Hosts serving naan alongside a roast
Plain naan leaves the seasoning to the meat, vegetables and sauces. Choose garlic-and-coriander naan when its flavour is part of the menu rather than an unexpected addition.
Who is naan for at a Sunday lunch?
People serving a buffet or mixed-age group
Full-size naan can be torn and shared; mini naan offers smaller individual pieces. Check both the piece count and total pack weight before deciding how many packs to buy.
Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens
Read the label of the pack you intend to serve. The Tesco, Waitrose and Patak's plain naans described here contain wheat; Patak's plain naan also carries may-contain warnings for peanuts, nuts and milk.
What should you check before buying?
Start with the flavours on the plate, then choose a serving size and check the pack instructions and ingredients.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour | Compare plain, garlic-and-coriander and sweet Peshwari styles. M&S lists Peshwari naan with sultanas and coconut. | I want the roast and gravy to set the flavour, so I would choose plain naan. For a deliberately spiced menu, garlic and coriander—or a sweet contrast—might fit instead. |
| Portions | Compare piece count with total weight: Tesco lists two plain naans at 260 g, while M&S lists four mini plain naans at 188 g. | For a buffet, I would rather give each guest a smaller piece. At a shared table, full-size naan can be torn into portions. |
| Ingredients | Read the current flour and allergen declarations. The Tesco and Waitrose plain examples contain wheat; Patak's plain naan also has may-contain warnings for peanuts, nuts and milk. | If someone needs to avoid wheat or another allergen, I need to check the specific pack rather than assume that a plain or vegan naan is suitable. |
| Storage | Check freezing and opened-pack instructions. Tesco and Waitrose say to use the cited naans within one day of opening; M&S gives two days for its cited garlic-and-coriander naan. | I may serve only part of a pack, so I want to know whether I can freeze it and when the opened bread needs to be used. |
| Flour blend | Check the flour ingredients if you specifically want wholemeal flour or a white-and-brown blend; a plain flavour name does not describe the flour mix. | If the blend matters to me, I would choose by the ingredients on the current pack, not by its colour or flavour name. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming every naan is a neutral side
Garlic-and-coriander naan adds seasoning, while the Peshwari style listed by M&S includes sultanas and coconut. Either changes the flavour of a savoury roast plate.
Choose plain naan when the rest of the menu is undecided; pick a flavoured style when you want that contrast.
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Treating a vegan label as an allergen check
Patak's plain naan is labelled suitable for vegans but contains wheat and carries may-contain warnings for peanuts, nuts and milk.
Check the ingredients and allergen statement on the pack you buy. A person who needs gluten-free bread should not use these wheat-containing examples in place of a specifically checked gluten-free product.
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Buying by piece count alone
Four mini naans and two full-size naans do not describe the same serving format. Opened-pack use instructions also differ between the cited Tesco, Waitrose and M&S products.
Compare total weight and piece count with the number of diners, then check freezing and opened-pack instructions if some bread will be left over.
Retailer and brand references
Tesco
Tesco lists a 260 g two-pack of plain naan alongside other naan flavours and formats.
- Its plain naan listing includes oven, grill and frozen-heating instructions.
- The cited plain naan contains wheat; check the current pack for ingredients and storage directions.
Waitrose
Waitrose lists both plain and garlic-and-coriander two-naan packs.
- Both cited packs are labelled suitable for home freezing, giving a choice of flavours if the bread is being bought ahead.
- Both contain wheat ingredients, so their flavour and dietary labels should be checked separately.
M&S
M&S lists plain, mini plain, garlic-and-coriander and Peshwari naan formats.
- The listed mini formats offer smaller pieces; its garlic-and-coriander naan is listed as a 380 g pack.
- The cited garlic-and-coriander naan contains wheat and adds seasoning that may not suit a plainly flavoured roast.
Patak's
Patak's plain naan is listed by both Asda and Sainsbury's as a two-pack.
- The cited plain product is labelled suitable for vegans.
- It contains wheat and may contain peanuts, nuts and milk; the vegan label does not remove those warnings.
Asda
Asda lists Patak's plain flame-baked naan as a 220 g two-pack.
- The cited listing gives oven, grill, microwave and toaster preparation methods.
- That listing describes one Patak's product, not every naan in Asda's range.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's lists Patak's plain naan as a two-pack.
- The listing identifies the product as suitable for vegans.
- Its ingredient and allergen information includes wheat and may-contain warnings for peanuts, nuts and milk.
Joybuy naan options
These Joybuy options cover plain naan for a less seasoned side and garlic-and-coriander naan for a more aromatic meal, each in a four-piece or family-pack format.
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Humza Plain Naan Family Pack 900g (12pcs)
A plain option to portion out alongside a roast without adding garlic-and-coriander seasoning. The pack contains 12 naans and weighs 900g; check the current ingredients, allergens and storage instructions before serving.
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Humza Plain Tandoori Naan 300g (4pcs)
A plain four-piece format when you want fewer naans to serve or share. The pack weighs 300g; check the current ingredients, allergens and storage instructions before buying.
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Humza Garlic and Coriander Naan Family Pack 900gm (12pcs)
A garlic-and-coriander choice for a meal where that seasoning is intentional. The family pack contains 12 naans and weighs 900gm; check the current ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
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Humza Garlic and Coriander Tandoori Naan 300g (4pcs)
A four-piece option when you want garlic-and-coriander naan without choosing a family pack. It weighs 300g; check the current ingredients, allergens and storage instructions before serving.
Questions about choosing naan
Should I choose plain or garlic naan for a Sunday roast-style meal?
Choose plain naan if you do not want the bread to add garlic-and-coriander seasoning to the roast. Choose garlic-and-coriander naan when those flavours are an intentional part of the meal; retailers including Waitrose and M&S list both plain and flavoured options.
Are the naan breads described here gluten-free?
No: the cited Tesco, Waitrose, M&S and Patak's examples contain wheat ingredients. If you need gluten-free naan, choose a separately labelled product and check its current ingredients rather than relying on the word “plain”.
Can I freeze naan for a later Sunday lunch?
Some of the cited products, including Tesco plain naan and the Waitrose plain and garlic-and-coriander packs, are labelled suitable for freezing. Follow the particular pack's freezing, defrosting and heating instructions rather than applying one product's timings to another.
Does a vegan naan label settle allergen questions?
No. Patak's cited plain naan is labelled suitable for vegans but contains wheat and may contain peanuts, nuts and milk. Read the current pack's allergen statement for the person who will eat it.