# Festive Grocer Cooking Shows Lidl 'Batch from Scratch' Stars Joe Swash and Suzanna Mulholland By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-12-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidl-batch-from-scratch References: [grocerygazette](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2025/12/05/lidl-unveils-new-range-of-middle-aisle-festive-cooking-essentials/) & [lidl](https://www.lidl.co.uk/)  The [Lidl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-foods-and-cocktails) 'Batch from Scratch' cooking series is being launched by the grocer in the UK to help get consumers ready for the holiday season with a number of handy recipes, tips and tricks. The series will be airing on [Channel 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/which-launches-a-festive-campaign) in the UK on December 5, 2025 and will see hosts Joe Swash and Suzanna Mulholland working together to help make Christmastime a little less stressful for consumers. The series is debuting alongside a number of [new kitchen gadgets and cooking equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yes-chef-meal-kit) that will make prepping the perfect festive meal easier than ever. Mulholland herself commented on the Lidl 'Batch from Scratch' cooking series saying, "Christmas doesn’t have to feel stressful and chaotic. With a little forward planning, you can stay ahead of the game and approach the festive season feeling calm, organised, and fully in control. Enjoy the Christmas you always dreamed of, with a little help from Batch From Scratch.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 55% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity-led Cooking Shows:** High-profile personalities like Joe Swash and Suzanna Mulholland drive interest in themed culinary series, offering retailers novel engagement strategies. - **Home Cooking Reinvention:** Holiday-themed cooking shows spark interest in creative home meal preparation, catalyzing demand for innovative kitchen gadgets. - **Stress-free Festive Preparations:** Content focused on easing holiday stress through advanced planning gains traction, paving the way for specialized services that simplify seasonal events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Broadcast Entertainment:** Cooking shows feature prominently in seasonal broadcasts, highlighting opportunities to blend entertainment with lifestyle content tailored for holiday audiences. - **Kitchenware and Appliances:** Collaborative marketing with cooking shows promotes new kitchen products, encouraging innovation in user-friendly kitchen appliances designed for festive cooking efficiency. - **Retail and Grocery:** Grocery chains utilize cooking shows as a means to showcase product effectiveness, aligning retailer offerings with consumer desires for holiday convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Christmas Romcom Grocer Movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitrose-the-perfect-gift.md) - [Artist-Collab Branded Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidl-by-lidl.md) - [Premium Private Label Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butchers-specialty-by-lidl.md) - [Two-Person Festive Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-cuisine-festive-munch-box.md) - [Savory Seasonal Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higgidy-merry-moreish.md) - [Festive Clean-Label Cookie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-better-batch-holiday-cookie-collection.md) - [Festive Gift-Ready Bakery Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolas-christmas-collection.md) - [Seasonal Grocer Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesco-finest-cheese-products.md) - [Low-Cost Grocer Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feed-the-family-for-a-fiver-campaign.md)