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Even before the pumpkins are carved 🎃, talk turns to Christmas – that magical season of indulgence, celebration and comfort. As the nights draw in and the weather turns crisp, shoppers are already embracing the festive spirit, and the UK’s supermarkets are quick to respond.

This year’s ranges are brimming with warming spices, nostalgic flavours and creative centrepieces designed to make Christmas 2025 one to remember. From reimagined classics to bold new flavour trends, here’s what’s decking the supermarket shelves this festive season.

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Tesco

Tesco’s festive offering this year celebrates sharing and indulgence, with a touch of culinary playfulness.

Kick things off with the Sharing Burrata, finished with a hot maple glaze and pistachio nibs – a nod to 2025’s enduring love of sweet heat and nutty richness.

For mains, Tesco continues the honey trend with a Rolled Lamb Shoulder seasoned with honey, garlic, citrus and thyme, or a 30-day Matured Sirloin Wing Rib for those swapping turkey for steak. Plant-based diners are well served too, with No-Beef Bourguignon Pies, filled with vegan beef-style strips and vegetables in a red wine and cognac sauce. And for something unexpected, the Slow-Cooked Turkey Curry Pie offers a creative twist on Christmas leftovers.

In the party range, Tesco leans into nostalgia with its Charcuter-tree – a build-your-own charcuterie tree that’s part centrepiece, part conversation starter. Classic flavours also get festive makeovers, from Crispy Fish and Potato Bites to Bombay Potato Toasties.

Dessert lovers can look forward to Chocolate and Gingerbread S’mores Tarts, swapping dried fruit for molten chocolate and marshmallow buttercream. The showstopper selection also includes a Chocolate and Honeycomb Choux Wreath, a Dark Chocolate and Cherry Festive Wreath and a Star-Shaped Banoffee Dessert – a suitably sweet finale to a classic Christmas spread.

Morrisons

Morrisons’ range this year is big on choice, especially for flexitarian and vegetarian shoppers.

Highlights include the Brie and Harissa Roasted Carrot Galette and a Butternut Squash, Chestnut and Cranberry Wreath, offering hearty, colourful alternatives to meat.

Traditionalists can stick with turkey, while those seeking something bolder can opt for the playfully named ‘Tree-bone’ Steak – a 14-day matured T-bone with chimichurri rub and festive butter.

Stuffing also gets a rework with Morrisons’ Apple and Cranberry Melt-in-the-Middle Stuffing, combining pork, sage and a sweet-tart fruit centre in a handmade pastry shell.

On the snacking side, the ‘Starcuterie’ Centrepiece adds a DIY twist to the charcuterie board trend. Trending flavours shine through in dishes like Baked Feta with Hot Honey and Chorizo Dip, while the Prawn Coconut Curry Donuts bring a bold sweet-and-savoury flair to festive grazing.

Desserts continue the mash-up theme with a Black Forest Profiterlog – part Yule log, part profiterole tower – and a Winter Berry Baked Cheesecake for a rich, fruity alternative to the traditional pudding.

Iceland

For those prioritising value and convenience, Iceland once again makes frozen festive dining stress-free.

The Luxury Whole Roast Dinner in a Box (£25) includes everything needed for a full Christmas meal, while the Pigs in Blanket Roasting Joint puts the perennial favourite front and centre. For a twist, there’s also an Easy Carve Duck Joint for those skipping turkey.

Iceland’s party range embraces the fun of the season with Potato Stars and Christmas Trees, Chicken Christmas Trees and desserts like the Christmas Tree Pavlova Stack and Sticky Toffee Cottage – all designed to deliver maximum festive flair with minimal prep.

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s is serving up festive cheer with a mix of wordplay and sophistication this year. Expect witty names like Tira-Merry-Su and Sleigh de Noël, plus inventive spins on mince pies such as Caramel Custard and Mince Pie Tarts.

Vegetarians can tuck into a classic Mushroom Wellington, while seafood fans might choose Lobster Mac and Cheese for an indulgent twist. The Dry-Cured Gammon with Bramley Apple and Caramel Sauce adds a sweet-savoury hit to the main table.

On the drinks front, Sainsbury’s is tapping into flavour trends with a Pistachio and Chocolate Cream Liqueur and a Blackcurrant Spritz, available in both alcoholic and alcohol-free versions – perfect for festive toasts.

Waitrose

Waitrose’s Christmas 2025 collection includes a mix of elegant and whimsical items.

Pigs in Blankets are reinvented as Scotch Eggs and even a Quiche, moving from side dish to party hero. The Turkey Bauble – turkey wrapped in bacon and shaped into a festive ornament – is a standout centrepiece. Other mains include Sweet Cured Gammon with Black Cherry Glaze and the vegetarian Cauliflower Cheese Galette Crown.

Desserts lean Italian with the Pistachio Meringata and Tiramisu Torta, while The Nutcracker – a shimmering chocolate and hazelnut mousse shaped as the iconic figurine – offers nostalgia with a touch of glamour.

To toast the season, Waitrose adds a surprising twist with Mulled Rosé Wine, blending citrus, spice and hints of baked apple to keep summer’s sunshine alive through winter.

Marks & Spencer

Following a year of viral hits – from pistachio pastries and premium chocolate slabs to novelty sandwiches – M&S continues to expand its seasonal range.

Its Maple Mulled Wine adds a touch of brandy and syrupy sweetness, perfect alongside a British Turkey and Stuffing Wellington (also available in a vegetarian butternut squash and brie version).

Pastry takes centre stage with Turkey and Stuffing Pies, featuring vegetables, creamy sauce and smoky bacon under puff pastry topped with pigs in blankets.

Desserts once again steal the spotlight, from Passionfruit and White Chocolate Pine Cones to the Lemon and Mascarpone Panettone Gateau, combining freshness and decadence with signature M&S polish.

Aldi

Aldi’s festive range includes options that are affordable without compromising on variety or flavour.

Like Iceland, Aldi offers a Christmas Dinner in a Box, alongside vegetarian Rainbow Vegetable Parcels. Sides include Loaded Yorkshire Puddings – mini Yorkshires filled with stuffing and topped with pigs in blankets – and a range of Stuffing Slabs in seasonal flavours. The on-the-go range even gets a Yorkshire Pudding Wrap, complete with gravy dip.

For party tables, Aldi offers a Savoury Yule Log with brie and roasted vegetables and an array of imaginative desserts. The Nutcracker Dessert – a chocolate shell filled with ganache, caramel, marshmallows and biscuit – nods to Waitrose’s version, while Melting Baubles and Pistachio Tiramisu keep the viral flavour trend alive.

Whether following tradition or current trends, 2025’s Christmas food scene includes a wide range of options. Supermarkets are focusing on innovation, inclusivity and variety, showing that festive food combines creativity with familiar comforts. After all, it’s the most wonderful (and delicious) time of the year.