Discover the fabulous festive food we’ll be serving up online and in store this year. Tempting turkeys, stunning centrepieces, dreamy desserts and all the trimmings – what will you choose? Christmas centrepieces and meaty mains This year, inspired by Eccles cakes, they're covered in puff pastry that's laced withCheddar, Emmental and Italian hard cheese and inside you'll find a mix of vine fruits, figs, Bramley apple, ruby port, candied pears, nutmeg and ginger. We've been fans of the Heston mince pies up until now - is this a step too far? We'll definitely be trying them, though. The GHI’s panel of experts and consumers tested 27 classic and gluten-free mince pies looking for rich, decadent bakes with a hearty filling and buttery crumb. The Heston from Waitrose range brought customers some iconic products; notably the hidden orange Christmas pudding and mince pies.

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Wow your guests with a lavish spread of winter pastries, cheesy bites and our sumptuous selection of salmon nibbles, including smoked salmon éclairs and a shimmering salmon mousse. From secret feuds and sexy scandals to the biggest showbiz headlines - we're serving up a daily dose of gossip. According to a statement made by the retailer, products in the Heston from Waitrose range are set to disappear from the shelves in the coming months.

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The Heston from Waitrose range brought customers some iconic products; notably the hidden orange Christmas pudding and mince pies and hot cross buns with characteristic twists. Scene three showcases Ashley enjoying a Christmas film with the family, in matching Christmas pyjamas, where Ashley’s attention is captured by a Waitrose TV advert featuring our Bronze Feathered Free Range Turkey.

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Waitrose told The Times it would be taking its “product development in a new direction” under the leadership of Martyn Lee, its own executive chef. Another added: "Was excited to try these more than different variant's in the past because of the ingredient's and the puff pasty twist. The fruit combination coupled with the cheeses go so well together, theres not too much festive spice going on which makes a change and the puss pastry elevates it. There are a light sweet tasty treat with a difference. As usual Heston from Waitrose does not disappoint! Thank You!" Get the inside scoop on all your favourite celebs with our daily newsletter delivered straight to your inbox for free.As part of our campaign, we’ll also be launching a number of product adverts* from Tuesday 16th November which will feature the places and processes behind our festive highlights - the hazelnut forests of Northern Italy to Heston’s test kitchen: Natalie Mitchell, Director of Own Brand, said: “We’ve enjoyed what has been one of the most enduring relationships of its kind and we’re looking forward to the next chapter and unveiling some really exciting plans in the months to come. Watch this space. But the Heston brand won’t be winding down without a final flourish and a new product for Easter, The Chocolate Dabbit.

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Juicy raisins, crunchy nuts, tender ‘beef’ – our range of festive plant-based fare is bursting with texture and flavour. Discover vegan and vegetarian Christmas food you can rely on, whether it's for yourself or your guests. Martin George, our Customer Director, comments: “Food plays such a wonderful role in creating those special moments and we know how incredibly important this Christmas is to so many people, after we were unable to have all of our family and friends around us last year. We felt the feasting and celebrations deserved the spotlight in this year’s campaign because after all, the best bit of Christmas is the food.” While the Good Housekeeping Institute can’t be held responsible for eating all those pies, our panel did manage to sample 27 varieties from the leading supermarkets and bakeries to find the very best mince pies for this year.

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After 12 years of culinary partnership, Waitrose will be ending the Heston from Waitrose range which saw him starring in TV adverts which helped boost sales. Looking for a mince pie to nibble or a pudding to share? We’ve got a sleigh full of treats to sink your teeth into – like Florentine-inspired panettone, an old fashioned-flavoured Christmas pud and oh-so-crumbly mince pies. Centre your festive feast around our must-have mains. Keep it classic with our slow cooked turkey crown or opt for something deliciously different, like a cherry-glazed half leg of lamb.