Your Ultimate Supermarket Christmas Food Guide for 2025

Planning the perfect Christmas feast is one of the most exciting parts of the festive season.

For 2025, UK supermarkets are pulling out all the stops, offering everything from show-stopping turkey centrepieces to creative vegan dishes and decadent desserts.

With so many delicious options, choosing the right menu can feel overwhelming for even the most seasoned host.

To help make that all-important decision a little easier, we’re breaking down what each of the leading supermarkets has to offer.

Here are the highlights, helping you plan a delicious Christmas dinner without the last-minute stress.

Sainsbury’s

Food slots open: Now
Collection or delivery dates: December 22-24

Sainsbury’s has a wide selection of dishes available for Christmas.

For a buffet, the Pork and Apple Bacon-Wrapped Stuffing Wreath offers a visually appealing option.

Those with a sweet tooth might consider the ‘spruced up’ Sticky Toffee Pudding.

The starter selection includes Goat’s Cheese and Caramelised Onion Quiches, Lobster Tails with Garlic and Parsley Butter, and Chicken Liver Parfait.

The turkey range is extensive, featuring an organic option, a Honey and Treacle Glaze Turkey, and a meat-free ‘no turkey crown’.

For convenience, a Christmas dinner box complete with trimmings and gravy is available.

Other mains include Maple-Candied Gammon, Shin of Beef with Stout, and fish options like Salmon Wellington. Vegan diners can choose the Maple Chilli Butternut Squash Galette, while dessert includes a Chocolate Orange Sleigh de Noël.

Waitrose

Food slots open: Now
Collection or delivery dates: December 20-24

Waitrose has opened its food-to-order service, allowing customers to finalise their Christmas orders by December 15.

New additions for 2025 include Rick Stein’s Lobster and King Prawn Velouté Pie and a plant-based roast turkey with all the trimmings.

Another main is the “Turkey Bauble”, a bacon-wrapped turkey breast with stuffing. For vegetarian and vegan diners, the No.1 Mushroom, Malbec and Port Wellington and a Cauliflower Cheese Galette Crown are available.

Party food includes a No.1 Pork, Turkey and Cranberry Sausage Roll Snowflake.

Dessert options are plentiful, featuring a No.1 ‘Nutcracker’ Chocolate Mousse and a No.1 Sicilian Lemon and Mascarpone Delice. For younger guests, a ‘Cheeky Chocolate Robin Cake’ provides a fun option.

M&S

Food slots open: Now
Collection or delivery dates: December 22-24 (collection only)

Marks & Spencer offers over 90 dishes for collection in the days leading up to Christmas.

For starters, the menu features an oozy Brie en Croute and pork sausages wrapped in bacon.

For larger gatherings, M&S provides a handcrafted Christmas Sausage Roll Garland that serves 16 and a cheeseboard with Red Leicester and Blacksticks blue.

Main course options include a British Turkey and Stuffing Wellington and a traditional free-range turkey from Pembrokeshire.

The vegetarian selection features a nut roast with caramelised nuts and cranberries and a vegan ‘no turkey crown’.

For dessert, Colin the Caterpillar has a festive edition, alongside a Lemon and Mascarpone Panettone Gateau.

Tesco

Food slots open: Now
Collection or delivery dates: December 20-24

Tesco’s Finest range includes starters like Wild Lobster Thermidor Tails and a Three-Bird Pâté.

The main course selection features a variety of turkeys and the vegan Plant Chef no turkey crown. Alternative centrepieces include a slow-cooked Two-Bird Roast with Pork and Plum Stuffing and a slow-cooked Thor’s Hammer with Beef Dripping Gravy.

Side dishes include Rarebit Dauphinoise Potatoes and a Winslade Baking Cheese with a Fig and Damson Compote.

For dessert, there is a White Chocolate and Red Velvet Yule Log, an Orange and Mascarpone Cheesecake, and Belgian Chocolate Snowy Trees.

Morrisons

Food slots open: Now
Collection or delivery dates: From December 20

Morrisons‘ festive food-to-order service is now open for bookings.

The menu includes small plates such as The Best Scottish Scallop and King Prawn Gratins.

For parties, a Sausage Roll Festive Wreath and a Plant Revolution Squash, Chestnut and Cranberry Wreath are available.

A Pork, Sage and Red Onion Stuffing topped with a festive pastry design serves as a unique centrepiece.

For dessert, customers can choose from a Chocolate Praline Star, a traditional Basque Winter Berry Cheesecake, or a Sticky Toffee Pudding with a caramel sauce centre.

Asda

Food slots open: Now
Collection or delivery dates: December 21-23

Asda has introduced its first-ever Christmas Day brunch range, featuring hot Maple Pigs in Blankets.

A vintage cheddar cheese fondue kit, complete with Milano Salami and chorizo for dipping, is offered for parties.

To make Christmas Day cooking easier, Asda provides a ‘turkey with all the trimmings’ box. An alternative main is the Slow-Cured Rack of Pork with Truffle Butter and Parmesan Crumb.

The dessert range has a strong gingerbread theme, including a Chocolate Gingerbread Man Sponge Pudding.

For an evening drink, the Exceptional Pistachio and Milk Chocolate Flavour Cream Liqueur is a new addition.

The Co-op

Food slots open: N/A
Collection or delivery dates: Christmas food is available online and in Co-op stores, but slots are not available to book ahead of time

While The Co-op does not offer a pre-order service, its Christmas range will be available in stores.

The premium “Irresistible” brand features party dishes like Vegetable Fritter Slider Bao Buns and Mexican-style Pulled Beef Croquettes.

Main meal components include Irresistible Smooth Brussels and Mulled Wine Pâté and an Irresistible Chicken, Ham Hock and Cranberry Pie.

For dessert, the selection includes Irresistible Black Forest Brownies and Irresistible Gingerbread and Maple Mince Pies.

Aldi

Food slots open: N/A
Collection or delivery dates: The range is available in Aldi stores

Aldi‘s Christmas range will become available in stores closer to the festive period.

From December 19 to 24, the supermarket will offer a Christmas dinner deal for eight people for less than £12.

Turkeys will be available from just £5.90 in stores starting December 16.

The food range includes starters like Drunken Duck, Cherry and Amaretto pâté and mains such as Lemon and Prosecco Lobster Tails and a vegan no-beef fillet.

Novelty items include a Chocolate Clementine Cream Liqueur.

Lidl

Food slots open: N/A
Collection or delivery dates: The range is available in Lidl stores

Lidl is focusing on budget-friendly options for its Christmas menu.

The range includes a sub-£2 Christmas pudding and mince pies for £1.25.

Beyond traditional turkey, main course options include a Stuffed Venison Joint with Apple and Rosemary and vegan no-turkey and cranberry wellingtons.

The dessert selection features Salted Caramel Profiteroles and Chocolate S’mores Souffles.

The supermarket will also stock a full range of trimmings and Boxing Day essentials like charcuterie meats and cheeses.

The 2025 Christmas food offerings from UK supermarkets present a remarkable diversity of choice, quality, and convenience.

From comprehensive dinner boxes that simplify preparation to luxurious and unique centrepieces, there is a solution for every type of festive gathering.

With extensive options for vegetarian and vegan diets, as well as a strong focus on innovative desserts and party foods, planning a memorable Christmas meal has never been more accessible.

To ensure a smooth process, customers should pay close attention to the specific ordering and delivery deadlines for each retailer.