M&S Christmas food 2026: All the details about products, food to order and more

Marks & Spencer’s Christmas food range is one of the most anticipated launches of the year, with fans eager to snap up limited-edition treats before they sell out. The much-loved supermarket is well-known for creating innovative products when it comes to seasonal specials, and as ever, the M&S 2026 Christmas range delivers a new seasonal spread of exciting treats for your Christmas table. 

Every single year, the luxury supermarket delivers, offering up a decadent seafood selection, striking starters, indulgent mains and easy-cook turkeys, all rounded off with showstopping desserts. And as of 22 September 2026, details about the M&S Christmas 2026 range have landed, with pre-order slots open so you can secure your spread well ahead of Christmas Day. Just get in there sharpish; depending on your area, those slots can disappear fast. 

Last year was one of M&S’s best Christmases on record, with food sales increasing 6.6% year-on-year. At its peak, 1.2 fresh turkeys were sold every second, and seafood also proved a runaway hit. Fear not, as this year's festive M&S items already look like they're set to define trends.

As of 2 September, M&S had already announced the first tidbits of info about its 2026 Christmas range, revealing that there are a whopping 324 new products in the line-up, alongside nearly 400 returning festive favourites. That means the return of everyone's favourite Christmas cookies - like the famous white chocolate and gingerbread cookies - as well as some exciting newbies landing on the M&S bakery shelves.

And now for the best bit: the full M&S 2026 Christmas food to order range has officially been released, and we've got all the highlights. You can also find top picks from its food to buy range down below, (or check out the entire 300+ new range on the M&S Food website). But enough preamble. You're here for M&S Christmas food, and that's exactly what we've got. Keep scrolling for a Hampshire Down 'Lambchetta', a Scottish oyster selection box, and a 'Get Your Skis On' Colin the Caterpillar...

Must-know M&S Christmas dates and details for 2026

As die-hard M&S fans, we've been paying close attention to all things M&S Christmas for 2026. Here’s a round-up of the key dates, details and everything we know so far.

When can I order M&S Christmas food 2026?

Pre-order slots officially opened on 22 September 2026, allowing shoppers to book a collection date and time between 22-24 December 2026. That's one day earlier than last year. 

When will M&S Christmas food be available in store?

Lots of this year's Christmas food to buy products are already available in M&S Foodhalls from 2 September, with more arriving in the coming weeks and months. 

Will the cyber-attack affect M&S Christmas food orders?

The major cyber-attack of 2025 put a pause on orders and saw the supermarket extend delivery times to account for the disruption. Given the Christmas orders went ahead without issue, things are expected to run smoothly for this Christmas as well. 

How much does it cost to pre-order and collect the Christmas Food to Order range?

The Christmas Food to Order range is available across most UK M&S stores and is completely free to collect. That said, anyone wanting to pre-order their festive meal must put up a £50 deposit before paying the outstanding balance when collecting the items in store.

Can I order the 2026 M&S Christmas range on Ocado?

Yes, you can order your M&S Christmas food delivery through Ocado, and pick and choose the best of the seasonal range. The range is available to order now.

2026 M&S Christmas food to order

So, what Christmas food has M&S introduced for 2026? We've pulled out our top picks from the festive range this year, including the bougiest starter yet, glorious meats for roasting, and most importantly, the prettiest, most indulgent desserts. All of the items below are new this year, but rest assured there are plenty of returning favourites in the line-up for 2026.

Lobster, King Prawn and Scallop Thermidor en Croutes

M&S always releases a cohort of luxurious starters to kick off proceedings, and this year is no different. We have our eye on these luxurious little pastry parcels filled with plump prawns, Canadian lobster and Patagonian scallops in a rich brandy sauce. You’ll be scraping the ramekins clean.
How much: £30
Serves: 4
Buy it: Lobster, King Prawn and Scallop Thermidor en Croutes

12 Scottish Oyster Selection Box

Forget smoked salmon crackers! Hand round a box of these Scottish oysters to guests for the ultimate canape paired with a glass of fizz. This box includes three oyster varieties (from the Isle of Mull, the Isle of Barra and the Ayrshire coast) as well as a shallot and Merlot vinaigrette, plus your very own bamboo-handled shucker.
How much: £33
Serves: 4
Buy it: 12 Scottish Oyster Selection Box

British Duck Liver Parfait by Tom

M&S’s collaboration with Tom Kerridge continues into its Christmas range, with a selection of gratifyingly decadent starters, mains and puds. Here we have a smooth duck liver parfait laced with a hint of port and brandy. Spread thickly on toast for the ultimate get-stuck-in starter.
How much: £16
Serves: 10
Buy it: British Duck Liver Parfait by Tom

Oakham™ Irish Turkey Crown on the Bone with Italian Chestnut Pancetta & Calabrian Orange Stuffing

There are no dry birds here! M&S Christmas turkey range includes this showstopping number stuffed with Italian chestnut, pancetta and candied Calabrian orange peel stuffing. It’s also finished with an orange glaze and duck fat butter for a golden, crisp exterior.
How much: £70
Serves: 6-10
Buy it: Oakham™ Irish Turkey Crown on the Bone with Italian Chestnut Pancetta & Calabrian Orange Stuffing

Hampshire Down Lambchetta

Not a turkey fan? Go off-piste with this first-of-its-kind centrepiece. The lambchetta sees succulent Hampshire Down lamb shoulder wrapped in lamb breast, then hand-rolled with a herby stuffing. Great for slow cooking on the big day, and in a sandwich the next.
How much: £50
Serves: 6
Buy it: Hampshire Down Lambchetta

Beef Fillet Wellington

You can’t go wrong with a classic beef Wellington – it’s always impressive, but a nightmare to make yourself. Luckily, the clever folk at M&S have done the painstaking work of making a pitch-perfect one. Fillet of beef wrapped in mushroom duxelles and crisp shortcrust. Heaven.
How much: £100
Serves: 4
Buy it: Beef Fillet Wellington

British Slow Cooked Venison & Portobello Mushroom Pie by Tom

A pie is the ultimate winter treat, and this one by Tom Kerridge deserves a place on your festive table, whether it’s in the lead-up to the big day or on the 25 December itself. All-butter puff pastry is filled with venison slow-cooked in a Cabernet Sauvignon sauce, smoked bacon and sautéed portobello mushrooms. Grab a glass of red to serve.
How much: £55
Serves: 6
Buy it: British Slow Cooked Venison & Portobello Mushroom Pie by Tom

British Outdoor Bred Pork, Italian Chestnuts, Pancetta, Calabrian Orange & Thyme Stuffing

No festive feast is complete without stuffing. If you choose one, make it this moreish pork and chestnut version, enriched with pancetta, orange, thyme and a twice-baked ciabatta crumb.
How much: £20
Serves: 12
Buy it: British Outdoor Bred Pork, Italian Chestnuts, Pancetta, Calabrian Orange & Thyme Stuffing

Chocolate Snowmen

The most adorable edible treats you’ve ever seen? We certainly think so. These white chocolate snowmen are filled with a light chocolate mousse and milk chocolate sauce, then finished with handmade edible scarves – naturally.
How much: £17.50
Serves: 6
Buy it: Chocolate Snowmen

Black Forest Gateau by Tom

A retro classic that’s been given a festive makeover, this black forest gateau features lightly salted Belgian chocolate mousse and soft chocolate sponge enriched with kirsch. One for the chocolate lovers (and Christmas pudding haters).
How much: £30
Serves: 10
Buy it: Black Forest Gateau by Tom

Get Your Skis On Colin the Caterpillar™

Our final favourite festive pick from M&S’s new Christmas food range has got to be its festified Colin the Caterpillar™, who’s all dressed up for the season with ski goggles and a wooly hat! The iconic sponge cake is just as decadent as ever, with a creamy chocolate buttercream centre, and thick milk chocolate casing.
How much: £15
Serves: 10
Buy it: Get Your Skis On Colin the Caterpillar™

2026 M&S Christmas food to buy

From the returning peanut butter jelly sharing tins to marvellous Merry Malt Balls, M&S's 2026 Christmas food to buy range is not to be missed. Remember: you can't order these items from M&S - you'll have to pop into a store near you to get your hands on them, or see if Ocado stocks them!

Merry Malt Balls

What: Consider these your official festive film marathon companion. A seasonal level-up on the classic malt ball, these crunch-tastic bites are wrapped in a dreamy trio of milk, dark, and white Belgian chocolate. Dangerously snackable - we reckon these might be among the first things to disappear from shelves.
How much: £8

Milk Chocolate Coated Pistachio Muddles

What: Pistachio fever isn’t slowing down for Christmas, and we are thoroughly here for it. These nutty little powerhouse bites pair crunchy whole pistachios and toasted nibs with sticky caramel, smothered in silky Swiss milk chocolate. The tin makes a nice gift but remember to stash a box away purely for yourself.
How much: £10

Percy Pig Festive Fun

What: It wouldn’t be a proper holiday setup without everyone’s favourite pig dressing up for the occasion. These brand new festive-shaped soft gums bring a tangy, fizzy punch to the iconic Percy formula. Great for stocking fillers, and festive snacks.
How much: £2

Collection Single Origin Chocolate and Pistachio Bombe

What: Want maximum Christmas dinner drama with zero actual effort? This showstopping bombe is ideal - a rich dark chocolate sponge stuffed with silky pistachio creme (very on-trend), drenched in warm dark choc sauce, and topped with crunchy nuts. Indulgent and outrageous on all levels, we reckon this is guaranteed to blow your guests away.
How much: £12

All Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies in Lenticular Tin

What: Come for the cool, retro lenticular tin, stay for the seriously decadent baked goods inside. These rich, extra-buttery cookies are half-dipped in smooth milk chocolate and packed with thick chocolate chunks. Crumbly, indulgent, and built for dunking - they make the ultimate host gift (if you don't eat them first).
How much: £5

Santa Jack-in-a-Box Musical Tin

What: A fun new musical Christmas tin landed in stores. We got our hands on buttery shortbread biscuits studded with dark chocolate. Just wind the handle, and wait for Santa to spring out from the top!
How much: £12

Dark Chocolate, Cranberry and Orange Cookies Light Up Tin

What: This vegan-friendly biscuit number has a dual purpose. Aside from a load of buttery cookies made with rolled oats, cranberries, dark chocolate and orange peel, it functioned as a keepsake too. Fitted with twinkling lights, we'd bet many households are ready to pop it back on the mantelpiece to enjoy this year.
How much: £7

Peanut Butter and Jelly Munch

What: After such success with the Very Merry Much and Very Jelly Munch mix tins in previous years, the M&S team are bringing back the Christmassy snacking mix drawing on the beloved combo of peanut butter and jelly. Inside is a mixture of fruity jelly sweets, salted pretzels, and peanut butter bites covered in milk chocolate, along with caramel peanuts, crunchy malt balls, and chocolate popcorn.
How much: £10

Everything else to know about M&S Christmas

Got more questions? Here are some answers you might be looking for, including hampers, advent calendars and more.

Has M&S announced any 2026 Christmas products? 

Yes! The supermarket is teasing us all on social media with a host of sparkly items, like these cute, quirky, and downright adorable Christmas tree ornaments. 

From mini Connie Caterpillars to sparkly Margaritas, Prosecco, and Percy Pig in bright pink glitter, there's a mix of Foodhall icons. In fact, last year saw Connie and Percy baubles sell out in record time, so get in quick if you want your tree all dressed up according to M&S fan specs. 

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When can I order the M&S beauty advent calendar?

It's official! The 2026 M&S beauty advent calendar has been announced. Details are still a little thin, but it's shaping up to be its biggest and best yet. It includes 25 beauty must-haves from some of the biggest brands, with more full-sized products than ever before. Following an announcement on Instagram, we know the contents are worth over £460 in total, but It’ll cost you just £75, with orders opening on 13 October. Customers can also sign up to Sparks for exclusive early access from 1-7 October 2026.

Are there food advent calendars too?

M&S is famous for making some of the best advent calendars of the year, and this year is no different, with two new supersized advent calendars arriving - the Big Daddy peanut and pistachio advent calendar, and the Choc Marks advent calendar. Both have bumper-sized chocolate bars behind each door! And of course, old favourites like the Percy Pig Advent Calendar and Swiss Mountain Bar Advent Calendar will be returning.

What is the new M&S Christmas sandwich? 

The new festive sandwich hasn’t been released just yet. But last year’s Christmas Sando, with breaded chicken, slaw, cranberry chutney and gochujang mayo, was one of M&S’s biggest festive hits, with more than 365,000 sold in 2024. In 2025, M&S brought back some favourites alongside new festive creations, so watch this space for this year’s sandwich. We can confirm: M&S boasts some of the best Christmas sandwiches around. Who knows, maybe the sandwich range will include a festive take on the viral M&S strawberry sando? 

Are the M&S Christmas hampers back this year?

You bet. M&S has released another line-up of generous Christmas hampers, from budget-friendly baskets like the 'Deck the Halls' hamper (£35) to a luxurious 'Prestige Collection Christmas Hamper' for a whopping £1,000 (pictured above). But if you're looking for something more affordable, check out our price-segregated list of the best generously-filled hampers. 

Is there an M&S catalogue this year?

For traditionalists, there’s no better way to browse the M&S food range than through the supermarket’s annual catalogue of treats. It always releases one to share details of its Christmas food with fans of the brand - although 2026's catalogue isn't out yet, you can almost guarantee there will be one, and we'll update it here when it arrives. In the meantime, you can find the 2025 M&S Christmas Magazine right here. 

Looking for more festive treats? You might like our round-up of the best chocolate advent calendars. Or, if you're looking to treat a friend, why not book at one of London's most festive restaurants?