White chocolate mousse with poached rhubarb
White chocolate and rhubarb are a gorgeous match. The mousse is silky and sweet, balanced by the tart poached rhubarb
Try Georgie Mullen's white chocolate mousse with poached rhubarb, then discover our chocolate mousse, strawberry mousse, white chocolate mousse and coconut mousse pots. Georgie says: "You can prepare both the mousse and the poached rhubarb up to three days in advance, making this a perfect pud for hosting." White chocolate mousse with poached rhubarb recipe
Serve with skinny fries and a vinegary salad to cut through the richness, and don’t forget to spoon over all the buttery chicken juices
Try our cowboy butter-roasted chicken, then discover easy roast chicken, slow-cooked shawarma chicken, rosemary salt roast chicken and more roast chicken recipes. A punchy butter gives an instant flavour boost to roast chicken. Spatchcocking the bird means it roasts evenly and fast – and is much easier to carve for guests. Cowboy butter-roasted chicken recipe
From stand mixers, sourdough baskets and pretty cake stands, to pie books and unique baking ingredients, check out our best baking gifts to buy
Looking for baking gifts for your favourite baker? Whether it's some kit to get their sourdough started, a book for baking inspiration or a perfect pie dish, check out our gift inspiration. Once your favourite baker is sorted, check out our best gifts for coffee lovers, best beer gifts or gin gifts for more gifting inspiration. For keen bakers, check out our best stand mixers to buy. Looking for a birthday gift? We've rounded up the best foodie birthday gifts or treat someone to one of our best champagne gifts. If you're looking for Christmas inspo, check out our best tea Advent calendars. Best baking gifts to buy in 2025 Classic Honey & Co hamper Available from Honey & Co. (£100) This luxurious hamper from Honey & Co. is sure to get any keen baker feeling inspired. It's filled with flavours to bring Middle Eastern baking to life – from jars of seasonal marmalade and sweet spice mix that could be used in the next bake, to copies of their award-winning cookbooks. Plus, there's some edible treats to enjoy in the form of chocolate bars and roasted nuts, and savoury goodies with harissa, tahini and more. Available from: Honey & Co. (£100) The Secret Garden recipe book Available from Papier (£29) In hardback with a stunning green botanical design, this book is ideal for a baker who wants to keep all their recipes in one place. It comes with clear guides to add your ingredients and write your steps, plus there are little details to note down difficulty and portion. Another unique feature is the boxes for your tips and tricks. Plus, they can write down when and where inspiration strikes on the dedicated page for favourite restaurants and patisseries. Available from: Papier (£29) Cotton canvas project apron Available from Toast (£65) This is our pick for a practical yet stylish kitchen apron. Made from cotton canvas, it has an adjustable neck tie for comfort, two large handy pockets and a tie waist. It's made of reassuringly thick fabric but still feels light to wear, and can be machine washed. Available from: Toast (£65) Jomafe vintage blue round pie dish Available from Lakeland (£12.99) This classic pie dish in pretty pastel blue is perfect for serving up perfect pies in style. We love the retro feel of the fluted stoneware design (which is practical too, being both microwave and dishwasher safe). Ideal for displaying sweet and savoury pies of all varieties. Available from: Lakeland (£12.99) KitchenAid tilt-head 4.8L artisan stand mixer 5KSM125 Available from Amazon (£389), Harts of Stur (£398.95), KitchenAid (£449) The ultimate luxury baking gift for any keen baker. This is an investment that will stand the test of time and become a workhorse in the kitchen, capable of any baking task from whisking up meringues to whipping silky cake batters and kneading bread dough. Available in 21 colours, there's one to match any kitchen and can even be personalised with a special engraving. Read our full guide to the best KitchenAid mixers for more buying advice. Available from: Amazon (£389) Harts of Stur (£389.95) KitchenAid (£449) Small Batch Cookies by Edd Kimber Available from Amazon (£12.45), TG Jones (£20.24), Waterstones (£22) Even the keenest of bakers don't want to whip up giant layer cakes all the time. This handy latest release from the original Bake Off winner Edd Kimber is full of creative cookie recipes that make a maximum of six cookies at a time, and sometimes even just one or two. It's great for smaller households or if you just want a little treat. Available from: Amazon (£12.45) TG Jones (£20.24) Waterstones (£22) Imsa book stand Available from Nkuku (£48) Protect precious cookbooks from getting splattered with cake batter and cocoa powder with this stylish cookbook stand. Handcrafted from sustainable mango wood, it is made from offcuts of furniture production, meaning the smart chevron design is unique on every one. Available from: Nkuku (£48) Tala Original mixing bowl Available from Amazon (£26.01) The Tala mixing bowls are our pick for a sturdy mixing bowl that is built to last. Made of heavy stoneware and available in pastel shades with a simple vintage-inspired embossed design, it is both practical and pretty. The generous five-litre capacity means there's plenty of room for mixing up showstopper cakes. Available from: Amazon (£26.01) Morphy Richards 3-in-1 digital scales with jug Latest Deals Doubling as a jug and mixing bowl, this smart red scale provides plenty of volume to add a variety of ingredients. Measuring liquids too, you can easily reset the scale to save time in the kitchen, plus it is great for accuracy as it measures as little as 1g. Latest Deals Larousse Patisserie and Baking Latest Deals Covering all aspects of baking from simple classic cakes to dinner party desserts, this Larousse Patisserie and Baking book includes more than 200 recipes for a wealth of inspiration. It is filled with extraordinary detail and some step-by-step workshops for perfecting classics like chocolate and different types of pastry. Latest Deals Dunelm heart oven gloves Available from Dunelm (£6) Show the love with these simple monochrome oven gloves in a cheery heart print. They're made from 100% recycled materials and are machine-washable to clean up any spills. Available from: Dunelm (£6) Fiasconaro pistachio cream Available from Camisa (£12.13), Sous Chef (£12.99) This is a great stocking filler for a baker. It's a unique product to spread onto waffles, sandwich between macarons or spoon straight from the jar. Available from: Camisa (£12.13) Sous Chef (£12.99) Lined banneton Available from The Sourdough School (£16.80) Got the sourdough-making bug? This handmade, heavy-duty banneton is designed for a lifetime of use. Check out our step-by-step guide to make the perfect sourdough. Available from: The Sourdough School (£16.80) The Pie Room by Calum Franklin Available from Amazon (£20.07), Waterstones (£26) Pie maestro Calum Franklin on the art of perfect pastry and pies, from wellingtons to sea bass en croûte. Give the gift of perfect pies! Available from: Amazon (£20.07) Waterstones (£26) Springerle and speculaas biscuit roller Available from Sous Chef (£35) Up your baking game and make intricate designs in traditional German springerle and speculaas spiced biscuits with the help of this pretty rolling pin. 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59 decadent chocolate recipes from stunning cakes to chilled desserts
Indulge in our seriously chocolaty puddings, cakes and bakes, from classic cupcakes to Brooklyn blackout cake and traybake tiffin
Looking for chocolate recipes? Try our ideas below or check out these chocolate cakes, chocolate puddings or chocolate tarts. Check out our best chocolate gifts for gifting inspiration too. For romantic meal ideas, check out our date night recipes. Great British Bake Off winner, Edd Kimber, has created plenty of indulgent chocolate recipes for us – look at that epic Brooklyn blackout cake! Want a chocolatey brunch twist? Try our pain-au-chocolat bread and butter pudding, Spanish-style chocolate with churros, or our unique marbled Nutella bagels. How to bake with chocolate Which chocolate should I use for baking? For a recipe where you want the flavour of chocolate to shine through, buy a good quality brand with a high percentage of cocoa, and adjust the recipe to suit it. If your chocolate is very dark, with little added sugar, you may need to make the recipe sweeter to give you the final flavour you want. Can I use chocolate chips? Chopped good quality chocolate will make better chocolate chips than many ready-made chips which have added ingredients to stop them melting and sticking together. Is it better to use cocoa powder or chocolate? Cocoa plus chocolate gives a better chocolate flavour than one without the other. Easy chocolate recipes Chocolate fudge cake Enjoy a slice of heaven in under an hour! Our decadent chocolate cake is covered in silky smooth frosting and we teach you how to create dark chocolate curls for an artisan finish. Discover more of our best chocolate cake recipes here. Classic chocolate cupcakes Bake a gaggle of these indulgent cupcakes and you'll make friends for life. Top with swirls of homemade chocolate buttercream. Crunchy nut and milk chocolate tart This retro, no-bake tart comes together in just 30 minutes and is perfect for sharing. Rich and indulgent, a small slice is all you need to satisfy a chocolate craving, making it ideal for feeding a crowd without any fuss. Chocolate drip cake Learn how to make the perfect chocolate drip cake. Chocolate sponge is slathered in chocolate buttercream and topped with a layer of glossy ganache. Chocolate loaf cake Rich, fudgy sponge is infused with espresso and topped with creamy ganache to create this wickedly chocolate loaf cake. We’ve topped with a sprinkle of chilli flakes for a subtle spicy kick. Triple chocolate chip cookies The best bake for chocolate lovers – these luxurious cookies combine dark, milk and white chocolate. They’re super simple to make, too. Classic chocolate brownies A classic, gooey chocolate brownie recipe that can be ramped up with added ingredients (we’ve included three suggestions in the recipe). Here are our best ever brownies recipes in one convenient collection... Chocolate biscuit cake There's no need to turn on the oven with this chocolate biscuit cake. Prepped in just 15 minutes, it’s a winner on so many levels. Classic chocolate tiffin Using cocoa powder as well as dark and milk chocolate, there’s a reason a tiffin is a classic for chocolate lovers. With a melted milk topping and white chocolate drizzled on top, it’ll satisfy any chocolate craving. Chocolate babka Part bread, part cake, this marbled Jewish babka with thick chocolate filling and syrupy topping is irresistible served warm with coffee. Chocolate fondue A simple sweet platter that can be thrown together in minutes and brings everyone together. Serve with flutes of fizz for a decadent end to a dinner party. Chocolate crémeux with crunchy nut praline and boozy caramel sauce Check out this dense, creamy dark chocolate crémeux with crunchy nut praline and indulgent boozy caramel sauce. This easy recipe is an impressive way to end any dinner party. Check out our other caramel bakes and cakes right here... Chocolate celebration cake This decadent chocolate, pear and olive oil cake, topped with delicious hazelnut praline buttercream and pretty edible flowers, is perfect for any celebration. Chocolate sponge with hot chocolate sauce Make this comforting storecupboard sponge for an easy chocolate dessert for the whole family. Malted milk chocolate traybake If you like chocolate-covered malted milk biscuits, you'll love this cake. A mixture of Horlicks powder and Maltesers creates the classic flavour. Chocolate concrete Crunchy and crumbly, this chocolate treat is somewhere between a cake and a biscuit – serve with a hot cup of tea and some custard. Vegan chocolate layer cake Looking for an easy chocolate cake that's vegan? Decent espresso powder is the key to this luxurious vegan chocolate sponge, sandwiched together with indulgent (and butter-free) chocolate buttercream. Chocolate molten cake Is there anything more comforting than a melt-in-the-middle chocolate pudding? Timings are key here, to ensure the molten chocolate centre. Warm molten chocolate and salted caramel tarts Decadent chocolate tarts are a great dessert to serve at any get-together. This recipe is from Italian restaurant Luca. Chocolate bark with dates, pistachios and almonds This fancy dark chocolate bark can be made in just 20 minutes, plus chilling, making it the perfect homemade Christmas gift. White chocolate mousse with blackberries and honeycomb This sophisticated white chocolate mousse with blackberries and honeycomb from The Bath Arms in Wiltshire is made with simple ingredients and ready in less than 20 minutes. Raspberry, malt and milk chocolate cheesecake pots Serve this creamy dessert with malt and milk chocolate, and dotted with raspberries – a no-cook star, the prep takes just 15 minutes and it can easily be doubled or halved. Baileys dark and white chocolate truffles Treat someone special with these melt-in-the-mouth chocolate truffles with a boozy kick. Rocky road Great for an afternoon treat, this easy rocky road recipe is an irresistible combination of Crunchie bars, marshmallows, raisins, biscuit chunks and chocolate. It's the perfect indulgent pick-me-up you can make in a flash. Chocolate and peanut caramel tart This is a chocolate lovers dream, especially if you love a classic Snickers chocolate bar too. Go nuts over our epic chocolate tart with crumbly peanut pastry. Plenty more chocolate tart recipes here. Dark chocolate and passion fruit cheesecake Check out our chocolaty, no-bake cheesecake recipe with a quick passion fruit coulis. This decadent dessert is really impressive and only takes 40 minutes to make. Portuguese chocolate custard tarts If you love Portuguese custard tarts, then you'll love this recipe – we've added Nutella for extra indulgence. Make these impressive chocolate custard tarts for an easy weekend treat. Turkish delight pan brownies Spoon these melting, turkish-delight-spiked brownies straight from the pan and serve with generous dollops of ice cream. Luxury hot chocolate with mix ’n’ match toppings Set up a little table outside with all the toppings, then let people help themselves to create their own take on the ultimate hot chocolate. Chocolate almond cake with amaretto cream Looking to take your chocolate cake up a notch? Check out this Italian-inspired almond cake with dark melted chocolate and a hint of coffee. Topped with velvety amaretto cream, this cake is pure indulgence. Double chocolate chip cookies Wow your vegan friends with these double chocolate chip cookies, ready in just 30 minutes. Affogato chocolate mousse Check out this quick and easy chocolate mousse recipe with espresso. If you're hosting a dinner party and looking for an indulgent yet easy dessert that can easily be made ahead, try these gluten free puds – ready in 15 minutes. Chocolate and hazelnut profiteroles stack Looking for an impressive dessert to serve family and friends? Check out this show-stopping chocolate and hazelnut profiterole stack. With creamy Nutella filling and crunchy hazelnut brittle, this stunning recipe is the perfect end to a dinner party. Try more of our exciting choux pastry recipes here... Chocolate and peanut butter snack cakes Impress your friends and family with these fun and quirky chocolate snack cakes with peanut butter. The individual mini cakes may take a bit of time to make, but they're well worth the wait. Plus, keep them in an airtight container and they'll last for up to three days. Frozen chocolate and Nutella cheesecake Check out this frozen Nutella cheesecake with classic bourbon biscuits and crunchy roasted hazelnuts. This indulgent dessert is easy to make and perfect for a summertime dinner party with friends. Chocolate and pistachio babka buns Edd Kimber has crossed the flavours of a babka with the look of Swedish cinnamon buns to create these chocolate and salted pistachio babka buns. Chocolate self-saucing pudding Self-saucing chocolate pudding is a classic in Australia. It creates its own sauce below the sponge in the base of the dish. Make it up in advance, then sprinkle sugar and cocoa on top and pour over some boiling water and cook while you eat your starter and main. We have five more magical self-saucing pudding recipes here... Chocolate and passion fruit layer cake Check out this stunning chocolate cake with a creamy passion fruit curd. This moist and indulgent creation is a real showstopper and will make for an epic celebration dessert. Just look at that shine. Chocolate bread and butter pudding Chocolate overload! This pain au chocolat pudding is a real show-stopping dessert but it's incredibly easy to make. You can make use croissants, but then you’d miss out on that extra chocolate hit. Here are our most indulgent chocolate pudding recipes to try... Spiced chocolate oatmeal pie Check out Edd Kimber's seriously impressive spiced chocolate oatmeal pie. This recipe is a great alternative to pecan pie and a real indulgent crowd pleaser. Mocha chocolate slab Make this indulgent chocolate slab with white chocolate, dark chocolate and coffee beans to give as a gift or serve as a smart dinner party dessert with coffee. Black forest cheesecake This dark, indulgent chocolate cheesecake swirled with raspberries is a great showstopper for any occasion. Making the chocolate collar is really worth the effort for an extra special touch. Satisfy your cheesecake craving here with plenty of cheesecake recipes... Chocolate and black pepper gelato Try our recipe for indulgent and creamy homemade chocolate gelato with black pepper. Gelato differs from ice cream in the fat content – ice cream is usually made with cream, while gelato is milk based. Check out more of our best-ever ice cream recipes... Nutella pancakes with boozy hot chocolate sauce These light and fluffy Nutella pancakes are simply delicious and come drizzled in a smooth and creamy hot chocolate sauce. Adding booze to the sauce is optional but highly recommended for an extra treat! Includes a nifty how-to video. Click here for our best-ever pancake recipes. Chocolate pots with orange and sea salt Sweet yet bitter dark chocolate works really well with olive oil in these easy dessert pots. Juicy caramelised oranges cut through the richness and a touch of sea salt creates the perfect combination of sweet and salty indulgence. Sesame-chocolate toast with sea salt What could be better than warm and freshly toasted bread with a dollop of melting chocolate on top? We've added a sprinkle of sea salt and sesame seeds to boost this sweet combination. Chocolate, peanut butter and jam terrine This cake by Hannah Miles is the ultimate in kitsch. Drizzle the ganache on top so that the pretty striped layers of peanut butter and jam show through. Pistachio and chocolate roulade A poshed-up roulade, made with double cream, dark chocolate and slithers of pistachio. A beautiful bake, ideal for an impressive dinner party dessert. Brooklyn blackout cake This rich and fudgy chocolate blackout cake from Edd Kimber is a twist on an American classic, flavouring the custard filling with creamy white chocolate and aromatic cardamom. Click here to find our show-stopping chocolate cake recipes. Chocolate crinkle cookies This recipe from Edd Kimber makes some seriously good chocolate cookies. We call them volcanoes because as they bake, they erupt and spread into fabulous, fudgy cookies. More cookies recipes here... Churros with hot chocolate sauce Everyone loves Spanish churros and they won’t be able to believe these are homemade! The rich, indulgent hot chocolate sauce is also delicious over ice cream. Chocolate fondant fancies Not just for children, here’s a deliciously adult version of a tea-time favourite. Rich chocolate cake squares are topped with an indulgent truffle and smothered in double chocolate icing. Children's chocolate birthday cake This birthday traybake works brilliantly as a base for any kid's birthday cake. It's actually a 'sheet cake', a standard baking treat in Texas. We've added a chocolate topping here, but you could it personalise it any way you like. Check out more of our exciting sweet traybake recipes Chilli and chocolate tart with peanut chipotle brittle A rich, fruity dark chocolate like those from Papua New Guinea will go very well with the chilli. The chilli flavour in this should be an underlying buzz rather than a real kick of heat, so don’t be tempted to add too much. Chocolate caramel Lindt ball pudding Lindt balls buried in the centre of this deeply chocolatey pud give little melted caramel hits, perfect for a festive dessert that's easy but really impressive. Chocolate éclairs Take your chocolate éclairs to the next level with step-by-step help from the olive test kitchen. Craquelin is similar to a crumble mix, and when baked on top of the choux buns, gives a crackly, crisp top, typical in classic patisserie. Chocolate fondant An easy recipe to make this favourite melt-in-the-middle chocolate dessert. Still a winner on dinner-party menus. Serve with a little cream on the side. Easter trash tiffin Use left-over chocolate and Easter eggs to create this indulgent fruit and nut chocolate Tiffin. No oven needed. Churro waffle fingers with dipping sauce This recipe sees waffles coated in cinnamon butter and served with chocolate sauce for dipping – think eggs and soldiers-style. Chocolate truffle cake This flourless cake is rich, indulgent and perfect for a wow dessert. We’ve given it a subtle festive makeover, piling it high with chestnut cream, borrowed from the classic Alpine dessert.
This Japanese dessert (similar to a chiffon cake) melts in your mouth and is a perfect match with matcha latte or traditional English tea
Try our Japanese fluffy cheesecake, then discover vanilla cheesecake, lime cheesecake, raspberry cheesecake, New York cheesecake, mini cheesecakes and more of the best cheesecake recipes. Also check out our mochi, matcha recipes and more Japanese recipes. "This cake is ideal for gifts or special occasions. We love light and not-too-sweet cakes in Japan – this is similar to chiffon cake but the Japanese style is much fluffier. My children love having it with warm milk." Makiko Sano is a chef, teacher and five-time cookbook author. She grew up in Japan but is now based in London where she runs a restaurant, cookery workshops and teaches neuro-diverse children the art of Japanese cooking. Her new book, Rice, is published by Headline on 14 August. Japanese fluffy cheesecake recipe
Need a present for your foodie dad? We've found the best Father's Day gifts, from whisky kits to cheese subscriptions
Looking for the best Father's Day gifts for 2025? Father's Day is on Sunday 15 June 2025, and we've found the best presents for your foodie dad. Take your pick from coffee subscriptions, gourmet BBQ snacks, the best bottles of his favourite drinks, cookbooks and more. Fancy getting more crafty with your gifts? We have plenty of recipes including homemade sriracha, homemade BBQ sauce or chocolate truffles, for someone with more of a sweet tooth. And while you're at it, check out our Father's Day menu ideas to treat your dad. Check out all our gift guides for plenty more inspiration too, from the best cheese gifts to chocolate gifts for a sweet tooth, or best wine gifts and beer gifts for boozy ideas. If your dad loves to read, take a look at our selection of the best coffee table books. Best Father's Day gifts ideas for foodies 'Best Dad ever' pork pie Available from Not on the High Street (£43.95) Planning a Father's Day picnic or family lunch? Make this the centrepiece. This giant (serves 8-10) pork pie is perfect for feeding the whole family as you spend time together on Father's Day. Choose between classic or onion marmalade flavoured filling. Available from: Not on the High Street (£43.95) olive magazine subscription Of course, we think the best gift for a foodie is a year-long subscription (that's 13 issues) to olive magazine. That’s a monthly dose of the best tried and tested recipes, foodie weekend projects and restaurant recommendations delivered through their letterbox, so your favourite food lovers can always stay ahead of the game. Available from buysubscriptions.com Personalised cocktail set Available from Not Another Bill (£65) For a special gift to display, this smart cocktail shaker set from Not Another Bill can be personalised by engraving your Dad's name, initials or a special phrase. The sleek stainless steel shaker comes with a shot measurer, spoon stirrer and strainer ready to get creative with cocktail creations. Available from: Not Another Bill (£65) Adopt an olive tree – olive oil subscription Available from Not on the High Street (from £55) For a gift that keeps on giving, sign Dad up to this olive oil subscription. You can adopt an olive tree in Italy and in return will receive three tins of olive oil every quarter, including both plain and flavoured olive oils. A talking point for the next dinner party! Available from: Not on the High Street (from £55) LAKRIDS by Bulow milk and honey liquorice Available from LAKRIDS (£21.95) Is your Dad a liquorice fan? The liquorice experts at Lakrids have a whole host of liquorice flavours to choose between, from sour strawberry to crispy caramel. Milk and honey is one of their newest flavours, made using organic Danish honey and a touch of sea salt – a great grown up option that salted caramel lovers will enjoy. Available from: LAKRIDS (£21.95) Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin Latest Deals This well-balanced gin, produced on the South West coast, is a great example of the fantastic regional spirits being made across the country right now. With all the classic botanicals coming through on both the nose and the palate, juniper is prevalent (as it should be) and it has a hint of lemony coriander which reminds us of a deep pine forest on a hot summer walk. Latest Deals Le Creuset toughened non-stick paella pan Available from Amazon (£100), Le Creuset (£155) Looking to blow the budget with an impressive, long-lasting piece of kitchen kit that dad will use forever? Not only is this attractive paella pan super non-stick, making it a joy to use, it’s also designed to last. It’s great for making paella or risotto, cooking sausages or making breakfast hashes. As it’s oven-safe, it can be used for a variety of one-pot dishes. Available from: Amazon (£100) Le Creuset (£155) RISE coffee subscription Available from RISE Coffee (from £13 per month) If they can't start the morning without a fresh brew, then a coffee subscription is the gift that keeps on giving. RISE coffee offers a handpicked selection from independent roasters across the UK, all delivered in sustainable packaging and tailored for you. Choose any form of coffee (including whole bean, capsule or espresso) and enjoy the snacks that are included as an added bonus. We've got plenty more of the best coffee gifts to choose from too. Available from: RISE Coffee (from £13 per month) Join the Greener Revolution: 30 easy ways to live and eat sustainably by Ollie Hunter Available from Amazon (£12.37), WHSmith (£13.79) In his second book, former MasterChef finalist, chef and co-owner of The Wheatsheaf pub in Chilton, Ollie Hunter, sets out 30 easy ways to live more sustainably. Full of vibrant illustrations, it’s a gorgeous book to flick through. Pages alternate between those that highlight simple steps, tips and tricks on how we can eat, shop and live more sustainably, and others that share recipes that make the most of seasonal produce and ingredients that might usually go to waste. (Pavilion Books) Available from: Amazon (£12.37) WHSmith (£13.79) Allday Goods petty knife Available from Allday Goods (£95) For the dad who's a keen chef, this paring knife from Allday Goods will become a kitchen staple they reach for every day. This small knife is useful for all sorts of kitchen tasks, from chopping fruit to herbs. There are a range of colourful handles to choose from, all made from recycled plastic, so every knife is unique. Available from: Allday Goods (£95) Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin Available from The Whisky Exchange (£48.50), Master of Malt (£54), Waitrose Cellar (£54) Treat your gin-loving dad to this unique Japanese spirit, served in a stylish bottle, perfect for gifting. This Japanese creation is made using a rice spirit base distilled with regional botanicals including yuzu, hinoki wood chips (Japanese cyprus), sansho pepper and gyokuro green tea. A decidedly elegant gin, classic juniper notes match well with the unusual local ingredients. Gather some more drinks ideas from our best gin gifts round-up. Available from: The Whisky Exchange (£48) Master of Malt (£54) Waitrose Cellar (£54) OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 avocado slicer Available from Amazon (£9.99), Lakeland (£9.99) This nifty gadget will have your dad’s avocado skinned and sliced, looking Instagram perfect in a flash and is much safer then digging out the stone yourself. Available from: Amazon (£9.99) Lakeland (£9.99) White Mausu chilli oils Available from White Mausu (£36 for 6 jars) If dad is a condiment king, he’ll love these chilli oils from Irish brand White Mausu. Their peanut rãyu, inspired by the taberu rãyu (chilli oil) you find on almost every table in Japan’s cafés, restaurants and homes, is a mild, nutty chilli oil packed with peanuts, sesame seeds, tamari and garlic. The black bean rayu is a spicier, more intensely salty umami flavour bomb, made with Chinese black beans, sesame, chilli flakes, garlic and more. We can’t get enough of them drizzled over noodle and rice dishes, eggs, grilled broccoli or steamed Asian greens, or mixed with soy sauce and a splash of black vinegar to make a sauce for dumplings. Available from: White Mausu (£36 for 6 jars) ProCook X50 nakiri nihon knife Available from ProCook (£35.20) For the dad who is a keen cook, investing in good-quality knives will transform their time in the kitchen. This ProCook knife was voted the best-value nakiri knife in our best nakiri knives expert test, and was also one of the most attractive, making it ideal for gifting. Available from: ProCook (£35.20) El Sueño tequila Available from Master of Malt (£24.99), The Whisky Exchange (£25.50) Shopping on a budget? Good quality, affordable tequila can be hard to find, but this one ticks all the boxes. Super smooth and fresh-tasting, it’s sweet and slightly floral on the nose, followed by notes of pepper and citrus. It’s great served chilled for sipping, or try it in a margarita or paloma cocktail. Available from: Master of Malt (£24.99) The Whisky Exchange (£25.50) Ocean Bottle Available from The Ocean Bottle (from £35) These sustainably sound bottle-flask hybrids are partially made with upcycled ocean-bound plastic. The cool, minimalist design will make it a hit with well-hydrated dads (or budding mixologists – these can double up as a cocktail shaker!). Available from: The Ocean Bottle (from £35) Gourmet pasta gift subscription Available from Pasta Evangelists (from £20) Tonnarelli straight to your door? Bellissimo! Ideal for the dads who love their pasta. Available from: Pasta Evangelists (from £20) Cocoa Runners subscription Available from Cocoa Runners, from £22.95 (per box) A chocolate subscription from Cocoa Runners – featuring small-batch, single-estate artisan chocolate from around the world – will earn you some serious brownie points with Dad. He'll get to try four bars each month and share your tasting notes with other chocolate enthusiasts online. Choose between dark and milk, or a mixture. Available from: Cocoa Runners (from £22.95 (per box)) Homemade charcuterie Do you have a charcuterie-loving dad? Follow our simple step-by-step guide to make duck ham, beef jerky and bresaola for a homemade Father’s Day gift this year. 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Chuleta a la parrilla con piquillos confitados (Charcoal-grilled T-bone steak with confit piquillo peppers)
You can cook a perfect Basque-style chuleta on your own barbecue, as long as you follow my directions to the letter...
Try our chuleta a la parrilla con piquillos confitados (charcoal-grilled T-bone steak with confit piquillo peppers), then discover coffee-rubbed steak with lemon coriander butter, pan-fried t-bone steak or chargrilled steak with chopped salad and blue-cheese dressing. In the Basque Country, parrillero and parrillera are the men and women in charge of the grill. They are professionals working in asadores (restaurants that specialise in grilling meat or fish) as well as sidrerías (cider houses). I’ve eaten superb chuleta (T-bone steak) in these places, grilled to perfection over hot coals. You can cook a perfect chuleta on your own barbecue, as long as you follow my directions to the letter. The best steaks come from cows that are six- or seven-years-old and should be 5cm thick, cut in a perpendicular way to ensure the same thickness at both ends. Once grilled and rested, cut the meat into thick slices and serve with potatoes, salad and roasted Piquillo peppers. I wrap a couple of potatoes in foil, bake them in the embers, then serve these with a little sea salt and extra-virgin olive oil. Recipes extracted from <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cocina-Vasca-Recipes-traditions-Cookbooks/dp/1788796772/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AK5J1ULCLYM5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q6ckSY2TLVS5b6M8tHQ1I429WdmAmvxT8jlJUoy_GGYfhzJw0lJeR-pKWnW2SSnC2osk7dX4I9kLXy-RAfF9xAoYMQ2-HbNz8BJa4ginVTCt-rcmGCe1ndtUVMGellOgObVkCQNNkMxDxD7ZV5_yMbaTaDRhusnrNAS3xkPnuG4MCetc94OUTC8qH7nnM3lpltFUCZ4BBU_g9B2Y6IT0qSfjfOgGFZtaqBigeZsyf9M.Rgq03CvX_Fx7RtPpM-k9JllmsyX9lkUZuXgf7wEe5II&dib_tag=se&keywords=La+Cocina+Vasca&qid=1749563399&s=books&sprefix=la+cocina+vasca%2Cstripbooks%2C182&sr=1-1&tag=olivemag-21&ascsubtag=olivemagazine-265024" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">La Cocina Vasca by Maria José Sevilla (£22, Ryland Peters & Small). Photographs: Clare Winfield, © Ryland Peters & Small. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Charcoal-grilled T-bone steak with confit piquillo peppers recipe
Peanut butter pie with a cinnamon cereal crust
This peanut butter cream pie is unashamedly gluttonous – one of the tastiest creations I’ve dreamt up
Try our peanut butter pie with a cinnamon cereal crust, then try chocolate and peanut butter sheet cake, peanut butter brownies or easy banana bread with peanut butter frosting. There’s a particularly funny line by Henry James in Washington Square. Taking a gentle swipe at his plus-sized protagonist, Catherine Sloper, James proclaims that she was “something of a glutton... [She never] stole raisins out of the pantry, but she devoted her pocket money to the purchase of cream cakes”. It’s something I fully identify with: in my teens I too spent much of my pocket money on chocolate éclairs, custard slices and cream-filled buns. As an adult, the habit has endured, although these days I’m more likely to bake an indulgent treat for myself. Recipes extracted from Flavour Heroes by Gurdeep Loyal (£27, Quadrille). Photographs: Patricia Niven. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Peanut butter pie with a cinnamon cereal crust recipe
Fancy afternoon tea in London? We’ve eaten a lot of scones and finger sandwiches to find London’s very best spots, including the Ritz, Fortnum & Mason and Claridge's
Welcome to our collection of the best afternoon teas in London, updated quarterly to make sure you get the best afternoon tea of the moment. This round-up includes reviews of classic high teas at luxury London destinations such as Claridge's, The Ritz, Fortnum & Mason and Harrods; as well as quirkier afternoon teas at The Shard, Sketch and Rosewood London. For more, check out our guide to the best afternoon teas outside of London and then discover the best dining experiences in London. What are the origins of afternoon tea? Afternoon tea (here are our favourite afternoon tea recipes) was apparently introduced to Britain in the 1840s by Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, who complained of hunger during the late afternoon... something we can relate to! What's the difference between afternoon tea and high tea? And in case you didn't know, there is a difference between afternoon tea and 'high tea' the former is taken in the late afternoon (between lunch and dinner) and involves cakes, scones, cream and sandwiches; while high tea is a substantial evening meal, usually entirely savoury. A traditional afternoon tea is often called 'high tea' in other parts of the world though, which probably explains the confusion. Best afternoon teas in London at a glance Best traditional afternoon teas Best traditional tea for tea and shopping: Fortnum & Mason The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, from £82pp Best traditional afternoon tea: Claridge’s, from £95pp Best afternoon tea for art lovers: Mirror Room, Rosewood London, from £80pp Best afternoon tea for tea lovers: for The Athenaeum, Piccadilly London, from £70pp Best vegan afternoon tea: Coda restaurant at Royal Albert Hall, from £57pp Best for historical surroundings: Raffles London at the OWO, from £82pp Best for understated luxury: The Stafford, from £70pp Best American-inspired afternoon tea: Gatsby's Room, The Beaumont, from £75pp Best afternoon tea for bohemian glamour: Petersham Nurseries, from £60pp Best afternoon tea for theatre lovers: Theatre Royal Lily Vanilli afternoon tea, from £59pp Best for luxury menu options: Corinthia Hotel, from £75pp Best kept secret: The Parlour at Great Scotland Yard Hotel, from £55pp Best afternoon tea near Buckingham Palace: The Goring, from £75pp Best iconic afternoon tea: The Ritz, from £79pp Best value iconic afternoon tea: The Wolseley, from £46.50pp Best Asian-inspired afternoon tea: The Rosebery Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, from £89pp Best afternoon tea for pretty surroundings: The Landmark London, from £75pp Best for rare teas: NoMad London, from £65pp Best for French patisserie: The Cadogan, from £80pp Best contemporary afternoon teas Best quirky afternoon tea: Sketch, from £80pp Best afternoon tea for scenic views: Aqua Shard, from £70 Best for modern design: JOIA in art'otel, from £55pp Best for a wellness-inspired tea: The Mandrake, from £65pp Best for alternative diets: The Coral Room, from £48pp Best for Parisian charm: Pavyllon London, Four Seasons Park Lane, from £85pp Best afternoon tea for dessert enthusiasts: Cake & Bubbles, from £50pp Best al fresco afternoon tea: Number Sixteen, from £45pp Best afternoon tea with a view: TING at Shangri-La Hotel, from £78pp Best afternoon tea for kids: The Ampersand Hotel, from £59.50pp Best contemporary riverside afternoon tea: OXO Tower, from £50pp Best savoury afternoon tea: Cinnamon Bazaar, from £27.50 Best traditional afternoon teas in London Fortnum & Mason, The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, London W1 Book now at Fortnum & Mason The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, from £82pp, Virgin Experience Days, £140 for 2 Best traditional tea for tea and shopping Head to Fortnum & Mason for a traditional London afternoon tea, taken in an elegant salon opened by HM The Queen to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Fortnum's pitch-perfect finger sandwiches – with not a curling corner in sight – are filled with the usual suspects, only far more luxurious: Suffolk cured ham with piccalilli, and rare bread hen egg with cress. Thick slices of soft smoked salmon, available in Fortnum’s food hall downstairs, are also excellent. Plain and fruit scones come warm, fluffy and served with whole pots of spread – the best of which was a velvety lemon curd (available to buy in the food hall) – and even more clotted cream. Individual patisseries change with the seasons, with standouts including a subtly floral rose éclair, a modern take on Eton mess and lighter-than-air meringue topped with fresh berries. These are followed by more sweet treats chosen from the cake carriage (this time serious cakes, such as battenberg and matcha layer cake). Fortnum's tea varieties include the famous smoky Earl Grey (the original blend to be sold at Fortnum’s and The Queen’s personal favourite); a sweet and floral New Zealand oolong; and an unusual sparkling tea. For champagne, highlights include a light Brut rosé, Fortnum’s Brut Sparkling from Cornwall and a perfectly smooth Blanc de Blancs. Available from: Fortnum & Mason, Virgin Experience Days Price: £82 for afternoon tea with a pot of Fortnum’s Tea; £84 for savoury afternoon tea with a pot of Fortnum’s tea; £86 for high tea with a pot of Fortnum’s tea. Address: Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London, W1A 1ER Claridge's, London W1 Book now at Claridge’s, from £95pp Best traditional afternoon tea Afternoon tea has been a ritual here for almost 150 years and this luxurious redoubt for the rich and royal (no flip-flops, no intrusive photography), has turned it into an art form. In the stunning art deco lobby, guests are treated to a parade of perfectly rectilinear finger sandwiches, warm scones and beautiful, tweezer-precise cakes, delivered to linen-clad tables by staff who operate as smoothly as a Swiss timepiece. Every detail is exquisite. Corn-fed chicken on rye comes with truffled mayonnaise. Chocolate choux are made with fine Valrhona chocolate. Claridge’s even stresses the heritage of the cucumbers (English, organic) which, dressed with chamomile-infused buttermilk, go into its version of that summer classic: cucumber sandwiches. Rare Tea Company expert Henrietta Lovell curates Claridge’s menu of loose-leaf infusions. Available from: Claridge's Price: Traditional afternoon tea £95pp, champagne afternoon tea from £110pp Address: Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4HR Mirror Room, Rosewood London, London Book now at Rosewood London, from £80pp Best afternoon tea for art lovers The Rosewood London is renowned for its theatrical and refined portrayal of the city's best artworks in the form of an exquisite afternoon tea. The inspiration changes regularly, so guests can discover different artists on repeat visits. When we visited, the tea was Hokusai inspired, capturing elements of the artist's most notable works, showcasing beautiful and precise designs through vibrant yet delicate flavours. The essentials are all still there – sandwiches, scones and patisserie, served in the grand Mirror Room – but it is interspersed with curated décor inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics. Glossy, neat mini scones (plain and raisin) are served warm and were some of the best we’ve tried – beautifully soft and light. Alongside jam and cream, they come with a stand-out homemade lemon curd which is smooth, buttery and rich. The final rounds of patisserie resemble mini works of art and are incredibly intricate, with complex layers of mousse, sponge and jelly depicting Hokusai’s art in vivid colours and detail. The colourful illustrated menu outlines the inspiration behind each creation. There are a range of drinks to accompany, from champagne to a fruity cocktail and an extensive selection of Mariage Frères teas. Service is speedy and friendly, guiding you through each element with confidence. Available from: Rosewood London Price: Art afternoon tea £80pp Address: 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN The Athenaeum, Piccadilly London Book now at The Athenaeum, from £70pp Best afternoon tea for tea lovers The Athenaeum sits in the heart of Piccadilly, overlooking the horse chestnut trees of Green Park. Step inside for a truly luxurious experience, where the staff treat you like an old friend, and a bottle of champagne is never too far out of reach. As well as the choice of classic teas, you can curate your own thanks to the tea trolley, where you're guided through different leaves and aromatics to make your own unique blend. The selection of sandwiches includes delicate and creamy Singaporean kaya eggs on sourdough, inspired by executive chef's favourite breakfast. The handmade cakes and pastries are served on a specially designed stand that looks like a tree, with individual leaves holding each cake. When we visited, a matcha cake encircling a sharp yuzu curd was a standout. There’s also a savoury afternoon tea, which is a great option for those who want to enjoy this English ritual but don't have a sweet tooth. Available from: The Athenaeum Price: Afternoon tea £70pp Address: 116 Piccadilly, London W1J 7BJ Coda restaurant, Royal Albert Hall Book now at Royal Albert Hall, from £57pp Acclaimed chef Éric Chavot brings his love of French cuisine to the Royal Albert Hall’s Coda restaurant. Although the menu may be inspired by traditional cooking, the vegan afternoon tea breaks from the conventional mould with vegan feta, whipped vegan cream, plant-based passion fruit curd and many more inventive dairy- and egg-free treats to delight its guests. From within the opulent yet unstuffy surroundings with sparkling glass chandeliers, statuesque orchids and monochrome Royal Albert Hall crockery, guests can enjoy freshly prepared sandwiches with the likes of grilled aubergine, baba ganoush, sumac onions, rocket and piquillo pepper, alongside carrot hummus, grilled courgette, spinach and tapenade. The loose tea offering features the classics of darjeeling, assam, earl grey and green varieties, as well as chamomile and peppermint, to enjoy alongside the plain and sultana scones with jam and plant-based cream. The selection of bite-sized seasonal vegan afternoon tea cakes included a rich chocolate and berry mousse, as well as an outstanding mini torched meringue pie filled with a tangy passion fruit curd. Before you leave, choose a slice to take home in a Royal Albert Hall gift box. Available from: Royal Albert Hall Price: Afternoon tea £57pp Address: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP Raffles London at the OWO Book now at Raffles, from £82pp Best for historical surroundings The conversion of the Grade II-listed Old War Office into a luxurious hotel has led to a plethora of new restaurants to discover, and our top pick is The Drawing Room, where afternoon tea is served. Deep leather sofas, panelled walls and a live pianist on a grand piano create a real sense of atmosphere. A quintessentially British setting, the tea overlooks Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade for a sense of classic London people-watching. The afternoon tea menu changes seasonally. As well as a selection of classic sandwiches (think coronation chicken, egg mayo and cucumber), the tea kicks off with a delicate heritage carrot tart for an amuse-bouche. On our spring visit, patisserie highlights included a delicate elderflower and cucumber pavlova and a mini rhubarb tart filled with creamy rice pudding. Warm scones are served with classic clotted cream and strawberry jam. There's an array of teas from around the world to choose from to pair with your delicacies: we tried a memorable apricot tea that was immensely fragrant and fruity. All teas are served with a tea timer to make sure your pot brews perfectly to your desired strength. Service is exceptional: knowledgeable, attentive and super friendly. It's also possible to pair your tea with a one hour tour of the hotel, to discover more about the historic surroundings. Available from: Raffles at the OWO Price: Afternoon tea from £82pp Address: Raffles London at The OWO, Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX The Stafford Book now at The Stafford, from £70 pp Best for understated luxury The Stafford is our new favourite hidden gem for a luxury London afternoon tea. It offers the memorable five-star hotel experience, with faultless service and immaculate food throughout. The recently relaunched tea menu, with recipes created by Lisa Goodwin-Allen and head pastry chef Magdalena Velczenbach, offers a classic experience with gentle twists along the way. Enjoy champagne served from a grand champagne trolley, and take waiter recommendations from the broad tea menu (an apricot fusion was our personal highlight). Classic sandwiches and warm fluffy scones follow, along with a mini cheese scone served with sour cream and chives. The memorable moment falls when the elaborate cake trolley is wheeled to your table and you can choose five ornate patisserie. Learn the history behind the 'white mouse' dessert and enjoy a fresh raspberry macaron or rich coffee choux bun. Anything you can't finish can be boxed up to take home, too. Available from: The Stafford Price: Afternoon tea from £70pp Address: The Stafford, 16-18 St James's Place, London SW1 1NJ Gatsby's Room, The Beaumont, London W1 Book now at Gatsby's Room, The Beaumont, from £80pp Best American-inspired afternoon tea Enjoy a transatlantic afternoon tea in the luxurious Gatsby's Room at The Beaumont hotel. The atmosphere is relaxed and intimate, with stunning art deco decor and live piano music. Located in the heart of Mayfair, it's a great escape from the hustle and bustle of central London. The menu consists of traditional afternoon tea classics with a subtle American twist. Tuck into coronation chicken, oak-smoked lox, devilled egg mayonnaise and salt beef. Choose from fluffy raisin or plain scones, and finish with delicate desserts – think salt water taffy, yuzu cream pie and vanilla pudding. Vegan alternatives and a children's afternoon tea are also available. The immaculate setting, friendly service and incredible food make The Beaumont a fantastic option for afternoon tea. Available from: The Beaumont Price: Traditional afternoon tea £80pp, champagne afternoon tea from £90pp, children's afternoon tea £40 Address: 8 Balderton St, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6TF Petersham Nurseries, Richmond Book now at Petersham Nurseries, from £60pp Best afternoon tea for bohemian glamour Petersham Nurseries is an eclectic mix of sculptures, vintage furniture, artfully decorated greenhouses and beautiful displays of plants and flowers. It’s quintessentially British with a hint of eccentricity which makes you feel slightly like you've stepped through the looking glass into a magical garden. Adding to the bohemian glamour is the imaginative and beautifully presented afternoon tea, which is served from a handblown cake stand adorned with a bunch of seasonal flowers. The seasonally changing menu makes the most of locally sourced ingredients. We enjoyed a still-warm savoury vegetable muffin, beef and horseradish sandwiches on ciabatta and fruity Eton mess choux buns. And of course there was a basket of fresh scones with cream and seasonal jam. Wash it down with a glass of rose petal prosecco for the ultimate treat. Browse the shop on your way out for trinkets, glasses and chic gardening wear. Available from: Petersham Nurseries Price: Garden afternoon tea £60pp, with prosecco £70pp. Address: Church Lane, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7AB Theatre Royal Lily Vanilli afternoon tea Book now at Theatre Royal Lily Vanilli afternoon tea, from £59pp Best afternoon tea for theatre lovers With its sophisticated millennial pink and green marble-lined room with shining chandeliers, the Grand Saloon shares the grandeur of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane that it’s located in. As you enter, the glamorous Regency era scene is set by a speaker playing a string quartet versions of popular songs. This style is replicated throughout the afternoon tea with cakes changing seasonally from ‘queen of cakes’ Lily Vanilli. From miniature fluffy canelés with pickled beetroot to smoky lapsang souchong glazed salmon on madeleines, the tea's inventive savoury options, steering away from the traditional sandwiches, takes it to the next level. A surprisingly quirky standout was the final dish, an absinthe mint chocolate chip ice cream which was inspired by the Regency era’s trend of exotic ices. Adding a touch of theatre, this was served on an opulent wooden ice cream trolley. The subtle aniseed flavour of the absinthe complemented the creamy mint ice cream. This is an afternoon tea full of sophistication and luxury. Available from: Theatre Royal Drury Lane Price: £59 for adults and £20 for children. Address: Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Catherine Street, WC2B 5JF The Crystal Moon Lounge, Corinthia Hotel, London SW1 Book now at The Corinthia Hotel, from £75pp Best for luxury menu options Afternoon tea at The Corinthia is set in the glamorous Crystal Moon Lounge dominated by a striking Baccarat crystal chandelier, underneath an array of fresh flowers. Traditional afternoon tea (£65 pp) comes with a choice of house blend teas served in three different strengths, including No 1 Aromatic, a delicate combination of flowery earl grey and soothing oolong; and No 3 Robust, a full-strength blend of assam, oolong and earl grey (stronger smoky notes with light tones of honey). Add a glass of refreshing Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut champagne for an extra £10. Or go all out with the Laurent-Perrier rosé champagne afternoon tea at £85 pp, both served in Baccarat flutes. For ultimate luxury, there is even a caviar afternoon tea option. A gold board showcases modern takes on classic British finger sandwiches – fine slithers of cucumber, light egg mayonnaise with mustard, smoked salmon with subtle hints of lemon curd, and salt beef with creamy horseradish on soft sundried tomato bread. Light, fluffy scones with honeyed glaze tops are kept warm in a small wooden presentation box. Accompaniments include classic strawberry jam, moreish rhubarb and Tonka bean jam and thick clotted cream. Patisserie change with the seasons: we had dainty canelés kick off the sweet round (they were slightly overdone but packed a good kick of rum), followed by exotic passion fruit choux buns encased in a craquelin shell, a boozy trifle with crunchy apple and calvados chantilly cream, and a delicate dark chocolate brownie topped with a chocolate crémeux. Available from: The Corinthia Price: Traditional afternoon tea £75 pp, champagne afternoon tea from £85 pp Address: Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A 2BD The Parlour at Great Scotland Yard Hotel Book now at Great Scotland Yard Hotel, from £55pp Best kept secret British elegance and exciting patisserie in an afternoon tea designed in collaboration with royal perfumier Floris. The Parlour Room is sophisticated yet modern, with printed wallpaper and checked flooring. The waiting staff were knowledgeable, discussing each tea and recommending pairings for each course – we tried a classic earl grey that was floral and citrussy. The afternoon tea starts with an assortment of savouries, which were classics with a twist, using tarragon in the chicken mayonnaise, and pairing cheddar cheese with Guinness in gougères. We liked that the perfectly shaped scones arrived warm and with plenty of clotted cream and jam for all of them. Diving into the star of the show, five intricate pastries are meticulously layered and decorated. The fruity, fragrant strawberry and jasmine tartlet was the highlight, closely followed by a zingy blackcurrant and frangipane gateaux. Available from: Great Scotland Yard Hotel Price: £55pp, champagne afternoon tea £65pp Address: 3-5, Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HN The Goring, London SW1 Book now at The Goring, from £60pp Best afternoon tea near Buckingham Palace Traditional afternoon tea comes with a choice of Jing teas including the strong, slightly smoky Goring blend, and a floral oolong tea. Add a glass of refreshing Bollinger for an extra £10. A vibrant pea purée amuse bouche topped with crème fraiche and a cube of smoked salmon started the afternoon tea, followed by salty shredded chicken with fresh tomatoes on fluffy white bread and fresh salmon with crisp slithers of cucumber. Warm with a soft middle and golden on top, the scones came with syrupy strawberry jam and thick clotted cream. For the sweet round, a soft choux bun encased in a craquelin shell was filled with whipped strawberry cream on a thick crunchy biscuit base, a dense lemon and poppy seed cake was topped with a dollop of zingy lemon curd and piped torched meringue; mini pistachio and raspberry loaf was moist and nutty; a sticky lemon macaroon with sweet tangy cream was incredibly moreish; and a silky dark chocolate tart with hibiscus had a crunchy bottom. Available from: The Goring Price: Traditional afternoon tea £75pp, champagne afternoon tea from £85pp Address: 15 Beeston Place, London, SW1W OJW The Ritz, Palm Court, London W1 Book now at The Ritz, from £79pp Best iconic afternoon tea The Ritz is as iconic as the Queen, and this institutional British hotel keeps up tradition by serving 350 afternoon teas every day. It's only fitting that afternoon tea at The Ritz is a lavish affair; the formal dress code requires men to wear shirt and tie, doors are opened for you by folk in top hats, and the resident pianist, Ian Gomes, who flutters away most days during afternoon tea service, used to play with Frank Sinatra. Afternoon tea at The Ritz is taken in the Palm Court, an area raised up from the rest of the hotel’s lobby like a marble-floored stage. The Louis XVI-style set is beautifully ornate, with pristine white tablecloths laid out beneath intricate chandeliers, giant palms and gold-gilt mirrors. Choose from the 18-strong tea menu that has been curated and exclusively blended by The Ritz’s tea sommelier, Giandomenico Scanu. There are black tea blends, fermented Oolongs, herbal fruit teas and even The Ritz’s own Chai. We tried The Ritz Royal English, a classic black tea blend, combining aromatic Ceylon orange pekoe and rich Assam. Available from: The Ritz Price: Traditional afternoon tea £76pp Address: 150 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9BR Click here to read our full review of afternoon tea at The Ritz The Wolseley, London W1 Book now at The Wolseley, from £44.50 Best value iconic afternoon tea The classic room at The Wolseley has become an institution over the years – choose a simple cream tea (scones and tea), the classic afternoon tea, or go all out and order the champagne afternoon tea, complete with a glass of Pommery Brut Royal NV. Neatly cut finger sandwiches are made with various breads – succulent beef and horseradish on white, as well as cucumber (which was a little bland), smoked salmon on squishy brown bread, and Branston pickle on tomato bread. The coronation chicken sandwich was exemplary, with a lightly spiced curry mayo and plump sultanas. Scones were pleasant and fluffy, but came on the stand with the rest of the sandwiches and cakes – by the time we got to them, they were a little less fresh than desired. Simple strawberry jam and clotted cream came in generous portions. A silky lemon meringue tart was finished with a shiny blow-torched meringue dome; well-spiced Dundee cake came packed with juicy fruit; and the sherry trifle included a fragrant vanilla set custard, topped with a tart, shiny sherry jelly. If you’re still peckish, the smartly dressed staff bring round trays of the tart of the day, on our visit, a large blue cheese and caramelised onion one, with a dark crunchy crust. Available from: The Wolseley Price: Cream tea £19.50, classic afternoon tea from £44.50pp, champagne afternoon tea £58pp Address: 160 Piccadilly, St James's London, W1J 9EB The Rosebery Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, London SW1 Book now at Mandarin Oriental, from £89pp Best Asian-inspired afternoon tea Afternoon tea at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is taken in The Rosebery Lounge, a grand yet unstuffy dining room with high ceilings and a small, stylish bar offering a selection of wines and spirits, including Chêne Bleu Domaine De la Verrière rosé, Goose Island IPA and Hendrick’s gin. Speckled antique mirrors and contemporary abstract art line the walls, and individual metal coat stands (tree-like) are brought to intimate, low, dark-wood tables. Elegant chandeliers and large windows facing onto Knightsbridge high street make the lounge bright, and a rose and ginger scent infuses throughout the room. We were greeted by a friendly and informative waiter who explained the options available: beer afternoon tea, teamaster’s choice, sake (read our guide to sake here) afternoon tea, mini afternoon tea (for children under 12) or traditional champagne afternoon tea. We opted for the latter, which came with R de Ruinart rosé champagne and R de Ruinart white champagne, both smooth, chilled and crisp, the rosé leaving slight floral notes after each sip. Available from: The Rosebery Lounge Price: Traditional afternoon tea £85pp, extra supplement for champagne, beer or sake pairings Address: 66 Knightsbridge Green, London, SW1X 7LA The Landmark London, NW1 Book now at The Landmark from £75pp Best afternoon tea for pretty surroundings Towering palm trees, giant orchids and an elaborate glass roof – you may mistake the Winter Garden atrium at The Landmark London for a luxury hotel in Dubai. But comfortable armchairs, soft lighting and crisp white tablecloths brings a bit of British to the table, and helps provide the perfect setting for an afternoon tea. The Landmark London has a variety of special blend teas – the Landmark Blend has a subtle sweet hint of Bourbon vanilla, while the Winter Garden Blend is a more traditional and aromatic afternoon tea blend (we highly recommend both). Finger sandwiches were traditional, but the bread was fresh and scattered with mixed grains. Free-range corn fed chicken was given a subtle twist with tarragon crème fraîche and the thick-cut Lapsang Souchong smoked salmon was soft and delicate. The two varieties of scones were not as large and fluffy as we hoped they would be, but the delicate jam saved the day. Available from: The Landmark London Price: High Palms Afternoon Tea £70pp Address: 222 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 6JQ NoMad London, WC2 Book now at The Nomad, from £65pp Best for rare teas Indulge in a delightful afternoon at NoMad, where the tranquil, light-filled orangery, nestled within the historic Grade II-listed old police station, offers a serene escape from busy Covent Garden. Embark on a culinary journey with a three-course tea menu. You choose from an array of teas curated by London's esteemed Rare Tea Company, ranging from exotic global blends like jasmine silver tip and genmaicha to timeless classics such as earl grey or English breakfast. For those seeking an extra touch of indulgence, the bar team presents six innovative cocktails for an added £18, perfect for a spirited afternoon lift. The first course is savoury sandwiches, ranging from the classic egg salad elevated with black truffle and chive, to pastrami, daikon and mustard – paying homage to NoMad's New York roots. For an enhanced experience, consider adding Imperial Osciеtra caviar served with griddled potato bread and bonito cream for an extra £23. The sweet delights are crafted by pastry chef Martha Hernandez, whose artistic flair shines in creations like the sacher-torte, tropical cheesecake and the cassis and shisho tart, marrying zesty fruit with buttery, crumbly pastry. Unable to finish? Leftovers can be boxed up for you to enjoy later, too. Available from: NoMad London Price: Classic afternoon tea £65pp Address: 28 Bow St, London WC2E 7AW The Cadogan Book now at The Cadogan, from £80pp Best for French patisserie As soon as you step off Sloane Street into The Cadogan you’re met with the quiet of luxury. The Cadogan Lounge has, at its centre, an ornamental tree decorated with seasonal flowers which provides a beautiful backdrop for this tea time experience. The afternoon tea, created by chef Benoît Blin, marries the technique and intricacy of French patisserie with the tradition of an English afternoon tea, and the result is as elegant as it is delicious. Once we’d chosen our tea from the 12 on offer, the first course of savouries arrived, which included an egg mayonnaise sandwich with black summer truffle, which we haven’t been able to stop thinking about since. Then the homemade scones, still warm, alongside strawberry jam and clotted cream, which is served with a selection of sweets, including a Wimbledon-inspired parfait of strawberries and shortbread on our summer visit. The best is saved for last though as the cake trolley is wheeled to your table, if you still have room of course. We chose the ultra lemon cake which had a refreshing hit of citrus curd running through its centre. Available from: The Cadogan Price: Traditional afternoon tea £70pp Address: 75 Sloane St, Chelsea, London SW1X 9SG Best modern afternoon teas in London Sketch, London W1 Book now at Sketch, from £85pp Best quirky afternoon tea Aside from the other-worldly surroundings, the highlight of afternoon tea at Sketch has to be the tea itself. Waitresses scoot golden tea trollies around the room, each one stacked with glass jars of aromatic loose leaf teas – there are at least 40 to pick from, including whole rosebud, matcha, white peony and Taiwan red jade. Feel free to sniff before you choose, and refills are complimentary. Expect fun surprises, changing themes and plenty of little extras along the way during a Sketch afternoon tea. The volume of food is generous with sandwiches, six different patisserie, scones, cake from the trolley and more to enjoy. Available from: Sketch Price: Classic afternoon tea £80pp Address: 9 Conduit Street, London, W1S 2XG Peter Pan afternoon tea, Aqua Shard Book now at Aqua Shard from £70 Aqua shard offers magical views over London which feel particularly apt for this Peter Pan themed tea. There's plenty of attention to detail and magical touches which have gone into making this a memorable experience, for starters the afternoon tea arrives on a custom crafted ship in an impressive cloud of dry ice. The perfectly cut sandwiches are light, soft and fluffy, with flavoursome fillings of smoked salmon, cream cheese and cod roe, along with the standout truffle egg mayo, all courses are replenished on request and the service is seamless. After the savoury course you can expect freshly baked scones served with homemade preserves and jam and plenty of clotted cream. Leave room though, as the highlight of the afternoon tea is the desserts and pastries, the ‘Peter’s secret never tree entrance’ is a standout – a soft chocolate sponge with chocolate mousse, ganache and sour cherry is melt in the mouth. A miniature chest hiding a selection of sweet treats and a shortbread Tinkerbell covered in edible gold dust our bound to bring out your inner child, and there's plenty of pastries and cakes to choose from. In winter it's worth booking a late-afternoon slot so you can watch the city light up from the comfort of your seat before you return home. Available from: Aqua Shard Price: £70 Address: 31 St Thomas St, London, SE1 9RY JOIA in art'otel, Battersea Book now at JOIA, from £55pp Best for modern design Battersea Power Station has garnered a reputation for a certain level of luxury and neighbouring Art’otel is no different. It’s beautifully designed by Spanish artist Jaime Hayon, with a mixture of sculptures, paintings and photography that lean into colourful surrealism. The JOIA bar and restaurant is on the 14th and 15th floors, with views spanning over the power station and across the river. The restaurant feels bright and elegant, bolstered by knowing there’s a rooftop pool and bar just one floor up if you want to extend your visit. Its décor is art deco inspired with lots of gold accents and plush pink velvet chairs. Service is friendly and attentive, helping it to feel like a high-end experience without any stuffiness. The afternoon tea menu features a selection of 12 teas from classics like earl grey and darjeeling to lesser-seen options like Iron Buddha oolong and white peony tea. The food starts with tangy salted beef and horseradish; traditional egg mayo; and creamy dill, smoked salmon and soft cheese sandwiches (which are offered ‘unlimited’). Move on to warm plain scones with raspberry jam and cream, before the vibrantly decorated patisserie that evokes the hotel’s art-forward aesthetic. We tried a raspberry and cinnamon custard tart, a pear and almond choux bun and, the highlight, a rich chocolate and banana mousse cake bookended by tempered shards of melt-in-the-mouth chocolate. This would make an excellent option for a special occasion, with the option to add champagne, too. Price: £55pp with a pot of tea; £65pp with a glass of champagne and pot of tea. Available from: JOIA Price: From £55pp, champagne afternoon tea £65pp Address: art’otel London Battersea Power Station, 15th Floor. 1 Electric Boulevard, London SW11 8BJ The Mandrake, Fitzrovia, London, W1T Book now at The Mandrake, from £60pp Best for a wellness-inspired tea The Mandrake hotel is a quirkily luxurious haven just off London’s Oxford Street, so this wellness-inspired tea, with loose influences of ayurveda, makes for a welcome respite from the Saturday shopping carnage outside. The experience starts with a 45-minute sound healing session, including infrared light therapy and a gong bath. With cosy throws and pillows to make yourself comfortable, there are a few too many people in the room for this to be a truly relaxing experience. But we close our eyes and let the gongs reverberate through us, and there’s plenty of time to empty our minds. The tea itself is served downstairs in the Yopo restaurant. It’s themed around the seven chakras, with seven delicacies individually plated and served with a tea pairing. There are no cucumber sandwiches and mini victoria sponges here – instead we enjoy the likes of a yellowtail tostada with sweet potato and physalis, which is accompanied by a Saltoro black tea and mango blend. Each of the seven mini dishes are intricate and delicious, and tea connoisseurs will be in raptures over the unlimited brews, with everything from a ceremonial matcha via a white tea with peach to a green tea grown in Jersey. Make sure you take a wander round the hotel while you’re here – it’s as much of an adventure as the unusual tea. Available from: The Mandrake Price: From £60pp Address: 20-21 Newman St, London W1T 1PG Emily in Paris afternoon tea, Pavyllon London, Four Seasons Park Lane, London W1J Book now at Pavyllon, from £75pp Best for Parisian charm If you’re after a spot of Parisian charm among the hustle of central London, this is the afternoon tea for you. It nods to the hit TV show throughout (you are served a giant red beret made from white chocolate) but is still a classy affair. The savoury options are well seasoned and generous, with delicious finger sandwiches ranging from the classic smoked salmon and cream cheese to a chicken sandwich with a delicious tomato condiment. The sweet offerings are meticulously put together and supremely delicious. From an oolong tea crème brulêe tart, pistachio financiers, and mini chocolate and coffee eclairs, there’s something for everyone. It is very chic, with the Emily beret adding a touch of the show’s charming silliness. The room is spacious and glamorous, with lots of natural light. You’re encouraged to relax and enjoy yourself, which really makes the whole thing feel luxurious and special. Service is attentive and friendly but not overbearing, so you can relax and chat as you eat. Available from: Pavyllon Price: From £75pp, champagne afternoon tea £85pp Address: Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London W1J 7DR The Coral Room, Bloomsbury, London WC1B Book now at The Coral Room, from £48pp Best for alternative diets The Coral Room is an impressive venue for a special occasion – with high ceilings, a big open fire and a striking art deco style bar, it feels opulent but relaxed. With the opening of The Devil Wears Prada in the West End, it’s offering a themed afternoon tea so you can channel your inner Miranda Priestly. Runway Afternoon Tea starts with sandwiches including classic cucumber and crème fraîche, a punchy smoked salmon in a brioche roll, and Nates’ grilled cheese – a warm, melty treat that’s easily the best of the bunch. Buttermilk scones are served with clotted cream and a spiced pear jam that feels perfect for the colder months, with a little cinnamon madeleine to prepare for the cakes to come. On to the patisserie, a delightfully light layered hazelnut coffee opera cake references the “no foam skimmed latte with an extra shot” from the film. The Devil’s chocolate cake is rich, if a little on the dry side, but the ‘cerulean’ Greek yogurt mousse is light and fresh in among all the sweetness. The star, named ‘a single cube of cheese’, is a cube of rich, glossy vanilla cheesecake. Almost all the cakes and scones are gluten-free, with vegetarian and vegan options, so this is a great one to cater to alternative diets. There’s an ample selection of teas to choose from, including black, green and herbal, or you can amp up the luxury with sparkling wine or champagne. The specially created cocktail menu shines with the Runway Royale – tequila and vanilla liqueur topped up with champagne and a botanical aperitif, alongside zesty gin and berry-based vodka options. Available from: The Coral Room Price: Traditional afternoon tea £48pp, champagne afternoon tea £65pp, sparkling wine from £15, cocktails from £19. Address: 16-22 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B 3NN Cake & Bubbles by Albert Adria, Cafe Royal, London W1B Book now at Cakes and Bubbles, from £50pp Best afternoon tea for dessert enthusiasts Cake & Bubbles is a dessert and champagne experience designed by multi-award-winning pastry chef Albert Adria. Located at the Hotel Café Royal in London, Adria has created a spectacle of sweet sensations, offered alongside a carefully curated selection of champagne and sparkling wine. Born out of Adria’s desire to open a dessert-only venue, the Sweet Afternoon Bubbles menu comprises three sweet courses, with an optional glass of (highly recommended) N.V. Venue Clicquot Brut. Upon arrival of the first course, beautifully presented on a golden embossed cake stand, Adria’s deep passion for delicate confections is clear. We were guided through the experience by friendly staff, starting from the bottom tier with baklava pistachio pillows that were light as air and a passion fruit crème with a touch of burnt caramel to balance the flavours. By far, the highlight of the menu was the ‘cheese cake’, a twist on traditional cheesecake, using sharp Baron Bigod cheese, enveloped in sweet white chocolate with hazelnut – an absolute must-try for cheese and cake lovers alike. Available from: Cakes & Bubbles Price: Sweet Afternoon Bubbles menu £50pp (with a glass of N. V. Venue Clicquot Brut £65pp) Address: 70 Regent St., London, W1B 4DY Number Sixteen, South Kensington, London SW7 Book now at Number Sixteen, from £45pp Best al fresco afternoon tea As soon as you step through the door of this pristinely manicured mid-Victorian white townhouse, co-owner Kit Kemp's bold statements make themselves known. Textiles in the suite of drawing rooms range in colour from pistachio and pink to stylish yellow and purple, with unique artwork throughout – a huge wall-mounted birdcage marks the entranceway, books line the walls, and hand painted puppets guard the honesty bar stocked with spirits, wines and bubbles. The selection of sandwiches and cakes offers something a bit different to traditional afternoon tea. On our summer visit, hick-cut honey roasted ham with refreshing dill coleslaw comes on black rye bread; beautiful courgette flowers are coated in a crisp and light tempura; and herbes de provence chicken fills a squishy glazed brioche bun. Pastries are pretty and dainty – a hint of violet adds depth to a creamy lemon-filled choux profiterole, rose cupcakes are subtly floral and the silky raspberry panna cotta provides a pleasantly tart finish. Available from: Number Sixteen Price: Traditional afternoon tea £45pp, champagne afternoon tea £57pp Address: 16 Sumner Place, London, SW7 3EG TING at Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard, London SE1 Book now at TING Shangri-La from £78pp Best afternoon tea with a view If you delight in all things traditional, then afternoon tea at London's TING is not for you. But if you’re open-minded, enjoy Asian food and would prefer to gaze across a sparkling city rather than a Victorian dining room, then you can’t get much better than TING at Shangri-La hotel, one of six restaurants in The Shard. Initial impressions of TING (on level 35) are magnificent: the lift doors open onto a spectacular and uninterrupted panorama of London, dominated at first by St Paul’s Cathedral. Low tables and armchairs are sensibly arranged to soak up as much of the view as possible – we took three hours over our afternoon tea, so unique was the experience. Available from: TING at Shangri-La Price: Afternoon tea £78pp, champagne afternoon tea from £88pp Address: Shangri-La Hotel At The Shard, 31, St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9QU The Ampersand Hotel, Science afternoon tea, London SW7 Book now at Ampersand Hotel, from £59.50pp Best afternoon tea for kids Just a stone’s throw from the Science and Natural History museums in South Kensington, it’s easy to see where The Ampersand got their inspiration from for this wacky afternoon tea – the perfect treat for budding scientists. The room we take tea in is part English drawing room, part French tea salon, and comes adorned with comfortable sofas. As for the food, everything is made in-house – there’s a meticulously decorated raspberry cake planet with a white chocolate planetary ring, and moreish hazelnut and chocolate cake with a sharp mango mousse volcano. There are also chocolate dinosaurs and a citrus cocktail served in a laboratory beaker, to add to the Dr Jekyll experience. Portions are generous too, very welcome after a morning spent museum-hopping. Available from: The Ampersand Hotel Price: Science afternoon tea £59.50pp, with champagne from £69.50, (vegetarian options available), £39.50pp for children Address: 10 Harrington Road, London, SW7 3ER Click here to read our full review of afternoon tea at The Ampersand OXO Tower, London SE1 Book now at OXO Tower, from £45pp Best contemporary riverside afternoon tea OXO Tower Wharf is one of London’s most famous landmarks, noted for its iconic branded windows and sky-high restaurants. It’s hard to find the entrance if you’ve never been before – head to the pavilion in the middle of the building, then catch the lift up to the 8th floor, for the restaurant. Enjoy stunning views on your way to your table, that stretch all the way from Waterloo Bridge to St Paul’s Cathedral. The atmosphere is considerably formal – think leather seats and slate tables with crisp ironed white tablecloths, and a slanting glass roof to make the most of those beautiful views. Afternoon tea menus are carefully explained and although the selection of sandwiches and cakes seems endless, portions here are dainty so it’s possible to try everything. Available from: OXO Tower Wharf Price: Traditional afternoon tea £40pp, champagne afternoon tea from £50pp Address: OXO Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH Chai afternoon tea, Cinnamon Bazaar Book now at Cinnamon Bazaar, from £27.50 Best savoury afternoon tea One of the best afternoon teas in London for savoury palates is the high chai tea at Cinnamon Bazaar. It doesn't have the glitz and glamour of The Savoy, but it's comfortable enough and the service is friendly. The menu puts a unique Indian-inspired view on afternoon tea, inspired by chef Vivek Singh's roots in Kolkata, completely transforming it into something new. The tea is divided into chaats, nibbles (including a fish finger sandwich and chicken spring roll) and sweets. It makes a tempting change from finger sandwiches and scones and you're sure to find a new favourite dish. Available from: Cinnamon Bazaar Price: Chai afternoon tea for two £27.50 Adress: 28 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7JS Still in the mood for cakes? Check out our best ever afternoon tea recipes now, and create your own feast at home...
Treat Dad to a slap-up three-course meal with our Father’s Day menu ideas – from Sunday roasts to Italian classics, seafood specials and plant-based picks
Looking for Father's Day menu ideas? Want the best Father's Day recipes? Check out our easy ways to treat your dad to make the Sunday super special, then choose a foodie gift from our Father's Day gift ideas. Each of our Father's Day menus are paired with a special cocktail to toast the occasion, or you can choose from a wider range of our cocktail recipes. Looking for an impressive gluten-free Father's Day menu? We've got you covered with these gorgeous gluten-free recipes, including curried leek and potato hash, roasted sea trout and eton mess. How about a homemade afternoon tea to treat your dad? You can create your own selection of finger sandwiches, scones, dainty cakes and patisserie using our afternoon tea recipes. If you really want to earn some extra brownie points, go the whole hog and treat them to a slap-up three course Sunday lunch with our simple but impressive recipes. Choose a theme and follow the recipes, or mix and match to create your own bespoke menu. Jump to: Father's Day Sunday roast menu Father's Day seafood menu Italian Father's Day menu Father's Day BBQ menu Vegetarian Father's Day menu Vegan Father's Day menu Sweet snacks Father's Day menu ideas Father's Day Sunday roast menu: Tomato and red pepper soup Kick off your Father's Day roast with this light and summery tomato and red pepper soup, perfect if you need to use up that glut of tomatoes from the garden, too. Roast chicken with kyiv butter For the main, why not smother a whole chicken in garlicky, lemony butter and roast – it's easy, flavour-packed and everyone at the table will enjoy. Chocolate bread and butter pudding Dads are sure to love this show-stopper of a dessert and better still, it's incredibly easy to make. You can make this indulgent pud with croissants to lessen the chocolate hit, if you like. Americano cocktail Pair your Sunday roast with a classic Americano. It's a precursor of the negroni and makes for a lighter, less boozy cocktail. Father's Day seafood menu: Harissa lime prawn cocktail We've levelled up a classic by adding rose harissa paste and plenty of fresh lime to the mix. With only 15 minutes prep time, this is the perfect starter for Father's Day. Fish and chips You can't go wrong with fish and chips, whether you're at the seaside or at the dinner table! Cooking soft, seasonal cod in lager creates a super crisp, light batter with a deep flavour. Serve with chips and peas and you're good to go. Limoncello meringue pie If there's room to spare for dessert after your main, why not go for a light, zesty limoncello pie? A great finish to a seafood lunch. Vesper martini Vodka cocktails go great with seafood, so we recommend pairing your food with this vesper martini, shaken with gin and vodka. Don't forget the twist of lemon. Italian Father's Day menu: Italian flatbread with pear, walnut and gorgonzola Kick off an Italian-inspired feast this Father's Day with a molten cheesy flatbread, featuring a dazzling combo of gorgonzola, pears and walnuts. Spinach, mascarpone and ham hock rotolo A bubbling pasta bake is always going to be a hit, and this rotolo with salty ham hock, creamy mascarpone and spinach is a real show-stopper. Affogato chocolate mousse Round the three-course meal off with a light, quick and easy chocolate mousse, flavoured with espresso for an Italian twist. It's ready in just 15 minutes, too. Negroni This punchy Italian cocktail is perfect for an easy aperitivo to serve with your Italian Father's Day menu. Father's Day BBQ menu: BBQ peanut pork ribs The perfect excuse for dads to show off their barbecuing prowess, these gorgeously sweet and sticky BBQ pork ribs are elevated with a peanut butter caramel sauce. They're best simply served with a citrussy slaw and rice. For more inspiration, check out our best ever BBQ ideas. BBQ courgettes Accompany your BBQ main with these melty griddled courgettes. The combination of smoky, charred courgettes, creamy labneh and crunchy savoury granola makes this a perfect side dish for a celebration. Rum cake Finish off your Father's Day BBQ bonanza with this fudgy rum caramel cake topped with grilled pineapple and ice cream. Finishing the cake on the barbecue gives it a subtle smokey flavour and ci Vegetarian Father's Day menu: Chickpea fritters Ready in just 30 minutes, these lightly spiced vegetarian fritters make a brilliant meat-free starter this Father's Day. Serve with a dollop of yogurt and fresh cucumber salad. Courgette curry If your dad is a curry fan, look no further than this light, summery courgette curry. It's ready in less than an hour, making it a fuss-free main to present on Father's Day. Strawberry and pistachio cake Strawberries are at their best in June, so make the most of them this Father's Day with this lovely summer pistachio cake with strawberry icing. Rebujito The rebujito makes a great Father's Day cocktail because it's light, refreshing and effortlessly sophisticated – perfect for sipping in the garden alongside a sunny lunch. Its crisp mix of dry fino sherry and lemonade is both thirst-quenching and low in alcohol, making it an easy-going choice for relaxed celebrations. Plus, its Spanish roots add a touch of flair to the occasion. Vegan Father's Day menu: Smoked aubergine, pepper and walnut salad with pomegranate This easy sharing starter is a wonderful way to start your vegan feast. Smoked aubergine is combined with sweet red peppers and walnuts and serve with flatbreads. Plus, you can make ahead of time. Sunblush tomato and olive vegan paella This plant-based paella is packed with punchy flavour and will not only impress dad but the whole family. Vegan brownies Bake a batch of our decadent vegan brownies for an indulgent sweet treat to end your Father's Day feast. Our unique recipe is super chocolaty so vegan and non-vegan friends and family will all love it! Mai tai Pair your courses with a round of mai tais, a super fruity and fun rum-based cocktail. There’s always room for… Sweet snacks: A couple more treats that we’ve picked out with dads in mind. After dinner treats are the icing on the cake of a perfect Father's Day meal! Quick Biscoff fudge Make this luscious fudge, flavoured with Lotus Biscoff smooth spread and a pinch of sea salt flakes, in just 20 minutes (plus a little cooling time). Watch them disappear in seconds! Chocolate truffles These tempting chocolate truffles look impressive but are deceptively easy to make – the perfect ending to any Father's Day meal. Vegan shortbread biscuits These lovely crumbly biscuits are perfect with a hot pot of tea - sounds like a good way to end Father's Day to us! Don’t forget the present! Check out our up-to-date gift guide for the perfect Father's Day present.
This is a take on the viral honey butter toast from Arôme bakery – it’s great as a speedy snack or part of a breakfast spread
Try our honey butter toast, then discover halloumi toastie with harissa and honey, brie, ham and honey-pickled pear toastie or sticky honey cakes. Honey butter toast recipe
Fresh savoury scones, ready in just 30 minutes. Serve these just warm with soft butter for spreading
Try our cheese and chive scones, then try Wensleydale cheese scones, comté cheese and olive scones, or beef chilli with jalapeño cheddar scones. Cheese and chive scones recipe
These are an Italian take on a pub classic – switch out pancetta for chorizo and parmesan for manchego if you fancy a trip to sunny Spain instead
Try our Italian sausage scotch eggs, then try chicken katsu scotch egg, Italian scotch olives or Scotch creme eggs. Italian sausage scotch eggs recipe
This is a great dish to feed a crowd – serve with bloody marys for the ultimate Sunday brunch
Try our giant rosti with baked eggs, then try spiced potato rösti, roast potato rosti, potato and carrot rosti or celeriac and potato rösti with poached eggs. Giant rosti with baked eggs recipe
These are inspired by the Reese’s classic but are slightly more grown-up in flavour – they will keep for five days in the fridge or three months in the freezer
Try our peanut butter cups, then try our peanut butter flapjacks, peanut butter banana bread or chocolate and peanut butter snack cakes. Cook’s tip: Boost your plant points "I've put an autumnal spin on peanut butter cups with a filling made from a tin of pumpkin purée mixed with 1 tsp mixed spice, 1 tsp vanilla extract and a squeeze of agave nectar. Spoon into melted dark chocolate as per the recipe then top with pumpkin seeds for an extra plant point." View Green Video on the source website Note these changes to the recipe will alter the nutritional information displayed. Here are more ways to boost your plant points and plant-packed recipes. Peanut butter cups recipe
This is a delicious granola that can be customised with all your favourite nuts and seeds. Leave it to cool undisturbed to ensure crunchy clusters
Try our tahini and pistachio granola, then try healthy granola, sourdough chocolate granola, or granola clusters with yogurt drizzle. For a quick breakfast on-the-go, try our nutty seedy breakfast bars. Tahini and pistachio granola recipe
Venison is a rich meat that can stand up to the spicing in this simple curry
Try our venison keema-style curry, then try turkey keema curry, keema meatball curry, or lamb keema curry. Venison keema-style curry recipe
A trio of lemon (curd, zest and juice) is the key to these zingy muffins. Perfect for elevenses, an afternoon snack or even breakfast
Try our lemon drizzle muffins, then try chocolate chip muffins, healthy breakfast muffins, or banana muffins. Lemon drizzle muffins recipe
A rich coffee cake topped with creamy vanilla latte icing – perfect for a teatime pick-me-up
Try our coffee loaf cake, then discover coffee and cream fridge cake, Vietnamese coffee loaf cake, or Irish coffee cake. You can find even more coffee dessert inspiration here. Also discover our coconut and raspberry loaf for tea time snack. Coffee loaf cake recipe
A classic, impressive lemon meringue pie with crisp pastry, tart curd and fluffy meringue that's easy to make. What more could you want?
Serve our easy lemon meringue pie as an impressive centrepiece at a dinner party. Follow this recipe for how to create the fluffiest meringues to make sure that your lemon meringue pie is the best of the best. Perfect your technique for the topping with our basic meringue recipe. We also have a classic meringues recipe. For more sweet tart recipes check out our key lime pie, custard tart and lemon tart. Also try our baked alaska for another impressive dessert featuring meringue. How to make lemon meringue pie... step-by-step video View Green Video on the source website Lemon meringue pie recipe
Discover our collection of slow-cooker recipes. Save time and effort with these easy one-pots and chillis as well slow cooker chicken and spaghetti bolognese
Looking for easy slow cooker recipes? Want to save time, energy and washing up at the end of a busy day? Just add all your main ingredients to the slow cooker in the morning and leave it to do the hard work. We love the whole bung-it-in approach, and it means you can get on with other bits while those ingredients transform into a delicious dinner. Whether you're using a Crock-Pot or other brand of slow cooker, all the below slow-cooker recipes should work in it (did you know that you can even make spaghetti bolognese in a slow cooker?). Energy-efficient and reliable, a slow cooker is the must-have appliance for batch cooking. Read our tried-and-tested reviews of the best slow cookers. Our easy slow-cooker meals include slow-cooked chicken recipes, healthy slow-cooked recipes (try coconut dahl) as well as more indulgent options, perfect for a dinner party. How about an all-in-one fragrant lamb curry? Easy baked bolognese sauce? Check out our expert guide for how to use a slow cooker. For more easy recipes, discover our air-fryer recipes. Easy slow-cooker recipes Slow-cooker beef stew This hearty stew is full of iron, protein and natural antioxidants. Pop beef shin, red wine and veggies into a slow cooker and leave for four hours. Slow-cooked brisket with red wine, thyme and onions Check out this simple slow cooker beef brisket recipe. This easy melt-in-the-mouth beef makes a perfect Sunday roast for when you have guests for dinner. Slow-cooker gammon in cider Try this hassle-free centrepiece for an impressive weekend lunch. Put the ingredients into a slow cooker and leave for four hours, then glaze for a sticky-sweet finish. Slow-cooker pulled pork Get perfect pulled pork every time with this easy recipe. Put the ingredients into a slow cooker and leave for eight hours to let the spices infuse. Slow cooker winter vegetable stew This two-step slow cooker winter vegetable stew is a protein-packed hug in a bowl, with pearl barley adding a hearty texture and nutty depth to every spoonful. Slow-cooker chilli A bit of everything goes into this chilli to create the ultimate winter warmer – dark chocolate, lager and Worcestershire sauce along with plenty of herbs and spices. Throw all the ingredients into a slow-cooker and let the mince soak up the flavours for four hours. Slow cooker easy butter chicken Let your slow cooker do the work with this cosy, creamy butter chicken, simmered to tender perfection – finish with a scattering of coriander for a fresh pop of colour. Slow-cooker beef bourguignon Achieve rich and deep flavours for your beef bourguignon by browning the meat well and caramelising the veg. Slow-cooking this dish allows the flavours to melt together, creating an intensely savoury end result. Slow-cooker sausage casserole Give your slow cooker some love with this winter warmer, packed with hearty ingredients including sausages, bacon and borlotti beans. Lamb kleftiko Check out these easy slow cooked lamb shanks with waxy potatoes. Kleftiko is a Greek dish of lamb and potatoes slow cooked with white wine, lemon and oregano. Serve with bread for mopping up juices, and a green salad dressed with red wine vinegar and olive oil. Slow-cooker chicken curry This creamy, aromatic curry is easy to make and is guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family. Put all the ingredients into a slow cooker and leave for four hours to let the spices infuse. Slow cooker hot chocolate Indulge in the ultimate rich and velvety treat with our slow cooker hot chocolate. Let it simmer to perfection, then top with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon or chilli for a luxurious twist. Slow cooker chicken stew Check out our creamy chicken stew with peanut butter. Groundnut stew is a typically West African dish. Serve this slow-cooked chicken, with its mellow peanut butter and fiery ensemble of spices, alongside extra sliced red chilli for oomph. Slow-cooker leg of lamb This leg of lamb is slow-cooked with madeira, red onion, prunes and thyme, so it's rich and intense in flavour with a hint of sweetness. Slow-cooker roast beef Make this joint of beef in the slow cooker for a rich, tender centrepiece – miso provides an umami kick, adding depth of flavour to the beef and gravy. Slow cooker sweet potato, chickpea and coconut one-pot Cosy up on chilly evenings with our high-fibre sweet potato, chickpea, and coconut one-pot. Let the slow cooker work its magic for a fuss-free, flavour-packed meal. Sausages with blackberries, bay and juniper Check out our slow-cooked sausages with juicy blackberries, bay leaves and fruity juniper berries. Perfect for a midweek dinner, served with buttery mashed potatoes and dijon mustard. Slow-cooker Irish stew This hearty, traditional stew is just the thing for dinner as the winter months roll in. Put the lamb and veggies in a slow cooker and leave for four hours. Oxtail with orange, szechuan peppercorns and star anise Check out our meltingly tender slow-cooked oxtail with Szechuan peppercorns, aromatic orange and star anise - the perfect weekend warming recipe. Chickpeas with dates, turmeric, cinnamon and almonds Check out our easy chickpea stew packed with dates, crunchy almonds and vibrant turmeric. Slow cooking chickpeas with a heady selection of spices really ramps up the flavour in this frugal dish. Try to get hold of the extra large, chubby chickpeas in jars for superior texture. Black bean and chipotle chilli Check out our chilli with black beans and fiery chipotle chilli paste. This veggie one-pot is an easy, low calorie recipe the whole family will love. Slow-cooker dahl Check out our healthy slow cooker recipe which uses lentils and split peas. This delicious slow cooker idea is sure to make a creamy dinner - it's a great weekend vegetarian warmer for those wintery months! Slow-braised Korean short ribs This easy slow cooker recipe is worth the few hours of preparation it needs. Meaty beef ribs are cooked with gochuchang paste in a slow cooker to give a savoury, spicy umami rich dish. Looking for more inspiration? Check out our collection of best ever Korean recipes. Best-ever spaghetti bolognese Looking for a quick slow cooker meal? We've honed our favourite spag bol recipe to give perfect results every time. This easy recipe is great to get ahead with the night before in your slow cooker, a healthy, low-fat method of cooking which doesn't require much time or effort. All-in-one fragrant lamb curry This healthy slow-cooked recipe is totally fuss-free. Just bung all the ingredients in a slow cooker and it'll be ready to serve in only two hours - it's the perfect meal for a family night in. 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Our wine expert gives her lowdown on the best budget and blowout ports to buy, from fruit-forward ruby to delicate tawny, plus shares her favourite glassware for the drink
Looking for the best port wine to buy over the festive period? Our wine expert shares her favourites, including supermarket port, vintage port and tawny port. For more post-supper sipping inspiration, check out the best digestifs to try, or discover the world of white port with our expert review of the best white ports to buy. Like mince pies, mulled wine and comedy jumpers, port tends to appear only at Christmas and then is forgotten for the rest of the year. This is a great shame, for port is a wonderful drink, made in many different styles and to suit so many occasions. Port has something of an image problem. Its unfortunate reputation calls to mind red-trousered gentlemen puffing cigars after dinner and passing decanters of port to their left – a tradition that allegedly relates to keeping one’s right hand free, in case access to one’s sword is required. Eye rolls all round. However, there is so much more to port than this – read on to find the best port to buy for all occasions, plus understand the many different styles of port. Jump to: Best port to buy at a glance What is port wine? Best port to buy 2024 How to drink port Best port glasses to buy Best port to buy at a glance Best late-bottled vintage port: Taylor's LBV port, £15 Best affordable white port: Niepoort dry white port, £21.95 Best luxury white port: Kopke 10-Year-Old White Port, £35.75 Best pink port: Croft pink port, £12.74 Best rosé port: Offley rosé port, £14.99 Best reserve port: Barros special reserve port, £19.29 Best vintage port: 1994 Warre’s vintage port, £113 Best crusted port: Fonesca crusted port, £22.95 Best tawny port: Corney & Barrow 20-Year-Old Tawny Port, £39.95 What is port wine? Port is a fortified wine that comes from the Douro region of Portugal, whose main city Oporto (also known as Porto) gives the wine its name. It dates back more than 300 years, when the Brits were at war with France so looked to Portugal – their oldest allies – to quench their thirst for wine. Producers in the Douro valley added a little distilled grape spirit to stabilise and preserve the wines before their long journey aboard sail-powered ships to reach our damp shores. They were an immediate (and lucrative) hit, and close relationships with producers and English shippers endure to this day. Vintage port is only made in years when there has been an exceptional harvest, and it’s intended to be drunk at least 10 years after bottling (often much longer). Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) spends longer in the barrel before bottling, while tawny port is aged in small barrels and bottled only when it’s deemed ready to drink. Lighter and fresher than vintage and LBV ports, tawny ports have the added advantage of lasting longer after opening. White port, as the name suggests, is made from white grapes and is generally bottled young. Served over ice with tonic and a slice of orange, a sprig of thyme or maybe a cinnamon stick, it is the aperitif of the Douro region. Best port to buy 2024 Taylor's LBV port Available from Amazon (£15), Tesco (£20), Waitrose Cellar (£19.99) Best late-bottled vintage port Like vintage ports, LBVs are made from grapes grown in a single year but are aged in barrel for up to six years before bottling, making them a little lighter, and longer lived once opened. This is a real crowd pleaser for Christmas. Great with a mixed cheeseboard, rich chocolatey puddings and anything with dried fruits, this is also a perfect match for a wintery fruit crumble. Available from: Amazon (£15) Tesco (£20) Waitrose Cellar (£19.99) Niepoort Dry White Port Available from The Whisky Exchange (£21.95) Best affordable white port Made, as its name suggests, from white grapes, and usually sold fresh and young. White port and tonic is THE aperitif in the Douro region, served over lots of ice and garnished with lemon and a sprig of mint, and makes a great, less alcoholic, alternative to a G&T. Give it a seasonal twist by replacing the mint with a cinnamon stick. This example is not as sweet as many white ports, this has lovely notes of bergamot, bay leaves and toasted almonds. Great with tonic, or chilled and served by itself with citrussy puddings. Available from: The Whisky Exchange (£21.95) Kopke 10-Year-Old White Port Available from Amazon (£39.95), Waitrose Cellar (£39.99), The Whisky Exchange (£35.75) Best luxury white port Altogether more serious, as its price suggests. Tangerines, honey and a slight tang of ginger, this really special port is great with hard cheeses such as comté or manchego, and is a surprisingly good match with sushi. It will keep for several weeks after it's opened, in the unlikely event you’ll need it to. Available from: Amazon (£39.95) Waitrose Cellar (£39.99) The Whisky Exchange (£35.75) Croft Pink Port Available from Master of Malt (£12.74), Selfridges (£15.99), The Whisky Exchange (£12.75) Best pink port Pink port is made from red grapes that, as with rosé wine, are left for a short time in contact with the juice after pressing to give colour and a little bit of tannic grip. Sweet and fruity, it’s best served over ice with tonic garnished with a slice of orange. This example has raspberry and cherry fruits with a touch of vanilla, this also makes a great riff on a negroni when used in place of the vermouth. Available from: Master of Malt (£12.74) Selfridges (£15.99) The Whisky Exchange (£12.75) Offley Rosé Port Available from Waitrose (£14.99) Best rosé port Fragrant with notes of mango, Turkish delight and orange blossom, this would be good very cold alongside (or on top of) vanilla ice cream. Available from: Waitrose (£14.99) Barros Special Reserve Available from Strictly Wine (£19.29) Best reserve port Reserve ports are rubies that have been aged a little longer and have a bit more finesse and complexity. This is intense and velvety with notes of stewed blackcurrants and violets – too good to cook with. Available from: Strictly Wine (£19.29) 1994 Warre’s vintage port Available from The Whisky Exchange (£113) Best vintage port Produced only in the best years, and from the very best grapes, vintage ports are aged in barrel for two years then bottled and laid down for further maturation. The best vintages can be kept for many years, or even decades. Vintage ports form a sediment at the bottom of the bottle so should be left upright to settle for 24 hours or so, then poured slowly into a decanter or jug, leaving the sediment behind. They oxidise quite quickly after opening, so I recommend rinsing the bottle to get rid of the sediment then pouring the port back into it before serving, and drinking within a week or so. Deep, dark and tannic, vintage ports are brilliant with hard cheeses but I think the best are enjoyed quietly alone, or maybe with a little very good dark chocolate. Vintage ports make great gifts for special anniversaries and birthdays. The 1994 vintage is one of the best of the 20th century, and Warre’s is one of the best makers. Intense plum and blackcurrant fruit wrapped around layers of black pepper, liquorice, a bit of mellow smoke and so much more besides. Available from: The Whisky Exchange (£113) Fonseca Crusted Port Available from Amazon (£22.95) Best crusted port Made in the same way as vintage port but a blend of wines from two or three different harvests, crusted port is so called because, like vintage port, it contains sediment so should be decanted in the same way. Known as ‘the poor man’s vintage’ because it so often punches above its weight for the price (hence why we've only included one option), crusted port is rare these days but well worth seeking out. This Fonesca crusted port is dark and luscious with intense, brambly fruits, this much-lauded port is lifted with a really fresh acidity. Great quality for the price. Available from: Amazon (£22.95) Corney & Barrow 20-Year-Old Tawny Port Available from Corney & Barrow (£39.95) Best tawny port Tawny ports are aged in small barrels for a minimum of seven years, often longer, so they lose the dark red colour of ruby and vintage ports and take on a brownish hue from which they get their name. This ageing process means they are very stable, so will keep well for weeks after they’re opened. Most are blended from several vintages – the age on the label indicates the average age of wines in the blend. Single vintage tawnies are labelled colheita along with the year of their harvest. Tawnies are fresher and more delicate than their fruit-forward cousins, with nutty, leathery notes along with caramel, coffee and orange peel. Served slightly chilled, they’re the most versatile of ports, working with snacks of salted nuts and charcuterie, all but the most pungent cheeses, and anything with dried fruits, chocolate and/or nuts – they cut the richness of Christmas pud really well. Good aged tawnies don’t come cheap, but this is fantastic for the price. With layers of figs, walnuts, cloves and candied citrus peel, it has compelling complexity and a refreshingly clean finish. Totally delicious alone or with any of the suggestions above, it’s also an incredible match with Portuguese custard tarts. Available from: Corney & Barrow (£39.95) How to drink port Port and other fortified wines are not just for sipping in winter, they make for great summer drinking, too. Keep these bottles in the fridge, serve them neat or poured over ice, or mix them with tonic water, soda or lemonade. Make free with whatever garnish takes your fancy – lemon, orange, strawberry, thyme, mint, rosemary and bay leaves can all work well. And spread the word – these drinks are cool, in more ways than one. Best port glasses to buy Portônica – white port and tonic – is best served as you would a G&T so go with whatever you like best. Some people use stubby tumblers, others prefer more modish balloon-shaped glasses, while I happen to favour tall highballs – it’s really just a matter of choice. Other ports are traditionally drunk in small glasses – at around 20% ABV, it’s much stronger than unfortified table wine so serves should be smaller. Charity shops and antique fairs are good sources for pretty vintage glasses; don’t feel they all have to match. LSA Canopy Highballs Set Available from LSA International (£45, set of 4) Made from 100% recycled materials as part of a pioneering sustainable glassware partnership with the Eden Project in Cornwall, these also have a very pretty colour and a cute dimple on their bottom which seem to enhance the freshness of a portônica so well. Available from: LSA International (£45, set of 4) Urban Bar Nick & Nora 1910 Glass Available from Amazon (£15) Named after a couple of sleuths with a fondness for cocktails in the 1934 film, The Thin Man, this pretty etched glass is also perfect for port with a cheeseboard, or just a mince pie and a good book. Available from: Amazon (£15) Riedel Vinum port glass Available from Amazon (£40/set of 2) Riedel famously make a huge range of glasses, each designed to bring out the very best in a specific wine or grape varietal. This classic shape allows port’s aromas to develop while emphasising the concentration of the fruit. A desert-island glass for port, sherry, madeira or any other fortified wine. Available from: Amazon (£40/set of 2) More drinks reviews Best gins to try – our favourite bottles Best tequilas Best vodkas to buy Best premium rums to try Best gin subscriptions and clubs Best American gins to try Best gifts for gin lovers Best savoury gins Best international gins
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