Food Trends 2025 UK

Are you always on the lookout for the latest recipes? To help you keep your finger on the pulse of the hottest foodie trends, we’ve pulled together a few favourites you could – and should – roll out at your next big get-together.

Latest Food Trends

Buddha bowls

Although the naming origins of the Buddha bowl are still debated, it’s safe to assume where the idea came from. In Thailand, orange-clothed Buddhist monks carry bowls through their villages and towns in the mornings, and locals will donate various foods as offerings to the enlightened Buddha. The result will be a good balance of grains, vegetables and proteins. On the other hand, some say the round bowl is simply a reference to Buddha’s famously round belly.

Either way, the artful and colourful presentation popular today, with isolated ingredients delicately spread around the bowl, is just the next logical step. Make your own with sliced and diced sweet potato, aubergine, spinach, avocado, radish, long-grain brown rice and a couple of soy-stained hard-boiled eggs. Serve with soy sauce and chilli flakes to taste. Try our Buddha Bowl Recipe.

The great thing about Buddha bowls is that you can switch out any of the ingredients for personal preference, to make use of what fresh produce is in season, or just to use up what you’ve got in the fridge! The important thing is that there’s a good balance of greens, grains and protein.

Jollof rice

Jollof rice is having a serious moment in the sun. Hailing from the Senegambian region of West Africa, this rice dish is comprised of spiced long-grain rice, veggies and an optional protein, like chicken, fish or beans. It gets its name from the Wolof people in Senegal, Gambia and Mauritania.

The dish differs a bit from country to country, with some healthy competition reported between Nigeria and Ghana, called the jollof wars. To make your own, cook your rice with tomatoes, onion, peppers, garlic, ginger and chillies. And if you want to achieve a deeper red colour, add some tomato purée and stock cubes. Try our Jollof Rice recipe.

Croissants cubes

While cronuts – the babies of croissants and doughnuts – enjoyed celebrity a few years back, they’re old news in 2025, because a new star is shining in the patisserie world, and it’s shaped like a cube.

The cubed croissant can be served plain (like a normal butter croissant); piped full of a tasty sweet filling, or adorned with icing on top – a bit like a square cake. A London-based bakery found its place on the map when TikTok users got wind of their croissant cubes, and the many videos that followed had the nation’s mouths watering.

Swicy Korean street food

Korean food is all the rage right now. Swicy (sweet and spicy) street food is having a moment, in the form of appetisers, desserts and sides. What do you think about a hot sauce-strawberry jam combo atop fried chicken? Sticky, sweet and spicy all at once. Or perhaps you’d brave a chilli-infused chocolate souffle, dusted with cayenne pepper.

Butter boards

Canapés were due a reboot, finger food had fallen out of favour and charcuterie boards are old hat. The world, and TikTok, responded… with the butter board. If you’ve not heard of butter boards, it’s basically a chopping board covered with scoops of butter, seasoned with herbs, nuts, chilli or thinly-sliced fruits. The beauty lies in the serving, as guests can simply swipe their slice of bread over the butter board, and enjoy whatever’s on it – no plate required.

Pistachio Chocolate

If you use TikTok, you would have heard of, or even tried, pistachio chocolate. Originally created in Dubai, this chocolate contains pistachio cream and kataifi, a crispy shredded phyllo (filo) pastry. The result is a sweet and crunchy treat that’s very unique and going viral on social platforms. Many shops have weighed in with their own adaption of this, including supermarket giant Morrisons, or if you prefer a homemade feel, plenty of bakers on Etsy sell this viral creation.

Fakeaways

With the cost of living hitting the nation, many people have been finding ways to recreate their favourite fast food at home. Not only does this save money, but it also means you know exactly what’s going into your food, so you can stay on top of health and fitness goals. If you make a larger batch, you can always freeze the rest for a quick and easy weeknight meal!

Here are some of our favourite Fakeaways:

Saffron Rice & Chicken: Savour the exquisite blend of tender chicken and aromatic saffron-infused rice in our delightful Saffron Rice & Chicken dish. Perfectly seasoned and expertly prepared, this flavourful combination promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights.

Ching’s Happy Prawns and Pak Choy Fried rice: The Madagascan Tiger prawns are so juicy and delicious coated in a spicy sweet marinade.

Spinach And Potato Kofta Curry With Ghee Cumin Rice: Enjoy this rich and creamy Spinach and Potato Kofta Curry with Ghee Cumin Rice using our aromatic and fluffy Tilda Pure Basmati rice.

Hot honey

Honey has been a staple of most of our kitchens for many years, but recently its hot counterpart has made a huge splash into meals across the UK. Made using honey and hot chilli, this is simple to create at home and is also sold in most major supermarkets. It’s the perfect addition to a huge range of meals, from pizza to salads, or makes a great dipping sauce for halloumi or breadsticks. Drizzle over your camembert before you pop it into the oven or use to spice up a chicken breast. The possibilities really are endless with hot honey!

Protein

If you’re an avid gym goer or focusing on clean eating, you’ll probably be aware of your protein goal and how you can achieve this throughout the day. In the last few years, there’s been a huge growth in ‘extra protein’ products and that will only increase in 2025. From protein yogurt to coffee, there really is no shortage of products on the market, the most important thing is to find genuinely protein rich and healthy foods, such as our Stuffed Chicken Breast With Spinach And Cheese – this contains plenty of protein and iron, great for a quick weeknight dinner.

Non-alcoholic alternatives

Around a third of people aged 18-24 do not drink alcohol at all, and many other age groups have heavily reduced their drinking in the past few years. When you weigh up the added health and financial benefits, it’s no wonder being teetotal is so popular, and this will only increase in 2025. To meet this market, many alcohol brands have brought out 0% alternatives so those who aren’t drinking can still enjoy the flavour. There are now a huge choice of low and no alcohol beers, as well as spirits and a much improved selection of mocktails. Cheers!

So there you have it, the top 10 food trends of 2025! Which one will you try first?