How about a homemade afternoon tea to treat your dad? You can create your own selection of finger sandwiches, scones, dainty cakes and patisserie using our afternoon tea recipes.
If you really want to earn some extra brownie points, go the whole hog and treat them to a slap-up three course Sunday lunch with our simple but impressive recipes. Choose a theme and follow the recipes, or mix and match to create your own bespoke menu.
Father's Day menu ideas
Father's Day Sunday roast menu:
Tomato and red pepper soup
Kick off your Father's Day roast with this light and summery tomato and red pepper soup, perfect if you need to use up that glut of tomatoes from the garden, too.
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Roast chicken with kiev butter
For the main, why not smother a whole chicken in garlicky, lemony butter and roast – it's easy, flavour-packed and everyone at the table will enjoy.
Chocolate bread and butter pudding
Dads are sure to love this show-stopper of a dessert and better still, it's incredibly easy to make. You can make this indulgent pud with croissants to lessen the chocolate hit, if you like.
Americano co*cktail
Pair your Sunday roast with a classic Americano. It's a precursor of the negroni and makes for a lighter, less boozy co*cktail.
Father's Day seafood menu:
Harissa lime prawn co*cktail
We've levelled up a classic by adding rose harissa paste and plenty of fresh lime to the mix. With only 15 minutes prep time, this is the perfect starter for Father's Day.
Fish and chips
You can't go wrong with fish and chips, whether you're at the seaside or at the dinner table! Cooking soft, seasonal cod in lager creates a super crisp, light batter with a deep flavour. Serve with chips and peas and you're good to go.
Limoncello meringue pie
If there's room to spare for dessert after your main, why not go for a light, zesty limoncello pie? A great finish to a seafood lunch.
Vesper martini
Vodka co*cktails go great with seafood, so we recommend pairing your food with this vesper martini, shaken with gin and vodka. Don't forget the twist of lemon.
Italian Father's Day menu:
Italian flatbread with pear, walnut and gorgonzola
Kick off an Italian-inspired feast this Father's Day with a molten cheesy flatbread, featuring a dazzling combo of gorgonzola, pears and walnuts.
Spinach, mascarpone and ham hock rotolo
A bubbling pasta bake is always going to be a hit, and this rotolo with salty ham hock, creamy mascarpone and spinach is a real show-stopper.
Affogato chocolate mousse
Round the three-course meal off with a light, quick and easy chocolate mousse, flavoured with espresso for an Italian twist. It's ready in just 15 minutes, too.
Negroni
This punchy Italian co*cktail is perfect for an easy aperitivo to serve with your Italian Father's Day menu.
Vegetarian Father's Day menu:
Chickpea fritters
Ready in just 30 minutes, these lightly spiced vegetarian fritters make a brilliant meat-free starter this Father's Day. Serve with a dollop of yogurt and fresh cucumber salad.
Courgette curry
If your dad is a curry fan, look no further than this light, summery courgette curry. It's ready in less than an hour, making it a fuss-free main to present on Father's Day.
Strawberry and pistachio cake
Strawberries are at their best in June, so make the most of them this Father's Day with this lovely summer pistachio cake with strawberry icing.
Paloma co*cktail
This light and breezy tequila co*cktail with agave syrup and grapefruit makes a great refresher for the summer months, and dads are sure to love it too.
Vegan Father's Day menu:
Smoked aubergine, pepper and walnut salad with pomegranate
This easy sharing starter is a wonderful way to start your vegan feast. Smoked aubergine is combined with sweet red peppers and walnuts and serve with flatbreads. Plus, you can make ahead of time.
Sunblush tomato and olive vegan paella
This plant-based paella is packed with punchy flavour and will not only impress dad but the whole family.
Vegan brownies
Bake a batch of our decadent vegan brownies for an indulgent sweet treat to end your Father's Day feast. Our unique recipe is super chocolaty so vegan and non-vegan friends and family will all love it!
Mai tai
Pair your courses with a round of mai tais, a super fruity and fun rum-based co*cktail.
There’s always room for…
A couple more treats that we’ve picked out with dads in mind. After dinner treats are the icing on the cake of a perfect Father's Day meal!
Quick Biscoff fudge
Make this luscious fudge, flavoured with Lotus Biscoff smooth spread and a pinch of sea salt flakes, in just 20 minutes (plus a little cooling time). Watch them disappear in seconds!
Chocolate truffles
These tempting chocolate truffles look impressive but are deceptively easy to make – the perfect ending to any Father's Day meal.
Vegan shortbread biscuits
These lovely crumbly biscuits are perfect with a hot pot of tea - sounds like a good way to end Father's Day to us!
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