Don’t even think of doing the Christmas shop without taking a look at TESSA CUNNINGHAM’S guide to this year’s tastiest festive fare…
TURKEY
Aldi
Free-Range Roly Poly Turkey, 3.84 kg, £30.70, £7.99 per kg
Free-Range Roly Poly Turkey, 3.84 kg, £30.70, £7.99 per kg. Serves 8
Top-quality free-range bird reared on an East Anglian farm is a steal. Grab yours quickly.
5/5 STAR BUY
Sainsbury’s
![Bronze Turkey Crown 2-5.3kg, £23.50 per kg](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710939-11551715-image-m-38_1671395807116.jpg)
Bronze Turkey Crown 2-5.3kg, £23.50 per kg
Bronze Turkey Crown 2-5.3kg, £23.50 per kg. Serves 8 to 12
Mulled wine glaze is festively aromatic, making this a great pick.
4/5
Waitrose
![Medium Free Range Bronze Turkey, 4 kg, £56, £14 per kg. Serves 8](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711001-11551715-image-a-50_1671396147160.jpg)
Medium Free Range Bronze Turkey, 4 kg, £56, £14 per kg. Serves 8
Medium Free Range Bronze Turkey, 4 kg, £56, £14 per kg. Serves 8
Flavoursome meat and mouthwateringly crispy skin. Reasonably priced but you can buy cheaper.
3/5
Tesco
![Frozen Mini Turkey Crown, 1.4 kg, £12, £10.91 per kg](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711089-11551715-Frozen_Mini_Turkey_Crown_1_4_kg_12_10_91_per_kg-m-120_1671397423185.jpg)
Frozen Mini Turkey Crown, 1.4 kg, £12, £10.91 per kg
Frozen Mini Turkey Crown, 1.4 kg, £12, £10.91 per kg. Serves 4
This frozen turkey is ideal for a small family but it’s pricey and there will be none left over for sandwiches.
2/5
Lidl
![Deluxe Free Range Silver Slate, 4.48kg, £44.75, £9.99 per kg](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711129-11551715-image-a-82_1671396643833.jpg)
Deluxe Free Range Silver Slate, 4.48kg, £44.75, £9.99 per kg
Deluxe Free Range Silver Slate, 4.48kg, £44.75, £9.99 per kg. Serves 8 to 10
A Naturally slow-growing bird, reared on a small East Anglian farm, is mouthwateringly tender and a very good price.
4/5
Asda
![Bronze Turkey Crown with Stuffing, 2.25kg, £37.50, £17 per kg](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65712589-11551715-image-a-232_1671400407013.jpg)
Bronze Turkey Crown with Stuffing, 2.25kg, £37.50, £17 per kg
Bronze Turkey Crown with Stuffing, 2.25kg, £37.50, £17 per kg. Serves 6 to 8
For a cook-in-the-bag turkey crown, this moist bird is unbeatable.
4/5
Coop
![Whole Turkey, 5.73kg, £46, £8 per kg. Serves 7 to 8](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711257-11551715-image-m-96_1671396921510.jpg)
Whole Turkey, 5.73kg, £46, £8 per kg. Serves 7 to 8
Whole Turkey, 5.73kg, £46, £8 per kg. Serves 7 to 8
At £8 a kilo, this is superb value for a traditional bird to feed a huge gang. You can afford to splash out on extra trimmings.
4/5
Morrisons
![Bronze Turkey Crown, 3.2kg, £56.35, £17.50 per kg](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711353-11551715-image-a-109_1671397249356.jpg)
Bronze Turkey Crown, 3.2kg, £56.35, £17.50 per kg
Bronze Turkey Crown, 3.2kg, £56.35, £17.50 per kg. Serves 7 to 10
Reared slowly, this bronze turkey crown punches way above its price.
4/5
Marks & Spencer
![Slow Cooked Turkey Crown with Stuffing, 2.78kg, £69.60. £25 per kg. Serves 8](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711485-11551715-image-m-122_1671397523056.jpg)
Slow Cooked Turkey Crown with Stuffing, 2.78kg, £69.60. £25 per kg. Serves 8
Slow Cooked Turkey Crown with Stuffing, 2.78kg, £69.60. £25 per kg. Serves 8
Ultimate convenience meets restaurant quality. Takes just 90 minutes and comes with gravy.
4.5/5
HAM
Aldi
![Crackling Bone-In Gammon, 2.5kg, £14.99](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710855-11551715-image-m-22_1671395530007.jpg)
Crackling Bone-In Gammon, 2.5kg, £14.99
Crackling Bone-In Gammon, 2.5kg, £14.99.
Serves 12
Crackling fans will love this heavyweight ham, which includes a sachet to give a sweet muscovado glaze.
4/5
Sainsbury’s
![Mulled Cider Glazed Gammon, 1.3 kg, £10](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710927-11551715-image-a-39_1671395844192.jpg)
Mulled Cider Glazed Gammon, 1.3 kg, £10
Mulled Cider Glazed Gammon, 1.3 kg, £10. Serves 7
Tender, flavoursome unsmoked meat infused with herbs and spices. Wins on taste.
5/5 STAR BUY
Waitrose
![Slow Cooked Treacle Cured Festive Gammon, 1.98kg, £35. Serves 8](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710999-11551715-Slow_Cooked_Treacle_Cured_Festive_Gammon_1_98kg_35_Serves_8-m-52_1671396166633.jpg)
Slow Cooked Treacle Cured Festive Gammon, 1.98kg, £35. Serves 8
Slow Cooked Treacle Cured Festive Gammon, 1.98kg, £35. Serves 8
Already cooked for 10 hours, just pop the ham in the oven for 70 minutes. The black treacle glaze is delicious.
4/5
Tesco
![Cinnamon Sugar Ham, 900g, £10](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711093-11551715-image-m-71_1671396453921.jpg)
Cinnamon Sugar Ham, 900g, £10
Cinnamon Sugar Ham, 900g, £10. Serves 4 to 5
Made from selected cuts of pork leg, the meat may not be top quality, but it’s pleasant and cooks in just 20 minutes.
3/5
Lidl
![Deluxe Sugar Baked Gammon Joint 1.2kg, £9.99](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711127-11551715-image-a-83_1671396661083.jpg)
Deluxe Sugar Baked Gammon Joint 1.2kg, £9.99
Deluxe Sugar Baked Gammon Joint 1.2kg, £9.99. Serves 5 to 6
Firm sweetcured gammon with just the right levels of salt and smokiness, this is a terrific buy.
4.5/5
Asda
![Sticky Marmalade Glazed Ham, 1.65kg, £16. Serves 6](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/22/65714037-11551715-image-m-2_1671403243561.jpg)
Sticky Marmalade Glazed Ham, 1.65kg, £16. Serves 6
Sticky Marmalade Glazed Ham, 1.65kg, £16. Serves 6
Superb centre piece for a party. Finished with a tangy orange liqueur glaze.
4/5
Coop
![Unsmoked Gammon Joint, with a Muscovado Glaze, 750 g, £9](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711251-11551715-Unsmoked_Gammon_Joint_with_a_Muscovado_Glaze_750_g_9-m-98_1671396963030.jpg)
Unsmoked Gammon Joint, with a Muscovado Glaze, 750 g, £9
Unsmoked Gammon Joint, with a Muscovado Glaze, 750 g, £9. Serves 4
Outdoor bred pork comes with a sachet of muscovado glaze. Mouthwatering, but could be better value.
3/5
Morrisons
![Gammon with Seville Orange Glaze, 1.1 kg, £8.50, Serves 5 to 6](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711351-11551715-image-m-111_1671397290402.jpg)
Gammon with Seville Orange Glaze, 1.1 kg, £8.50, Serves 5 to 6
Gammon with Seville Orange Glaze, 1.1 kg, £8.50, Serves 5 to 6
Superb value. This gammon cooks in 1 ½ hours and has a zesty citrus glaze.
4/5
Marks & Spencer
![Dry Cured Sugar Pit Ham, 2 kg, £42. 25 slices](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711469-11551715-image-m-124_1671397590952.jpg)
Dry Cured Sugar Pit Ham, 2 kg, £42. 25 slices
Dry Cured Sugar Pit Ham, 2 kg, £42. 25 slices
Push the boat out with this ready to serve joint. Roasted with maple syrup and spices, the meat is wonderfully aromatic.
4/5
ROAST POTATOES
Aldi
![Specially Selected Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 800g, £2.59](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710851-11551715-image-m-24_1671395556788.jpg)
Specially Selected Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 800g, £2.59
Specially Selected Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 800g, £2.59
Nicely buttery with a lovely creamy middle but missed points on crunchiness.
3/5
Sainsbury’s
![Crispy Roast Potatoes with Goose Fat, 800g, £3.50](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710925-11551715-image-m-41_1671395864178.jpg)
Crispy Roast Potatoes with Goose Fat, 800g, £3.50
Crispy Roast Potatoes with Goose Fat, 800g, £3.50
Well-seasoned Maris Pipers that cook from chilled or frozen and have a delicious crispy crunch.
4/5
Waitrose
![Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 800g, £5](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711003-11551715-Goose_Fat_Roast_Potatoes_800g_5-m-54_1671396187125.jpg)
Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 800g, £5
Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 800g, £5
Mixture of goose fat, rapeseed oil and butter makes these roasties beautifully rich. Perfect level of crunchiness.
4/5
Tesco
![Crispy Roast Potatoes, 450g, £2.25](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711095-11551715-image-a-72_1671396470211.jpg)
Crispy Roast Potatoes, 450g, £2.25
Crispy Roast Potatoes, 450g, £2.25
Fluffy on the inside, crisp on the outside, these taste homemade at a good price.
4.5/5
Lidl
![Deluxe Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 1kg, £1.59](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711125-11551715-image-m-85_1671396682590.jpg)
Deluxe Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 1kg, £1.59
Deluxe Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 1kg, £1.59
Pop these beauties in your freezer. Basted in 5 per cent goose fat, they cook from frozen in just 35 minutes.
4/5
Asda
![Beef Dripping Maris Piper Potatoes, 400g, £1.50](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65712587-11551715-image-a-233_1671400452243.jpg)
Beef Dripping Maris Piper Potatoes, 400g, £1.50
Beef Dripping Maris Piper Potatoes, 400g, £1.50
Unevenly cut and turning golden in oven, these look homemade. Beefy taste and mouthwatering aroma.
4/5
Coop
![Irresistible Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes, 750g, £2.25](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711237-11551715-image-a-99_1671396989838.jpg)
Irresistible Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes, 750g, £2.25
Irresistible Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes, 750g, £2.25
Good standby. One bag serves six and they cook from frozen in just 30 minutes, but you can buy cheaper.
3/5
Morrisons
![Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 560g, £2](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711335-11551715-image-a-112_1671397316744.jpg)
Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 560g, £2
Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 560g, £2
Hands down winner. These beauties come with a sachet of goose fat and seasoning. Superb value.
5/5 STAR BUY
Marks & Spencer
![Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 800g, £3](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711481-11551715-Goose_Fat_Roast_Potatoes_800g_3-m-126_1671397661588.jpg)
Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 800g, £3
Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, 800g, £3
Moreish roasties come with a huge sachet of goose fat and butter. But unlike other spuds, these can’t be frozen.
3/5
STUFFING
Aldi
![Specially Selected Hog Roast Stuffing Portions, 300g, £2.49](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710831-11551715-image-a-25_1671395587721.jpg)
Specially Selected Hog Roast Stuffing Portions, 300g, £2.49
Specially Selected Hog Roast Stuffing Portions, 300g, £2.49
Wrapped in oak smoked bacon and topped with a pork crackling crumb, these are cracking value.
4/5
Sainsbury’s
![British Pork, Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls, 360g, £2.50](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710931-11551715-image-a-42_1671395878259.jpg)
British Pork, Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls, 360g, £2.50
British Pork, Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls, 360g, £2.50
If you like the traditional flavour of sage and onion, these little balls made from outdoor-bred pork are a good bet.
3/5
Waitrose
![Pork Jewelled Stuffing Wreath, 694g, £12](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711011-11551715-image-a-55_1671396207088.jpg)
Pork Jewelled Stuffing Wreath, 694g, £12
Pork Jewelled Stuffing Wreath, 694g, £12
Studded with candied fruits and bay leaves, this may cost a king’s ransom, but it’s to die for.
4/5
Tesco
![Finest Pork Roasted Chestnut and Onion Stuffing, 350g, £3](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711099-11551715-image-a-73_1671396481280.jpg)
Finest Pork Roasted Chestnut and Onion Stuffing, 350g, £3
Finest Pork Roasted Chestnut and Onion Stuffing, 350g, £3
Generously made with 15 per cent chestnuts. Great for stuffing the bird yourself.
4.5/5
Lidl
![Deluxe Pork Stuffing Balls, Sage and Onion 350g, £2.29](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711121-11551715-image-a-86_1671396718796.jpg)
Deluxe Pork Stuffing Balls, Sage and Onion 350g, £2.29
Deluxe Pork Stuffing Balls, Sage and Onion 350g, £2.29
Gluten free stuffing balls and made from 72 per cent pork, these are seriously meaty and superb value.
5/5 STAR BUY
Asda
![12 British Pork, Cranberry and Orange Stuffing Balls, 350g, £3.15](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/22/65714035-11551715-image-a-3_1671403269254.jpg)
12 British Pork, Cranberry and Orange Stuffing Balls, 350g, £3.15
12 British Pork, Cranberry and Orange Stuffing Balls, 350g, £3.15
Great standby, freeze and cook from frozen in 25 minutes.
4/5
Coop
![12 Pork, Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls, 350g, £2.85](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711249-11551715-image-a-100_1671397001795.jpg)
12 Pork, Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls, 350g, £2.85
12 Pork, Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls, 350g, £2.85
Gluten-free and consisting of 65 per cent pork, these are good value and very tasty.
4/5
Morrisons
![The Best Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls, 360g, £3](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711341-11551715-image-a-113_1671397334265.jpg)
The Best Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls, 360g, £3
The Best Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls, 360g, £3
Fashioned from a mix of pork and pork belly, these are gluten-free and seriously meaty with a subtle herby flavour.
4/5
Marks & Spencer
![Outdoor Pork Jewelled Wreath, 450g, £8](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711473-11551715-image-a-127_1671397684361.jpg)
Outdoor Pork Jewelled Wreath, 450g, £8
Outdoor Pork Jewelled Wreath, 450g, £8
Sweet-toothed guests will love this smoked bacon and chestnut stuffing wreath studded with fruit.
4/5
PIGS IN BLANKETS
Aldi
![Specially Selected Pigs in Blankets, 210g, £2.49](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710833-11551715-image-a-26_1671395601183.jpg)
Specially Selected Pigs in Blankets, 210g, £2.49
Specially Selected Pigs in Blankets, 210g, £2.49
Wrapped in oak smoked bacon, these 100 per cent British pork sausages are nicely juicy.
4/5
Sainsbury’s
![Truffle Pigs in Blankets, 410g, £3.50](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710923-11551715-image-a-43_1671395890328.jpg)
Truffle Pigs in Blankets, 410g, £3.50
Truffle Pigs in Blankets, 410g, £3.50
Bang on trend. Musky truffle-flavoured pigs snuggled in crisp, smoky bacon complement turkey perfectly.
5/5 STAR BUY
Waitrose
![Heston from Waitrose Three Bird Pigs in Blankets, 492g, £10](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711013-11551715-Heston_from_Waitrose_Three_Bird_Pigs_in_Blankets_492g_10-m-57_1671396227799.jpg)
Heston from Waitrose Three Bird Pigs in Blankets, 492g, £10
Heston from Waitrose Three Bird Pigs in Blankets, 492g, £10
A dinky three-bird recipe — chicken, pheasant and duck sausages encased in bittersweet treacle bacon — that’s decadently delicious.
4/5
Tesco
![Finest 10 Pigs in Blankets, 210g, £3](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711105-11551715-image-a-74_1671396491139.jpg)
Finest 10 Pigs in Blankets, 210g, £3
Finest 10 Pigs in Blankets, 210g, £3
Traditional pigs made from well-seasoned, meat sausages encased in streaky bacon, which crisps up beautifully.
4/5
Lidl
![Deluxe Pigs in Blankets, 210g, £2.49](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711123-11551715-image-a-87_1671396734178.jpg)
Deluxe Pigs in Blankets, 210g, £2.49
Deluxe Pigs in Blankets, 210g, £2.49
These peppery mini pork sausages wrapped in crisp, smoky bacon are delicious and extremely good value.
4.5/5
Asda
![Extra Special Pigs in Blankets, 210g, £3.15](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65712585-11551715-image-a-234_1671400480416.jpg)
Extra Special Pigs in Blankets, 210g, £3.15
Extra Special Pigs in Blankets, 210g, £3.15
Traditionalists will love these well-seasoned meaty sausages snuggled in oak smoked bacon.
4/5
Coop
![Irresistible Truffle Chipolata Pigs in Blankets, 220 g, £3.50](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711247-11551715-image-a-101_1671397013786.jpg)
Irresistible Truffle Chipolata Pigs in Blankets, 220 g, £3.50
Irresistible Truffle Chipolata Pigs in Blankets, 220 g, £3.50
Outdoor bred pork, smoked streaky bacon and subtly sweet truffle make for a delicious combination.
4/5
Morrisons
![Cheesy Pigs in Blankets with smoky barbecue sauce, 210g, £3](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711349-11551715-image-a-114_1671397348859.jpg)
Cheesy Pigs in Blankets with smoky barbecue sauce, 210g, £3
Cheesy Pigs in Blankets with smoky barbecue sauce, 210g, £3
Kids will love these pigs, which are stuffed with gooey cheese and finished with BBQ sauce. But they are more canape than lunch.
3/5
Marks & Spencer
![Delish Pigs in Blankets, 380g, £5.50](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711477-11551715-image-a-137_1671397876302.jpg)
Delish Pigs in Blankets, 380g, £5.50
Delish Pigs in Blankets, 380g, £5.50
You get 16 juicy fat sausages encased in beech smoked streaky bacon. Moreish, but you can find the same quality for less cash.
3/5
SMOKED SALMON
Aldi
![Smoked Salmon, 200g, £4.49](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710827-11551715-Smoked_Salmon_200g_4_49-m-29_1671395637023.jpg)
Smoked Salmon, 200g, £4.49
Smoked Salmon, 200g, £4.49
Aldi has two versions — mild and delicate smoked for six hours, and a more robust salmon which has been smoked for ten hours. Why not buy both?
4/5
Sainsbury’s
![Beetroot and Orange Smoked Salmon, 100g, £4.16](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710935-11551715-image-a-44_1671395903352.jpg)
Beetroot and Orange Smoked Salmon, 100g, £4.16
Beetroot and Orange Smoked Salmon, 100g, £4.16
The beetroot glaze gives a festive look and the orange zest makes it a good pairing with Buck’s Fizz.
3/5
Waitrose
![Whisky Smoked Salmon, 100g, £6.25](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711017-11551715-image-a-58_1671396242058.jpg)
Whisky Smoked Salmon, 100g, £6.25
Whisky Smoked Salmon, 100g, £6.25
Kiln smoked over whisky barrel oak chips, birch and heather, the salmon is richly delicious but you can buy similar quality much cheaper.
3/5
Tesco
![Finest Scottish Smoked Salmon, 120g, £5.10](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711087-11551715-image-a-75_1671396510602.jpg)
Finest Scottish Smoked Salmon, 120g, £5.10
Finest Scottish Smoked Salmon, 120g, £5.10
A good level of saltiness and a hint of smokiness makes this salmon an all-rounder. It will work equally well with scrambled egg or on blinis.
4/5
Lidl
![Deluxe Rope Hung Scottish Smoked Salmon, 200g, £6.49](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711119-11551715-image-a-88_1671396748499.jpg)
Deluxe Rope Hung Scottish Smoked Salmon, 200g, £6.49
Deluxe Rope Hung Scottish Smoked Salmon, 200g, £6.49
Experts claim that hanging salmon to smoke, rather than laying it flat, makes it more tender and flavoursome. This is certainly succulent at a terrific price.
4/5
Asda
![Blackthorn Dry Cured Smoked Salmon, 120g, £6](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65712599-11551715-image-a-235_1671400496971.jpg)
Blackthorn Dry Cured Smoked Salmon, 120g, £6
Blackthorn Dry Cured Smoked Salmon, 120g, £6
Cured with Blackthorn salt from Scotland and smoked over heather, this is special but it’s not price friendly.
5/5 STAR BUY
Coop
![Old Pulteney Whisky Smoked Salmon, 100g, £5](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711245-11551715-Old_Pulteney_Whisky_Smoked_Salmon_100g_5-m-103_1671397034058.jpg)
Old Pulteney Whisky Smoked Salmon, 100g, £5
Old Pulteney Whisky Smoked Salmon, 100g, £5
Firmly textured, these delicate slices have been smoked over oakwood and seasoned with 12-year-old single malt whisky for a slightly boozy kick.
4/5
Morrisons
![The Best Cold Smoked Salmon, 300g, £7](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711347-11551715-image-a-115_1671397362093.jpg)
The Best Cold Smoked Salmon, 300g, £7
The Best Cold Smoked Salmon, 300g, £7
Cured with sea salt and sugar, then smoked three times, this is a superb all rounder with a juicy texture. It’s also exceptional value.
4.5/5
Marks & Spencer
![Long Slice Smoked Salmon, 150g, £5.33](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711467-11551715-image-a-128_1671397718698.jpg)
Long Slice Smoked Salmon, 150g, £5.33
Long Slice Smoked Salmon, 150g, £5.33
Smoked over oak wood shavings in a Scottish kiln, the salmon has a hint of smokiness. Recent price slash makes it good value.
4/5
VEGETARIAN MAIN
Aldi
![Vegan Festive Wreath, 480g, £3.99](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710829-11551715-Vegan_Festive_Wreath_480g_3_99-m-31_1671395665847.jpg)
Vegan Festive Wreath, 480g, £3.99
Vegan Festive Wreath, 480g, £3.99
Gluten-free mixture of butternut squash, chestnuts, cranberries and mushrooms is delicious but skimpy for four.
3/5
Sainsbury’s
![No Turkey Crown with a Vegan Bacon Lattice, 580g, £6.50](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711077-11551715-No_Turkey_Crown_with_a_Vegan_Bacon_Lattice_580g_6_50-m-67_1671396384299.jpg)
No Turkey Crown with a Vegan Bacon Lattice, 580g, £6.50
No Turkey Crown with a Vegan Bacon Lattice, 580g, £6.50
Complete with stuffing, this is a convincing copy of a traditional crown but the texture’s more sausage than turkey.
3/5
Waitrose
![Vegan Jewelled Roast With A Fruity Centre, 530g, £6.50](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711009-11551715-Vegan_Jewelled_Roast_With_A_Fruity_Centre_530g_6_50-m-60_1671396276511.jpg)
Vegan Jewelled Roast With A Fruity Centre, 530g, £6.50
Vegan Jewelled Roast With A Fruity Centre, 530g, £6.50
Caramelised onions and chestnuts in a mushroom based stuffed roast with an apricot layer is sweet and warming.
4/5
Tesco
![Wicked Kitchen No Turkey Roast Crown, 560g, £5](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711085-11551715-image-a-76_1671396530977.jpg)
Wicked Kitchen No Turkey Roast Crown, 560g, £5
Wicked Kitchen No Turkey Roast Crown, 560g, £5
The nearest thing to turkey will feed four. The meaty texture is convincing and the onion and garlic breadcrumb topping adds terrific flavour.
4/5
Lidl
![Showstopper Garland (Vegan Pork and Cranberry), 550g, £4.99](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711115-11551715-image-a-89_1671396769397.jpg)
Showstopper Garland (Vegan Pork and Cranberry), 550g, £4.99
Showstopper Garland (Vegan Pork and Cranberry), 550g, £4.99
Perfect standby for unexpected guests, the vegan sausage garland encased in pastry cooks from frozen in 40 minutes. Festive and filling.
4/5
Asda
![Extra Special Vegan Wellington, 500g, £5.55](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65712595-11551715-image-a-236_1671400515288.jpg)
Extra Special Vegan Wellington, 500g, £5.55
Extra Special Vegan Wellington, 500g, £5.55
Fabulously festive vegan sausage roll. Roasted mushrooms and caramelised onions wrapped in buttery puff pastry.
4.5/5
Coop
![Irresistible Mushroom Wellington, 376g, £4](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711253-11551715-image-m-105_1671397055408.jpg)
Irresistible Mushroom Wellington, 376g, £4
Irresistible Mushroom Wellington, 376g, £4
Tasty puff pastry parcels filled with portobello mushrooms, spinach and a rich mushroom duxelles with a hint of truffle lack festive flair.
3/5
Morrisons
![Vegetable Wellington, 460g, £5](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711337-11551715-image-a-116_1671397375364.jpg)
Vegetable Wellington, 460g, £5
Vegetable Wellington, 460g, £5
Generous coating of chestnut pate gives the spicy meat substitute a luxury feel and the pastry is buttery. But it’s skimpy for four.
4/5
Marks & Spencer
![Collections Brie, Potato and Onion Pie, 500g, £8](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711479-11551715-Collections_Brie_Potato_and_Onion_Pie_500g_8-m-136_1671397852882.jpg)
Collections Brie, Potato and Onion Pie, 500g, £8
Collections Brie, Potato and Onion Pie, 500g, £8
Packed with cheese and sweet onions, and topped with a crispy pastry top, this filling feast is divine.
5/5 STAR BUY
CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Aldi
![Specially Selected Exquisite Heritage Pedro Ximenez Christmas Pudding 907g, £12.99](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710853-11551715-image-m-33_1671395695965.jpg)
Specially Selected Exquisite Heritage Pedro Ximenez Christmas Pudding 907g, £12.99
Specially Selected Exquisite Heritage Pedro Ximenez Christmas Pudding 907g, £12.99. Serves 8
Brandy soaked glace cherries and a good glug of sherry make this luxuriously boozy.
4/5
Sainsbury’s
![Caramelised Biscuit Christmas Pudding, 700g, £10. Serves 7](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710937-11551715-image-a-46_1671396064573.jpg)
Caramelised Biscuit Christmas Pudding, 700g, £10. Serves 7
Caramelised Biscuit Christmas Pudding, 700g, £10. Serves 7
On-trend twist on the classic heavy pud, the butterscotch sauce will delight sweet-toothed guests.
4/5
Waitrose
![No 1 Christmas Pudding, 400g, £5.60. Serves 4](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711015-11551715-image-a-61_1671396293378.jpg)
No 1 Christmas Pudding, 400g, £5.60. Serves 4
No 1 Christmas Pudding, 400g, £5.60. Serves 4
Brimful of whole fruit and nuts, with a generous slug of cognac. If you want a traditional pud, this won’t disappoint.
5/5 star buy
Tesco
![12 month Matured Christmas Pudding, 400g, £5](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711091-11551715-image-a-77_1671396542747.jpg)
12 month Matured Christmas Pudding, 400g, £5
12 month Matured Christmas Pudding, 400g, £5. Serves 4
Lightly spiced and with a fruity aroma, this is a safe bet if you’re entertaining guests who don’t want anything too boozy.
4/5
Lidl
![Deluxe 24 month Matured Christmas Pudding, 800g, £8.99](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711117-11551715-image-m-91_1671396793376.jpg)
Deluxe 24 month Matured Christmas Pudding, 800g, £8.99
Deluxe 24 month Matured Christmas Pudding, 800g, £8.99. Serves 8
Impressive all rounder, packed to the gunnels with fruit and nuts and matured for 24 months. Hard to beat.
4/5
Asda
![Clootie Style Pudding, 400g, £5. Serves 4](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65712597-11551715-Clootie_Style_Pudding_400g_5_Serves_4-m-238_1671400548745.jpg)
Clootie Style Pudding, 400g, £5. Serves 4
Clootie Style Pudding, 400g, £5. Serves 4
If you find traditional puddings too dense, this light Scottish-style fruit sponge flavoured with whisky ticks the box.
4/5
Coop
![Irresistible Christmas Pudding, 400g, £4. Serves 4](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711255-11551715-image-a-106_1671397073519.jpg)
Irresistible Christmas Pudding, 400g, £4. Serves 4
Irresistible Christmas Pudding, 400g, £4. Serves 4
Good value pudding, matured for 12 months, is a pleasing blend of alcohol, dried fruit and nuts in a dense sponge.
3/5
Morrisons
![The Best Christmas Pudding, 800g, £8. Serves 8](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711345-11551715-image-a-117_1671397386287.jpg)
The Best Christmas Pudding, 800g, £8. Serves 8
The Best Christmas Pudding, 800g, £8. Serves 8
Superb traditional pudding heaving with brandy-soaked cherries and tangy peel is exceptional value.
4.5/5
Marks & Spencer
![Perfectly Matured Cherry and Orange Wreath, 700g, £12. Serves 8](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711471-11551715-image-m-130_1671397751453.jpg)
Perfectly Matured Cherry and Orange Wreath, 700g, £12. Serves 8
Perfectly Matured Cherry and Orange Wreath, 700g, £12. Serves 8
Deliciously light Christmas pud shaped like a wreath and bejewelled with cherries, almonds and peel has exceptional wow factor.
4/5
MINCE PIES
Aldi
![Mince Pies, £1.75 for 6](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710837-11551715-image-m-35_1671395719690.jpg)
Mince Pies, £1.75 for 6
Mince Pies, £1.75 for 6
All butter pastry and chunky mincemeat infused with brandy and port make these grown-up pies top value at 29p each.
4/5
Sainsbury’s
![Blondie Pies, £2.25 for 6](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710929-11551715-image-a-47_1671396085040.jpg)
Blondie Pies, £2.25 for 6
Blondie Pies, £2.25 for 6
If you’re tired of mincemeat, these gingerbread pastries filled with caramel, chocolate chips and almond blondie are warmingly delicious and very festive.
4/5
Waitrose
![No 1 Brown Butter Mince Pies, £3.50 for 6](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711007-11551715-No_1_Brown_Butter_Mince_Pies_3_50_for_6-m-63_1671396315833.jpg)
No 1 Brown Butter Mince Pies, £3.50 for 6
No 1 Brown Butter Mince Pies, £3.50 for 6
Bronzed pies don’t win on looks but, if you find other pies too sweet, you’ll love the slightly savoury pastry and rich mincemeat.
4.5/5
Tesco
![Finest All Butter Mince Pies, £2.25 for 6](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711101-11551715-Finest_All_Butter_Mince_Pies_2_25_for_6-m-79_1671396562651.jpg)
Finest All Butter Mince Pies, £2.25 for 6
Finest All Butter Mince Pies, £2.25 for 6
Infused with brandy and port, these generously stuffed pies are light on spice, but ooze sweet, jammy mincemeat.
4/5
Lidl
![Deluxe All Butter Mince Pies, £1.99 for 6](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711111-11551715-image-a-92_1671396827014.jpg)
Deluxe All Butter Mince Pies, £1.99 for 6
Deluxe All Butter Mince Pies, £1.99 for 6
Great value, even if they are short on wow factor. Keep some in store for extra guests.
4/5
Asda
![Extra Special Luxury Mince Pies, £2.25 for 6](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65712583-11551715-image-a-240_1671400569777.jpg)
Extra Special Luxury Mince Pies, £2.25 for 6
Extra Special Luxury Mince Pies, £2.25 for 6
Pleasantly spiced fruity filling, infused with port and brandy, encased in thick buttery pastry.
3/5
Coop
![Irresistible Mince Pies, £2.25 for 6](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711243-11551715-image-a-107_1671397084646.jpg)
Irresistible Mince Pies, £2.25 for 6
Irresistible Mince Pies, £2.25 for 6
Pretty near perfect. A snowy coating of icing sugar on all butter pastry encases mincemeat, subtly flavoured with brandy and cider.
5/5 STAR BUY
Morrisons
![The Best Mince Pies, £2.25 for 6](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711343-11551715-image-a-118_1671397398660.jpg)
The Best Mince Pies, £2.25 for 6
The Best Mince Pies, £2.25 for 6
Laced with spicy cinnamon and ginger, plus a good glug of booze, the filling is deliciously rich and the buttery pastry is to die for.
4/5
Marks & Spencer
![Collection Mince Pies, £3 for 6](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711483-11551715-image-m-132_1671397786569.jpg)
Collection Mince Pies, £3 for 6
Collection Mince Pies, £3 for 6
Ultra traditional, the generous mincemeat is subtly flavoured and the pastry is melt in the mouth. Handily, they can also be frozen.
4/5
CHEESE BOARD
Aldi
![British Cheese Selection Pack, 598g, £7.49](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710849-11551715-image-a-36_1671395738020.jpg)
British Cheese Selection Pack, 598g, £7.49
British Cheese Selection Pack, 598g, £7.49
These five cheeses are a steal. They include Red Fox and Wensleydale with Madeira-soaked cranberries.
5/5 STAR BUY
Sainsbury’s
![Taste The Difference Cheese Selection Board, 466g, £10](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65710933-11551715-Taste_The_Difference_Cheese_Selection_Board_466g_10-m-49_1671396102600.jpg)
Taste The Difference Cheese Selection Board, 466g, £10
Taste The Difference Cheese Selection Board, 466g, £10
Unexciting selection of five cheeses ranging from Brie to Cheddar.
3/5
Waitrose
![Heston's Tipsy Potted Blue Stilton, 80g, £5; No1 Stratford Blue Truckle, 425g, £10](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711005-11551715-image-m-65_1671396331609.jpg)
Heston’s Tipsy Potted Blue Stilton, 80g, £5; No1 Stratford Blue Truckle, 425g, £10
Heston’s Tipsy Potted Blue Stilton, 80g, £5; No1 Stratford Blue Truckle, 425g, £10
Heston’s blend of tasty Stilton and a splash of sherry comes in a cute jar and pairs well with a round of Stratford Blue.
4/5
Tesco
![Finest Coastal Bite with Truffle, 200g, £2.75](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711103-11551715-image-m-81_1671396581255.jpg)
Finest Coastal Bite with Truffle, 200g, £2.75
Finest Coastal Bite with Truffle, 200g, £2.75
Mature Cheddar blended with mushroom and truffle sauce is excitingly different and will add a Mediterranean touch to any cheeseboard.
4/5
Lidl
![Waxed Cheese Truckles: Smoked Cheddar; Cheddar with Truffle; Cheddar with Onion, each 200g, £2.79](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711113-11551715-Waxed_Cheese_Truckles_Smoked_Cheddar_Cheddar_with_Truffle_Chedda-m-94_1671396851418.jpg)
Waxed Cheese Truckles: Smoked Cheddar; Cheddar with Truffle; Cheddar with Onion, each 200g, £2.79
Waxed Cheese Truckles: Smoked Cheddar; Cheddar with Truffle; Cheddar with Onion, each 200g, £2.79
Make your own cheeseboard with these festively shaped waxed cheeses. They are a fun twist.
4/5
Asda
![Extra Special Ultimate Cheese Board, 585g, £10](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65712591-11551715-image-a-241_1671400578879.jpg)
Extra Special Ultimate Cheese Board, 585g, £10
Extra Special Ultimate Cheese Board, 585g, £10
Clever combination of Manchego, Stilton, Cheddar, Vintage Red Fox Red Leicester and Brie in a festive cardboard box covers every base.
4/5
Coop
![Irresistible Mature Cheddar Cheese, 340g, £3.90; Irresistible Belton Farm Vintage Red Fox, 200g, £2.80](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/20/65711239-11551715-image-a-108_1671397093587.jpg)
Irresistible Mature Cheddar Cheese, 340g, £3.90; Irresistible Belton Farm Vintage Red Fox, 200g, £2.80
Irresistible Mature Cheddar Cheese, 340g, £3.90; Irresistible Belton Farm Vintage Red Fox, 200g, £2.80
If you’re looking for the very best traditional cheeses, these award-winners are a safe choice.
3/5
Morrisons
![Slate Cheese Board, 595g, £10](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711339-11551715-image-a-119_1671397408139.jpg)
Slate Cheese Board, 595g, £10
Slate Cheese Board, 595g, £10
Six cheeses on a smart slate board include Barbers Coastal Cheddar, Shropshire Blue, Brie de Blesse and a Wensleydale with cranberry and Sloe Gin.
4.5/5
Marks & Spencer
![British Cheese Selection, 590g, £12.50](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/18/21/65711475-11551715-British_Cheese_Selection_590g_12_50-m-134_1671397823870.jpg)
British Cheese Selection, 590g, £12.50
British Cheese Selection, 590g, £12.50
Ignore the yawn-making packaging, you get four generous slabs of Brie, Mature Cheddar, Stratford Blue and Red Leicester.
4/5
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