How to host a perfect Easter
Organising a Sunday roast, egg hunt and deciding what chocolate to buy can make Easter hosting a challenge. We've created the perfect timeline to make your planning a breeze.
If you're entertaining a crowd over the Easter holidays but not sure where to start with planning, then our easy-to-follow timeplan will help. From engaging the kids in fun foodie crafts and throwing an egg hunt to putting on a spectacular Easter lunch spread, we've got all your catering needs covered. One week's prep time is all you need to get ahead and ensure you still have time to enjoy the holidays with family and friends.
Now, discover our best 5-ingredient Easter recipes for kids, ultimate Easter Sunday lunch and Easter picnic ideas for even more inspiration. We've also chosen the best Easter table decoration ideas from plateware to candles and Easter ornaments, so you can create the perfect tablescape for hosting.
One week to go
Plan for the school holidays
With all that free time ahead, give kids something fun and engaging to keep their little hands busy. Baking projects are perfect for learning new skills, stretching creative muscles and making something tasty for Easter that the whole family can enjoy.
Fun for the school holidays...
- Fun Easter baking projects for kids
- Easter crafts
- Top 5 Easter biscuits
- All our child-friendly Easter recipes
- The best Easter baking recipes
- Easter afternoon tea for kids
- The best Easter cakes for kids
Four days to go
Buy your Easter eggs
Shops will be full of chocolate eggs, bunnies and the occasional woodland creature at this time of year, so how do you sort the best from the rest? Whether you want an egg that’s ideal for kids, dark chocolate lovers or fans of something a little different, you’ll find it in our Easter egg review and our picks of the best Easter eggs to buy.
Three days to go
Plan your Easter egg hunt
It’s an essential part of Easter celebrations for both kids and grown-ups: the Easter egg hunt. Gather your chocolate bunnies and eggs for a hunt of epic proportions! We’ve written a handy guide complete with printable clues, ideas for hiding places and recipes for treats with a twist.
Two days to go
Make your own Easter egg
Just how easy is it to create your own beautiful egg? What kind of chocolate is best for moulding? Do you need any special equipment? We’ve answered all these questions and more...
- Step-by-step recipe: striped chocolate Easter egg
- How to make a homemade Easter egg video
- Guide to making your own Easter egg
- How to decorate an Easter egg
One day to go
Make your hot cross buns
Hot cross buns are a staple bake for any Easter celebration. We’ve assembled not just the best hot cross bun recipes from our collections, but tips from the experts and even things to do with any leftovers at risk of going stale.
- All you need to know about hot cross buns
- Lemon & marzipan hot cross buns
- Paul Hollywood's hot cross bun hacks
- Hot cross bun topping ideas
- Twists on hot cross buns
Good Friday
Fancy fish feast
Fish is traditionally eaten on Good Friday. If you're planning on having it for dinner, be sure to take inspiration from our recipes and expert cooking tips, below.
- Fabulous fish recipes
- Salmon collection
- How to perfectly poach salmon
- How to make next level salmon en croûte
Easter weekend
Easter lunch and drinks
Easter Sunday is one of the highlights of the roast calendar. Plan your feast with help from our recipe collections – we have vegetarian and vegan ideas, too.
- The ultimate Easter Sunday lunch
- Sunday lunch recipes
- Vegetarian Sunday roast recipes
- The best Easter cocktails
- Our roast calculator
- Healthy Easter lunch menu
- Easiest ever Easter lunch menu
- Vegan Easter recipes
Easter Monday
Love your leftovers
Chances are you'll be left with a whole load of leftover Easter chocolate. Turn your spare chunks into engaging projects for kids and shareable bakes with our ideas, below.
- How to use up Easter chocolate with kids
- How to use up leftover Easter chocolate video
- What to do with leftover lamb
- Our favourite chocolate recipes
Get more Easter inspiration...
Easter recipe collection
Easter baking recipes
Easter hub page
Top 5 Easter nest recipes
Healthy Easter snacks and treats
Kids' Easter recipes
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