Christmas Food
Decoration
The H&G advent calendar: Joyful ideas for the festive season, shared daily
We’ve rounded up the experts to bring you inspiration – from decor ideas and gift guides, to Christmas recipes and fool-proof hosting tips – to make the holidays extra special
Christmas Food
The nine best Christmas hampers for an indulgent season in 2025, tried and tested
Looking for a perfect gift for that special someone? Our round up of UK Christmas hampers for 2025, from The White Company to Snowdonia Cheese, will help you find something that's sure to be appreciated.
Decoration
21 artisanal and signature panettone to give as Christmas gifts
From haute patisserie to collaborations with fashion and design brands we have selected the best panettone's to buy this Christmas
Recipes
Mimi Thorisson’s favourite Christmas recipes from her new cookbook, A kitchen in Italy
From Christmas Eve to Boxing Day, the French-Chinese food writer and mother of eight shares the dishes that have become her family’s holiday staples
Shopping
6 best cheese hampers to gift this Christmas
From wine and cheese baskets to well curated gift boxes, we've rounded up the very best cheese hampers to buy in 2025
Shopping
The best hamper for Christmas 2025: reviewing Snowdonia's Christmas Cheese Selection & Wine Wicker Hamper
Taking a deep dive into our top gift hamper pick, sure to please all foodies this festive season
Christmas Food
Chef Sally Clarke offers her tips for panic-free Christmas cooking
Expert advice from the chef patron of Clarke’s Restaurant in Kensington
Decoration
How chef Skye Gyngell tackles Christmas cooking, gifting and eating
Blanche Vaughan looks forward to Christmas with the Australian-born executive chef of London restaurant Spring and culinary director of Heckfield Place hotel in Hampshire
Shopping
The best Fortnum & Mason hampers to gift this Christmas
Who wouldn't thrill with excitement upon receiving a luxurious Fortnum & Mason hamper at Christmas?
Recipes
New potato, feta and rosemary gratin
This cheese-spiked gratin is the perfect accompaniment to lamb
Recipes
Gingerbread with buttered pears and whipped cream
This warming, autumnal pudding served with a dollop of cream would make a welcome finale to any festive menu, from the New York-based chef and writer Caroline Fidanza
Shopping
John Lewis' Spirit of Christmas Christmas hamper: Is it worth buying?
A very popular and traditional hamper from John Lewis, tried and tested by us
Shopping
The Fortnum's Classic Christmas Hamper: is it worth buying?
We tried and tested this delicious, bestselling festive hamper from Fortnum & Mason
Decoration
Diana Henry's famous chocolate olive oil cake
Chocolate and olive oil make surprisingly great bedfellows in this ultra-moist and easy chocolate cake recipe by Diana Henry
Recipes
Glazed ham
Tim Wilson of the Ginger Pig presents his recipe for a perfect glazed Christmas ham
Travel
A brief history of our favourite Christmas foods
In an extract from The Christmas Book, Sam Bilton explores the stories behind popular British festive fare – from mince pies to Turkey – and looks at different traditions enjoyed across the world
Christmas
A glutton's guide to Christmas food you can order
Get Christmas feasts covered with these platters, cheeseboards and desserts to order in. Don't forget the turkey either!
Decoration
How to pull Christmas out of the bag, even if you've done nothing until now
Fiona McKenzie-Johnston enlightens the holiday procrastinators and plan-averse among us as to how to pull together a last-minute Christmas… and who knows, it may just be your best one yet
Decoration
The easiest dinner party you'll ever host: seven cold plates to serve this Christmas
The easiest way to make Christmas hosting a breeze? Serve dishes that you can make in advance