Hosts adding a bread side
If naan is for tearing and sharing alongside roast meat, vegetables and gravy, plain naan keeps the flavour choice flexible. Pick garlic and coriander when you want the bread itself to contribute that flavour.
Who is each format for?
Shoppers serving mixed appetites
Compare the number of pieces with the total pack weight. Mini naan gives guests a smaller piece to take, while a larger format can be torn at the table.
Shoppers planning around storage or allergens
Check the exact pack’s ingredients, allergen declaration, storage conditions and heating directions. These details matter if you are buying ahead or serving someone who must avoid an ingredient.
What should you check?
Decide what role the naan will play on the plate, then compare portion format and the instructions that affect roast-dinner timing.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour | Choose between plain, garlic-and-coriander and sweet-filled formats. Check the ingredients if a topping or filling matters to the menu. | I want bread that works beside several savoury dishes, so plain naan appeals more than a deliberately flavoured one. |
| Portions | Compare piece count and total weight together. Waitrose lists two plain tandoori naan at 130g each and a separate mini format of two 75g naan; M&S describes its garlic-and-coriander pack as 380g. | With several sides on the table, I would rather offer smaller pieces. For a bread to tear and share, I would look at the larger format instead. |
| Heating | Read the instructions for the exact pack and the state in which you will heat it. Waitrose specifies 2–3 minutes at 200°C, or 180°C fan, for its chilled plain tandoori naan. | My roast may still need the oven near serving time, so I need to know when and how the naan can be warmed. |
| Storage and ingredients | Check whether the pack needs chilling, its date mark and any freezing instructions. Read the ingredient list and emphasised allergens on the pack before serving. | If I am shopping ahead or cooking for someone avoiding an ingredient, the exact pack details matter more than the flavour name. |
Common buying mistakes
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Letting “premium” make the decision
That word does not tell you the piece count, flavour, ingredients or how the naan needs to be heated.
Compare those pack details and any stated production method against the role the bread will have in your meal.
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Choosing a strong flavour for a neutral side
Garlic-and-coriander naan or peshwari naan brings a distinct flavour to the plate, which may not be what you want beside a roast.
Start with plain naan if the bread needs to accompany several savoury components; choose a flavoured version when it fits the planned menu.
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Assuming all naan stores the same way
Waitrose instructs shoppers to keep its plain tandoori naan refrigerated below 5°C, while the M&S garlic-and-coriander product has cool, dry storage instructions.
Check the exact pack before shopping ahead, particularly its once-opened and freezing directions.
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Judging allergens from the product name
A name or online photograph cannot replace the ingredient declaration. GOV.UK guidance says UK pre-packed-food labels must emphasise the allergens required to be declared in the ingredients list.
Read the current pack’s ingredients and allergen information before serving, even if you have bought the naan before.
Brand and retailer references
M&S
M&S lists plain and flavoured naan, including a 380g garlic-and-coriander option.
- M&S describes its garlic-and-coriander naan as hand-stretched and flame-baked, with ghee and garlic.
- Its garlic-and-coriander flavour is a deliberate menu choice rather than a neutral bread side; check the pack’s current ingredients and instructions.
Waitrose
Waitrose lists plain, garlic-and-coriander and mini tandoori naan formats.
- Waitrose describes its two 130g plain tandoori naan as hand-stretched and flame-baked, with a kalonji seed topping.
- That plain product must be kept refrigerated below 5°C, so account for chilled storage when buying ahead.
Tesco
Tesco Groceries lists several naan brands and formats, including plain, garlic-and-coriander and mini products.
- The Tesco Groceries listing gives pack comparisons such as Aagrah plain naan at 2 × 200g and Geeta’s garlic-and-coriander naan at 270g.
- Check each product’s own ingredients, storage and heating directions rather than treating products in the same listing as interchangeable.
Naan options on Joybuy
These Humza packs offer plain or garlic-and-coriander naan in four-piece and 12-piece formats. Choose the flavour to suit the roast menu, then compare how many pieces you want to serve.
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Humza Plain Naan Family Pack 900g, 12 pieces
A plain option to divide between guests when naan is an additional bread side. The family pack contains 12 pieces and weighs 900g; check the pack’s allergen and preparation information before serving.
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Humza Plain Tandoori Naan 300g, 4 pieces
Choose this plain four-piece pack when you want fewer pieces than a family pack. It weighs 300g; check its own heating and allergen instructions before serving.
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Humza Garlic and Coriander Naan Family Pack 900g, 12 pieces
This 12-piece pack suits a meal where garlic-and-coriander bread is an intentional part of the menu. It weighs 900g; the flavour is less neutral than plain naan, and the pack’s allergen details should be checked.
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Humza Garlic and Coriander Tandoori Naan 300g, 4 pieces
For a smaller meal where garlic and coriander fit the roast menu, this pack contains four pieces and weighs 300g. Check the pack’s heating directions and allergen declaration before serving.
Questions about serving naan
Should I choose plain or garlic naan for a roast?
Choose plain naan if you want the bread to accompany several savoury foods without adding garlic flavour. Choose garlic-and-coriander naan when that flavour is intended to stand out alongside the rest of the meal.
When should I warm the naan?
Follow the timing and method on the exact pack you are serving. For its chilled plain tandoori naan, Waitrose specifies 2–3 minutes in an oven at 200°C, or 180°C fan; plan that step around the oven space needed for the roast.
Can I freeze naan for another roast dinner?
Check the freezing, defrosting and date instructions for the exact product before freezing it. Do not transfer one naan pack’s directions to another: storage requirements differ between the Waitrose plain and M&S garlic-and-coriander examples.
What allergen information should I check?
Read the current pack’s ingredient list and emphasised allergens before serving. GOV.UK guidance for UK pre-packed food says the ingredients list must emphasise the allergens required to be declared; do not rely on the naan’s name or a previous purchase.