to tapas-inspired feasts, it's officially the season for 'picky bits'. Our grazing board ideas are guaranteed to create a crowd-pleasing spread, so head to the Foodhall to nab your faves and get grazing on the ultimate picky tea.
Build your board
6.4.2025
Best summer desserts
Keep your summer sweet with our epic must-try puddings. Whether you want a showstopping dessert to end your summer barbecue or an irresistible cheesecake, tiramisu, and ice cream from our Foodhall, we've got you covered.
Take a slice
Farm to Foodhall
Cooking Tips
7.8.2025
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
7.4.2025
What to eat when it's hot
When the heatwave hits, keep your cool with laid-back dinners, refreshing summer salads and ice-cold treats. Read our pick of the best foods to eat in a heatwave and be inspired with our easy heatwave recipes and chilled-out picks from the Foodhall.
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7.2.2025
How to cut a watermelon
Watermelon is one of summer’s most refreshing, healthy treats, but it’s not always the easiest to prep. We’ll show you how to cut it with ease, so you’re left with juicy morsels you can add to salads, smoothies and sangria.
Read the guide
6.27.2025
How to make a fresh tomato sauce
Read our ultimate guide to making a batch of budget-friendly, slow-cooked fresh tomato sauce. Then discover lots of clever ways to use it, from pizza toppings to pasta and trusty traybakes.
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6.23.2025
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
6.4.2025
How to make potato salad
Level up your next barbecue with a side of homemade potato salad. See how to make a quick and easy potato salad, plus our favourite ingredients to spice things up.
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What to eat when it's hot
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6.25.2025
Best strawberries and cream recipes
Celebrate fresh summer flavours with a bowl of plump, juicy strawberries and silky smooth cream. Find more ways to enjoy this classic combo with our recipe ideas from tropical drinks to no-bake desserts. Plus, must-try strawberries-and-cream combos to try in the Foodhall.
Game, set, snack
6.24.2025
Pride recipe ideas
Celebrate all things Pride this summer with a party menu sure to please a crowd. We’ve partnered with John Gregory-Smith to bring you all the food and drinks you’ll need to fuel your Pride Month festivities, from sharing drinks to grazing platters.
Celebrate now
6.12.2025
Best cocktails in a can
Perfectly portable and brilliantly boozy, our iconic tinnies are a picnic bag must-have. 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 of the season – ideal for summer picnics, garden get-togethers, or simply unwinding in style.
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6.6.2025
Korean food and recipe ideas
Korean food is having a moment. Delve into this multi-layered spicy, savoury and umami cuisine with delicious Korean-inspired recipe ideas, ingredients and must-try new products landing in our Foodhall.
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4.25.2025
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
4.23.2025
VE Day food ideas
Mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in delicious style with foodie ideas and recipes inspired by our archives. Plus, discover more about our heritage and incredible colleagues.
Be inspired
Budget
6.16.2025
Budget-friendly egg recipes
Keep a pack of eggs on hand for these budget-friendly recipe ideas. Whip up a filling breakfast, a wholesome dinner, or a fun, sweet treat. Plus, discover all of the types of eggs to keep in your kitchen and their benefits.
Cracking ideas
6.13.2025
Find out what tinned foods are great for cooking.
Tinned foods are a budget-friendly essential for busy families – great value, long life, and ready when the fridge is running low. From baked beans to a can of soup, these humble staples can be transformed into surprisingly delicious, nutritious meals.
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5.28.2025
6 ways to use tinned tuna
Planning on cooking with tinned tuna? Unsure of where to begin? Explore deliciously simple tinned tuna ideas and easy ways to use this versatile ingredient.
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5.23.2025
Budget summer holiday food
Looking for healthy school holiday food that won’t break the bank? We’ve got you. From easy recipes to make with kids to the best-value ingredients to feed the family, read our pick of budget-friendly summer holiday meal ideas. Plus, make planning your family’s meals a breeze with our expert tips and meal prep hacks.
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5.16.2025
Top 10 ways with frozen peas
Good for your budget, healthy and bursting with sweet, vibrant flavour, frozen peas are a stalwart family ingredient. See our pick of flavour-packed, wallet-friendly recipes that put this freezer hero to delicious use.
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5.13.2025
How to cook chicken
Chicken is a family favourite for good reason — it's versatile, great value, and each cut brings something unique to the table. From speedy midweek suppers to hearty weekend roasts, here are our top ways to cook chicken and make the most of every part of the bird, with smart planning and delicious results.
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Budget summer holiday food
Best in Season
7.1.2025
See what's in season in July
With a bounty of beautiful berries and stone fruit in season this month, Tom Kerridge shares his guide to his favourite British produce in season this July, with plenty of seasonal recipes to put it to delicious use.
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6.2.2025
British peony season
Snag a picture-perfect peony bouquet and learn more about our trusted M&S Select Farmers and how to care for peonies – these beautiful blooms deserve the best.
Pick up a bunch
6.1.2025
See what's in season in June
Juicy tomatoes and ripe strawberries are top of Tom's best-in-season picks this month. Read his guide to the best British fruit and vegetables in season this June, plus plenty of seasonal recipe ideas that put it to delicious use.
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5.1.2025
See what's in season in May
From purple asparagus to nutty new potatoes, Tom Kerridge shares his guide to the best British fruit and vegetables in season this May, plus plenty of seasonal recipe ideas that put it to delicious use.
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4.15.2025
When are cherries in season
Make the most of the glorious summer sun with British cherry season. Discover our big and juicy King cherries and learn when cherries are in season.
Take a bite
4.14.2025
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
Café
7.7.2025
Introducing the Big Marks sandwich
Take a bite of our loaded Big Marks sandwich for those classic burger flavours on the go. Find an M&S Café near you and discover our fresh summer menu.
Take a bite
6.11.2025
Discover the M&S Café
Whether you're stopping for a quick coffee, a hearty brunch or an afternoon treat, our cafés are the perfect foodie pitstop. See our top picks available in the café now and browse the full menu online.
See the menu
5.29.2025
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
5.21.2025
M&S Café rewards
Discover all the rewards we offer in the M&S Café, from a free coffee on us to events for parents and little ones. Your next coffee just got sweeter.
Start saving
5.15.2025
How to make the best matcha latte
Jump on the matcha trend with our top tips for making the perfect iced latte, or pick up a tasty treat in our M&S Café.
Whisk it up
5.9.2025
Meet our Master Baristas
Get to know the Master Baristas who make the magic in our M&S Cafés. Learn more about our extensive training program and discover what makes every cup of coffee special.
Learn more
Health
7.4.2025
Emily English's healthy eating tips
Discover deliciously healthy recipe ideas and healthy eating advice from M&S Food ambassador, cookbook author and Instagram sensation Emily English, AKA Em the Nutritionist.
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6.30.2025
Eat like a footballer
Eat like a Lioness or a Cymru History Maker this summer with our wholesome snacks and healthy recipes. Discover our high-protein picks and good-for-your-gut finds from the Foodhall to fuel your match day.
Kick off
5.26.2025
What is the Mediterranean diet?
Take a trip along the sunny shores of the Mediterranean, one meal at a time, with our guide to this light, fresh and healthy way of eating. Learn more about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and find plenty of recipe inspiration for quick and easy dinners which pack in sunshine flavours.
Take a look
5.16.2025
Healthy summer dinner ideas
From bold and beautiful salads to fish dishes and veg-packed seasonal dishes which celebrate the season’s crop of stellar produce, read our pick of healthy summer meals to cook when the sun shines.
See the recipes
5.13.2025
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
4.2.2025
How to use blueberries
Bursting with sweet flavour, vitamins and minerals, British blueberries are in season in the summer months. Discover what makes our blueberries so delicious and try some tasty summer recipes.
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Wine and Drinks
7.8.2025
Best rum to sip and shake
Want to know the difference between dark and white rum, which rums are good to sip over ice and which to shake into a mojito? Read our beginner’s guide to rum to find out. From full-bodied white rums to twin-barrel-aged dark rums, discover what makes M&S purveyors of the best rums on high street.
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6.20.2025
Best English wines
Discover where English wines are made and the best bottles to try, from crisp whites to fragrant reds and bubbly sparkling.
Raise a glass
6.14.2025
Best spritz ideas
Cool down with a refreshing cocktail this summer, thanks to our exciting spritz recipes. Discover the ingredients you’ll need to craft your own or pop into the Foodhall to try one of our brand-new spritz tinnies.
Mix it up
6.12.2025
How to make a Margarita
Sour, salty and sweet, a Margarita is one of the world’s best-loved cocktails for good reason. Find out how to make a Margarita using three key ingredients with our step-by-step guide, then shake things up with our favourite Margarita recipes, whether you’re going spicy, tropical, fruity or frozen.
Margarita cocktail recipes
6.12.2025
Best cocktails in a can
Perfectly portable and brilliantly boozy, our iconic tinnies are a picnic bag must-have. 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 of the season – ideal for summer picnics, garden get-togethers, or simply unwinding in style.
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6.11.2025
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.
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