If there’s one thing that is guaranteed to bring us serious joy every festive season, it’s the food. And, as always, Marks & Spencer has that important detail well and truly covered, with a myriad of mouthwatering, top-quality Chrimbo delights that you can pre-order now.
Taking the hassle out of the food hunt at Christmas, M&S’s brilliant Food to Order service is back offering everything you need to make your Christmas soirée special, whether it’s dinner for the family or drinks and nibbles with friends — or both.
The special Christmas food site is split into easily navigable sections, making it a breeze to search for turkeys, other main courses (like beef, pork, salmon), side dishes, desserts, cheese as well as vegetarian and vegan options.
Order your M&S Christmas food shop now
Gone are the days when you had to schlep around various stores in your struggle to find all the essentials. The M&S food-to-order option means you can get everything you need for an unforgettable feast without even leaving the house until the day you collect it.
Simply click and add what you want to your online basket, pay a non-refundable £50 deposit (the balance is paid when you collect your festive feast), then book a collection date and time (21-24 December).
No need to worry about freshness or things going off, either — unless specified, all the food is guaranteed to stay fresh until at least Boxing Day.
They really have thought of everything so we don’t have to.
For some inspiration, here’s what we’re most excited to try from this year’s Christmas menu at Marks & Spencer.
Our 2024 M&S Christmas food favourites
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Ready to eat and the most adorable appetisers, these little stacks come with layers of hot and cold smoked salmon, garlic mousse, prawns and watercress mousse, and topped with Atlantic lobster and Honduran king prawns. Talk about the perfect hassle-free starter?
£24 at Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer
A grazing board at Christmas is the sort of gift that keeps on giving. Bursting with a selection of cured meats, olives, cheeses and more, it even comes with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best grazing platter.
£50 at Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer
Go above and beyond with your selection of sides with this moreish mix of sliced, oven-baked potatoes, Gruyère cheese and smoked pancetta, complete with crème fraîche, sweet caramelised onion and a splash of white wine. Delicious!
£15 at Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer
If you’re a stickler for turkey at Christmas, then you’ll be pleased to hear that M&S has plenty of options. Starting with this -new slow-cooked option — a Pembrokeshire turkey crown brined with buttermilk, topped with a rich chestnut and pork stuffing and covered in dry-cured oak and applewood smoked bacon.
£85 at Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer
The team at M&S have improved their pie game this year, with an epic selection of savoury recipes, including this standout turkey and stuffing pie, encased in an all-butter puff pastry, and even detailed with a little festive star.
£45 at Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer
It’s not everyday you get to enjoy an all-butter, hand-finished puff pastry pie stuffed with slow-cooked wagyu beef and ale-caramelised onions. Our mouths are salivating at the idea!
£50 at Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer
Last year he was the cutest in his Christmas jumper, complete with bobble hat, but this year you can enjoy him in a present-filled sleigh.
But don’t worry, although he has some new edible decorations for us to enjoy scoffing, inside he’s still the same: a super chocolatey sponge roll with chocolate buttercream, covered in milk chocolate.
£15 at Marks & Spencer
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Equally as good as a gift, or as part of your dessert spread this Christmas, feast your eyes on bite-sized brownies in five delectable flavours – florentine, ginger, salted caramel, double chocolate, and white chocolate, each topped with freeze-dried raspberries.
£15 at Marks & Spencer
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A fun alternative to a traditional chocolate log, and brand-new for this Christmas, this dessert is a medley of chocolate goodness.
Filled with a dark and milk chocolate mousse and a butterscotch caramel sauce on a white chocolate and toasted popcorn crisp base, it’s the perfect alternative that will go down a treat with the whole family.
£25 at Marks & Spencer