Best Christmas party food to buy from UK Supermarkets in 2025

1) Waitrose Lobster & Prawn Vol-au-Vents

If you want to start your festive buffet with something a little bit fancy but still easy, these Lobster & Prawn Vol-au-Vents from Waitrose are a top choice. They come as crisp, buttery puff-pastry cases filled with succulent king prawns in a rich sauce of cream, white wine, Parmigiano Reggiano and a dash of cognac — all crowned with a bite of lobster.

• Serves 8

• Crisp puff‑pastry cases filled with lobster and succulent king prawns in a creamy, white wine and cognac sauce

• Elegant, bite-sized canapés perfect for festive entertaining

• Available at Waitrose for £8.00

• Suitable for freezing

3) Tesco Finest Sharing Burrata with a Hot Maple Glaze and Pistachio Pieces

Creamy Italian burrata cheese drizzled with a sweet‑chilli maple glaze and topped with crunchy pistachio nibs — rich, indulgent and perfect for sharing as a stylish festive starter or on a cheese platter

Creamy, nutty and subtly sweet‑spicy flavours deliver a lovely contrast to crackers or crusty bread

• Serves 4
• Creamy Italian burrata drizzled with sweet‑chilli maple glaze and topped with crunchy pistachios
• Rich, indulgent flavours ideal as a festive starter or part of a cheese platter

• Available at Tesco for £5.50 (£4.75 with Clubcard)

• Serves 8
• Soft, steamed bao buns shaped like polar bears, filled with shredded veg and hoisin sauce
• Festive, fun presentation — ideal as a conversation‑starter canapé or colourful buffet option
• Great for vegetarian guests and those wanting lighter party bites
• Available at Waitrose for £8.00

7) Tesco Finest 9 Scallop & Prawn Toast

• Serves 9 (pack of 9 toasts)

• Golden crispy bread topped with minced king prawn and scallop, sesame seeds and citrus‑spice seasoning

• Rich, umami seafood flavour with crunchy texture — ideal as a festive starter or canapé

• 6 minutes in the air fryer (or 10 minutes in the oven) for quick, warm party bites

• Available at Tesco for £5.50

9) M&S Collection Hot Honey & Bacon Baking Camembert

• Serves 4–6 (315 g wheel)
  
• Oozy baked camembert drizzled with hot honey and studded with smoky bacon pieces
• Sweet, spicy and smoky — rich and comforting, perfect for winter parties or as a festive starter
• Best served warm with crusty bread, crudités or crackers — great for sharing
  
• Available at M&S (approx. £7.50)