This recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic roast chicken, perfect for an alternative Easter roast or any special occasion. A blend of citrus and tarragon butter rubbed under the chicken skin ensures succulence and flavour.

This warming one pan dish is ideal for Friday night hosting – a smooth butter roast chicken with a creamy marinade. This recipe is easy to prepare before your guests arrive, and with a short cooking time and minimal washing up, it could be one of your new favourites.

This flavourful dish boasts tender roast chicken infused with aromatic tarragon, paired perfectly with a creamy white bean cassoulet and crispy onions. Whether you're cooking for your family or hosting a relaxed Sunday lunch, this recipe is sure to impress with its full flavour and comforting textures.

This is a simple one pot dish that will bring comfort and joy to your kitchen table. It is the perfect warming dish for your family this autumn and winter. 

Melanie Johnson is a food columnist at Country Life as well as a photographer and stylist and she has shared her delicious Easy Pot Roast Chicken Paella with us. This recipe also featured in Country Life Magazine in July.

We absolutely love this summer roast chicken recipe with seasonal courgette and watercress. The fresh zingy lemon orzo means it just perfect f you were looking for a summery, fun alternative to the traditional roast. Thanks to the lovely Cate Walton for creating this for us. We hope you enjoy!

Fresh Lemongrass, Ginger, Garlic, Chilli, Lime combine to bring an explosion of flavours with this delicious roasted chicken. I promise you it’s difficult to put down once you start eating it! A guest recipe from @garlicrosemaryandsalt.

Local food & lifestyle blogger Jess has kindly shared her simple yet delicious recipe for a Wild Garlic Roast Chicken. Jess only buys Sutton Hoo Chicken since moving to Suffolk! "I'm passionate about cooking and creating dishes that are as sustainable as possible”

Linda Duffin runs a cookery school from her Tudor home in mid-Suffolk, Mrs Portly’s Kitchen Classes. She’s a strong supporter of local producers and a big fan of Sutton Hoo chicken.  Here she uses Asian miso paste for a compound butter to place under the skin and give the bird a fabulous umami flavour.

We are delighted that now more than ever people are eating with the seasons and there is far more talk about what is in season in the media. April brings in new potatoes and purple sprouting broccoli continues to be in season, so we thought it was the perfect time to share this Spring Roast.

This one tray roast recipe from Anna Stanford is absolutely perfect for busy weekends. “I love washing up after a roast” said nobody, ever! So here’s an idea for a “I can’t be faffed” Sunday roast.

This fabulous recipe by Joey & Katy Cook who specialise in local, seasonal and vegcentric cooking pairs lemon, thyme & garlic roasted chicken with Italian-inspired accompaniments.

An easy, versatile recipe that incorporates the rich smoky chorizo and paprika flavours that can be enjoyed year-round.

This recipe is a delicious twist on a simple roast chicken. Lemon, garlic and thyme is a famous combination paired with chicken but this is a new take on the idea.

This recipe is the perfect spring/summer roast. We have taken a different approach to a classic pesto recipe and it really is delicious.

This divine alternative roast chicken recipe transports you straight to Thailand. The fragrant Thai flavours go perfectly with the delicious taste of the Sutton Hoo Chicken and serving up a whole bird looks very impressive.

Transport yourself to the warm shores of southwestern India, with our Goan spiced butter roast chicken recipe. The warming spices and seasonings in this alternative roast will make you feel a million miles away.

This simple, yet delicious recipe can be prepared before the BBQ is lit and can roast in the oven while the drumsticks are on the grill.

This spatchcock chicken recipe combines the classic partners to chicken of lemon, white wine, herbs and garlic. We’ve also included a zingy salsa verde recipe to serve!

To help you create the perfect evening in with the quality of going out, we enlisted the help of Chef Aaron Skerritt to create the perfect roast for two.