'I made Christmas dinner for just £3.50 per head

Christmas, the season of festive cheer but then wallet woes, is upon us once again. It's a time where many find themselves playing financial catch-up well into the new year. Yet, at its heart, is about cherishing what we have and sharing moments with our loved ones, not necessarily splurging on extravagant feasts.

This year, you can whip up a delicious Christmas dinner without breaking the . UK Newest Foods has shared their thoughts on about the Heron Foods £13.99 Christmas dinner, and it's shaping up to be a mouth-watering bargain at just £3.

50 per person. But the question remains – what's included and how does it taste? The deal allows you to pick "any six sides" from options like cauliflower cheese, carrots, sprouts, pigs in blankets, Yorkshire puddings, and roast potatoes. For the main event, there's a choice of "gammon, turkey, or Quorn" catering to vegetarians and vegans alike, and she emphasised the sides are interchangeable.

She quipped: "Nobody really likes sprouts," suggesting many might skip them, although she opted for the full selection. She conceded that "annoyingly, everything does need to be cooked at different temperatures, at different times" but reassured with a bit of planning, "so it can all be done in one go. Because this is all about convenience".

The foodie praised the meal as an ideal solution for spending "less time in the kitchen on Christmas Day", freeing up more time to enjoy with family. She beamed: "It's quick, it's easy, and it's an absolutely brilliant price." The meal seemed delicious as she served it up, with gravy making the perfect finishing touch - "everybody has gravy [granules] in the store cupboard," she declared.

The foodie conceded that while the deal might not extend to four grown-up servings, it provided two generous adult meals and two for kids suggesting it could also comfortably feed three adults. Appetite sizes vary, especially at Christmas when plates are heaped high. Even for bigger households requiring an extra purchase, the cost would remain low, at only £28 to cater for a party of six.

In conclusion, she expressed: "It's quick, it's convenient, and it is actually tasty" and followers were keen to give it a whirl. A mum commented: "I'm a lone mother with 5 children, saving money is priority for me, this is such a bargain." Another chimed in with praise: "Love this! I hope this shows people worried about Xmas food budgets while keeping simple is doable.

" Amid various opinions, one TikTok felt it was "good value". They added: "But I think 2 adults. Nice you can pick sides," prompting the reviewer to reply: "Even 2 huge portions for 2 adults for £13.

99 is brilliant for a full Christmas dinner.".