Bring the magic of M&S's Christmas advert home with its new festive food range
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Rivalling John Lewis for its starry cast, the advert features award-winning actor James Norton and Amandaland's Lucy Punch – plus a special appearance and recorded soundtrack from Katherine Jenkins OBE.
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As the voice of M&S Christmas, Katherine Jenkins brings the Home of Christmas campaign to life through music, reimagining the iconic Heaven Is a Place on Earth as the season's soundtrack.
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The campaign shows Santa leaving the North Pole behind and heading out into the world to experience Christmas from a different perspective after a little encouragement from Mrs Claus.
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His Christmas adventure takes him through the moments that make the season special: getting dressed up, gathering around a table of brilliant food, choosing gifts people will genuinely love and transforming the home for Christmas.
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In fact, one in three Christmas turkeys sold in the UK come from M&S, while the retailer sells around three mince pies every second.
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With that in mind, here’s your ultimate M&S food guide to ensure your table is ready this Christmas.
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How to order your M&S Christmas food in time
To make sure your Christmas spread features all your M&S favourites, it’s best to book as early as possible to secure your preferred collection slot at your local store.
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Once you’ve paid a £50 deposit, you can browse the selection and build your perfect Christmas feast.
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Then, all that’s left to do is sit back and wait for collection day.
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Here's what could be gracing your table this Christmas…
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M&S has plenty of tempting starters to kick off your festive feast, with 25 options to choose from, each featuring a signature Marks twist.
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If you’re hosting the whole family, why not opt for the Build by Numbers Charcuterie & Antipasti Grazing Platter or the Ultimate Luxury Shellfish Platter?
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For something a little more comforting, the Brie en Croûte makes a delicious centrepiece, while the British 32 Piece Garnish Selection is perfect for adding those finishing touches to your festive spread.
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What better way to wow your guests this Christmas than with a showstopping centrepiece?
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If you’re not one for turkey, there’s beef, outdoor-bred pork or slow-roasted lamb.
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M&S’s British Beef Wellington and lobster tails with langoustine and garlic butter are dishes that are sure to be spoken about on the family group chat every festive period.
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Collection Outdoor Bred Heritage Gold™ Dry Cured Crackling Gammon (Serves 6)
Collection Butternut Squash, Brie & Caramelised Onion Wellington (Serves 4)
Collection Wagyu Experience Box (Serves 4-8)
Christmas Party Food
Sides are what M&S do best.
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You can’t go wrong with crispy Goose Fat Roasting Potatoes and British Baby Parsnips to accompany your dinner.
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Try the Bubble & Squeak Vegetable Stacks, a festive delight that will impress any guest.
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Bubble & Squeak Vegetable Stacks (Serves 2)
Collection Goose Fat Roasting Potatoes (Serves 4)
Collection British Outdoor Bred Pork, Italian Chestnuts, Pancetta, Calabrian Orange & Thyme Stuffing (Serves 12)
Christmas Turkeys
For many, a Christmas dinner is not a Christmas dinner without a Turkey.
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Choose from Free Range turkeys that serve up to 10 guests, or turkey crowns that serve up to 14 to complete your Christmas spread.
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Organic Free Range Whole Bronze Turkey (Serves 6-9)
Oakham™ Slow Cooked Turkey Joint with Pork & Italian Chestnut Stuffing (Serves 6)
Collection Free Range Turkey Crown on the Bone (Serves 7-14)
Christmas Vegan and Veggie
If you do a plant-based Christmas like me, know that M&S have our Christmases covered.
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There's nothing I hate more than a limited selection for vegans and veggies around the festive period.
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But at M&S, we can choose from a nut roast, no turkey crown or wellington to be the star of your Christmas dinner, accompanied by many delicious vegetarian and vegan sides.
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Collection Vegetarian Nut Roast with Caramelised Nuts & Cranberries (Serves 4)
Plant Kitchen No Turkey Crown (Serves 4)
Collection Brussels Sprout & Leek Gratin (Serves 6)
Christmas Desserts
Nothing excites me more than the M&S dessert aisle, and during the festive period, it's at its most impressive.
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There's a 12 Month Matured Christmas Pudding for those who want something more traditional and a Best Ever Yule Log for those who crave something sweet at the end of their dinner.
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Their British Cheeseboard Selection has you covered.
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