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. Keep reading to find out what else is in season this November, and recipe ideas for what to cook with it.

Winter recipe ideas

King Edward Potatoes

King Edwards are one of the oldest cultivars of potatoes grown in the UK, and these quintessential British potatoes are renowned for their light, fluffy texture.

As well as next-level mash and chips, they make excellent roasties. 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.

M&S source their King Edwards from trusted M&S Select Farms, so you know you're getting the pick of the crop.

Potato recipes

Speciality Mushrooms

Mushrooms are 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, shiitake and lion's mane – 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.

More mushroom recipes

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 apples 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. 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.

Look out for more specialist apple and pear varieties in selected stores later this month, too, like golden Amelia Apples and blush-red Piqa Red pears.

How to cook British apples

Published 10.31.2025