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Published 17 Dec 2024

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Supermarkets slash prices for Christmas

With tight budgets this festive season, many are feeling the pinch when it comes to Christmas dinner.

An illustration of a Christmas turkey dinner with all the trimmings
Michelle Kight - Money Wellness

Written by: Michelle Kight

Financial content writer

Published: 17 December 2024

Thankfully, major supermarkets are dramatically reducing prices on essential vegetables, just in time for the holiday feast.

Budget-friendly veggies

Carrots, potatoes, and the all-important Brussels sprouts are among the discounted items, starting at just 15p. Yes, you read that right – 15p!

Most discounts are available to everyone, but you’ll need a Clubcard or Nectar card to pick up the savings at Tesco or Sainsbury’s.

Where to find the best deals

The exact vegetables on offer vary, so here’s a quick rundown:

Aldi

The festive Super Six deal runs from 19-24 December (or while stocks last).

 

Veg

Price

Weight

Broccoli

15p

each

Cabbage (red or white)

15p

each

Carrots

15p

1kg

Parsnips

15p

500g

Potatoes

15p

2kg

Sprouts

15p

500g

 

Asda

The offer runs from 19-24 December.

Veg

Price

Weight

Broccoli

15p

each

Carrots

15p

1kg

Parsnips

15p

500g

Potatoes

15p

2kg

Sprouts

15p

500g

 

Lidl

Lidl’s deal runs from 19-24 December.

 

Veg

Price

Weight

Carrots

15p

1kg

Parsnips

15p

500g

Potatoes

15p

2kg

Shallots (echalion)

15p

300g

Sprouts

15p

500g

Swede

15p

each

 

Sainsbury’s

Nectar prices are available from 18-24 December.

Veg Price (with Nectar Card) Weight

Cabbage (red or white)

15p

each

Carrots

15p

1kg

Parsnips

15p

500g

Potatoes

15p

2kg

Sprouts

15p

500g

Swede

15p

each

 

Tesco

Clubcard prices are in place from now until 24 December.

Veg

Price (with Clubcard)

Weight

Carrots

15p

1kg

Parsnips

15p

500g

Potatoes

15p

2kg

Sprouts

15p

500g

 

Winner, winner

That’s the veg sorted for less than a quid, but what about the rest?

Aldi’s got the cheapest turkey we’ve seen, and you can pick up other essentials for small change, too.

If you’ve got room in your budget for a few Christmas luxuries, check out our shopping basket from all the major supermarkets.

Michelle Kight - Money Wellness

Written by: Michelle Kight

Financial content writer

Michelle is a qualified journalist who spent over seven years writing for her local online newspaper. Having grown up in some of the North West’s most deprived areas, she has a first-hand and empathetic understanding of what it means to face serious money worries. With a strong interest in mental health issues, she is a keen advocate of boosting the accessibility of financial wellness services.

Published: 17 December 2024

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Michelle Kight - Money Wellness

Written by: Michelle Kight

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Published: 17 December 2024

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