Creative Easter Dinner Menu Ideas for a Memorable Celebration

Nicky’s Notes

Easter menus make me ridiculously happy. I love setting a table of comforting mains, a few gorgeous sides and a pudding that somehow finds room even after the main course. Whether you’re planning a big Sunday roast or a relaxed lunch, this guide brings together plenty of crowd-pleasing options so you can mix and match dishes to suit your day.

I’ve included classic Easter dinner ideas and some simpler options for when you don’t want to spend the whole day in the kitchen. You’ll find roast lamb and trimmings, glazed ham, roast pork, chicken and vegetarian centrepieces—something for every kind of Easter table.

How to Use This Guide

Choose one main dish, add two or three sides, and finish with a dessert for a full Easter feast. If you’re feeding a crowd, pick a main first and then sides that can be prepped ahead to make the day easier.

Table of Contents

• Nicky’s Notes
• Starters/Appetisers
• Main Course
• Side Dishes
• Dessert

Starters/Appetisers

Start your Easter feast with flavourful appetizers: light soups, sharing platters and bite-sized treats that set the tone for a delicious meal.

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup Recipe

Easy Chinese-style chicken and sweetcorn soup made from scratch in under 20 minutes — a quick family favourite.

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Easy Chicken Satay Recipe

Moist marinated chicken served with a spicy peanut and coconut sauce — perfect for sharing.

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Thai Salmon Fish Cakes

Thai salmon fish cakes with vegetable ribbons and fresh chilli dipping sauce — ready in 20 minutes.

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Sesame Prawn Toast Recipe

Crispy homemade prawn toast — quick to make and golden-fried to perfection.

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Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe

Easy cranberry and Brie pastry bites — always snapped up at parties.

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Explore more soups and appetizers on the site to round out your starter options.

Main Course

The centrepiece of your Easter table. Here are mains from classic roast lamb to glazed ham, roast pork and vegetarian options.

Roast Leg of Lamb with Rich Gravy

Tender roast leg of lamb with a lemon-herb rub and rich gravy.

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Roast Pork Recipe

Succulent pork with crispy crackling and flavourful gravy.

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Slow Cooker Lamb Shank Recipe

Lamb shanks slow-cooked until fall-apart tender in a rich red wine and stock sauce.

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Air Fryer Roast Chicken Dinner

Whole roast chicken with potatoes and veg made in the air fryer — minimal fuss and tidy up.

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Vegetarian Nut Roast Recipe

A flavourful meat-free centrepiece that slices beautifully and pleases vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

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Garlic Lemon and Thyme Crusted Rack of Lamb Recipe

A quick, elegant rack of lamb with a garlic, lemon and thyme crust — a great Easter centrepiece.

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Baked Ham Recipe

Easy baked ham with a brown sugar and mustard glaze — minimal effort, big reward.

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Ratatouille with Feta Croutons Recipe

A colourful vegetable dish on a rich tomato base topped with crispy cheesy bites — great as a main or side.

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Side Dishes

Complement your main with vibrant sides: mint sauce, roasted vegetables, comforting potato dishes and foolproof gravy.

Cauliflower Cheese Recipe

An easy, creamy cauliflower cheese — gluten free and full of flavour.

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Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

Foolproof tips for perfect Yorkshire puddings, with answers to your common questions.

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Honey Roasted Carrots Recipe

Whole carrots roasted with butter and finished with honey — no chopping or boiling needed.

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Air Fryer Roast Potatoes

Crisp roast potatoes without par-boiling — just 5 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.

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Make Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

Creamy mashed potato with bacon and caramelized onions — make ahead and bake when needed.

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Easy Duchess Potatoes

Crispy piped potatoes with a soft buttery centre — simple to make and elegant to serve.

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Homemade Mint Sauce Recipe

Sweet, tangy and fresh — the classic accompaniment to roast lamb.

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Gravy Recipe

How to make plentiful, delicious gravy — essential for a roast dinner.

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Fondant Potatoes Recipe

Soft, buttery fondant potatoes with a crisp top and savoury base — a delicious upgrade to roast potatoes.

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Dessert

Finish your Easter dinner with decadent desserts: tiramisu, sherry trifle, apple crumble and fun chocolate-themed treats.

Easy Tiramisu Recipe

A 10-minute prep, make-ahead tiramisu using shortcuts to keep things simple and delicious.

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🍏 Apple Crumble Recipe

Golden buttery topping over cinnamon-spiced apples — pure comfort.

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Treacle and date sponge with a rich toffee sauce — an all-time favourite.

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Nan’s Proper Sherry Trifle

Layers of sponge, jelly, custard and cream — a nostalgic showstopper.

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Chocolate Orange Bread & Butter Pudding Recipe

A zesty chocolate twist on a classic comfort pudding.

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Giant Creme Egg Dip Recipe

A fun five-minute dip to serve with cookies, fruit and marshmallows — a showstopping Easter dessert.

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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Recipe

A quick 15-minute party dessert that disappears in minutes.

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If you’ve got leftover Easter chocolate, there are plenty of creative ways to use it up in desserts and treats — a great chance to experiment.