Best Tesco Christmas food to order 2022

Score: 93/100

These bitesize banana leaf-wrapped pancakes (which are generously stuffed with duck, veg, rice and soy sauce) certainly look the part. Scoring highly with the panel, testers felt they were a fresh alternative to the fried party food you normally find at this time of year.

Score: 85/100

These bite-size herby pork meatballs are elevated with a smidge of truffle and a light breadcrumb coating for extra crunch. Testers said they stayed crisp for a long time, making them a good option for preparing in advance when entertaining.

Score: 78/100

Tesco has elevated the humble prawn toast, topping each with a whole crustacean, complete with tail. Flavour-wise, expect a light Thai curry note, full of lemongrass, ginger and garlic.

Score: 70/100

Some felt these Greek-inspired parcels would be better suited to the picnic hamper, rather than a party platter. However, the combination of dried mint, lightly whipped feta, pastry and poppy seeds was too good a combination to bypass.

Score: 74/100

Creamy scallops and smokey bacon are always a winning combination and we loved how this budget-friendly starter was presented in shells. The seafood was moist and succulent, and the risotto deliciously garlicky.

Score: 82/100

Taking the runner-up spot in our smoked salmon taste test, the panel described these thin slices as having the perfect level of salt, balanced with a hint of smoke. Rich and deliciously fatty, they also enjoyed the firm texture.

Score: 70/100

The Scottish pairing of whisky and salmon was a hit, with powerful smoked and salty notes. And while some found it slightly overpowering, others couldn’t get enough.

Score: 76/10

Deliciously meaty, with a gravy-like aroma, testers enjoyed the rich, dark meat and long-lasting umami flavour. However, this heritage turkey lost some points due to the lack of crispy skin.

Score: 83/100

This plump, free-range crown is wrapped in streaky bacon, and includes a pair of deboned sous vide thighs and extra jus, which makes cooking a doddle. The herby pork stuffing was a real highlight, pairing well with the tender thighs and moist breast meat.

Score: 70/100

Part of Tesco’s vegan range, this welly has a pea protein base, supported with a juicy layer of mixed mushrooms, roast garlic and shallots. The texture is spot on, proving non-meat eaters needn’t compromise this Christmas.

Score: 78/100

Sometimes, simple is best, as proved by these classic sausages, wrapped in a thin layer of streaky bacon that crisped up perfectly. Beneath that the pork had a robust, natural flavour, complemented with an excellent level of seasoning.

Score: 81/100

Tesco’s long thin chipolatas have been shaped into a candy cane shape to make your plate extra festive. You can expect a sweet and fruity bite — with herbs that reminded testers of rosemary and sage stuffing — alongside crisp, salty streaky bacon. It doesn’t get much more Christmassy than this.

Score: 73/100

Beef dripping, thyme and garlic elevate Tesco’s humble side dish to something extra special. The whole garlic cloves naturally flavour the oil, and although some would have liked a little more seasoning, overall, the rich flavour was a hit.

Score: 75/100

Tesco’s take on the traditional dessert had an intense, fruity aroma and treacly sweetness, but was light on festive spice and alcohol. Overall, the panel found the combination of fruit and nuts had a pleasingly chewy texture.

Score: 74/100

Mixed peel gives this classic Christmas cake a strong citrus taste with sweetness coming from big chunks of glacé cherries. Generally, the dense, fruity sponge was well received, however some would have liked a higher nut content for contrast.

Score: 70/100

Our panel felt Tesco’s bakes had a traditional, old-school vibe to them, due to a simple snowflake design and intensely sweet and chunky filling. They’re light on spice, with just a hint of brandy.