{"id":16303,"date":"2021-11-29T21:46:11","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T21:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16303"},"modified":"2025-12-11T14:43:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:43:30","slug":"how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas","title":{"rendered":"How Much Food to Buy at Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]There\u2019s a fine line between festively full and bursting at the seams.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to nail that balance this year, you\u2019ve come to the right place. After asking the experts (chefs at Gousto and my mum) we\u2019ve come up with a guide for how much you need for The Big Day, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-cook-a-turkey\">turkey<\/a>, gravy and even the Christmas pud.<\/p>\n<p>So if you want some leftovers, but don\u2019t want to be eating Christmas food till February, read on.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Main_Centerpiece\" >Main Centerpiece<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Turkey\" >Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Turkey_Alternatives\" >Turkey Alternatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Side_Dishes_and_All_the_Trimmings\" >Side Dishes and All the Trimmings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Vegetables\" >Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Gravy\" >Gravy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Roast_Potatoes\" >Roast Potatoes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Stuffing\" >Stuffing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Pigs_In_Blankets\" >Pigs In Blankets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Desserts_and_Extras\" >Desserts and Extras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Christmas_Pudding\" >Christmas Pudding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Mince_Pies\" >Mince Pies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Christmas_Leftover_Ideas\" >Christmas Leftover Ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-food-should-i-buy-for-christmas\/#Chaos-Free_Cooking_with_Gousto\" >Chaos-Free Cooking with Gousto\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Centerpiece\"><\/span><b>Main Centerpiece<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkey\"><\/span><b>Turkey<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/recipes\/turkey-christmas-dinner-with-all-the-trimmings\">turkey Christmas dinner<\/a>, size matters.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, a 1.5kg turkey joint that\u2019s off the bone will feed around five to seven people. A whole bird that\u2019s around 3-5kg will feed six to 10 people, depending on the size.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s including the leftovers for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/crowd-sauced-chicken-christmas-sarnie\">sandwiches<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/christmas-leftovers-pot-pie\">pies<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/leftover-christmas-turkey-nuggets\">turkey nuggets<\/a> the next day. Just remember: it\u2019s all about timings and a recipe you can truss \u2013 I mean trust.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkey_Alternatives\"><\/span><b>Turkey Alternatives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20283 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/R-8565-One-Tray-Honey-Roast-Glazed-Gammon-With-Waxy-Potatoes-4341-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A plate of Gammon Christmas dinner with potatoes\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/R-8565-One-Tray-Honey-Roast-Glazed-Gammon-With-Waxy-Potatoes-4341-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/R-8565-One-Tray-Honey-Roast-Glazed-Gammon-With-Waxy-Potatoes-4341-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/R-8565-One-Tray-Honey-Roast-Glazed-Gammon-With-Waxy-Potatoes-4341-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/R-8565-One-Tray-Honey-Roast-Glazed-Gammon-With-Waxy-Potatoes-4341-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/R-8565-One-Tray-Honey-Roast-Glazed-Gammon-With-Waxy-Potatoes-4341-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not everyone goes traditional. In fact, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/festive-feasting-2025\">Festive Feasting 2025 study<\/a> found that 64% of UK households plan to serve an alternative main alongside or instead of turkey this year.<\/p>\n<p>For alternative centrepieces, consider buying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Beef rib:<\/b> 250\u2013300g per person<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gammon:<\/b> 200\u2013250g per person<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nut roast or plant-based roast:<\/b> 150\u2013200g per person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re in need of some plant-based inspiration, we\u2019ve got a great recipe for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/recipes\/vegan-christmas-dinner-with-all-the-trimmings\">vegan Christmas dinner with all the trimmings<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Dishes_and_All_the_Trimmings\"><\/span><b>Side Dishes and All the Trimmings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetables\"><\/span><b>Vegetables<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20284 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/brussel-sprouts--1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A picture full of brussel sprouts.\" width=\"525\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/brussel-sprouts--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/brussel-sprouts--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/brussel-sprouts--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/brussel-sprouts--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/brussel-sprouts--1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/brussel-sprouts--2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/brussel-sprouts--200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/brussel-sprouts--180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/brussel-sprouts--100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/brussel-sprouts--120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s parsnips, sprouts, braised cabbage or carrots, 80g of each per person will do the trick. Clear your cupboards and fridge before writing your shopping list, it\u2019ll stop you from overbuying at the shop.<\/p>\n<p>Prepping and freezing beforehand is always a good shout. Top and tail your sprouts, then chuck them in the freezer \u2013 alongside sage-buttered parsnips (still raw), and if you want to hit the ground running on the 25th, you could even freeze parboiled potatoes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gravy\"><\/span><b>Gravy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Is it even Christmas if your dinner isn\u2019t doused in the good stuff? To satisfy everyone, you\u2019ll need around 150ml per person. Need a recipe? This one\u2019s our favourite: see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/the-ultimate-gravy\">how to make the ultimate gravy<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roast_Potatoes\"><\/span><b>Roast Potatoes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20286 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Roast-Potatoes-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of Christmas roast potatoes.\" width=\"525\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Roast-Potatoes-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Roast-Potatoes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Roast-Potatoes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Roast-Potatoes-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Roast-Potatoes-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Roast-Potatoes-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Roast-Potatoes-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Roast-Potatoes-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Roast-Potatoes.jpg 1522w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some people are turkey people. Some are about the bread sauce (you know who you are). Us? It\u2019s roast potatoes.<\/p>\n<p>So, how many roast potatoes should you provide per person? 200g per person is perfect, or if your family are roasties fiends, bump it to 250g.<\/p>\n<p>And if there are any leftovers, you can chuck \u2018em in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/bubble-and-squeak-croquettes\">bubble and squeak<\/a>, hash, or just grab a cold roastie right out of the fridge. This is a no-judgement zone.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stuffing\"><\/span><b>Stuffing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20287 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sage-Stuffing-02-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"A dish full of Christmas sage stuffing\" width=\"525\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sage-Stuffing-02-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sage-Stuffing-02-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sage-Stuffing-02-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sage-Stuffing-02-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sage-Stuffing-02-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sage-Stuffing-02-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sage-Stuffing-02-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sage-Stuffing-02-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sage-Stuffing-02-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sage-Stuffing-02-120x120.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stuff it, it\u2019s Christmas!<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a go-to recipe, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/a-truly-scrumptious-stuffing\">stuffing how-to<\/a> is a stonker, and 100g per person will be plenty. The ingredients are pretty basic, too, so you probably already have them in the cupboard.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pigs_In_Blankets\"><\/span><b>Pigs In Blankets<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20288 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Pigs-in-Blankets-980x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of Christmas pigs in blankets\" width=\"525\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Pigs-in-Blankets-980x1024.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Pigs-in-Blankets-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Pigs-in-Blankets-768x802.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Pigs-in-Blankets-1470x1536.jpg 1470w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Pigs-in-Blankets.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pre-wrapping and freezing your pigs in blankets is a success story waiting to happen. We\u2019d say three per person is enough, but we\u2019d be lying. Portion for four each, in case hungry fingers pinch any before they reach the table.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desserts_and_Extras\"><\/span><b>Desserts and Extras<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Pudding\"><\/span><b>Christmas Pudding<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Room for pudding? Christmas pudding isn\u2019t quite as controversial as Marmite, but it\u2019s pretty close. If you and yours are pro-pud, go for around 100-125g per person.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll only need around 2-3 tbsp each max for the brandy butter or double cream (whichever you prefer), and if you have any leftover, this post-Christmas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/chocolate-yule-log\">chocolate yule log<\/a> has your name all over it.<\/p>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20289 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Yule-Log-828x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A Christmas Yule log on a dish\" width=\"525\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Yule-Log-828x1024.jpg 828w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Yule-Log-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Yule-Log-768x950.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Yule-Log-1242x1536.jpg 1242w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Christmas-Yule-Log.jpg 1443w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mince_Pies\"><\/span><b>Mince Pies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mince pies are one of those festive treats that tend to disappear quickly, especially if you\u2019ve got grazers in the house.<\/p>\n<p>As a rule of thumb, allow one mince pie per person, and then add a couple of extras for good measure. They\u2019re perfect with a cup of tea while you\u2019re waiting for the main event, or as an easy pudding for anyone too full for Christmas pudding.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re serving brandy butter or cream on the side, have a little extra on hand; someone always comes back for seconds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Leftover_Ideas\"><\/span><b>Christmas Leftover Ideas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our Festive Feasting 2025 study found that half of Brits (49%) who celebrate Christmas admit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/festive-feasting-2025#Festive_Food_Waste_and_How_to_Save_It\">throwing away at least one item of food or drink<\/a> during the festive period. The biggest culprit? Christmas dinner leftovers.<\/p>\n<p>With a little bit of planning, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/reduce-christmas-food-waste\">reduce your Christmas food waste<\/a> and make some delicious meals with your leftovers, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Turkey curry<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/bubble-and-squeak-croquettes\">Bubble and squeak<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next-day roasties hash<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Veg-packed winter soup<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/crowd-sauced-chicken-christmas-sarnie\">Festive sandwiches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chaos-Free_Cooking_with_Gousto\"><\/span><b>Chaos-Free Cooking with Gousto<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Christmas dinner, but not as you know it. 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