The best Christmas food for families

Brace yourself for a pie so luxurious, it’s practically royalty on a plate! Say hello to the Collection Wagyu Beef Pie from M&S, where hearty comfort food meets pure indulgence. Whether it's a cozy night in or a special treat, this pie is the ultimate way to say, "Yes, I deserve this". Made with melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu beef, every bite is packed with rich, tender flavour that’s the very definition of indulgence.

Picture this: a slow-cooked turkey so tender it practically melts off the bone, infused with rich, savoury flavours that make every bite a little taste of holiday magic. Enter M&S's Our Best Ever Slow-Cooked Turkey, the ultimate showstopper for your festive feast. Skip the stress!

This turkey is expertly prepared and slow-cooked to perfection, meaning less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your mulled wine. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or impressing friends, this turkey lets you shine without breaking a sweat.

Struggling to choose between turkey and duck as your bird of choice? Well why not have the best of both delicious worlds? Prepared by hand, this mouthwatering combo pairs succulent duck with the more traditional (and sometimes dryer) meat of a turkey. It even comes on its own oven-proof tray, to help cut down on your work.

The roulade is filled with a pork, sloe gin and chestnut stuffing, with a winterberry glaze to finish it off. If you're looking for something slightly different, this is a great choice.

Christmas just got so much easier - and just as delicious, with Sainsbury’s Christmas Dinner in a Box! Imagine a full-on festive feast with all the trimmings, beautifully prepped and ready to shine, so you can skip the stress and dive straight into the merry-making.

From a succulent centrepiece (hello, perfectly cooked turkey or roast!) to crispy roasties, stuffing, and even dessert, it’s all wrapped up in one handy package. Whether you’re hosting the family or keeping it cozy, this box is your one-way ticket to a deliciously stress-free holiday.

My daughter loves pastry and meat, and despite being just four years old, I'd be confident that she could single-handedly take on this substantial Poacher's Pie, while refusing to let the rest of us have a bit. 

British beef, British venison and smoked bacon with added water are smothered in savoury gravy with ale, and then wrapped in a shortcrust pastry base, and an all-butter puff pastry lid. The marrow bone is a decorative flourish to finish it off.

Of course, not everyone eats meat, and this vegan friendly no turkey stuffed crown is an excellent alternative. The crown is made from turkey flavoured mushroom and soya based protein, while at its centre is a delicious sage and onion stuffing. A vegan bacon lattice covers the crown, before being sprinkled with seasoning. A star melt made from vegan sage and onion finishes it off.

For something a little more spectacular than a traditional Christmas pud, this option from Waitrose has everything you could want. Made with vine fruits, cider and Cointreau, it's topped with glacé cherries, almonds, and dried sweetened cranberries. 

This particular pudding is a whopping 800g (1.7lbs), which makes it perfect for a large family gathering.

Christmas is a time of peace, joy, and consuming so much sugar you begin to see through time. And if you want the most decadent, luxuriant dessert to finish off your meal, then this Millionaires Yule Log has it all.

The chocolate sponge is filled with sweetened cream and toffee sauce, before being covered in chocolate flavoured fondant, and topped off with milk chocolate curls and bronze shortcake balls. For anyone with a sweet tooth, this will be hard to resist.