The Kitchen Garden in winter at Standen House and Garden, West Sussex | © National Trust Images/John Miller

Food

Find out why we champion sustainable, local and seasonal food, and try some National Trust recipes at home.

We love food and we've got some great recipes to prove it. Here are some favourites from our chefs and local experts.

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Vegetarian and alcohol-free Christmas pudding

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Vegetarian and alcohol-free Christmas pudding

Try this simple pudding that requires no time to mature, so it can be made the same day and served fresh.

Wild mushroom and thyme rolls, fresh out of the oven on a baking tray

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Wild mushroom and thyme rolls

These delicious wild mushroom, thyme and chickpea rolls are very easy to make, perfect for a quick and healthy vegan supper.

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This delicious and healthy vegetable and coconut curry is sure to be a winner for the whole family. A filling and tasty dish packed with aromatic herbs and spices, it's a great alternative to a Friday night takeaway.

Shredded sprout, bacon and chestnut salad in a bowl

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Shredded sprout, bacon and chestnut salad

Looking for something different to do with sprouts? Try this tasty winter salad recipe, which combines them with the traditional Christmas flavours of chestnuts and cranberries.

An arrangement of autumn fruits and vegetables on a rustic bench outside Low Sizergh Barn farm shop, Lake District

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History of seasonal food

Learn about the origins of fruit and vegetables grown in the UK, from ancient potatoes in Peru to the Victorian 'rhubarb triangle' in Yorkshire.

An ornate teapot set on a low table with a plate of scones behind

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The history of tea

Tea first arrived in Britain in the mid-17th century, when it was so expensive that only the incredibly wealthy could afford it. Find out the connections that the places in our care have to this simple brew.

Gardeners working in the Walled Garden at LLanerchaeron in Ceredigion, Wales.

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Guide to seasonal food

Grow your own fruit and vegetables and help the environment by reducing food miles. Find out what to harvest, plant and buy each month with our handy guide to seasonal food.

Gardener planting seeds for the traditional Christmas garland in the greenhouse at Cotehele, Cornwall

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Growing tips for allotments

Discover top tips on getting the most from your allotment or patch, and find out why growing your own fruit and vegetables is good for you in more ways than one.

Visitors in the tearoom at East Riddlesden Hall, Yorkshire

Places to eat

Discover some of the best cafés, restaurants and tea-rooms at the places in our care across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find a place to eat near you, as well as special deals and allergen information.

A family with small children walking through the walled kitchen garden at Beningbrough Hall in autumn

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Top kitchen gardens

Visit our pick of the best kitchen gardens around the UK. Growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, these busy kitchen gardens are rich in history, and some of their produce is still served in our cafés.