Hallowe'en may currently be dominating supermarket shelves, but look a little closer and you'll spot the first signs of Christmas already creeping in. From tins of Quality Street to festive foliage, the countdown to Christmas is officially on - and with less than 70 days left to go until the big day, it's never too early to start thinking about the feast of all feasts. Thankfully, supermarkets and retailers have done much of the hard work for us, with their Christmas 2026 food and drink ranges now hitting shelves. Whether you're planning a showstopping roast, stocking up on party food or simply looking for something seasonal to snack on from the sofa, there's plenty to choose from. Among the standout products worth adding to your basket are: Morrisons' The Best Signature Turkey Breast, Tesco's Slow Cooked King Arthur Beef Joint, M&S's All Butter Mince Pies, and Co-op's White Forest Chocolate Truffles.Here are the festive buys to look out for at your nearest store now and in weeks to come.TescoTesco is getting into the festive spirit with a Christmas 2026 range packed with everything from easy party food and impressive sharing dishes to succulent centrepieces and indulgent desserts.Whether you're planning a big Christmas gathering or simply looking to fill the table with plenty of tempting nibbles, there are plenty of new additions to discover. Among the standout party picks are Tesco Finest Sweet Potato Tikka Baonuts (£7.00), Arancini Stacks with Chorizo & Cornichon (£9.00) and Loaded Potato Bites with Truffle Cheese Sauce.For something a little more unusual, the Tesco Finest Pan-Fried Tri Coloured Prawn Gyoza come with a ponzu dip (£9.00), while the Dirty Martini Olives offer a cocktail-inspired twist on a classic festive snack.When it comes to the main event, Tesco has plenty of options to make the big feast feel a little more special, including Nduja Pigs in Blankets with Hot Honey Sauce, Slow Cooked King Arthur Beef Joint (£40) and a Maple Roasted Winter Vegetable Wellington (£7.00).And, of course, there's plenty for those with a sweet tooth, with new additions including Tesco Finest Amaretto Mince Pies (£3.00) and Panettone (£10), a Belgian Chocolate & Berry Délice (£18) and a Black Forest Highwall Cheesecake (£13). Tesco's 2026 Christmas range Available in-store and online from September 2026StartersTesco Finest Sweet Potato Tikka BaonutsTesco Finest Arancini Stacks with Chorizo & CornichonTesco Finest Loaded Potato Bites with Truffle Cheese SauceTesco Finest Pan-Fried Tri Coloured Prawn Gyoza with Ponzu DipTesco Finest Dirty Martini OlivesThe Main Event Tesco Finest Nduja Pigs in Blanket with Hot Honey sauceTesco Finest Salt-Aged Pork Loin Joint with Pork, Sage & Bramley Apple StuffingTesco Finest Slow Cooked King Arthur Beef JointTesco Finest Maple Roasted Winter Vegetable WellingtonTesco Finest Extra Mature Cheddar, Leek & Sprout GratinTesco Finest Red Cabbage with Cranberry, Apple & Red WineSweet Treats Tesco Finest Amaretto Mince PiesTesco Finest Amaretto PanettoneTesco Finest Belgian Chocolate & Berry DéliceTesco Hot Chocolate Bombes with MarshmallowsTesco Finest Black Forest Highwall CheesecakeTesco Finest Belgian Chocolate & Caramel Molten PuddingTesco Finest Four Belgian White Chocolate TreesTesco Finest Free From Caramelised White Chocolate & Speculoos CakeTesco Finest After-Dinner Melt-in-the- Middle Puddings WaitroseWaitrose has unveiled its Christmas 2026 range, with more than 380 new products set to hit shelves this festive season. From showstopping centrepieces and indulgent desserts to party food and cocktail-inspired bites, the collection puts a playful twist on Christmas classics while introducing plenty of new flavours to the festive table.There's a strong focus on restaurant-quality food at home this year, with standout savoury options including the No.1 Slow Cooked Double Butter Basted Free Range Turkey Crown (£70), No.1 Handmade Polar Bear Bao Buns (£8.50) and No.1 Ham & Cheese Croissant Stacks (£8.50). For those with a sweet tooth, the range includes the No.1 Pistachio & Sour Cherry Frangipane Mince Pies, No.1 Pistachio & Sour Cherry Panettone (£20) and the striking No.1 Chocolate Salted Caramel Christmas Tree.Party food gets a festive upgrade, too, with No.1 Smoky Garlic & Chilli King Prawn Bites (£6.00), Negroni Inspired Olives and a French Baking Brie with Cranberry & Port Glaze (£8.50) among the highlights. Waitrose's 2026 Christmas range Available in-store and online from 4 NovemberFood Lover Favourites: Waitrose No.1 Pistachio & Sour Cherry Frangipane Mince Pies (£4, available from 1st November) Waitrose No.1 Slow Cooked Double Butter Basted Free Range Turkey Crown (£70, available from 8th December) Waitrose No.1 Chocolate Salted Caramel Christmas Tree (£12, available from 22nd September) Waitrose No.1 Pistachio & Sour Cherry Panettone (£20, available from 1st November) Waitrose No.1 Ham & Cheese Croissant Stacks (£8.50, available from 11th November) Waitrose No.1 Handmade Polar Bear Bao Buns (£8.50, available from 11th November) Waitrose No.1 Smoky Garlic & Chilli King Prawn Bites (£6, available from 11th November) Waitrose No.1 Frosted Raspberry Snowflake (£22, available from 21st December) Waitrose No.1 French Baking Brie with Cranberry & Port Glaze (£8.50, available from 21st October) Waitrose No.1 Fish Pie Tartlet (£7.50, available from 18th December) Hot Chocolate Bombe with Marshmallows (£3, available from 22nd September) Caramel Crumb Waffles (£3, available from 21st September) Morrisons Across its Christmas 2026 range, Morrisons is offering almost 700 festive products set to land in stores, including 290 brand-new, own brand launches across its Market Street, The Best and The Best Signature ranges.From party food and premium British meat to showstopping desserts and festive drinks, the collection has been designed to cover every part of the Christmas celebrations. Among the new additions are Fish & Chip Baskets (£3.75), Mini Scallops in Shells (£6.00) and a The Best Signature Collection British Slate Cheeseboard (£15), complete with a reusable slate board.For the main event, Morrisons is putting quality centre stage with new additions including The Best Signature Turkey Breast Joint stuffed with pork, spiced apples, cranberry and smoked chestnut stuffing, as well as a 21 Day Matured 2 Bone Beef Wing Rib with Bone Marrow & Fresh Herb Basting Brush.There's no shortage of mouthwatering trimmings either, with The Best Chestnut, Apple & Thyme Giant Pig in Blanket and The Best Signature Sage & Onion Stuffing Parcels (£15) among the options, alongside Market Street's XL Long Chipolata Pigs in Blankets.Dessert comes with plenty of festive flair, including The Best Signature Collection Chocolate Orange Star (£15), Sticky Toffee Pudding Trifle (£8.00) and a Limoncello & Clementine Christmas Pudding (£15). And with a dedicated Free From range and a selection of festive tipples including The Best Mulled Amaretto (£7.00) and Winter Bramble Cocktail, Morrisons has covered all bases for the Christmas season. Morrison's 2026 Christmas rangeAvailable in-store and online now and from early November StartersNEW The Best Layered Scottish Salmon Terrine NEW The Best Signature Collection Scottish Smoked Salmon with Cornish Seasalt & Black PepperNEW The Best Potato Wild Garlic & Camembert MeltNEW Deli Charcuterie Grazing platterMains NEW The Best Signature Turkey Breast Joint Stuffed with Pork, Spiced Apples, Cranberry & Smoked Chestnut StuffingNEW The Best Heritage Breed 21 Day Matured 2 Bone Beef Wing Rib of Beef with Bone Marrow & Fresh Herb Basting BrushNEW The Best 3 Bone Hampshire Pork Rack with Bramley Apple & Thyme Finishing JusThe Best British Lamb Rump with Rosemary & Thyme ButterNEW The Best Roasted Vegetable & Balsamic Onion Tart TrimmingsNEW The Best Chestnut, Apple & Thyme Giant Pig in BlanketMarket Street XL Long Chipolata Pigs in BlanketsNEW The Best Signature Sage & Onion Stuffing ParcelsThe Best Seville Orange & Honey Glazed Carrot WedgesDessertsNEW The Best Signature Collection Chocolate OrangeStar NEW The Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Trifle NEW The Best Limoncello & Clementine Christmas PuddingNEW The Best Triple Chocolate Snowman Dessert Free From NEW The Best Prawn Cocktail NEW The Best Roasted Vegetable Tart NEW The Best Free From Madagascan White Chocolate and Vanilla Cheese CakeNEW Free From All Butter Belgian Chocolate Shortbread TreesDrinksThe Best Signature Vintage ChampagneNEW The Best Mulled Wine NEW The Best Mulled AmarettoNEW The Best Winter Bramble Cocktail Marks & Spencer M&S is going all-out for Christmas 2026, with more than 900 festive products set to land in Foodhalls between now and Christmas, including 324 brand-new launches and hundreds of returning favourites.And if there's one product shoppers have been waiting for, it's the return of the viral Gingerbread and White Chocolate Cookies (£3.00), back for a third year with M&S's signature cookie dough, creamy white chocolate and salted caramel fudge pieces.For the main course, M&S's Oakham Turkey Crown with Italian Chestnut, Pancetta & Calabrian Orange (£70) is undoubtedly the star of the show, available to pre-order now. Also available soon is the retailer's Best Ever British Pork Garnish Selection (£16.50). There's plenty more to discover across the range, from indulgent tins and savoury snacks to chocolate, biscuits and festive cupboard staples, with new additions including Pistachio Muddles (£10), Belgian Milk Chocolate Coated Crispy Chilli Peanuts (£3.00) and Aberdeen Angus Beef & Mustard Crisps (£1.80). M&S has also brought plenty of fun to its gifting and stocking-filler selection, with new Chocolate Rodney the Reindeer Noses (£3.50), Playful Penguins (£5.00) and a Pistachio Star (£3.00) among the sweet treats.For those looking to impress at dessert time, the Pistachio and Single Origin Chocolate Bombe (£12) offers a particularly indulgent centrepiece, while the Malt & Caramel Cookie Pies (£3.50) and Rodney the Reindeer Pies (£3.50) bring a playful twist to festive baking.And, of course, it wouldn't be M&S at Christmas without Percy Pig and Colin, with Merry Percymas (£2.00) returning alongside new Percy Pig Festive Fun and Colin and Connie the Caterpillars Christmas Time. Marks & Spencer's 2026 Christmas range Available in-store now and from 14 October Starters and Party FoodNEW 8 Prawn Toast Cones, £7.50 NEW 10 Lasagne Cups, £7.50, 285g 18 Indian Style Snack Selection, £5.50, 462g NEW Cheese & Chutney Toasties, £7.50, 218g NEW 8 Teriyaki Prawn Sushi Sandos, £7.50, 240g NEW 8 Crispy Prawn Pops, £7.50, 240g Mains Collection Outdoor Bred Heritage Gold™ Dry Cured Crackling Gammon (Serves 6), £26Collection Wagyu Sirloin of Beef (Serves 4), £95Collection Butternut Squash, Brie & Caramelised Onion Wellington (Serves 4), £22Organic Free Range Whole Bronze Turkey (Serves 6-9), £105 SidesClassic Vegetable Selection (Serves 6, includes roasties, red cabbage, carrot and swede crush, honey and mustard parsnips, cauliflower cheese, and sprouts with bacon and chestnuts), £32Our Best Ever British Outdoor Bred Pork Garnish Selection (18 pieces), £16.50 Desserts and sweet treats Collection 6 All Butter Mince Pies, £3.50Pistachio & Single Origin Chocolate Pudding Bombe, £12Pistachio Muddles, £10Cranberry & Pistachio Baking Brie, £12.50Malt & Caramel Cookie Pies, £3.50Merry Malt Balls, £8Topped & Loaded Malt Gateau, £16Collection Cherry & Amaretto Stollen Bites, £4 Collection Cherry & Orange Christmas Pudding, £5 DrinksChampagne Delacourt Brut, £25 ALDIAldi has given shoppers a first look at its Christmas 2026 range, with a host of new launches joining returning favourites across the festive feast, party food, desserts and drinks.The supermarket, recently named Christmas Retailer of the Year at the Quality Food Awards, is promising plenty of indulgent options this festive season without the premium price tag. Among the standout mains is the award-winning Specially Selected East Anglian Fresh Whole Goose (£11.99 per kg), while the new Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Orange Marmalade Glaze (£24.99) and Beef Wellington (£32.99) offer alternative centrepieces.The all-important trimmings haven't been forgotten, with the popular Double Wrapped Pigs in Blankets (£2.69) returning alongside the spectacular Giant Yorkshire Pig in Blanket (£4.99) - a colossal 60cm sausage wrapped into a Yorkshire pudding. For the buffet table, new additions include Specially Selected King Prawn Toast (£3.99), Mini Tacos and Mini Pastry Baskets (both £3.99), while the Specially Selected Lobster Tails (£12.99) offer a more luxurious option for festive gatherings.There's plenty for meat-free diners, too, including the new Cauliflower Cheese Wellington (£4.99). Dessert also brings some eye-catching treats, including the new Mini Gold Coin Bites (£3.99) offer layers of caramel, chocolate ganache and honeycomb inside a Belgian milk chocolate shell, alongside the returning Ganache Pinecones (£4.49). For traditionalists, the Specially Selected Hand Finished British Whole Turkey (£13.99 per kg) makes a welcome return Co-op's Beef Wellington (£32.99) offers an alternative centrepiece Stealing the show for meat-free shoppers is the NEW Specially Selected Cauliflower Cheese Wellington (£4.99, 400g), combining cauliflower and spinach in an indulgent three-cheese sauce, all wrapped in golden puff pastry Aldi's Specially Selected Hosting Aldi Specially Selected Double Wrapped Pigs in Blankets The all-new Mini Gold Coin Bites (£3.99) offer layers of caramel, chocolate ganache and honeycomb inside a Belgian milk chocolate shell ALDI's Christmas 2026 range Available in-store and online from 12 October The Main EventSpecially Selected Beef Wellington (£32.99, 1kg)Specially Selected Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Orange Marmalade Glaze (£24.99, 1.82kg)Specially Selected Hand Finished British Whole Turkey (£13.99 per kg) Specially Selected East Anglian Fresh Whole Goose (£11.99 per kg Pigs In BlanketsGiant Yorkshire Pig in Blanket (£4.99, 350g)Specially Selected Double Wrapped Pigs in Blankets (£2.69, 250g) Party Food Specially Selected Lobster Tails (£12.99, 254g) Specially Selected Mini Pastry Baskets (£3.99, 240g) Specially Selected Mini Tacos (£3.99, 8 pack) Specially Selected King Prawn Toast and Crispy Tempura Vegetable Fritters with Sweet Chilli Dip (£3.99, 280g) Meat FreeSpecially Selected No Beef Fillet (£4.99, 430g) Specially Selected Cauliflower Cheese Wellington (£4.99, 400g) Cheese & Desserts Specially Selected Cheese Truckles (£2.49, 200g)Specially Selected Luxury Truckle Tower (£13.99, 1kg)Specially Selected Ganache Pinecones (£4.49, 210g)Specially Selected Ultimate Belgian Chocolate Gold Coin (£7.99, 470g) Specially Selected Mini Gold Coin Bites (£3.99, 162g) Confectionary & GiftingPerfect Christmas Grotto Christmas Tin (£9.99, 300g) Specially Selected Mug Hanger Biscuits (£1.49, 170g)Tasty Tipples Specially Selected Chablis Premier Cru (£18.99, 75cl)Specially Selected Amarone della Valpolicella (£18.99, 75cl) Infusionist Salted Caramel Espresso Martini (£1.99, 125ml) Infusionist Cranberry & Orange Cosmo (£1.79, 250ml) Infusionist Dark Berry Margarita (£1.79, 250ml) Co-op Co-op has also unveiled its 2026 Christmas food and drink range, with new launches, returning favourites and plenty of festive twists landing across its 2,400 stores and online.Designed with convenient Christmas shopping in mind, the range covers everything from party food and sandwiches to festive feasting, sweet treats, gifting and drinks.Among the standout party food additions are Irresistible Mini Beef Wellingtons (£6.50), Slow Cooked Texas BBQ Pork Belly Bites (£6.50) and Mini Mexican Cones (£5.00), while the popular 3 for 2 offer returns across selected party food.One of the biggest comebacks comes in the crisp aisle, with Co-op's Irresistible Ultimate Roast Potato Crinkle Cut Crisps (£1.75) returning after three years of requests from shoppers, joined by Pigs in Blankets Crisps (£1.75) and the new Wagyu Beef & Caramelised Onion flavour (£1.75). For something a little more indulgent, shoppers can tuck into Irresistible Amaretto & Frangipane Mince Pies (£2.85), White Forest Cherry Flavour Truffles and Caramelised Blonde Chocolate Pecans, while the Christmas Club Sandwich (£4.75) and Posh Prawn Cocktail Sandwich (£4.75) offer festive lunchtime options.And for those stocking up for the big day, the range includes everything from a Festive Spiced Sweet Cured Gammon with Maple & Orange Glaze (£15) to Roast Potatoes with Wagyu Beef Dripping (£4.75), as well as two new single-serve cocktails: the Winter Bramble Spritz and Clementine and Ginger Spritz (each £2.00). One of the biggest comebacks comes in the crisp aisle, with Co-op's Irresistible Ultimate Roast Potato Crinkle Cut Crisps (£1.75) returning after three years of requests from shoppers Also returning is the popular Irresistible Gingerbread, Maples & White Chocolate Cookies Serve up a deliciously tender medley of Garden Vegetables this Christmas This year's range returns with the ever-popular Roast Potatoes with Wagyu Beef Dripping (£4.75) Got a sweet tooth? These Salted Caramel & Chocolate Profiteroles should hit the spot - just remember to share! No Christmas lunch is complete without a generous amount of wine, and Mácon-Villages Chardonney is the perfect pairing Co-op's Christmas 2026 Range Available in-store and online now and from 21 OctoberParty FoodIrresistible King Prawn Toast with Ponzu & Lime Dip (230g) - £5.50Irresistible Mini Mexican Cones (210g) - £5.00Irresistible Ham Hock & Chilli Maple Pizza (470g) - £5.95Irresistible Cooked & Continental Meats Platter (100g) - £5.00Irresistible Slow Cooked Texas BBQ Pork Belly Bites (300g) - £6.50Mini Cranberry Pork Pies (4 pack) - £2.55Cheesy Pigs in Blankets Bites (180g) - £4.00Irresistible Mini Fish Finger Sandwich with Mint Pea Dip (230g) - £5.50Triple Cheese Wedges with Cranberry Hot Sauce (180g) - £4.00Mini Garlic Chicken Kyiv (300g) - £5.00Irresistible Mini Beef Wellingtons (240g) - £6.50Food to goIrresistible Christmas Club Sandwich (Each) - £4.75Irresistible Posh Prawn Cocktail Sandwich (Each) - £4.75Boxing Day Feast Sandwich (Each) - £3.60Brie & Cranberry Sandwich (Each) - £3.60Pigs Under Blankets Sandwich (Each) - £3.60Turkey Feast Sandwich (Each) - £3.60Savoury SnackingIrresistible Ultimate Roast Potato Crinkle Cut Crisps (150g) - £1.75Irresistible Wagyu Beef & Caramelised Onion Flavour Crisps (150g) - £1.75Irresistible Pigs in Blankets Crisps (150g) - £1.75Sweet snackingIrresistible Amaretto & Frangipane Mince Pies (4 pack) - £2.85Irresistible Chocolate & Orange Tarts (4 pack) - £3.25Merry Mince Pies (6 pack) - £1.50Irresistible Mince Pies (6 pack) - £3.25Iced Lebkuchen Cookies (200g) - £1.50Irresistible Ginger Knots (6 pack) - £1.90Irresistible Gingerbread, Maple and White Chocolate Cookies (4 pack) - £2.50GiftingIrresistible Belgian Chocolate Biscuit Selection (200g) - £3.50Irresistible Chocolate Panettone (100g) - £2.50Irresistible Panettone (500g) - £6.00Irresistible White Forest Cherry Flavour Truffles (160g) - £4.00Irresistible Marshmallow Swirl Hot Chocolate Fudge (150g) - £2.20Irresistible Caramelised Blonde Chocolate Pecans (150g) - £3.00Irresistible Cranberry and Orange Chocolate Tiffins (4 pack) - £3.25Main eventIrresistible Festive Spiced Sweet Cured Gammon with Maple & Orange Glaze (1kg) - £15.00Smooth Brussels Pâté with Cranberry Jelly (200g) - £2.50Irresistible Topside Beef Joint with Bone Marrow Stock & Red Wine Jus (657g) - £15.00Irresistible Golden Butternut & Lentil En Croûte (420g) - £5.00Irresistible Hickory & Alder Smoked Salmon (100g) - £5.75Irresistible Honey & Thyme Roasting Parsnips (400g) - £3.95Irresistible Garden Veg Medley (250g) - £3.25Irresistible Chantenay Roasting Carrots (400g) - £3.95Irresistible Loaded West Country Cheddar Mash (400g) - £3.50Irresistible Roast Potatoes with Wagyu Beef Dripping (400g) - £4.25DessertsIrresistible 12 Month Matured Christmas Pudding (400g) - £4.256 Month Matured Christmas Pudding (400g) - £2.50Irresistible Luxury Chocolate Yule Log (467g) - £7.00Irresistible Salted Caramel and Chocolate Profiteroles (400g) - £5.00Irresistible Winter Macaron Selection (6 pack) - £3.45DrinksIrresistible Fairtrade Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir (75cl) - £9.50Irresistible Soave Classico (75cl) - £9.50Irresistible Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay (75cl) - £11.25Les Pionniers Vintage Champagne 2018 (75cl) - £36.25Irresistible Claret (75cl) - £10.00Irresistible Côtes de Provence Rosé (75cl) - £10.75Irresistible Vodka (70cl) - £25.75Irresistible Pedro Ximénez Sherry (37.5cl) - £8.75Irresistible 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl) - £30.50Co-op Mulled Wine (75cl) - £4.50Co-op Cava Brut (75cl) - £7.50Co-op Winter Bramble Spritz (250ml) - £2Co-op Clementine and Ginger Spritz (250ml) - £2
Christmas food is here! Here's what 6 of the biggest supermarkets have to offer - from M&S's All Butter Mince Pies to Waitrose's double butter basted turkey crown
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