As the festive season approaches, Britain's leading supermarkets have launched their highly anticipated Christmas food ranges for 2025. With delivery and collection slots now open, organised shoppers are racing to secure their festive feasts, featuring innovative centrepieces, indulgent desserts, and hassle-free party food designed to elevate the holiday hosting experience.
Festive Food Highlights and Must-Book Slots
This year's offerings showcase remarkable creativity. Waitrose has introduced a novel 'turkey bauble' – turkey breast stuffed and wrapped in dry-cured bacon with a cranberry glaze. Sainsbury's presents a Christmas twist on sticky toffee pudding, while Tesco teases chocolate and gingerbread S'mores tarts. Not to be outdone, M&S has given Colin the Caterpillar a festive makeover. Supermarkets are urging customers to act fast, as premium delivery slots and popular food items are already selling out.
Pre-ordering for collection or delivery in the days leading up to Christmas is now the norm, allowing hosts to avoid last-minute supermarket dashes. Slots for major chains including M&S, Waitrose, Morrisons, Tesco, and Sainsbury's are available to book immediately for dates from 20-24 December 2025. Final order deadlines are crucial; for example, Waitrose requires selections to be finalised by 15 December for Christmas delivery.
A Supermarket-by-Supermarket Guide
Sainsbury's offers an extensive menu, from a pork and apple bacon-wrapped stuffing wreath (£10) to a honey and treacle glaze turkey (£62.50). Their 'Christmas dinner in a box' (£50) simplifies the entire meal. Waitrose's new additions include Rick Stein's lobster and king prawn velouté pie (£70) and a show-stopping 'nutcracker' chocolate mousse (£20).
M&S, with over 90 dishes, features a British turkey and stuffing Wellington (£110) and a luxurious lemon and mascarpone panettone gateau (£25). Tesco's Finest range boasts wild lobster thermidor tails (£20) and a slow-cooked two-bird roast (£40). Morrisons impresses with a Plant Revolution squash wreath (£6) and a chocolate praline star (£15).
Asda focuses on convenience and fun, offering a complete 'turkey with all the trimmings' box (£37.97) and a vintage cheddar fondue kit (£6.98). While The Co-op does not have a pre-order service, its Irresistible range will be available in-store, featuring items like gruyère crostini and a chicken, ham hock and cranberry pie.
Securing Your Perfect Christmas Spread
The consensus from retailers is clear: early planning is essential. With slots filling rapidly and exclusive products in high demand, delaying your order could mean missing out on this year's most talked-about festive creations. From vegan galettes to decadent chocolate desserts, the 2025 supermarket lines cater to all tastes and dietary requirements, promising a memorable and stress-free Christmas dining experience.
