Cost of Christmas dinner from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom 2023

In the United Kingdom (UK) in 2023, Aldi was the cheapest food retailer to purchase Christmas dinner from. Ingredients for a Christmas dinner from Aldi cost an average of 33.80 British pounds, followed closely by Lidl at 33.84 British pounds. 

Christmas dinner favorites

A 2023 survey showed that the majority of UK consumers intended to have roast potatoes as a part of their Christmas dinner. Roast potatoes were the most popular dish by far. Turkey was the most popular meat, with about 62 percent of consumers saying they were planning to eat it on Christmas.

Christmas spending

Although gifts comprise the majority of Christmas spending in the UK, food is still a significant expenditure for many adults. In 2022, food and drink were the second-largest expense after gifts: average household expenditure on food and drink during the Christmas period reached 100 British pounds. On average, consumers spent the same amount on socializing as food and beverages. London's consumers spent the most during Christmas, with just over 973 British pounds spent per person.