Waitrose 2025 Christmas Food Range Revealed

Waitrose has officially launched its 2025 Christmas food range, unveiling 665 products, including 267 brand-new creations – a nearly 50% leap in innovation compared to last year. With festive searches on Waitrose.com surging by over 500%, it’s clear that customers are already planning their seasonal menus.

Samantha Angell, Head of Innovation at Waitrose, said: “Christmas has officially arrived! This year, we’ve curated the perfect collection to help every food lover craft truly special Christmas moments. Featuring everything from showstopping centerpieces and nostalgic party bites, to the ultimate gifting range, decadent sweet treats, and trend-driven festive tipples, we hope our customers love the range just as much as we do!”

Showstopping Centrepieces

From high-welfare British meats to inventive fish dishes, Waitrose is delivering bold flavours and visual drama. Highlights include the No.1 Free Range Turkey Bauble, Slow Cooked British Beef Shin, and a Sweet-Cured Gammon with Black Cherry Glaze.

Paul Gamble, Senior Brand Development Chef comments,  “Discover our delicious No.1 Turkey Bauble, a handcrafted delight that reimagines a classic festive favourite. Encased in the iconic bauble shape, this centrepiece features tender, free-range turkey breast wrapped in our No.1 Dry-cured Beechwood Smoked Bacon. The true surprise lies within – a hidden, jewelled stuffing centre, accompanied with a vibrant cranberry and orange glaze, the perfect finishing touch to drizzle over! It pairs perfectly with the bright and fresh Zacharias Assyrtiko wine.”

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Seafood with a Twist

Waitrose introduces a first-to-market Stuffed Scottish Salmon with prawns and salsa verde, alongside a buttery Salmon Wellington.

Beth Jacobs, Fish & Seafood Product Developer said, “Experience festive innovation with our No.1 Stuffed Scottish Salmon with a market first cod and king prawn stuffing, served with a fresh salsa verde drizzle. Reimagining traditional and beloved centrepieces, this creation mirrors our popular porchetta with rolled fresh Scottish salmon and irresistibly crispy skin, delivering the satisfying crunch of crackling. Inside, a vibrant filling of cod, prawn, chilli and fennel stuffing, enhanced by our punchy salsa verde drizzle. Delicious with a bottle of our Waitrose Blueprint Romanian Pinot Noir.”

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Vegan Delights

Plant-based options shine with the Mushroom, Malbec & Port Wellington and the Cauliflower Cheese Galette Crown, both rich in flavour and festive flair.

Emily Quinn, Chilled Vegetarian & Vegan Buyer comments, “Nothing says Christmas like cauliflower cheese, and we’re thrilled to introduce our festive showstopper: the No.1 Cauliflower Cheese Galette Crown. This rustic, hand-crimped centrepiece is crafted by a Cornish bakery with over 125 years of proudly making quality food. Made with Barber’s Mature and Vintage Cheddars, it’s delicious served on Christmas Day with all the trimmings, or with a crisp green salad for easy entertaining.”

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Sides, Cheese & Deli Highlights

From Wagyu Yorkshire Puddings to Partridge in a Pear Pâté, the supporting dishes are just as indulgent. The cheeseboard features spiced cheddars and festive bakes, while the deli lineup includes Pigs in Blanket Scotch Eggs and Wagyu Bresaola.

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Sweet Finishes

Desserts include the Nutcracker Showstopper, Pistachio Meringata, and Triple Chocolate Snowflakes, each crafted to evoke nostalgia and joy.

Sophie Maltby, Dessert Product Developer comments, ”This Christmas, rediscover the magic with our new No.1 Nutcracker dessert – a showstopping, festive centrepiece – hand decorated with amber lustre dust for an antique finish. With searches for ‘Nutcracker’ increasing year on year, this dessert is more than just a treat, it’s a nostalgic journey, crafted to evoke the warmth of cherished childhood Christmases and the joy of treasured family traditions.”

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Chef-Curated Menus

Partnering with Dishpatch, Waitrose offers nine exclusive dishes from top chefs like Angela Hartnett, Rick Stein, and Michel Roux, available via Waitrose Entertaining.

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Sandwiches & Pies

New festive sandwiches include a customer-created Turkey Curry Sandwich, while pies range from Turkey & Duck in Champagne Sauce to Wagyu Beef with Ruby Port.

Emilie Wolfman, Trend Innovation Manager said, “We’re seeing customers embrace nostalgic food options, such as vol au vents, more than ever as part of a resurgence of retro and comfort foods. Many are turning to these foods as they’re associated with nostalgic memories and childhood joy, from reigniting iconic moments from the 70s and 80s with vol au vent recipes, or tucking into classic and trusty comfort foods such as toasties this festive season.”

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Nuts, Chocolates & Bakery

Gift-ready treats include Limoncello Mince Pies, Chocolate Nutcrackers, and Hazelnut Crème Panettone, made in a third-generation Italian bakery.

Will Torrent, Senior Innovation Chef said, “Get ready for a flavour sensation this Christmas! With social buzz around limoncello soaring by 23% during the festive season, it’s clear this vibrant and refreshing profile is a firm favourite. We’re thrilled to introduce a truly exclusive treat for our food lovers: our first-to-market Golden Limoncello Mince Pies! Imagine delicate all-butter pastry infused with zesty lemon, cradling a luxuriously boozy mincemeat bursting with golden fruits – plump golden sultanas, sweet golden cherries, and juicy apricots – all kissed with a delightful hint of limoncello.”

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Panettones That Surprise and Delight

Waitrose is reimagining panettone this year with a fresh, flavour-forward approach that takes the beloved Italian classic on a global adventure. These festive bakes blend tradition with contemporary taste trends, offering a luxurious twist for the season.

The No.1 Hazelnut Crème Panettone delivers a decadent praline filling inspired by the creamy richness of a Bueno bar, while the No.1 Sicilian Orange Nocciolato Panettone celebrates the vibrant citrus notes of southern Italy, infused with authentic regional flair.

Serena Jackson, Seasonal Bakery Product Developer comments, “With panettone demand at an all-time high, especially for gifting, our new Christmas collection gives this traditional delight a luxurious and delicious twist. Inspired by key trending flavours including gianduja, praline, and Sicilian orange – we’ve launched our new No.1 Hazelnut Crème Panettone and No.1 Sicilian Orange Nocciolato Panettone with candied Sicilian orange peel and candied Arancia Rossa di Sicilia IGP Sicilian blood orange paste. Both are made in a third-generation, family-run bakery in Piedmont, Italy,  and take over 24 hours to expertly craft and create.”

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Festive Drinks

Even mulled wine gets a makeover with a rosé twist, blending red fruit, citrus, and warming spices.

Emma Penman, Mulled Wine Buyer – “Mulled wine, but make it rosé. We are delighted to be launching our mulled rosé – a beautifully pale pink blend with notes of red fruit, lemon zest and clementine with specially selected mulled spices and hints of baked apple. Proof that rosé isn’t just for summer!”

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With Waitrose unveiling a bold and flavour-packed Christmas lineup, food lovers have plenty to celebrate this season. And they’re not alone – Tesco has also launched its 2025 festive food range, featuring over 260 new products from indulgent centrepieces to inventive party bites