Co‑op has launched a delicious range of premium small plates for the summer months, with 25 new Mediterranean inspired dishes bringing the flavours of summer holidays straight to shoppers’ homes.
The new Irresistible Small Plates range spans dips, antipasti, bite sized snacks and tapas classics such as chorizo bites, pancetta croquettes, and stuffed ricotta peppers – perfect for relaxed grazing and easy sharing. With a store in every postal code area, creating a standout summer spread is as simple as a quick ‘pop to Co‑op’, whether an impromptu garden gathering or a simple picky tea with a glass of something cold.
Available in stores and online now, the range combines bold, indulgent flavours with the quality ingredients expected from Co‑op’s Irresistible range. Tapping into the growing appetite for more flexible, social dining, the range leans into the continued popularity of Mediterranean cuisine, as well as the rising ‘snack‑tails’ trend where elegant savoury bites are paired with cocktails, often found on menus across the country.
The small plates also sit alongside Co‑op’s wider picnic and deli offering, with both premium and standard lines included in a 3 for 2 deal throughout the summer, providing shoppers with plenty of mix and match options for casual summer eating.
Jonathan Williamson, Picnic Food Developer at Co-op said: “As the weather warms up, shoppers look for food that’s quick, full of flavour and ideal for the many sharing occasions the summer brings. This season, we’ve extended the breadth of our range – giving shoppers more choices for effortless dining, ranging from innovative small plates all the way to the classics. And with our 3 for 2 offer running across the entire picnic range, it’s simple to mix, match and create a delicious spread that delivers on both quality and value.”
Highlights include dipping options such as Irresistible Whipped Ricotta with Chargrilled Courgettes, made with seasonal yellow courgettes, lightly pickled in white balsamic and served over smooth whipped ricotta and Irresistible Margherita Pizza Dip which is layered like a pizza with semi dried tomatoes, Parmigiano cheese and a rich tomato sauce.
Standout tapas bites like Irresistible Pancetta Croquettes with Fondue Dip are inspired by traditional Iberica croquettes and filled with smoky pancetta, cheesy mozzarella and paired with a rich Parmesan dipping sauce. The ready-to-cook Irresistible Cook & Glaze Chorizo is succulent and perfectly spiced paprika and garlic and served hot with a port and Balsamic Modena vinegar glaze.
Vegetarian options also feature prominently in the range including Irresistible Garlic & Roasted Red Pepper Tortilla layered with potato, paprika and gently roasted red Pimento peppers with a subtle hint of garlic. And a Feta & Summer Vegetable Quiche with a creamy feta, courgette, pea and spinach filling encased in a crisp shortcrust pastry. Whilst the Irresistible Pesto & Pecorino Coleslaw provides a fragrant Italian twist on a creamy British classic.
The full range includes:
- Irresistible Luxury Dip Selection, 180g, £3.50 – a trio of tzatziki, fire‑roasted red pepper and Green Goddess dips.
- Irresistible Whipped Ricotta with Chargrilled Courgettes, 160g, £3.75
- Irresistible Margherita Pizza Dip, 170g, £2.80
- Irresistible Tomato, Mozzarella & Cheddar Croquettes, 210g, £4.50
- Irresistible Pancetta Croquettes with Fondue Dip, 220g, £4.50
- Irresistible Paella Arancini with Tomato Salsa, 180g, £4.50
- Irresistible Ricotta Stuffed Peppers, 120g, £3.50
- Irresistible Cook & Glaze Chorizo, 230g, £4.50
- Irresistible ’Nduja Bravas, 280g, £4.25
- Irresistible Ibérico Cheese & Tomato Antipasti, 130g, £3.50
- Irresistible ’Nduja, Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella Frittata, 340g, £4.20
- Irresistible Mexican Style Rice Salad, 230g, £2.55
- Irresistible Creamy Feta & Summer Vegetable Quiche, 400g, £4.25
- Irresistible Pesto & Pecorino Coleslaw, 250g, £2.55
- Irresistible Giant Butter Beans, 180g, £3.25
- Irresistible Garlic & Roasted Red Pepper Tortilla, 250g, £3.75
- Irresistible Mozzarella Pearls, 140g, £3.50
- Irresistible Lemon & Herb Potato Salad, 250g, £2.55
- Irresistible Pork & Apple Dinky Pork Pies, 200g, £3.95
- Irresistible Tomato Chutney & Cheese Pinwheels, 88g, £3.50
- Irresistible Houmous, 170g, £2.80
- Irresistible Bruschetta Platter,165g, £4.25
- Irresistible Whipped Feta & Mint Dip, 160g, £2.80
- Irresistible Nocellara Olives,130g, £3.35
- Irresistible Garlic & Chilli Olives, 130g, £3.35
