Christmas wellington

Beef wellington is a dinner party classic – perhaps because it’s a make-ahead marvel, or maybe because, once you’ve tasted the melt-in-the-mouth meat and crisp, buttery pastry, you’re hooked. . The added spinach in this recipe is a neat trick that helps to disguise the mushrooms from fungi haters. Try our vegan mushroom wellington for a meat-free option.

A rich and tasty Mushroom Wellington with chestnuts, spinach and caramelized onions. Perfect for a vegetarian Christmas dinner.

Venison wellington makes a fabulous alternative to Christmas turkey. Try this prep-ahead recipe from top chefs, Chris and Jeff Galvin. Venison loin is encased in golden pastry and a chicken and wild mushroom mousseline. Serve with a jug of rich madeira sauce. The Galvin Brothers’ story Essex-born Chris and Jeff Galvin are at the forefront of reinventing classic French bistro food for the UK, creating a Michelin-starred restaurant empire that offers affordable luxury with a family friendly…

Mix up your festive main with this fabulous Christmas dinner wellington. A make-ahead meal in one, it incorporates stuffing and cranberry sauce, so all you need to think about on the big day is the veg and gravy

Wrapped in homemade stuffing, parma ham, an earthy mushroom mix and golden puff pastry, this turkey wellington (with rich gravy on the side) is so worth the effort

Swapping the traditional meat filling for tender mushrooms, Heston's wellington serves up a delightfully buttery pastry with the classic spinach layer.

Whether you're looking for an easy to prepare, yet impressive looking, appetiser for a dinner party, Christmas lunch, or just something a little bit fancy to serve the family, these Beef Wellington Bites are just what you need! Recipe courtesy of Greenlea Butcher Shop.

Packed with bold umami mushroom flavours, even ardent meat lovers will enjoy this as part of the festive spread

Give this year’s holiday feast a twist with these mouthwatering British Christmas foods! From roast chicken to beef Wellington to figgy pudding, these dishes will help you have a proper British feast.

This easy vegan Mushroom Wellington is the best meatless vegan roast recipe that will definitely impress the non-vegans too!