Christmas is a time for indulgence of letting go of any fad diets and enjoying any food and drink that people can get their hands on.
While many supermarkets shelves have their festive food available to buy we thought we would try some of the best ones out there.
So, we decided to buy a showstopper from the top supermarkets across the UK, including: Tesco, Ocado, Waitrose, M&S, Asda, Amazon Fresh, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons to determine the results.
We have listed the price, the supermarket and our overall score out of 10.
There was a clear winner which scored a respectable and near perfect nine of out 10. Let’s take a look at the results in more detail.
M&S
Build your own Christmas Charcuter-Tree (799g)
Price: £25 from M&S in-store from Nov 27.
This is sure to be a party favourite and a centrepiece for the table. Pretty impressive for the amount of cheese someone gets to try and enjoy.
Overall score: 8/10
Tesco
Kingscote Sparkling 75Cl
Price: £18 from Tesco in-store or online plus delivery.
Kingscote Estate is located in the heart of West Sussex. The Charmat Brut is a delightful sparkling wine made from estate grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and filled with zesty citrus and green fruit flavours with just a touch of nuttiness. Enjoy chilled as an aperitif or with light dishes.
Overall score: 7/10
Ocado
Fiona Cairns Christmas Parcel Fruit Cake (serves 16)
Price: £25.00 from Ocado online plus delivery)
People can make a statement with this fruit cake and is the ultimate centrepiece for your festive table. Sometimes the classics are the best when it comes to a dessert and this product doesn’t disappoint.
Overall score: 7/10
Asda
Asda Extra Special Belgian White Chocolate & Raspberry Roulade (454g)
Price: £5 from Asda in-store or online plus delivery.
A favourite product according to Asda online’s review with it being called “sweet” and “tangy”. A tad too much sugar but overall a pleasant taste.
Overall score: 6/10
Waitrose
12 British Treacle Pigs in Blankets (252g)
Price: £5.25 from Waitrose, available online or in-store from December 4.
The pigs in blankets are seasoned with treacle spices and wrapped in spiced streaky bacon. Waitrose certainly pulled out all the stops on this food.
Overall score: 9/10
Morrisons
Morrisons The Best Cremant De Limoux Sparkling Wine
Price: £12 from Morrisons in-store or online plus delivery.
There’s a subtle taste of honey and apple blossom making it the perfect sweet drink to enjoy over the festive period.
Overall score: 7/10
Tesco
Tesco Finest Cheese Bakes (600g)
Price £14 from Tesco in-store or online plus delivery.
This is made with vintage Cheddar cheese, mozzarella, soft cheese and chorizo pork sausage what more could be indulgent for the festive period?
Overall score: 8/10
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s Sticky Toffee Apple Crumble Dine in for 2, Taste the Difference (250g)
Price: £3.50 from Sainsbury’s in-store or online plus delivery.
Apple compote is topped with a toffee sauce and a butter-enriched oat crumble. Simple yet tasty. The cheapest item on the list but certainly competes in terms of taste and flavour.
Overall score: 7/10
Louis Pommery English Sparkling Wine Brut 75cl
Price: £29.50 from Sainsbury’s in-store or online.
The grape variety is made up of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir with a smooth finish.
Overall score: 7/10
Amazon
Rathfinny Wine Estate, Classic Cuvée Brut – 75cl
Price: £37.95 from Amazon online plus delivery.
There are aromas of grapefruit, red apple and brioche which make it slightly more zesty than other sparkling wines we have tried.
Overall score: 6/10
Van Hunks MCC Brut Sparkling Wine, 75cl
Price: £20.08 from Amazon online plus delivery.
This drink is certainly for an acquired taste as dry bubbles failed to deliver on flavour and on price.
Overall score: 4/10
