Get-Ahead Gravy Day

Gravy lovers of Britain, rejoice! Whether you’re cooking classic turkey or a veggie/vegan feast, celebrate Jamie Oliver's iconic Get-ahead gravy recipe on Saturday 13th December 2025. The get-ahead mindset will give you the most extraordinary gravy, every single time. You’ll never look back.

After more festive food ideas? Visit Jamie's Christmas recipe hub

Jamie's Get-Ahead Gravy recipes

Get-ahead gravy

2 hrs

Vegan gravy

1 hr

Veggie gravy

Jamie in the kitchen making Get-ahead gravy

Making the most of your Get-ahead gravy

You’re gonna love our Get-ahead gravy tips and tricks, from flavour boosters and easy swaps to loving those leftovers.

Watch the recipe!

Watch Jamie make his iconic Get-ahead gravy

Watch Jamie's Vegan gravy recipe

This vegan version gives the original a run for its money

Leftover Get-Ahead Gravy recipes

Take your pick from these four gorgeous recipes we’ve created to help you use up those Get-ahead gravy leftovers.

Leftover get-ahead gravy bake

1 hr 15 mins

Leftover get-ahead gravy tortilla

35 mins

Pastry pockets filled with leftover get-ahead gravy and cheese

Leftover get-ahead gravy pockets

35 mins

Leftover get-ahead gravy scruffy lasagne

45 mins

Push the Gravy Boat out!

Take the ritual of gravy pouring up a notch with Jamie’s Great Gravy Boat. Featuring a comfortable handle, it's perfect for passing around the table.

Great Gravy Boat

£20.00

More get-ahead Christmas recipes

Pigs in blankets

45 mins

Meat stuffing

1 hr 15 mins

Retro trifle

30 mins

Cauliflower cheese

1 hr 35 mins

Red cabbage

Prepping the turkey

30 mins

Apple & cranberry sauce

30 mins

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