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Marks & Spencer has unveiled more than 20 new dishes for its 2026 Christmas food range, spanning seafood starters, alternative mains and showpiece desserts. The selection, which includes items created with chef Tom Kerridge, is already featured in the retailer’s seasonal “Food To Order” brochure available in stores.
Seafood starters take centre stage
The new lineup contains several premium seafood options aimed at holiday entertaining. Highlights include the Collection 12 Scottish Oyster Selection Box (€42) and the Collection Wild Salmon and Smoked Trout Pâté by Tom Kerridge (€30).
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There is also a shellfish offering billed as Collection 4 Lobster, King Brawn and Scallop Thermidor en Croûtes (€38), designed for sharing or as a plated starter for festive dinners.
Main courses: turkey and alternatives
M&S has added three new turkey choices to its seasonal roster. One option is the Oakham Irish Turkey Crown On The Bone With Sage And Onion Stuffing, priced from €54.
For households that prefer other meats, the range includes a new beef, lamb and gammon selection. The Collection Irish Higher Welfare Sugar Based Gammon (€26) is noted as a budget-friendly choice that can double as a convenient post-Christmas meal.
Pies, vegetarian picks and single-serve options
Those not after a joint can choose from prepared dishes such as the Collection Slow Cooked Venison and Portobello Mushroom Pie by Tom Kerridge (€70), presented as a hearty alternative for a smaller gathering.
M&S has also retained several popular vegetarian items from previous seasons, offering plant-based options alongside the new meat and fish dishes.
Desserts and centrepieces
The dessert collection features a range of dramatic centrepieces and shareable treats. Among them are the Collection Snow Much Fun (€32) centrepiece, which includes a snowman figure and a chocolate-mousse cabin, and the Collection 6 Chocolate Snowmen (€22) for group servings.
Fan favourites return with seasonal twists: the Get Your Skis On Colin The Caterpillar (€20)—decorated with a small chocolate hat and green tree motifs—and the Collection Black Forest Gateau By Tom (€38). A lighter option on the menu is the Passion Fruit & White Chocolate Yule Log (€22).
How to order
The M&S Christmas Food To Order magazine is in stores now. Customers can use the brochure to review the full range and place orders in advance, which may help avoid last-minute availability issues during the holiday period.
