Michelin star chef, Angela Hartnett, MBE is bringing a taste of Italy to homes this Christmas with her first supermarket range. “Angela Hartnett with Waitrose,” is a distinctive new product range focusing on authentic Italian cuisine, that brings together our commitment to quality with Angela’s expertise in Italian cooking, promising refined, honest, and artisanal products where flavour comes first.
The collection will feature products crafted with the quality ingredients, using authentic Italian methods and which have been all personally signed off by Angela herself, using her experience and heritage in Italian cooking.
Angela Hartnett’s love for Italian cooking comes from her family, whose roots are in Bardi, Emilia-Romagna. Her Italian grandmother and mother instilled a passion for good, honest food and ingredients, which heavily influenced her cooking, focusing on sophisticated yet simple, Italy-inspired dishes seen in her restaurants, including the newest addition to her portfolio – Cicoria at Royal Opera House, London.
Angela Hartnett, said: “It’s been great fun testing and tasting this range with the waitrose team. We’ve poured so much care into making sure every product is full of flavour and made to share. I’m so happy we can bring a little taste of Italy to tables this Christmas and beyond.”
Sam Angell, head of product at Waitrose, said: “We are incredibly proud to partner with Angela Hartnett to bring “Angela Hartnett with Waitrose” to our customers. This range embodies our shared passion for authentic, high-quality Italian food, crafted with integrity and the finest ingredients. We know the excitement that comes from food lovers when a new Angela recipe appears but they also love convenience – this gives them that whilst honoring the quality and taste they expect from Angela and Waitrose.”
Authentic Italian cuisine is a growing trend that doesn’t seem to be slowing down, with searches up across Waitrose.com. Including searches for ‘Italian wine’,‘Italian biscuits’ and ‘Italian food’ up 140%, 69% and 28% year on year, respectively.
The Angela Hartnett with Waitrose partnership will begin with a Christmas capsule collection launching on Wednesday 5th November, 2025. This initial release will include:
Angela Hartnett with Waitrose Traditional Panettone 750g (£25.00)
A celebration of family and flavour, this Panettone Classico is made with Calabrian citrus and Italian wildflower honey to a recipe from Maria and Giuliano Filippi. Their story began back in 1972, when Maria and Giuliano started exploring methods of natural leavening within their baking. Today, the torch is carried by their sons – who use the same mother dough (now half a century old) to create these small batch panettone.
Quality and authenticity are essential when creating the Panettone Classico. Oranges ripened under the Southern Italian sun are sorted by hand in Calabria and candied in specially designed vessels for up to six days, to create a zingy, vibrant flavour. The raisins are soaked in white wine from Breganze (Vicenza) to add depth and complexity, while the dough is sweetened with wildflower honey from a neighbouring region.
This small batch approach allows for precision – more even blending, consistent flavour and better control over texture. While machines are used in the production process, every piece of equipment has been personally designed by Andrea Filippi. As a result, many of their machines are completely unique and exclusive to the Filippi family.
Angela Hartnett with Waitrose Amaretti Morbidi Alla Mandorla 250g (£7.50)
Rich with the aroma of almonds, these Amaretti Mobidi Alla Mandorla are a true labour of love. Each one is formed by hand near the city of Siena by expert bakers at La Fabbrica del Panforte. They are then gently baked for a delicate crust and a soft, light centre. Revered since medieval times, this combination of aromatic almonds and sugar is a treat that’s been passed down through the generations – a true taste of Italian tradition. Enjoy with an espresso and transport yourself to the heart of Tuscany.
Angela Hartnett with Waitrose Brutti Ma Buoni 200g (£6.50)
Created near the city of Siena by artisan bakers at La Fabbrica del Panforte, these biscuits are made with gently roasted Italian hazelnuts and a light-as-air meringue. After gentle baking, the result is a delicate crust with a crunchy centre. Literally meaning “ugly but good”, these biscuits are a time-honoured favourite, loved by generations of Italians. Serve alongside freshly brewed coffee.
Angela Hartnett with Waitrose Almond Cantuccioni Biscuits 240g (£6.50)
Crafted by the artisan bakers of Masini – one of the first biscuit producers in Tuscany, founded in 1929 and still family owned to this day. These crisp biscuits are slow baked and bursting with almonds. Enjoyed by generations of Italians, crunchy Cantuccioni pair perfectly with a drink for dipping – be that a morning coffee or a sweet Italian dessert wine.
Angela Hartnett with Waitrose All Butter Parmigiano Reggiano Biscuits 80g (£3.50)
These rich, crumbly all butter biscuits are made in small batches with a multi-stage proving process. Generously prepared with 25% Parmigiano Reggiano (aged for a minimum of 12 months for real depth of flavour) they’re baked by a second-generation, family-run artisan bakery that has been mastering its craft since the 1950s. Delicious as an aperitivo with a dry prosecco or Franciacorta to cut through their buttery richness.
