Jamie with a glass of red wine at his Christmas dinner table

Recipes from Jamie's TV show

Jamie’s Cook-Ahead Christmas

Plan ahead and take the stress out of your Christmas cooking with these specially designed festive favourites. From dishes you can make in advance and stash away to jobs you can tick off the list to free up time on the day itself, getting ahead will be the best Christmas present you’ve ever given yourself!

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Recipes from episode 2

Focusing in on the final run-up to Christmas, learn the secrets to the most efficient Christmas Eve planning and how to bring it all together on The Big Day. From an exciting new way to prep the turkey and those all-important perfect roasties to a giant Yorkshire pud, a tasty starter and some batch cocktails, we’ve got you covered. Take away the chaos, enjoy the process and have the best Christmas yet!

A stuffed turkey crown topped with bacon, served on a platter

Stuffed turkey crown & crispy legs

4 hrs 30 mins

Stuffed turkey crown & crispy legs

The beauty of prepping the turkey on Christmas Eve means that you can take your time and put loads of love, care and attention into those little details that will help you achieve that sought-after perfectly juicy meat.

Crispy roast potatoes on a baking tray with sage and garlic

Best roast potatoes

2 hrs

Best roast potatoes

The humble roast potato is one of the cornerstones of Christmas dinner, so get ahead to get it right! Allowing yourself the time to include those extra little steps can be the difference between an average and an epic roastie.

The biggest Yorkshire pudding ever

30 mins

Giant Yorkshire pudding

Tick off the batter on Christmas Eve and keep it chilled overnight before cooking the Yorkshire on Christmas morning – job done! Simply reheat at the last minute before taking it to the table.

A bowl of silky chicken liver pâté next to crusty bread

Silky pâté

50 mins

Silky pâté

A perfect cook-ahead recipe for Christmas or Boxing Day, this tasty starter or nibble can be made a day or two in advance, then topped with butter to seal it until you’re ready to tuck in. Delicious!

Recipes from episode 1

Make this year your most organised – and delicious - Christmas ever with Jamie’s freezer-friendly festive delights. First up, we’ve got a ready-to-go veggie side that can be easily transformed into a beautiful centrepiece, followed by epic gravy that’s suitable for everyone, standout stuffing, as well as flavoured butters and a stunning retro pud. It’s all about big flavour and zero last-minute stress!

Potato & fennel gratin pie

1 hr 50 mins

Potato & fennel gratin pie

Making the bulk of this delicious veggie showstopper in advance is a great way of controlling perfection and giving you choices. Bubbly, cheesy gorgeousness… Yes, please!

Vegan gravy

1 hr

Vegan gravy

If you’re going to make this ahead of time, you might as well do it for everyone – vegan, veggie or gluten free, we’ve got you covered. This is epic gravy, and plenty of it!

Veggie stuffing

2 hrs

Veggie stuffing

Make it, freeze it and buy yourself some time with this super-flexible stuffing recipe. This is one less thing to think about on The Big Day itself.

Flavoured butters

10 mins

Flavoured butters

Get your freezer stocked with a range of flavoured butters in advance of the festive season for an incredibly easy way to inject flavour into your dishes. Think next-level veggies or super-juicy meats.

Chocolate orange Arctic roll

1 hr 15 mins

Chocolate orange Arctic roll

This get-ahead pud with a festive twist can be baked up weeks in advance. Remove it from the freezer 30 minutes before you need it, top with chocolate, then dig in.

Christmas carrots topped with butter and thyme, shown in a tin-foil bag

Christmas carrots in a bag

30 mins

Christmas carrots in a bag

Oven space is at a premium on Christmas Day, but this super-fun festive side is done entirely on the hob.

More Christmas recipe inspo

Christmas flavoured butters. Flavours include cranberries, clementines and fresh herbs. The butters are wrapped in paper with half sliced off. There are also vegetables on the board.

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Set yourself up for a stress-free season with our prep-ahead heroes.

A tray of star-shaped, filled pastry puffs with a dip and lemon wedges

Christmas party food

Get the party started! We've got nibbles, dips, sharing dishes, cocktails... What more do you need?!

Several plates of sloe gin gravlax with blackberry, dill and tarragon. Some on a wooden board and some on a table. There are also slices of sourdough bread, crackers, butter and a knife on the board.

Christmas starters

Set the tone for your Christmas feast with our easy and delicious Christmas starters.

A tray of Jamie's easy turkey – 2 ways. Turkey crown and stuffed legs. The table also has a plate of brussel sprouts and gravy. There is a small bunch of mistletoe and a lit candle

Christmas main courses

Steal the show with our traditional turkeys, epic nut roasts and all the best alternatives you can think of for Christmas Day.

A serving tray of roasted root veggies, including Maris Piper potatoes, carrots and parsnips, flavoured with garlic and rosemary. Next to the tray are some baubles.

Christmas trimmings & sides

Best-ever roasties, oozy veg bakes, gorgeous greens, gravy and more!

Black Forest trifle with panettone and cheat's chocolate custard in a trifle bowl.

Christmas dessert recipes

Whether you're craving the traditional richness of Christmas pudding or the creamy layers of a retro trifle, find everything you need right here.

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Gift a cookery class

Give the gift of an unforgettable experience with a Jamie Oliver Cookery School class! With over 30 classes to choose from – there's something for everyone.

Jamie's with Dimo from his cookery school team, smiling at the camera in the Jamie Oliver Cookery School flagship kitchen

Jamie Oliver standing with friends and family while holding a tray with a bombe cake that has sparklers and two oranges.

Festive feasts

Christmas hub

All the recipes you need to make cooking this Christmas easy and downright delicious.