From bananas to chocolate, cotton to coffee, all our stores stock a wide range of Fairtrade products.
Fairtrade means that producers are promised a... more
Our Irresistible range of products offers a taste of luxury at a price you can afford. From fresh and chilled selections to everyday essentials,... more
We’ve always supported the UK farming industry, and we love to promote British food. Animal welfare, sustainability and the environment are as... more
We all know that eating well is important, for your health and for your body to function efficiently. Make sure your diet is varied and balanced, and... more
Now more than ever, people are looking for a wider range of options when it comes to their food.
It seems many dietary intolerances are on the rise.... more
We like to practise what we preach. Eradicating all animal cruelty is very important to us, so we've ensured none of our own brand toiletries or... more
We have teamed up with Snappy Shopper, so you can get your co-op food shopping delivered to your door in less than an hour.
Sounds like a dream, but... more
We like to look after our members, and there are a number of benefits for them when using our food stores - such as being entered into a draw for a... more
Send, collect and return your parcels
Early ‘til late, 7 days a week
CollectPlus is the largest store-based parcel service in the UK, designed to... more
We've been serving the people of Essex for over 150 years, so we may well have helped your ancestors with all their local shopping needs.
In all that... more
Take a look at some of our great recipes that we have put together for you to try and enjoy.
Whether you are looking for something quick and easy, or... more
Veggie brunch
A healthier fry up that still tastes delicious
Ingredients
2 potatoes
2 Co-op British eggs
1 tbsp Co-op olive oil
225g cherry tomatoes... more
Non-drinkers will love the fresh flavour of this cocktail.
100g Co-op British raspberries
Juice ½ lime, plus slices to garnish
A few mint leaves,... more
This delicious cookie dough pancake recipe is perfect for pancake day... or any day for that matter!
Serves 4
Ingredients:
150ml natural yogurt... more
These will be a dream for any veggie guests at your barbecue.
FEEDS 6 READY IN 20 MINS
6 Co-op halloumi burgers
4 tsp Co-op clear honey
Juice of ½... more
This delicious Mini Egg Cheesecake is perfect for Easter.
No-bake and easy to make!
Ingredients
Biscuit Base;
300g Digestive biscuits
150g unsalted... more
These cocktails are sure to be a hit with everyone!
1. Prosecco punch (V) (GF)
Light and fruity, for a sparkling treat.
SERVES 6 READY IN 5 MINS ... more
Easter treats don't always have to be sweet.
This pizza makes the perfect quick and quirky Easter meal - and is fun to make!
Ingredients
2 slices... more
We think this breakfast favourite is much tastier than the takeaway version!
(Serves 2)
Ingredients;
2 Co-op Cumberland sausages
2 tsp olive oil
2... more
Look forward to Lunchtime with this tasty, easy to make Chorizo & Halloumi Burger!
Ingredients;
Co-op halloumi cheese
Co-op sliced chorizo
Co-op... more
Crumpets were first eaten by the Anglo-Saxons, and today make a great base for pizza toppings.
FEEDS 2 READY IN 15 MINS
4 Co-op crumpets
3 tbsp Co-... more
Try using Co-op’s crunchy seasonal British apples instead of pears to change things up.
FEEDS 2 - READY IN 25 MINS
2 rashers Co-op British smoked... more
The perfect recipe for any Halloween host. Trick your friends with these delicious sweet 'burgers'
(Serves 8)
Ingredients
1 Co-op Madeira cake
100g... more
Chicken salad gets an upgrade in this zesty dish with carrots, Feta and roasted garlic.
Ingredients
Feeds 4
Ready in 40 minutes
550g Co-op... more
Made in the Morphy Richards Soup Maker available in Quadrant Dept Stores
Ingredients:
· 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
· 160g Onion, quartered... more
This easy frittata recipe makes the most of seasonal Jersey Royals, with plenty of fresh herbs too...
Ingredients
1 tbsp Co-op olive oil
750g pack... more
Serves 2 • Ready in 10 mins, plus cooling
1 Co-op Fairtrade banana, sliced
50g Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade single origin 70% cocoa dark chocolate... more
Treat yourself to a Friday night feast with a fast-food favourite, usually made with chicken — this time, it’s vegan!
Ingredients:
250g bread, plus... more
This impressive-looking teatime treat is easier to put together than you’d think — it takes time rather than expertise
Serves 10 • Ready in 1 hour 15... more
Maple bacon, caramelised onions and our Irresistible Cumberland sausages will make these hot dogs a summer favourite...
Ingredients
6 rashers Co-op... more
If you don’t like chocolate, look away now!
Method
Serves: 12 people
Prep: 30 mins
Cooking time: 190 mins
For the pastry:
· 100g Co-op... more
PREP: 10 MINS COOK: 4 HRS, 15 MINS - 7 HRS, 15 MINS
Ingredients
· knob of butter
· ½ tbsp rapeseed or olive oil
· 1 large onion,... more
Ingredients
For the Cakes:
2 tsp Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Colombian instant coffee
175g Co-op unsalted butter
175g Co-op Fairtrade golden caster... more
These premium patties are flavoured with an American-style smoked seasoning, which goes brilliantly with the pesto mayo
Serves 2 • Ready in 30 mins... more
This showstopping rice dish is best enjoyed together with family and friends.
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
1.5kg whole pumpkin
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1... more
Master this simple pancake recipe then customise with your favourite toppings.
Ingredients
125g Co-op plain flour
2 Co-op British eggs
300ml semi-... more
This twist on a Bonfire night classic is a great dessert any day of the year…
Ingredients
4 Co-op British apples, peeled,cored and thickly sliced
2... more
Incredible burger with fried olives (VG)
The olives are great with our delicious GRO burger — you could do a bumper batch to serve as a snack
Serves... more
Transform your leftover pumpkin into this comforting classic.
(Serves 2)
Ingredients
1 onion, finely chopped
1 Co-op pumpkin, flesh chopped, seeds... more
A distinctive ring shaped cake made with almonds and spices
Feeds 16 • Ready in 1 hour 20 mins, plus cooling
225g Co-op unsalted butter, plus an... more
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Co-op cranberry sauce
- 8 Co-op large tortilla wraps
- 2 tbsp Co-op wholegrain mustard
- 100g leftover cooked Brussels sprouts,... more
We love these fish burgers! You’ll have leftover mayo, but you can keep it in the fridge for sandwiches
Serves 2 • Ready in 30 mins
Ingredients
1... more
A tasty traybake that's a real sweet treat for Halloween
(Serves 24)
Ingredients
250g Co-op unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
375g Co-op... more
You could use leftover Easter egg for the chocolate in these fun, chunky bars
Makes 21 • Ready in 15 mins, plus chilling
120g Co-op unsalted butter... more
Vegan and gluten free, this easy coconut curry filled with aubergine and lentils.
Ingredients
1 tbsp Co-op olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2... more
These scary faces disguise a tasty veggie filling
serves 10 people
prep: 60mins
cook: 60mins
INGREDIENTS
375g Co-op plain flour, plus extra for... more
Personalise these tasty veggie burgers with whatever toppings you fancy!
(Makes 6)
Ingredients:
600g sweet potatoes (peeled weight), cut into large... more
This tasty dessert makes an easy weekend treat. If you’re using the coconut cream, make sure it’s well chilled first.
(Feeds 6/Ready in 1 hour 25... more
Next-level meatballs topped with a cauli cheese crust
Feeds 8 • Ready in 1 hour 25 mins
2 x 350g packs Co-op British beef meatballs
1 tbsp Co-op... more
Zingy lemon sponges layered with an easy strawberry jam and tangy yogurt cream
Feeds 16
Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
350g Co-op... more
Everyone will enjoy huddling together around bowls of steaming hot soup
Feeds 6 • Ready in 15 mins (plus soup)
Find the soup recipe at https://food... more
If you’re taking this on a picnic, pack the dressing separately and dress the salad before serving
Feeds 6 • Ready in 30 mins
300g Co-op Tenderstem... more
Start your morning right with this filling breakfast.
Ingredients
3 heaped tbsp of porridge oats
100ml milk
100ml water
1 tbsp honey (Why not go For... more
This quick, easy traybake is perfect when you’re short on time
Feeds 4 • Ready in 55 mins
750g pack Co-op British skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1... more
With peanut butter icing, caramel sauce and popcorn, this American inspired layer cake is the ultimate showstopper...
Feeds 16
Ready in 1 hour 10... more
This a great vegan starter or sharing dish...
Ingredients
1 medium pumpkin
2 tbsp Co-op olive oil
1 ½ tsp smoked
4 spring onions, halved... more
From Christmas-cake infused gin to a mocktail with a herby twist, there’s something for everyone at your next drinks party...
Mistletoe martini ... more
This super-indulgent festive brunch makes for an extra special Christmas treat
Feeds 4 • Ready in 15 mins
4 Co-op all butter croissants, halved... more
Cabbage may not be everyone's favourite vegetable, but when roasted, it can produce deliciously caramelised wedges of flavour
Ingredients
1 Co-op... more
Use up leftover mincemeat to give an extra flavour pop to these fluffy crowd-pleasers
Feeds 6 • Ready in 45 mins
180g Co-op ricotta
150ml Co-op semi... more
Being vegan doesn't mean you can't enjoy a treaty treat! Everyone will love this twist on the coffee shop classic.
Ingredients
150g dairy free... more
SUNDAY ROAST SIDES
Pick up the new Co-op GRO Mushroom & Spinach Wellington instore, then pair it with these delicious homemade sides for the full... more
This vegan risotto is a great way to use up leftover root veg — roasted carrots would also work well
Take a fresh look at leftovers...
Feeds 4 •... more
Easy, elegant and full of flavour
Feeds 4 • Ready in 20 mins
400g Co-op spaghetti
500g Co-op British asparagus, chopped into 4cm pieces
80g pack Co-... more
The coffee dressing adds a subtle depth of flavour here
Serves 4 • Ready in 20 mins
Ingredients
1 tsp Co-op Fairtrade rich roast instant coffee
1... more
Warm up after a spot of carol singing with this hot, fruity spiced drink
Feeds 8 • Ready in 30 mins, plus infusing
Halve 6 Co-op clementines, and... more
Our five-ingredient version of a traditional rice dish is really easy to make — and elegant enough for a special dinner during the Easter break... more
This flavour combo is fantastic, with lots of crunch from the nuts
Serves 2 • Ready in 30 mins
1 large ripe Co-op Fairtrade banana, plus extra... more
Simple kiwi, mango and pineapple fruit smoothie makes an ideal morning treat. It's an easy way to pack in the vitamins and give yourself a boost... more
Ingredients:You will need a 2lb loaf tin
265g plain flour
1 tbsp poppy seeds
2 tsp baking powder
115g unsalted butter (softened)
265g caster sugar... more
1. Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate and Co-op Fairtrade Cabernet Sauvignon: The chocolate's intense cocoa flavour is a great... more
Kick-start your day with this healthy fruit smoothie, made extra filling with ground almonds and calcium-packed dairy
Ingredients
· 1 small ... more
Zesty, speedy and super-simple, this stir fry uses just five ingredients
Ingredients
1 tbsp vegetable oil
250g Co-op British pork loin steaks
Zest... more
We’re shining a light on strawberries — in season right now and 100% British — with this simple and mouth watering recipe.
This easy-to-make cake is... more
This veg-packed option is mild and creamy — and vegan
Serves 4 • Ready in 30 mins
1 tbsp Co-op vegetable oil
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
5cm... more
Kids will love these simple but spooktacular tortillas!
Serves 4 • Ready in 45 mins
400g butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
8 mini... more
Make this moreish sharing dessert ahead — it’s a fabulous Halloween centrepiece, and so easy to create
Serves 12 • Ready in 30 mins, plus freezing... more
If you love cheese and apple together, try this galette style pie for dinner...
Ingredients
100g cold Co-op unsalted butter, diced, plus extra for... more
This vegan twist on a classic pasta dish delivers all the comforting savoury flavour you’d expect...
Feeds 4
Ready in 35 minutes
Ingredients
50g... more
This bonfire night cocktail is all about the spice! Made with spiced rum and a sweet spiced garnish - it's sure to keep you warm while you watch the... more