08/10/2026
What’s in season in October?
October is one of my favourite months for seasonal cooking. The colder days call for warming soups, comforting bakes, hearty dinners and plenty of autumn flavours – and there’s so much wonderful British produce to enjoy.
Look out for:
🎃 Pumpkins and squash – perfect for soups, risottos, curries and roasting
🍎 Apples and pears – lovely in crumbles, cakes, chutneys, sauces and compotes
🥕 Carrots and parsnips – ideal for warming soups, Sunday roasts and comforting side dishes
🥬 Cabbage, kale and cauliflower – brilliant for hearty autumn meals, soups and gratins
🥔 Potatoes – mash, soup, dauphinoise, gnocchi... where do you start?
🧅 Leeks – one of my autumn favourites for soups, pies, sauces and risottos
🍄 Mushrooms – wonderful in creamy sauces, soups, pasta dishes and risottos
🌰 Chestnuts – perfect for adding that unmistakable autumn flavour to both sweet and savoury dishes
And, of course, October wouldn't be October without pumpkin!
Your Thermomix® is perfect for making the most of the season – from silky soups and warming sauces to homemade chutneys, breads, cakes and comforting family dinners.
Buying and cooking with seasonal produce can also be a great way to vary your weekly menu and make the most of ingredients when they're at their best.
What’s your favourite thing to cook at this time of year? 🍂
