If you are not sure what to put on the table this Easter, you can’t go wrong with some good, old-fashioned traditional Easter foods. From savoury to sweet, these delicious foods have all of your needs more than covered!

Hot Crossed Buns

While hot crossed buns have managed to become popular in many countries, they are traditionally British. The dough is far from plain with all the dried fruits, candied peel and mixed spice added! Butter and flour is used to make thin strips that are placed on the buns in the form of a cross. The buns are baked and usually glazed with some kind of syrup as a final touch.

Simnel Cake

Yet another one of those traditional Easter foods we cannot do without. This special cake signifies the end of Lent – the period of 40 days before Easter. This is a time of fasting, repentance and reflection for many. Certain foods are not eaten in this time and the fast is broken on Easter when all the finest foods are enjoyed. Simnel Cake has plenty of fruit, nuts and spices. You can also decorate the cake with marzipan if you like.

Ham or Gammon

On the savoury side, gammon is a popular treat. This raw, cured bacon is the same cut that we enjoy as ham. The only difference is that ham is cooked, not cured. The two also have very different flavours. Gammon is delicious with apricot stuffing and is fantastic too. Much like baked ham with its fruity filling.

Roast lamb

Another popular choice in traditional Easter foods is roast lamb. For many years farmers have selected the early spring lamb for this very special occasion. It is known for being the most delicious and tender of all. The leg can be stuffed with fresh herbs and slow roasted. The aroma of garlic, bacon and parsley fill the kitchen when this roast is in the oven! Serve with gravy if you like and feel free to slice any leftovers to make delicious sandwiches too.

Jam tarts

If you are a fan of fruity flavours, jam tarts are for you! Many years ago, when most households made their own jam using fresh fruit and sugar, these tarts became popular and have remained so ever since. They are no considered to be traditional Easter foods and they can be made in many different colours and flavours depending on the jam you choose.

Easter eggs

Who can forget about those delicious chocolate Easter eggs? While they might not be food exactly, they certainly are traditional! While adults will almost always opt for traditional desserts and puddings on this day, children can’t wait to get started with their Easter egg hunt!

If you include at least a couple of these traditional Easter foods, you can pair them with a wide variety of other dishes to complete your beautiful buffet. Remember to serve plenty of vegetables with your ham or lamb. You can also serve a delicious soup or scrumptious salad for starters if you like.