Christmas cheese, chutney and mince pies – tested by Cynthia Shanmugalingam
The chef and owner of Rambutan restaurant gives her verdict on maple and pecan pastries, fiery chilli jam and a remarkable limoncello stilton
Christmas chocolates and drinks – tested by Georgina Hayden
The food writer, cook and presenter samples liqueurs and no-alcohol punch, luxurious winter truffles and a dairy-free chocolate gonk
Hachi Japanese BBQ, London: ‘Proper fun’ – restaurant review
Japanese grill fans will love Hachi in Soho, especially those rich enough to indulge in the wagyu beef offering
I’ve never been keen on turkey. Now my aversion is approaching outright loathing
The Christmas bird has now been financially weaponised
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: ‘I’ve never thought of myself as eccentric. I still don’t’
The chef, author and broadcaster on the secret to plant-based cooking, what to eat – and how to name your livestock
I’ve made Christmas lunch for the past 30 years. Now I want a year off
Roll your eyes all you like at restaurants’ Christmas prices, but remember there are people giving up their day to cook for you
Desi Yew Tree, Wolverhampton: ‘Part of the brilliance of Desi pub culture’ – restaurant review
This place has masses of appeal and real star potential – if only someone had made a film about it
The Martlet, Rochdale: ‘A victory of professionalism’ – restaurant review
Civic pride meets glorious cooking at a remarkably fair price
Parsnip tarte tatin, roast turkey, zabaglione – Angela Hartnett’s fuss-free Christmas recipes
A classic roast bird with perfect sides, a vegetarian main of mushroom and pumpkin crespelle, and a speedy alternative to the traditional pudding – as simple as it is delicious
The 20 best Christmas wines for 2024
Spicy Rhônes for the roast, aromatic riesling for the leftovers, and excellent value fizzes to bring in the new year
Adriana Cavita’s secret ingredient: avocado oil
The El Bulli-graduate and London-based chef on her favourite addition to ceviches, salads … and hair
A chic air-fryer, mammoth panettone and seafood scarves – essential Christmas gifts for food lovers
From timeless kitchenware to trending ingredients, here’s the Observer Food’s Monthly’s pick of presents to bring good cheer
Chef-level fillings, queues down the street, big on TikTok: Britain’s new sandwich boom
Deluxe, restaurant-quality sandwiches have become a national obsession. Here’s why tuna mayo will never be the same again
The Yellow Bittern, London: ‘Leaves you muttering about school dinners’ – restaurant review
A new destination in Kings Cross turns its back on mod cons to cater to a fantasy of past times
You say bap, I say bread cake, but do delivery apps mean regional food names are becoming a thing of the past?
A sourdough-and-rocket monotony is spreading outwards from the M25. I worry about what we’re losing