In the United Kingdom (UK) in 2023, **** was the cheapest food retailer to purchase Christmas dinner from. Ingredients for a Christmas dinner from Aldi cost an average of British pounds, followed closely by Lidl at British pounds.Â
Christmas dinner favorites
A 2023 survey showed that the majority of UK consumers intended to have roast potatoes as a part of their Christmas dinner. Roast potatoes were the most popular dish by far. Turkey was the most popular meat, with about ** percent of consumers saying they were planning to eat it on Christmas.
Christmas spending
Although gifts comprise the majority of Christmas spending in the UK, food is still a significant expenditure for many adults. In 2022, food and drink were the second-largest expense after gifts: average household expenditure on food and drink during the Christmas period reached *** British pounds. On average, consumers spent the same amount on socializing as food and beverages. London's consumers spent the most during Christmas, with just over *** British pounds spent per person.
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