Easter meal hosts
Match the naan’s flavour and size to the dishes and the number of people sharing it. A serving described as half a naan is not an extra whole bread.
Who is this for?
Make-ahead shoppers
If you are buying before the meal, check the date mark, freezing instructions and reheating method of the pack you receive.
Hosts accommodating dietary needs
Check each guest’s requirements against the specific naan’s ingredients and allergen information. A gluten-free label does not establish vegan suitability.
What should you check?
Start with the dishes and guest count, then check dietary suitability and whether the pack’s storage and heating directions fit your plans.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour | Compare the stated ingredients: M&S and Waitrose list sultanas and coconut in their peshwari naans; Waitrose lists a plain naan with kalonji seeds. Garlic, coriander and chilli are other distinct choices. | I want the bread’s flavour to fit the dishes and my guests’ preferences, rather than choosing by a premium label. |
| Portions | Check the number of whole breads, total pack weight and definition of a serving. Sainsbury's lists two garlic-and-chilli naans as four half-naan servings; Asda uses four half-naan servings for its 380 g two-pack. | If guests expect a whole naan each, I need to count breads, not just the servings printed on the pack. |
| Buying ahead | Read the received pack’s date mark, freezing directions and heating method. The M&S garlic-and-coriander listing says to freeze by the date mark and use within three months; the Waitrose plain listing states one month after freezing. | My shopping date and meal date need to fit the instructions on the particular pack I buy. |
| Dietary needs | Check the exact variant’s ingredients, allergen information and suitability statements. Tesco’s listed gluten-free garlic-and-coriander naan contains dried egg white; its conventional garlic-and-coriander naan is a different product. | I need a bread that meets each guest’s requirements, without assuming that a flavour name or gluten-free label answers every dietary question. |
What is easy to overlook?
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Counting four servings as four whole naans
Sainsbury's garlic-and-chilli two-pack defines a serving as half a naan. Mini naans are another size again.
Count the breads and check their total weight before deciding how many packs your guests will share.
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Assuming similar flavours have the same ingredients
The listed conventional recipes contain wheat, while Tesco’s gluten-free garlic-and-coriander naan lists dried egg white.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack when catering for a dietary restriction.
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Planning around a freshness estimate
Asda describes its garlic-and-coriander naan as typically fresh for four days, but that does not tell you the date mark on a later delivery.
Check the received pack’s date and storage instructions against the day you plan to serve it.
Naan brands and retailer ranges
These retailer listings illustrate different flavours and formats; their descriptions are not an independent taste comparison or a promise of future stock.
M&S
M&S lists a 380 g garlic-and-coriander pack, 220 g peshwari naans and four mini plain naans weighing 188 g.
- The listings give pack-specific storage directions, useful when planning ahead.
- Its hand-shaped and flame-baked descriptions are M&S product claims, not an independent taste comparison.
Waitrose
Waitrose lists 220 g two-packs of plain naan and peshwari naan.
- The listings distinguish the plain naan with kalonji seeds from the peshwari naan with sultanas and coconut.
- Use the storage and heating directions for the variant you choose, rather than treating the two recipes as interchangeable.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's lists a Taste the Difference garlic-and-chilli two-pack made with smoked garlic and chilli.
- The listing specifies two breads and four servings of half a naan each.
- Its flavour and craftsmanship descriptions are retailer claims; check whether the ingredients suit your guests.
Asda
The BAKERY at ASDA lists two garlic-and-coriander naans weighing 380 g in total.
- The listing gives four half-naan servings and directions for heating from chilled or frozen.
- Its typical freshness description does not replace the date mark on the pack delivered to you.
Tesco
Tesco lists both a conventional garlic-and-coriander two-pack and a separate gluten-free, wheat-free garlic-and-coriander two-pack.
- The separate listings help distinguish recipes with similar names.
- The listed gluten-free version contains dried egg white, so it is not a vegan substitute.
Joybuy naan options
These Humza plain and garlic-and-coriander naans offer 4-piece and 12-piece packs to consider for different guest counts. Check the received pack for dietary, storage and heating details.
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Humza Plain Naan Family Pack 900g, 12pcs
Consider the plain flavour when you want the main dishes to take the lead. The family pack contains 12 naans weighing 900g in total; check its ingredients, date mark and preparation directions when planning for guests.
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Humza Garlic and Coriander Naan Family Pack 900gm, 12pcs
This garlic-and-coriander option is worth considering when the meal calls for a savoury-flavoured naan. The pack contains 12 naans weighing 900gm in total; check the received pack’s ingredients, date mark and heating instructions.
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Humza Garlic and Coriander Tandoori Naan 300g, 4pcs
The four-piece pack gives you a different quantity to consider for a smaller meal. It contains 300g of garlic-and-coriander naan in total; check dietary information and heating directions on the pack you receive.
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Humza Plain Tandoori Naan 300g, 4pcs
Consider this plain four-piece pack when fewer guests will share the meal or you want a less assertively flavoured bread. It contains 300g of naan in total; check its ingredients, date mark and heating directions before serving.
Common questions
How many naans should I count for guests?
Count whole breads before relying on a stated serving number. Sainsbury's garlic-and-chilli two-pack defines four servings as half a naan each, while M&S lists four mini plain naans weighing 188 g in total.
Can I buy naan ahead of Easter and freeze it?
Check the date mark and freezing instructions of the exact pack. The M&S garlic-and-coriander listing says to freeze by its date mark and use within three months; the Waitrose plain listing says to freeze within its best-before date and use within one month.
How should I warm naan for the meal?
Follow the directions for the particular product rather than using one method for every naan. Waitrose lists oven and grill methods for its plain naan, while Asda gives separate chilled and frozen heating directions for its 380 g garlic-and-coriander pack.
Does gluten-free naan also meet vegan requirements?
Not necessarily. Tesco’s listed gluten-free Garlic & Coriander Naan Breads contain dried egg white. Check the ingredients on the pack supplied against each guest’s requirements.