5 places to get a takeaway Sunday lunch in Essex

Enjoy all of the best bits of eating out in the comfort of your own home - you can even dine in your pyjamas if you want to. 

Here are some of the places to order a Sunday roast in South Essex:

The Bull, Brentwood

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The Bull in Brentwood has diversified over lockdown by serving takeaway meals for Essex residents, bringing their mighty Sunday roasts back by popular demand.  

This Sunday they are offering a choice of five different roasts including beef, lamb, chicken, mixed meat and a parsnip and cranberry roast with all the trimmings starting at £15.95.

Children's meals, sides and desserts are also available. 

The menu is subject to change so be sure to check their website for the latest details and how to pre-order. 

The Roastery, Southend-on-Sea

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The iconic Roastery in Southend is famous for serving the ultimate roast dinner and luckily they are bringing it to our homes throughout lockdown. 

Their showstopping roasts include a variety of seasonal meat and vegetables that are locally sourced and subject to change.

Coveted as the 'best roasts around' they are served from Thursday to Sunday from midday to 8pm.

If you don't fancy a roast they have a full menu to choose from throughout the week catering for singles and the whole family. 

Check out their website for the latest updates and how to order.

The Inn at Belfairs, Leigh-on-Sea

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The magnificent Inn at Belfairs has treated us all by offering their truly-scrumptious Sunday roast wraps for collection or delivery. 

If you've never tried a Yorkshire pudding wrap then you really are missing out. They are served with all the trimmings including their famous cauliflower cheese and roasties. 

The wide and varied menu includes roast chicken, roast gammon and roast pork as well as a vegetarian option - check out their Facebook for the latest menus.

Roast dinner wraps cost £10 for an adult or £6 for a child's portion. 

Magic Mushroom, Billericay

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The absolutely spoiling takeaway menus at the Magic Mushroom in Billericay are a super treat mid-week or at the weekend. 

With something for everyone you can collect your meals and enjoy them in the comfort of your own home.

The contemporary restaurant serves modern cuisine with a hark to tradition. On Sunday's you can collect between 11am and 7pm. 

Their Sunday roasts include roast beef, chicken or a nut roast with all the trimming and their full menu is also available. 

Three courses cost £25 and two cost £21, be sure to visit their website for their new weekly menus.

Other Sunday lunches with great reviews in Southend include:

Garrards in Leigh - A sumptuous roast delivered to your door, piping hot and good gravy. 

Mangetout in central Southend has built an enviable reputation for its stonking Sunday roasts, also delivered. Huge Yorkshire puddings and perfectly cooked roast potatoes. Not to mentions some amazing puddings...

And for relatives who may live across the county...

Walton Tavern, Walton-on-the-Naze

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The Walton Tavern are among the south Essex restaurants to change the way they work in order to continue serving meals. 

Rightfully famous these roasts are an absolute feast - made even better by being enjoyed from the comfort of your own home.

One rave reviewer exclaimed that it was "the best roast dinner" she'd ever had. 

Choose from delicious roast beef or chicken with all the trimmings and lashings of gravy.

Great value for money they are just £9.95 or £5.45 for a children's portion. 

Currently they are only available for delivery. Find out more on their Facebook.