Our Roast Library
Core techniques, no gatekeeping. Pick a card and cook along.
The Perfect Sunday Roast: Fundamentals
Timing, seasoning, tray strategy, and the 3-heat approach.
Yorkshire Pudding Mastery
Batter rules, oven truths, and why resting matters.
Roast Potatoes: Crunch Without Drama
Boil, steam-dry, shake, roast. Plus fat options.
Meat Temperature Cheat Sheet
Doneness targets, resting times, and quick carving tips.
Seasonal Veg That People Actually Eat
Fast methods: high-heat roasting, blistering, and glazing.
Pub Roast Reviews
Crispness, gravy, veg, value — scored like a proper club.
What is Roast Dinner Club?
A simple idea: celebrate the Great British roast and make it easier to cook (or find) a brilliant one. We focus on small improvements, honest reviews, and a warm, welcoming vibe.
The Roast Manifesto
- Crisp where it should be crisp (roasties, Yorkshires).
- Gravy with depth, not water.
- Veg cooked with intention (not punishment).
- Balance: big flavour, sensible portions, no guilt.
- Community: share, review, and improve together.
Weekly Roast Scorecard
Use this to review pubs or your own home roast.
About John Hicks
John Hicks is a health & wellness journalist and broadcaster who’s unapologetically passionate about food — especially the Sunday roast. Roast Dinner Club blends comfort food culture with practical, sensible guidance.
What you’ll find here
- Recipes that respect your Sunday.
- Reviews with a clear scorecard.
- Health context without the joy-killing.
- Community — share your roast wins.
Join the Roast (newsletter)
Get one weekly email: a roast upgrade, a quick technique, and a pub review highlight.
Contact
Press, collaborations, review invites, and community questions.