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Christmas dinner might be a time-honoured tradition, but even the most seasoned home cooks can sprinkle a little extra magic over the feast with a few clever twists.

Birmingham will host the UK’s largest free vegan festival next spring as Vegfest Free arrives at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Saturday 25 April 2026, opening its doors to thousands of people curious about plant-based living.

The festive table may be set, but one misstep, a burnt turkey, dry stuffing, or soggy roast potatoes, can turn your Christmas dinner from showstopper to stress-fest.

December 2025: According to a recent survey by food and drink marketing specialist The Food Marketing Experts, turkey scored top of the shopping list when it comes to must-have Christmas food purchases (66%).

Twelve independent restaurants across London have been awarded grants of £11,000 each as part of the Backing International Small Restaurants (BISR) programme, supported by American Express.

For one night only, we’re serving a special New Year’s Eve sharing menu — created to make the evening feel truly celebratory, priced at £150pp.

Pork belly bites, turkey dinner with all the trimmings and Christmas crumble are back on the menu as Transport for Wales brings its festive feast back to the rails this Christmas.

A sign promoting the nomination has been displayed in the 20 Bottega Prosecco Bars in Italy and around the world.

Whether marinating fish, enhancing a sauce, stirring into a cocktail, adding to your favourite bakes or combining with overnight oats, the unmistakable tang of this authentic Sevillian brand's bold, zesty marmalades can transform everyday dishes into appetising, mouth-watering masterpieces.

“Oro di Venezia” is a tribute to the art of Murano blown glass, which Bottega created in a very limited edition, thanks to the collaboration with the award-winning Soffieria Pino Signoretto.

The Beefy Boys are celebrating a major global achievement this week after being named the 15th ‘Best BBQ Joint in the World (Outside the USA)’ by The Underseasoned BBQ Show, a leading international podcast dedicated to barbecue culture. 

Beleza Rodizio has officially opened its brand-new restaurant in Solihull, welcoming guests from its prime location inside Touchwood Shopping Centre.

On 21 November, Bottega Spa celebrated ‘Tree Day’ by planting 500 trees.

For the festive season, 24 Stories have transformed the ground floor bar into a Christmas Grotto accompanied with snow falling, Nutcracker decor, classic Christmas songs filling the air and a new £10 festive cocktail menu. 

The team at Burger Shop Worcester is celebrating after winning ‘Best Burger From An Independent Chain’ at the inaugural British Burger Awards, where they were also ‘Recognised for Excellence’ for ‘Best Burger - People’s Choice’ (won by Burger Drop).

LCP UK, part of M Core, has welcomed ‘Coffee At The Wood’, a brand-new independent café, to Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre.