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Sunday roast

Make the Sunday roast land together.

The hard part is not one timing. It is making the meat, potatoes, vegetables, puddings and gravy reach the table together.

Timing guide

Planning numbers.

Use these as a starting point, then check temperature, texture and doneness before serving.

Best starting point Pick the serving time first
Meat Choose the cut, weight and finish in the planner
Potatoes Parboil, rough up and roast while the meat finishes or rests
Vegetables Finish close to serving
Gravy Reheat until piping hot
Useful next steps

Open the meal planner first, then use calculator and side guides when you need extra detail.

Method

Cook it in order.

  1. Set the serving time, centrepiece, cut, weight and finish in the meal planner.
  2. Add resting time to the meat schedule before planning sides.
  3. Parboil potatoes while the meat cooks, then roast them hard enough to crisp.
  4. Cook vegetables late so they stay bright and hot.
  5. Carve last, after gravy is hot and sides are ready.
Avoid

Common mistakes.

Planning meat finish time but forgetting rest time.

Putting Yorkshire puddings in before the oven is properly hot.

Letting carved meat sit while sides catch up.