Choose naan for Christmas dinner by the size and number of whole breads, rather than treating “thick-cut” as a stated thickness. M&S describes its 380 g garlic-and-coriander pack as restaurant-size for sharing; two 130 g Waitrose tandoori naans offer another tear-and-share format, while mini naans make individual portions simpler. Check the exact pack for ingredients, storage and heating instructions before serving.
If guests will share naan with curry or dips, look at whole breads made for tearing at the table. Waitrose describes its two 130 g tandoori naans as breads to tear, share and scoop; M&S calls its 380 g garlic-and-coriander pack restaurant-size.
Mini naans let guests take an individual bread without cutting a larger one. M&S lists both a 282 g mini plain naan pack and a separate four-pack weighing 188 g; compare the exact pack count when planning portions.
Storage and dietary information vary by product. Waitrose and M&S list some naans as suitable for home freezing, while the Waitrose tandoori pair requires chilled storage below 5°C. Check the current pack for freezing directions and allergens, including wheat.
Start with how guests will serve the naan, then check whether its storage and warming instructions fit the Christmas dinner schedule.
Choose when: A whole bread for sharing alongside curry or dips suits the meal; M&S describes its 380 g garlic-and-coriander pack as restaurant-size.
Bear in mind: Garlic and coriander give it a less neutral flavour, and restaurant-size does not specify thickness.
Choose when: Two whole breads will be convenient to tear and share; Waitrose lists its plain tandoori naans as 2 x 130 g.
Bear in mind: This Waitrose pack needs refrigeration below 5°C before use.
Choose when: Guests will take individual buffet portions rather than tear pieces from a shared bread.
Bear in mind: A mini format answers the portioning question, not a request for a measured thick slice.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Serving format | Compare the number of breads and total pack weight. Check whether the product is described as restaurant-size, a two-pack or mini; pack weight alone does not establish thickness. | I want guests to tear from whole naans at the table, or take their own smaller bread without cutting one. |
| Warming | Read the exact oven or grill directions and allow a slot near serving. Waitrose says to serve its plain naan warm and not reheat it. | The oven may be occupied by Christmas dishes, so I need a warming method that fits the serving time. |
| Ingredients | Check the current ingredients, allergen statement and dietary claims for the exact product. Waitrose labels its plain naan vegan, but its listed ingredients include wheat. | Some guests need ingredient checks; a plain flavour or vegan label does not tell me whether a naan contains gluten. |
| Storage | Check whether the pack is chilled or ambient, its date and any home-freezing and thawing directions. Waitrose says its 2 x 130 g tandoori pack must be kept below 5°C. | If I am shopping ahead, I need to know where the naan will be stored until Christmas dinner. |
The listed restaurant-size, tandoori and mini products are whole flatbreads; those descriptions do not give a slice-thickness measurement.
Choose by the stated bread count, pack weight and intended serving style. If thickness matters, inspect the exact product rather than relying on its format name.
Naan may need heating shortly before it reaches the table. Waitrose’s plain naan directions call for serving it warm without reheating.
Check the chosen pack’s oven or grill instructions and plan a heating slot around the other Christmas dishes.
Waitrose’s vegan-labelled plain naan still lists wheat, and the M&S mini plain naan lists wheat flour and vegetable ghee. “Plain” does not settle an allergen or dietary question.
Read the physical pack’s ingredients, allergen wording and dietary claims for the product you will serve.
Waitrose’s 2 x 130 g tandoori naans require refrigeration below 5°C. M&S also specifies chilled storage for its 260 g tandoori naans, with instructions for use once opened.
Check the date and storage directions before buying ahead. If you plan to freeze naan, follow that pack’s freezing and thawing instructions.
M&S Food lists a 380 g garlic-and-coriander restaurant-size pack, 260 g tandoori naans and mini naan formats.
Waitrose lists plain naan and a chilled pair of tandoori plain naans weighing 2 x 130 g.
Tesco Groceries lists own-label two-pack plain and garlic-and-coriander naans at 260 g, alongside a four-pack of mini plain naans at 188 g.
These Humza packs offer plain or garlic-and-coriander naan in 12-piece family packs and four-piece tandoori packs. Compare pack count and flavour for your Christmas table; the listed sizes do not establish bread thickness.
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The 12-piece pack gives a host separate plain naans to set out or share among guests. It weighs 900 g; check the pack’s wheat allergen information, storage and heating directions before serving.
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This 12-piece, 900gm pack offers flavoured naans for a table serving curry or dips. Garlic and coriander may be less suited to dishes calling for a plain bread; check the pack’s wheat allergen and preparation information.
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The four-piece, 300g pack is an option when fewer breads are needed than a family pack provides. Joybuy lists brief heating before serving and wheat among its allergens; follow the current pack directions.
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This four-piece, 300g flavoured pack is a smaller-pack choice for a curry-inspired side. Check whether garlic and coriander suit the other dishes, and read the current pack for wheat allergen and heating information.
Not for the whole-naan products discussed here: their restaurant-size, tandoori and mini descriptions do not specify a cut or measured thickness. For Christmas dinner, compare bread count and pack weight, then decide whether guests will share whole naans or take individual portions.
Waitrose describes its two 130 g tandoori plain naans as breads to tear, share and scoop. M&S describes its 380 g garlic-and-coriander pack as restaurant-size; choose its flavour only if it suits the dishes on your table.
Some named Waitrose and M&S naans are labelled suitable for home freezing, but follow the directions for the exact pack. Waitrose instructs shoppers to freeze its plain naan within the best-before date and use it within one month; other products can have different instructions.
No. Waitrose labels its plain naan vegan, but its ingredient listing includes wheat. M&S lists wheat flour and vegetable ghee for its mini plain naan. Check each current pack’s ingredients, allergen statement and dietary claim rather than relying on “plain”.