The Big Lunch Recipe search: what dish will you share?
What’s the one dish you always make to share with others? The recipe everyone asks for? The meal that sparks memories, conversations - and second helpings?
This year, as we gear up for The Big Lunch on 7–8 June, we’ve teamed up with celebrity chefs Briony May Williams, Dame Prue Leith, and Ainsley Harriott to launch The Big Lunch Recipe Search to find the UK’s most-loved shareable dishes.
Whether it’s a beloved family classic, a speedy weeknight winner, or a legendary local dish that deserves the spotlight, we want to hear about it.
Why? Because The Big Lunch is all about bringing people together – to share friendship, food and fun and we’re looking for the dishes and stories that will inspire even more people to get involved this summer. From small bites with a few neighbours to full-blown street parties, every gathering feeds something bigger: community spirit.
What we’re looking for:
We’re inviting home cooks everywhere to submit recipes that capture the essence of sharing. Think:
• Quick and tasty go-to dishes
• Nostalgic childhood favourites
• Ultimate crowd-pleasers
• Party staples with a twist
• Recipes with a story — the dishes that mean something to you
Maybe it’s a recipe that has been passed down through generations or discovered by a happy accident, we want to hear the story behind the dish too. After all, food is about more than flavour — it’s about connection.
What’s up for grabs?
By entering, you could:
• Be featured in a fantastic Big Lunch Cookbook to inspire people across the UK
• Win hampers, gift vouchers, and special certificates
• Be selected as one of five finalists to attend an exclusive Big Lunch event in June with some very special guests
• Take home a bumper hamper of goodies to make your own Big Lunch extra tasty!
All submissions will be reviewed by the team behind The Big Lunch along with our celebrity chef supporters. So, polish up your favourite recipe and share it with us — this is your chance to feed the UK’s appetite for connection and community.
Let’s make June the tastiest month yet!
The Big Lunch is fun, it’s easy, and it’s for everyone. People are the key ingredient — and whether you’re cooking for four or forty, your dish could inspire others to do the same.
So, get those aprons on, share your recipe, and let’s make this the most heart-warming and community-boosting Big Lunch yet!
Download your free Big Lunch pack at TheBigLunch.com and get your party planning started.
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