3 Valentine’s Day Menus for the Perfect Date Night at Home
A memorable meal, whether you're planning a romantic dinner at home or hosting an event with friends.
This Valentine’s Day, skip the reservations and dine at the best restaurant in town: your home.
Novice cook or total kitchen pro, preparing a special meal for your date is the ultimate romantic statement. To help you pull it off, we’ve created three decadent menus for every skill level in the kitchen. Choose your adventure, then visit your local Whole Foods Market store or shop online on Deliveroo to stock up on sustainable wild-caught seafood, ready-to-enjoy treats and more.
Menu #1: I’m new to this — help!
You want to serve a special meal for your date, but there’s one problem: You're not much of a cook. Don't stress! Instead, make it fun. Turn on your favorite tunes, pour a glass of wine* and cook your way through our easy prawn pasta recipe.
Entrée: Easy Prawn Linguine
Pick up Responsibly Farmed or sustainable wild-caught prawns from our Seafood department (look for peeled and deveined options to save time) for a quick and easy pasta dinner that's sure to impress. The lemony, garlicky sauce comes together in a breeze with the help of a food processor. Serve with a crisp white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.*
Get the recipe: Prawn Linguine with Lemon-Parsley Sauce
Dessert: Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
For a perfect sweet ending, serve our ripe, juicy strawberries with a creamy, chocolaty coating. Find them in our Bakery department for a limited-time only.
Find chocolate-dipped strawberries in your nearest store
Menu #2: I’m a chef-in-progress.
You love to cook — but you’re not exactly ready for your own cooking show. The solution: Give your valentine some culinary TLC with an easy yet elevated dinner spread.
Appetiser: Cheese Board
Serve two cheeses that complement each other, like creamy aged goat cheese and aged Manchego cheese from our Cheese department. Don’t forget the extras — we love fig spread and sturdy crackers.
Pop into store to explore all of our options to take your board to the next level!
Entrée: Chilean Sea Bass with Caramelised Lemon Sauce
Meaty sea bass is special-occasion worthy, especially when it’s Sustainable Wild-Caught Chilean Sea Bass from our Seafood department. Sear the fish until browned on top and serve with sautéed spinach on the side and pair with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.*
Get the recipe: Chilean Sea Bass with Caramelised Lemon Sauce
Menu #3: I’m basically a pro.
You’re a serious cook. You know the difference between French and Italian meringue — and you can break down a whole chicken like it’s your job. Go all-out with caviar (yes, caviar!) to start, a surf and turf extravaganza and decadent chocolate mousse tart to cap off a memorable meal.
Entrée: Herb-Roasted Lobster and Steak
Elevate surf and turf with better ingredients (because your date is worth it). Pick up our Sustainable Wild-Caught Lobster Tails and Animal Welfare Certified Steaks to make Herb-Roasted Lobster and Steak. Pair with a full-bodied red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon.* On the side, serve with simple roasted asparagus.
Get the recipe: Herb-Roasted Lobster and Steak
Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Tart
A romantic meal needs a swoon-worthy dessert — like this decadent chocolate tart, which also happens to be vegan. Top with fresh fruit like raspberries, blackberries, figs, strawberries and blueberries or a flaky sea salt like Maldon.
Get the recipe: Vegan Chocolate Mousse Tart
*Must be 18+. Please drink responsibly.
The Perfect Centerpiece: Roses with Purpose
No matter your menu, roses are a must-have. Pick up a beautiful Dozen Bunch of Roses from the Floral department for £25**.