As a cookware editor and obsessive hostess, it's my job to keep track of what's new in the world of cooking an eating and right now, that means fall food trends. I've put in hours of research on the coolest Instagram pages (and eating and drinking at the hottest dining tables), to help you serve up some exciting dishes alongside your dreamy fall table decor.
From surprisingly sweet sourdough to clever fiber-maxxing hacks, these are the hottest fall food trends to know about right now.
5 fall food trends you need to know about
These seasonal trends are guaranteed to elevate your fall dining table and your hosting kudos.
1. Grandma's coziest recipes
Instead of chasing avant-garde flavors and fancy, fussy plating, we're going back to Grandma's recipe book to find the most comforting classics imaginable. Think: a golden, bubbling American pot pie, or a sweet slice of Granny's skillet apple crisp (try Samantha Seneviratne's apple galette for a modern twist), served straight to the table in the best cast-iron cookware.
The winning formula of this fall food trend combines extreme ease with powerful nostalgia and comfort. My personal family favorite is a hearty vegetable-packed casserole, served with warm, buttery potatoes. No matter how fancy your guests, it’s time to stock up on the best fall produce, dust off the crockpot and embrace those cozy fall slow-cooker ideas. We've also seen this trend trickle through to what you serve it on, too, with the trend for country Grandmother-inspired tableware.
2. Supersized feasts
Big feasts are back. According to the Butterball Togetherness Report: 2025 Thanksgiving Outlook, this season's guest lists are set to balloon in size – and so are the treats being brought to the table.
Oversized food was a big wedding trend this year, so no wonder it's now a fall food trend for larger dinner parties and family get-togethers. Lately, I’ve seen everything from supersized tiramisus to table-length breads (see the video above) designed to feed a crowd.
You don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to recreate the effect – try cutting our cherry vanilla marshmallow recipe into generously sized cubes and serving them in a slow cooker full of hot chocolate.
3. Fiber-maxxing
'Fiber-maxxing has been trending on TikTok, garnering over 160 million views so far, ' explains Tania Platteeuw, Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian at Yakult. Unlike other healthy eating trends, it’s not about cutting back, but about adding extra fiber to your plate to meet the recommended daily intake.
'The trend’s seasonal popularity is no coincidence,' continues Tania. 'As temperatures drop, diets often shift toward heavier comfort foods such as pasta, potatoes, and bread. These meals can be lower in fiber, which sometimes leads to sluggish digestion.' Therefore, autumn is an ideal time to focus on fiber, supporting smooth digestion even when meals become heartier.
If you're serving up a comforting main course, consider adding a side of roasted carrots or a crunchy kale salad to the table. My current favorite is this fiber-packed black quinoa salad with beans and roasted beet – and I always try to add fresh fruit to my dessert table, too.
4. Sweet loaves
The homemade bread craze has been going strong since 2020, but it has taken a delightfully sweet turn this season. According to the Pinterest Trend Report, users are searching for ways to top their loaves with cinnamon swirls and fresh blueberries. Meanwhile, celebrities like Taylor Swift are baking sweet 'funfetti' sourdoughs for friends and family.
Le Creuset recently shared a recipe for almond croissant focaccia, which is the most delicious fall food trend I've seen so far. Baked in the Le Creuset Signature Round Braiser , it's a fantastic example of how versatile the best non-toxic cookware is during this season; it can take you from the stove to the highest oven temperatures.
We're also loving the carrot buns recipe from Samantha Seneviratne's book Bake Smart, which are a wonderful breakfast idea. And if you're looking to make you're own sourdough, this ALDI bread making kit has been flying off the shelves (if you can't get hold of this exact one we've recommended some alternatives, too.)
5. Elevated iced coffee
The weather might be cooling down, but iced coffee isn't going anywhere. f you're hosting a coffee morning or serving after-dinner cocktails, you need to get out the best iced coffee maker and add a seasonal twist.
'The biggest trend we’re seeing this fall is the continued growth of elevated iced coffee drinks,' says Luigi DiRuocco, Co-owner of Mr.Espresso and The Caffé in Oakland. 'Cold coffee has become a coffeehouse staple, no longer just a warm-weather drink. Customers now order lattes, cold brew–based drinks, or even hot drinks like our Butterscotch Latte served over ice as an afternoon treat.'
It’s all about the flavor layering: pecan cold brews, maple butter espresso martinis, and of course, the pumpkin spice latte recipe. You can easily make your own seasonal coffee creamer recipes, and use one of the best espresso machines, tested by our team, to serve instant cold caffeine for your guests.
My fall food trends essentials
A mini food chopper is great for adding extra fiber to meals. Think: chopped veggies in pasta sauce, blitzed carrot and zucchini for muffins or cakes, or even fresh hummus.
You can bake a generous pecan pie or savory galette and serve it straight to the table with this giant slab. Part pie dish and part sheet pan, it creates crispy and golden brown crusts thanks to even heating.
These Ina Garten recipes are rooted in childhood favorites – from grilled cheese toasties to cozy sausage bake. An Amazon reviewer says, 'You will find your long lost grandmother in this cookbook. Thank you, Ina.'
If you're short on space and budget, but keen to create elevated iced coffee at home, try a Keurig machine. The K-Iced can brew a shot of cold coffee over ice in minutes.
With a bamboo proofing basket, a beech wood bench scraper and an oak-handled lame, this kit will make you feel like a sourdough expert. You just need to bring the chai spice, vanilla, and sprinkles for your sweet 'on-trend' twist.
Whether you're baking a classic chicken pie or lattice dessert, it doesn't get better than a Le Creuset dish. It retains heat and is easy to clean, and it looks elegant and has the feel that you might have seen it in your Grandma's kitchen.
Whether you’re serving up nostalgic comfort, a sweet surprise, or smart ways to sneak in extra fiber, I'm sure your guests will thank you for it. These fall food trends are all about making fall gatherings feel easy, chic, just a little bit indulgent.
Personally, my favorite is the coffee trend – I'm going all in and stocking up on coffee bar essentials to create my own at-home coffee shop so I can make pumpkin spice espresso martinis on repeat.
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