Families across the UK can breathe a sigh of relief as Lidl announces dramatic price cuts on its Christmas dinner essentials, making a traditional festive feast more affordable than ever. The German discount supermarket has positioned itself to offer the most budget-friendly Christmas spread on the high street, with a complete dinner for eight people costing just £12.
The Festive Feast for Less
With the cost of a Christmas food shop often causing financial strain, Lidl's new initiative is set to be a game-changer for households. The price reductions, however, will not be active until December 19, 2025. This means those planning early 'Friendsmas' celebrations will still pay the standard price, but those holding out for the main event are in for significant savings.
The centrepiece of the meal, a Birchwood whole turkey, will cost £2.95 per kilo. This means a typical 3.5kg bird will set shoppers back approximately £9. The supermarket has also drastically reduced the price of most vegetable accompaniments to an astonishing just 8p each.
A Detailed Look at the Savings
Lidl has provided a full breakdown of the costs, showcasing the incredible value. The budget-friendly lineup includes a pack of 15 Yorkshire puddings for 46p and a packet of stuffing for 45p. For the gravy, a 300g tub will cost £1.09.
The incredibly priced vegetable selection, all at 8p, includes:
- Brussels sprouts (500g)
- Carrots (1kg)
- White potatoes (2kg)
- Individual swede
- Parsnips (500g)
- Echalion shallots (300g)
Lidl is so confident in its prices that it has pledged to be the cheapest supermarket for a Christmas dinner. The retailer has promised a price match guarantee, inviting customers who find a cheaper offering elsewhere to provide a receipt for a full match.
More Festive Cheer from Lidl
In other celebratory news, Lidl is marking the launch of its 1,000th store in East Grinstead, Sussex. To commemorate this milestone, the chain is giving away limited-edition, buildable gingerbread house kits modelled after its distinctive stores.
The festive fun doesn't stop there. Hidden inside ten of these special kits, lucky shoppers will find a gift-wrapped £100 Lidl Plus voucher to spend in-store, potentially covering a large portion of their Christmas shop. This announcement comes shortly after money-saving expert Martin Lewis highlighted Costco for Christmas food savings, potentially shifting the conversation towards the German retailer.
With these aggressive price cuts and festive promotions, Lidl is firmly positioning itself as the go-to destination for a merry and affordable Christmas in 2025.
