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The 10 best Easter roasts for the long weekend, from 'superb' lamb wellington to 'juicy' gammon
Don’t plan your Easter feast until you’ve read this
Tested by Georgia TurnellGHI Food & Drink Tester
Wondering what to cook this Easter? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re looking for a traditional roast lamb served with mint sauce and roasties, or something a little different, we’ve tested cuts from Britain’s leading butchers and supermarkets.
From juicy gammon to pork with crunchy crackling, we’re confident we’ve found the best Easter roasts worthy of a starring role on your table (Easter lands on 5 April this year, just FYI!).
Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve also found the best ready-made roast potatoes to serve alongside your chosen main. And for Good Friday, we’re also lifting the lid on our experts’ best fish-based Easter mains. Need something sweet for after? We’ve also got the best Easter eggs for every chocolate lover.
Best Sunday roasts for Easter 2026
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Best value and best pork joint
Waitrose Free Range Pork Boneless Leg Crackling Joint 1.2Kg
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How we test Easter roasts
Our panel of experts and consumers tasted 21 meaty mains from independent butchers and leading supermarkets in search of the best centrepieces for your Easter table. Each was blinded to avoid brand bias and prepared according to the packet instructions, before being assessed on its appearance, mouth-watering aroma, value for money and, most importantly, flavour.
Read on to find out who took the coveted top spot in our Easter taste test for 2026...
Daylesford Organic Lamb Leg 1.5kg
Daylesford Organic Lamb Leg 1.5kg
Score: 86/100
If you’re planning a traditional roast lamb this Easter Sunday, Daylesford’s organic joint is a top-quality choice. Our experts praised it as the perfect base for adding your own seasoning – keep it simple with rosemary, salt and pepper. The crisp lamb fat is a real highlight, giving way to tender, melt-in-the-mouth meat.
Waitrose Free Range Pork Boneless Leg Crackling Joint 1.2Kg
Waitrose Free Range Pork Boneless Leg Crackling Joint 1.2Kg
Score: 85/100
Why not try something a little different this year? This boneless pork joint will pair perfectly with all your favourite sides and impressed our panel, who described it as “excellent” and “juicy”, with crackling that will leave you swooning.
Lidl Deluxe Lamb Wellington 660g
Lidl Deluxe Lamb Wellington 660g
Score: 84/100
Let Lidl do the hard work for you with this ready-to-cook lamb wellington. Alongside the classic mushroom duxelles, a spring-fresh layer of minty peas and leeks complements the tender meat perfectly. Testers couldn’t get enough, calling it “superb” and “pure bliss.”
ASDA Succulent Easy Carve Lamb Shoulder 1.2-1.6kg
ASDA Succulent Easy Carve Lamb Shoulder 1.2-1.6kg
Score: 83/100
With its soft, tender texture, natural sweetness, and powerful flavour, this easy-carve joint is ideal for family gatherings. Add your own herbs and spices, then make the most of the delicious pan juices by turning them into a proper homemade gravy.
Tesco Finest 30 Day Matured AA Cote Du Boeuf Sharing Steak 600g
Tesco Finest 30 Day Matured AA Cote Du Boeuf Sharing Steak 600g
Score: 82/100
If there’s just the two of you this Easter, why not indulge in this decadent Aberdeen Angus bone-in beef ribeye steak. It’s been matured for 30 days, which results in a rich flavour, tender meat and impressive seared crust.
Try serving it with seasonal asparagus, grilled mushrooms, and peppercorn sauce.
Aldi Specially Selected Wagyu Tomahawk Steak 0.9-1.3kg
Aldi Specially Selected Wagyu Tomahawk Steak 0.9-1.3kg
Score: 82/100
Alternatively, Aldi’s wagyu steak for two makes a stunning centrepiece. One tester called it the “most flavoursome beef I’ve tasted in a long time”. Rich and juicy, it cooks easily to a perfect medium-rare and is best finished with a punchy chimichurri.
Helen Brownings Uncooked Gammon 800g
Helen Brownings Uncooked Gammon 800g
Score: 81/100
Served warm or cold, gammon is an Easter classic. This organic joint is boneless and unglazed, ready for you to put your own stamp on it. Salty, smoky and naturally sweet – we think any leftovers would make a great pie filling.
Score: 80/100
Our testers could really taste the quality of this organic leg of lamb, praising its natural sweetness and grassy notes. Full-flavoured and succulent, the bone-in joint works just as well slow-cooked as it does roasted, with the marrow adding depth of flavour and making an impressive centrepiece.
Score: 80/100
For those catering to larger gatherings, upgrade to a whole bone-in leg of lamb. The flavour is similarly impressive, with a natural flavour and fantastic texture, while the generous roasting juices deliver bags of flavour – ideal for serving up a crowd-pleasing roast.
Tesco Finest BonelessTesco Lamb Leg With Cornish Sea Salt & Black Pepper 530g
Tesco Finest BonelessTesco Lamb Leg With Cornish Sea Salt & Black Pepper 530g
Score: 80/100
This classic lamb leg has been generously seasoned with Cornish sea salt and black pepper, creating a long-lasting smoky flavour as it roasts. Team it with classic mint sauce and roast potatoes.
These also passed...
- Riverford Beef Sirloin Roast, £53.65 for 1kg, Score: 79/100
- Field & Flower Butterflied Leg of Lamb in Thyme & Olive Oil, £45.15 for 1.2kg, Score: 78/100
- Aldi Specially Selected Lamb Wellington, £16.99 for 701g, Score: 77/100
- by Amazon Beef Roasting Joint, £17.17 for 1.05kg, Score: 73/100
- M&S Collection Leg of Lamb, £26.40 for 1.2kg, Score: 73/100
Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila. Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine. Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business. You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk
Georgia has been part of the hospitality industry for the last nine years. Her starting point was the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu culinary school where she gained a Diplôme de Pâtisserie. She has worked at a number of well-known restaurants and bakeries including The Club at the Ivy and Ottolenghi, Notting Hill where she was the head pastry chef. Most recently, Georgia worked at The Clink Bakery inside HMP Brixton, which aims to reduce reoffending through teaching. She is an expert in all things baked goods and holds a WSET level 2 in wine.
