Tesco is excited to unveil its Christmas 2024 food and drink range, offering customers a selection of festive favourites designed to make this year’s celebrations extra special. From showstopping centrepieces to crowd pleasing party food, Tesco is helping customers create magical moments around the table – all while delivering fantastic value.Breige Donaghy, Tesco director or product development & innovation, said: “Christmas is all about bringing people together with delicious food. This year, we have a created a menu that helps our customers to be the perfect host, from a party occasion to the main event, with a helping hand from our expert team at Tesco. We know our customers have a list of festive favourites which will be returning to the shelves but there are also a host of exciting additions that will impress any guest.”
Party Food Favourites
Kickstart your celebrations with exciting new party food options from Tesco, perfect for sharing with friends and family:
- Tesco Finest Baja Fish Tacos with Yuzu Cabbage Slaw and Tomato, Pineapple & Chilli Salsa: Featuring crispy, golden battered fish, paired with a tangy yuzu cabbage slaw, these tacos are finished with a tomato, pineapple and chilli salsa to bring just the right amount of heat.
- Tesco Finest 8 Mini Nduja Wellingtons with a Hot Honey Drizzle: Indulge in bite-sized luxury with these golden puff pastry parcels. Inside, you’ll find British pork shoulder mixed with fiery nduja, offering a smoky warmth that’s complemented by a drizzle of sticky, sweet hot honey. The contrast of crispy pastry and soft spicy filling is sure to make these a party favourite.
- Tesco Finest Dim Sum Selection: This vegetarian Dim Sum Selection is a great addition to any seasonal spread. Each bite brings a satisfying balance of textures and flavours, with colourful dumplings encasing a rich, umami vegetable filling. Whether you’re catering for veggies or just looking for something unique, this range delivers on taste.
- Tesco Finest 6 Mushroom Steamed Buns: These soft, fluffy steamed buns are filled with earthy rich mushrooms, combined beautifully with sweet-savoury hoisin, making these buns a perfect party food choice, especially for vegetarians.
Main Event
When it comes to the main event, Tesco has carefully crafted centrepieces to elevate any Christmas dinner, offering easy-to-cook options that create a real impact:
- Tesco Finest 8 Signature Pigs in Blankets: A true Christmas classic but elevated to new heights. These Signature Pigs in Blankets are crafted by a family-run business with over 200 years of sausage-make expertise. Made with 100% British pork, the succulent sausages are hand-trimmed by expertly trained butchers, then seasoned with a blench of roasted pork stock and authentic herbs and spices to enhance the rich juicy flavour. Finally, they’re wrapped by hand in dry-cured smoked bacon.
- Tesco Finest British Free Range Easy Carve Turkey with Pork, Cranberry & Chestnut Stuffing: This Easy-Carve Turkey offers all the flavours of Christmas with none of the fuss. Tender free-range British turkey, stuffed with pork, cranberry and chestnut, is wrapped in chestnut-smoked bacon and finished with a sweet maple and ginger glaze, providing a harmonious mix of savoury and sweet flavours. Ideal for hassle free hosting!
- Tesco Finest 30-Day Matured Sirloin Wing Rib: Perfect for those seeking a premium alternative to turkey, this 30-day Matured Sirloin Wing Rib boasts intense, beefy flavours and a melt-in-the-mouth texture. This centrepiece offers a luxurious addition to a festive spread.
- Tesco Finest Scottish Salmon Plait: For seafood lovers, this hand-plaited Scottish salmon is a stunning centrepiece alternative. Finished with a maple and black pepper glaze, it features sweet yet peppery notes.
Delicious Desserts & Sweet Treats
Roud off your Christmas feast with one of these decadent desserts from Tesco.
- Tesco Finest 4 Luxurious Fruity Mince Pies: These premium mince pies are crafted with rich, all-butter pastry and filled with a luscious mixture of juicy winter fruits, including plum, which have been delicately spiced. The filling is elevated with a touch of Ruby Port, making these mince pies a quintessential Christmas treat to finish your meal or enjoyed with a cup of tea.
- Tesco Finest Caramelised Biscuit and Belgian Chocolate Highwall Cheesecake: This luxurious cheesecake is deep filled with a spiced Speculoos mascarpone and rich, molten Belgian chocolate sauce. With warming spices and silky chocolate, it’s the perfect indulgent treat for your festive celebrations.
- Tesco Finest Raspberry & Prosecco Panna Cotta Wreath: For a lighter dessert, with a touch of elegance, this panna cotta wreath is infused with Madagascan vanilla and Italian Prosecco. It’s topped with a vibrant raspberry sauce, offering a festive splash of colour. The perfect way to add a little sophistication to your Christmas dinner.
The Tesco range will be available online and in stores from September, with selected centrepieces launching in November and December. So, whether you’re planning a cosy family feast, or an extravagant party with friends, Tesco is your go-to destination for great quality and exceptional value this festive season.
