Food and Drink

The long Coronation weekend is coming up, and what better way to celebrate it in style than by getting together and eating some great food? Whatever your plans for the celebrations, whether it’s a garden or street party or simply spending time with friends and family, food will no doubt be at the heart of…

This Easter, why not switch up your chocolate eggs for the other great classic, the hot cross bun. Toasted and served with butter, its spiced sweet goodness is the ultimate Easter treat for breakfast and beyond. Our hot cross bun selection In store, we have hot cross buns to suit every taste. Our blueberry and…

Discover great cooking tips, and sweet or savoury recipes to try this Pancake Day.

Starting out the year vegan? We’ve got some great tips on how to dabble with meat-free in January and beyond! Going vegan in January is growing in popularity every year – and no wonder. Beginning the new year with a healthy focus is a great way to set up your 2023. And, because meat is…

The winning label on our new irresistible wine is… More than 117,000 Co-op Members have joined in to help choose the label design for bottles of our new Co-op Irresistible Chilean País wine, which will launch in Co-op stores later this year. Choosing the concept We know our customers love our Irresistible wines and were…

Have you cooked too many spuds? Are you surrounded by sprouts? Food editor Angela Romeo shares her seven favourite Christmas leftover recipes, ensuring you get delicious food, reduce food waste and save money. Feel-good food in every way! For leftover roast potatoes: Cheesy potato pancakes Just when you thought roast potatoes couldn’t get any better!…

From Christmas-themed buns to cinnamon-spiced pancakes, food editor Angela Romeo shows you how to kick-start the festivities in style with a breakfast to remember When the big day arrives, most of us find our attention is fixed firmly on Christmas lunch (when there’s a big plate of roasties planned, I can think of hardly anything…

Our Christmas sandwiches have landed! I love a Christmas sandwich: all the flavours and ingredients of this most wonderful time of year wedged between two slices of bread!  But Co-op’s festive sarnies don’t only taste great – they’re also packed with purpose. In fact, buying a seasonal sandwich from Co-op this year will contribute to…

Kick off the festivities with Co-op Food Editor Angela Romeo’s favourite Christmas drinks –from mocktails and cocktails to flavour-packed Fairtrade wine Cheers! We’ve made it to December, and with Christmas getting closer it’s time to think about what tasty tipples you’ll be serving up over the festive season. Whether you’re having a get-together with friends…

Love them or loathe them, Brussels sprouts are a Christmas essential. John Inglis, Commercial Manager at Drysdales, tells us what makes for the best in the business At Drysdales we know a thing or two about sprouts, having grown them since the 1980s! We’ve been supplying Co-op with sprouts for the past 20 years, as…

Are you planning a Christmas get-together? Or having your mates round to watch the footie? ‘Tis the season for lots of parties! Food editor Angela Romeo picks 10 of her favourite party snacks and sides, from make-ahead treats to ready-prepped bites you can pick up instore – all winners for a stress-free gathering. 1 Mini…

Angela Romeo, Food editor, rounds up her 9 favourite recipes for autumn The nights are closing in, the days are getting cooler and we’re all reaching for warm, hearty meals. It must be autumn. There’s so much to love about this time of year, especially when it comes to food. With harvest time well and…