Christmas dinner essentials to stock up on this year

The Turkey Christmas Feast Box serves six to eight people and contains a 4-5kg organic golden roast turkey with gravy and stuffing, roast spuds and herby roast pasnips, Brussels sprouts with clementine butter, creamed carrot and swede mash, apple and bay braised red cabbage, clementine buttered carrots, Yorkshire pudding and a magnum of prosecco. What more could you want?

One reviewer said: "I can't imagine what could possibly make The Turkey Christmas Feast Box any better. The quality and generosity of the ingredients, in conjunction with lovely extra touches - like a sprig of mistletoe - and the clear instructions made this an absolute joy. I will definitely be ordering again..."

Are you throwing a big family celebration? Pop this in the back of the freezer and beat the supermarket queues in the run-up to Christmas. It serves 11 to 14 people and comes with giblets too. Don't forget your cranberry sauce!

A reviewer wrote: "It was well wrapped with useful cooking instructions printed on the packaging. Centre piece of the Christmas table. All guests commented on how good it was. Further meals provided from it include a casserole, a curry and sandwiches. Thank you."

Perfect for a party or a Boxing Day buffet, these wensleydale and cranberry sausages from Heck are gluten-free and there's twenty in a pack so there's plenty to go round!

Reviewed by Arabella Horspool, our Commercial Content Writer: "The HECK Pork, Wensleydale and Cranberry Cocktail Sausages capture the essence of Christmas with festive ingredients. They are bite-sized pieces and are great to put out as nibbles for guests, or you can make them the stand-out feature of a warming winter dish."

This crowd-pleaser will make a wonderful centrepiece on any festive dessert table. There are two sponges, slathered with a generous amount of buttercream and finished with chocolate curls, golden bells, candy canes and sugar holly.

Reviewed by Arabella Horspool, our Commercial Content Writer: "Lola's Cupcakes Winter Woodland cake is a moist sponge with plenty of buttercream and decorations. The chocolate is rich but not too intense. The design looks amazing and is sure to wow guests of all ages."

Pre-order your Taste The Difference Pig in Blanket Christmas Tree for collection on 22, 23, and 24th December at Sainsbury's. As well as its fun design, it's also delicious to eat!

Whether you're staying at home this year or you're catering for extra people and need some extra food to go round, the COOK Christmas Dinner has everything you need to make two festive roasts. Inside the box, you'll receive a Stuffed Turkey Breast, Pigs in Blankets, Roast Potatoes, Carrots with Orange & Thyme, Roast Parsnips, Brussels Sprouts & Buttered Leeks and a Traditional Gravy. It also comes with clear instructions and with everything pre-prepared, you won't have to spend hours in the kitchen!

Reviewed by Arabella Horspool, our Commercial Content Writer: "As a foodie, I was keen to try the COOK Christmas Dinner and it did not let me down, For convenience, it is pretty good as everything is pre-prepared, including the gravy - you just need to follow the heating and timing instructions. There was plenty of food to go around and we even managed to feed 3 people instead of 2 (by adding a few extra veggies)."

Opt for a vegan, Wicked Wellington instead of the traditional turkey this year. As well as serving three people, this seasoned soya in golden lattice flaky puff pastry accompanies roasted garlic & herb mushroom duxelles. Scroll down a bit further for more vegan Christmas inspiration.

A happy reviewer said: "I’ve been vegetarian for over 40 years and this was the best Christmas main course I’ve ever eaten. Extremely tasty and the texture was perfect - my husband eats meat and he agrees... It's the best Christmas dinner we’ve had."

Whether it's a tipple or an ingredient in your Christmas pudding, a bottle of Baileys is a staple for many adults during the jolly season.

One reviewer said: "I always buy a few of these when they are on offer before Christmas, as gifts for others and myself! gorgeous in a coffee or on its own!"
Another reviewer put: "It’s my favourite liqueur - classic, smooth and tasty. A lot of possibilities to serve it in drinks and cocktails. Love this one!"

Is it really Christmas if you haven't eaten your own body weight in cheese? The Cheese Lovers Hamper makes the perfect Christmas day addition for any cheese fan, thanks to a versatile range of Award Winning Snowdonia cheeses. Plus, it has some artisan crackers and red onion relish included.

A reviewer put: "The hampers were a Christmas gift for my daughter and her husband. I ordered them last year as well. The hampers were generously filled and well presented. It was easy to order and value for money. My family was very impressed. I would definitely order them again."

Popular back in the 70s, this iconic Christmas cocktail is a staple for any party. Made with advocaat, lemonade and lime, you get four bottles per pack.

A reviewer said: "I haven't seen snowballs for years. In the past these were very popular in the bar where I worked and always sold well. I have no idea if they were taken off the market, but they completely disappeared from the pups and inns where I live. Nice to see them available again, and the wife is extremely happy that I found these. Brings back fond memories of our younger days."

Up next we have Belvoir Farm Delicious And Light Elderflower Lemonade. If you have any guests that don't drink, it makes for a nice treat as it's different to the classic fizzy drinks. It's delicate floral taste is great for enjoying with a meal as it's not too overpowering. Here, you'll find 24 cans.

Reviewed by Arabella Horspool, our Commercial Content Writer: "Refreshing and light, this Elderflower Lemonade from Belvoir Farm is perfect for any party or celebration. It comes in four slimline cans (per pack) which are easy to hold, or you can pour it into glasses and added some ice. We found it absolutely delicious."

Available 20 - 24 December only, this easy carve deboned whole duck comes complete with with a pork, plum and chestnut stuffing, as well as a fruity hedgerow-inspired glaze. Doesn't that sound lovely?

A great appetizer for Christmas - this is sure to impress all of your friends and family. The bacon adds an extra dimension by giving them a smoky flavour.

One reviewer wrote: "A great product... buy with confidence! Unfortunate to see negative feedback due to lack of cooking skills and knowledge of prawns. I fried a few with oil as describe but cooked the rest by adding some Tesco Light Soy Sauce. You can cook quick easily by covering with a lid. straight away from pack to frying pan. Next time I am going to try with Tesco Sweet Chilli & Garlic Sauce. Happy cooking people!"

Topped with chocolate ganache, candy canes, elves and festive sprinkles, these fudgy brownies are a rich treat that’s perfect for gifting. We like how they are pre-cut, meaning you can simply dig right in on Christmas Day.

Reviewed by Arabella Horspool, our Commercial Content Writer: “There are six Lola's Cupcakes Merry and Bright Christmas Brownies per box and they are so rich and fudgy. The colourful ganache makes a nice festive touch - kids will definitely love these.”

Perfect for a little sweet treat after the main meal, these chocolates are individually wrapped and made for sharing - with plenty of flavours, everyone is bound to find their favourite! We love that they are made from 100 percent traceable cocoa.

Reviewed by Arabella Horspool, our Commercial Content Writer: "Wrapped up in festive colours, the treats inside the Tiny Tony's Christmas Pouch are delightful little snacks. There are 8 flavours and my favourite has to be Milk Chocolate Honey Nougat and Dark Milk Pretzel Toffee."

Up next we have a nice festive treat for pre-dinner snacking: Gingerbread Gourmet Popcorn from the Popcorn Shed! It comes in it's very own gingerbread house box and the recipe is vegan, meaning everyone can enjoy it.

Reviewed by Arabella Horspool, our Commercial Content Writer: "How adorable is the packaging on the Popcorn Shed Gingerbread Gourmet Popcorn? It would make a wonderfully festive gift for any foodie! There's sweetness from the caramel and a kick of warmness from the ginger and spices - delicious!"

A mix of carrots, garden peas, broccoli and cauliflower florets, this pack of veggies is good for approximately 12 servings and can be easily tucked away in the freezer.

One reviewer tried this and said: "I really enjoyed the farmhouse mixed veg, the quality was excellent. It looks great and tasted so fresh when cooked. It is also a good price, I will definitely be buying more of this."

If you don't fancy the faff of chopping and peeling your own potatoes on the big day, serve these on Christmas day, and we guarantee your guests ask for seconds!

One pleased reviewer said: "With everyone so poorly during December 2022, this was a life saver to a stress-free Christmas Dinner. They are a firm favourite now for future special family meals."

It's time to get out the Christmas pudding, and this gluten-free option is brilliant for anyone hosting guests with wheat intolerance or vegans.

A surprised reviewer said: "I have eaten Christmas pudding on Christmas Day for the past 60 years and have never liked the taste although I love the tradition. This was the first one that we all agreed was actually surprisingly delicious. And vegan. Will be buying these puddings every year from now on! Thank you"

Have you ever spilt some gravy all over your table? Don't worry, the John Lewis & Partners Holly PVC Tablecloth has got your back. Perfect for capturing the magical Xmas spirit. You can grab it for £15 a metre.

One pleased reviewer wrote: "I have tried a lot of wipeable tablecloths, but John Lewis provide by far the best. Thick and easy to clean in gorgeous prints... what else do you need? The website said to expect delivery within 14 days, I was delighted when my tablecloth came just 2 days after ordering online, and rolled up so there's no pesky creases.
It looks amazing!"

This beautiful decorative box is hand cast in pewter, and hand decorated with vibrant enamel colours. Whether you use this as a centrepiece on your table or as decoration in the dining room, this gingerbread house will delight guests big and small.

One reviewer wrote: "A really nice little Christmas decoration that is well made and lovely to look at."
Another reviewer said: "The Abbeville Gingerbread House Decorative Box is small but it is a beautiful decoration."

As soon as you've cleared the table, it's time to pull out the board games. The world's favourite family board game has released a Christmas edition where you choose your favourite festive token, and tour your favourite Christmassy thing.

One reviewer put: "The Monopoly Christmas is a real highlight not only for collectors. The cards “Santa's Sack” and “Christmas Crackers” are beautifully designed and look like cards that you open. The maps for the “roads” are well made, unfortunately there is no picture on the back. The money is in an attractive snowflake design. I personally like this edition very much."