Christmas with SPAR
From cracking cocktails, to our favourite leftovers recipes, we've got you covered this festive season.
Take a look at some of our favourite festive blogs to give you loads of very merry Christmas inspiration, from planning the big dinner to wine pairing and more - we've got ideas for everyone.
Ultimate Christmas Wine and Food Pairings Guide
Plan for the perfect Christmas wine and food pairings with our ultimate guide, featuring expert insight from our Master of Wines
Christmas Starter Kit: Festive Essentials
'Tis the season! And our Christmas starter kit has all of your Christmas party food ideas covered, as well as some surprise stocking fillers. Discover more.
Homemade Advent Calendar Ideas: A Guide
Fun to make and ultra-customisable, our homemade advent calendar ideas are bursting with festive cheer. Find out how to make yours now.
The Best Gin Cocktails for Party Season
Versatile and satisfying, gin cocktails are the perfect accompaniment to your seasonal soiree. Check out our list of the best gin cocktails now.
’Tis the Season for Cracking Christmas Cocktails
Best served alongside a crackling fire and a cosy blanket, our festive drink recipes are sure to put a smile on your face this year.
A Toast To The Best Wines For Christmas dinner
When it comes to raising your glass over the golden turkey and roast potatoes, what should be in it? Here’s our pick of the best wines for Christmas dinner.
5 Quick And Easy Christmas Recipes To Try This Year
Discover our top 5 Christmas food ideas for some quirky twists on dishes to serve throughout the big day. From breakfast right through to evening snacks and drinks, we’ve got a varied selection of simple Christmas recipes you can try this season
Christmas Dinner List: How To Make Christmas Dinner Like a Pro
Christmas dinner is a big deal, there’s no point denying it. With so much going on all on one plate, it can be difficult at the best of times, let alone if you’re doing it for the very first time. Fear not – we’ve put together our top tips for making Christmas dinner – so you can avoid the whole burnt turkey and rock-hard sprouts scenario
Watch: How To Make This Christmas Sangria Recipe
Bringing summer’s favourite into the realm of Christmas cocktails, our winter twist on the Spanish drink makes the perfect festive cocktail. Read more now.
5 Christmas leftover recipes you’ll enjoy more than Christmas dinner
5 Christmas leftover recipes you’ll enjoy more than Christmas dinner. Find a range of delicious Christmas recipes to make the most of all the food that didn’t quite make it to the dinner plate first time around.
Watch: How to Make a Christmas Prosecco Cocktail
Add some extra bubbles to your festive celebrations with this Christmas prosecco cocktail recipe. Discover how to make this Christmas drink today.
When Whisky met Christmas
The last of our festive cocktail recipes, Christmas Whisky brings together seasonal tones of ginger and cranberry, adding a Christmas spice to your favourite whisky. Simple to make, the subtle hints of cranberry from the juice and fresh berries mix with the ginger for a warming Christmas take on whisky on the rocks.
Christmas Dinner Alternatives: How to Cook for Everyone This Christmas
For vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free Christmas dinners that cater to all dietary requirements, get a little inspiration from SPAR.
Our Favourite Winter Warmers: 11 Winter Meal Ideas
Looking for some warming winter recipes and meal ideas to cosy up with? Check out these yummy winter meals and get cooking with SPAR.
5 Hot Toddy Recipes You Have To Try
The perfect winter warmer, Hot Toddy is one of the most soothing, aromatic Bonfire Night cocktail recipes you can make – perfect for cold nights outdoors with friends and family. Easily made and with minimal ingredients, you can whip up individual glasses for anyone looking for deep winter flavours and an accompanying hit of whisky for warmth. But how do you make a hot toddy?
5 Christmas Baking Ideas You Need To Try
Let festive bakes take centre stage and do battle with the turkey as you unleash your inner Mary Berry to make a lasting impression this year.
Party Food With a Difference: How To Prep Posh Party Food
Hosting a rather posh get together? Show your friends you can cook some posh nosh with these awesome recipe ideas. Get some inspo and get cooking!
5 Traditional Christmas Breakfast Recipes You Need To Try
Try out our delicious Christmas breakfast recipes and start the holiday off right – just one more reason to wake up on the 25th! Read our recipes now.
You Won’t BeliEVE How Excited They Get: 5 Christmas Eve Ideas for Kids
Build up their excitement with these Christmas Eve ideas including fun things to do before they’re tucked in, and ways to delight and surprise as they wake.