{"id":20077,"date":"2025-11-20T17:15:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=20077"},"modified":"2025-11-25T20:05:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:05:40","slug":"festive-feasting-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/festive-feasting-2025","title":{"rendered":"Festive Feasting 2025: How Britain Eats at Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/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\/festive-feasting-2025\/#Why_were_studying_festive_feasting_in_2025\" >Why we\u2019re studying festive feasting in 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/festive-feasting-2025\/#_A_Taste_of_What_We_Found\" >\u00a0A Taste of What We Found<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/festive-feasting-2025\/#Times_Up_for_the_Turkey\" >Time\u2019s Up for the Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/festive-feasting-2025\/#Gen_Z_Ditches_the_Christmas_Pudding\" >Gen Z Ditches the Christmas Pudding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/festive-feasting-2025\/#Budgets_Are_Biting_What_Brits_Plan_to_Spend\" >Budgets Are Biting: What Brits Plan to Spend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/festive-feasting-2025\/#Is_it_too_early_for_mince_pies_Not_in_2025\" >Is it too early for mince pies? Not in 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/festive-feasting-2025\/#Festive_Food_Waste_and_How_to_Save_It\" >Festive Food Waste (and How to Save It)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/festive-feasting-2025\/#Chef_Sophies_Festive_Hacks_How_Gousto_Can_Help\" >Chef Sophie\u2019s Festive Hacks &amp; How Gousto Can Help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_were_studying_festive_feasting_in_2025\"><\/span>Why we\u2019re studying festive feasting in 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This Christmas looks different for many households. Prices remain front of mind, tastes are evolving, and more of us are balancing tradition with practicality, inclusivity and sustainability. Gousto set out to understand <b>what Britain will actually cook and eat this December<\/b>, what\u2019s changing, what\u2019s staying, and how hosts are making joyful meals without overspending or wasting food. Ultimately, the study helps us design a Christmas experience that\u2019s <b>delicious, inclusive and better for the planet<\/b>, with smart swaps, budget-savvy choices and zero-fuss inspiration on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/christmas\"><b>Gousto Christmas Recipe Hub<\/b>.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20117&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_A_Taste_of_What_We_Found\"><\/span>\u00a0A Taste of What We Found<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gousto\u2019s Festive Feasting 2025 Study reveals a Christmas in flux: tastes are modernising, budgets are shaping menus, and waste is a persistent challenge. Key findings include:<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Mince pies are back with a bang: <\/b>UK searches for \u201cmince pies\u201d jumped 300% (12 Oct\u201312 Nov 2025), and 17% of Brits tuck in as soon as they hit shelves (as early as August), despite 26% saying the season officially starts in December.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Turkey\u2019s not the only show in town: <\/b>Only 37% of UK households serve just turkey; 64% plan an alternative main alongside or instead of turkey. In London, turkey-only dinners drop to 13%.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Taste over tradition for Gen Z:<\/b> 38% of Brits don\u2019t eat Christmas pudding at all, equating to 5 million puddings bought for show or skipped. Among Gen Z, 47% skip it and sticky toffee pudding leads as favourite at 22%.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Budgets are steering the sleigh:<\/b> Brits who celebrate Christmas plan to spend <b>\u00a3167.50<\/b> on their main grocery shop; Millennials <b>\u00a3203.40<\/b>; Londoners <b>\u00a3232.80<\/b>. <b>76%<\/b> say inflation and tax rises are impacting plans.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Waste is widespread:<\/b> <b>49%<\/b> admit they throw away at least one item over the holidays. Commonly wasted: Christmas dinner leftovers (<b>19%<\/b>), fruit\/veg (<b>16%<\/b>), cream (<b>14%<\/b>), bread (<b>14%<\/b>), mince pies (<b>13%<\/b>), cheese (<b>11%<\/b>)[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20118&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Times_Up_for_the_Turkey\"><\/span>Time\u2019s Up for the Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For decades, the Christmas turkey has reigned supreme as the centrepiece of festive dining, but 2025 may mark the beginning of the end for its monopoly. According to Gousto\u2019s research, <b>two-thirds of Brits (64%)<\/b> plan to serve an <b>alternative main dish<\/b> alongside or instead of turkey this year. Only <b>37%<\/b> of households are sticking to turkey alone, with that figure plummeting to <b>13% in London<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The shift isn\u2019t just about novelty, it\u2019s about values and taste. <b>36%<\/b> of those ditching or downsizing turkey say they\u2019re choosing dishes that are more traditional to their own families. <b>30%<\/b> admit they simply don\u2019t like turkey (though <b>18%<\/b> still serve it for tradition\u2019s sake), while others are motivated by inclusivity and cost. <b>14%<\/b> are catering for vegetarian or vegan guests, <b>14%<\/b> are trying to save money, and <b>12%<\/b> are making more sustainable choices.<\/p>\n<p>As Sophie Nahmad explains, \u201cCost, taste and climate consciousness are reshaping what \u2018traditional\u2019 Christmas dinner looks like in 2025.\u201d Budget-conscious households are getting creative: among those opting for alternatives, <b>25%<\/b> of people serving fish and <b>20%<\/b> of those choosing chicken say they\u2019re doing so specifically to cut costs. Even those who typically splurge on premium meats like goose (<b>20%<\/b>) or venison (<b>22%<\/b>) are tightening their festive belts this year.<\/p>\n<p>The result? A more flexible, personalised Christmas table, where chicken, beef, pork, and plant-based mains share the spotlight with turkey. It\u2019s proof that Britain\u2019s festive dining traditions are evolving to suit modern palates and pocketbooks alike.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18267&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gen_Z_Ditches_the_Christmas_Pudding\"><\/span>Gen Z Ditches the Christmas Pudding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the turkey is losing its crown at dinner, the <b>Christmas pudding<\/b> is facing an even steeper decline at dessert. Gousto\u2019s Festive Feasting study found that <b>38%<\/b> of Brits don\u2019t eat Christmas pudding at all, combining those who skip it entirely (<b>28%<\/b>) with those who buy it \u201cfor show\u201d (<b>10%<\/b>). That means around <b>five million puddings<\/b> are bought, flamb\u00e9ed, and left untouched each year.<\/p>\n<p>The generational divide is striking. <b>71%<\/b> of Boomers and <b>72%<\/b> of the Silent Generation still enjoy the traditional dessert, but nearly <b>half of Gen Z (47%)<\/b> avoid it altogether. Another <b>19%<\/b> of Gen Z buy one purely for decoration, suggesting that for many, Christmas pudding has become more about aesthetic than appetite. Instead, <b>sticky toffee pudding<\/b> now leads the pack among young Brits (<b>22%<\/b>), followed by <b>cheesecake (17%)<\/b> and <b>Yule log (12%)<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/author\/sophienahmad\">Sophie Nahmad<\/a> isn\u2019t surprised by the shift. \u201cGen Z are making Christmas their own,\u201d she says. \u201cThey still love festive flavours, but want desserts they enjoy eating.\u201d Nationally, Christmas pudding remains the top pick for <b>31%<\/b>, but trifle (<b>14%<\/b>), Yule log (<b>13%<\/b>) and cheesecake (<b>12%<\/b>) are rapidly closing the gap. Regionally, <b>Scotland (29%)<\/b>, <b>Northern Ireland (22%)<\/b> and the <b>North East (26%)<\/b> all have a soft spot for trifle, showing just how varied Britain\u2019s sweet tooth has become.<\/p>\n<p>Still want the table-top theatre without the divisive dessert? Sophie suggests <b>flamb\u00e9ing a Sticky Toffee Pudding<\/b> instead. Simply warm 2\u20133 tablespoons of high-proof brandy or rum, light it carefully, and pour it over the hot pudding for that same blue-flame magic, without the leftover guilt.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20121&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budgets_Are_Biting_What_Brits_Plan_to_Spend\"><\/span>Budgets Are Biting: What Brits Plan to Spend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The festive spirit might be strong, but so are economic headwinds. With inflation and tax hikes looming, <b>76%<\/b> of Brits say their Christmas food shop will be shaped by financial pressures. On average, celebrants plan to spend <b>\u00a3167.50<\/b> on their main grocery shop this year, rising to <b>\u00a3203.40<\/b> among Millennials and a hefty <b>\u00a3232.80<\/b> for Londoners.<\/p>\n<p>The data shows that spending habits mirror shifting traditions. As food prices climb, <b>29%<\/b> of households now pair turkey with a more affordable main, such as chicken or pork, while <b>25%<\/b> of those serving fish and <b>20%<\/b> serving chicken say they\u2019re doing so specifically to reduce costs. Even luxury meat lovers are cutting back, <b>20%<\/b> of goose and <b>22%<\/b> of venison buyers are planning leaner festive budgets this year.<\/p>\n<p>As Sophie Nahmad puts it, \u201cBudget-conscious hosts can often find better value in alternatives like chicken or pork, mixing tradition with practicality, taste and cost.\u201d With creativity and careful planning, it\u2019s clear that a magical Christmas dinner doesn\u2019t have to break the bank.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_too_early_for_mince_pies_Not_in_2025\"><\/span>Is it too early for mince pies? Not in 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many Brits, mince pie season is as much about nostalgia as it is about taste, but this year, the festivities have started early. While over a quarter of people (<b>26%<\/b>) still insist that mince pie season doesn\u2019t begin until December, a keen <b>17%<\/b> admit they start indulging the moment they appear on supermarket shelves, which this year was as early as August. Searches for \u201cmince pies\u201d have skyrocketed by <b>300%<\/b> in the month leading up to November, showing the nation\u2019s appetite for festive bakes is stronger than ever.<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the start of mince pie season, <b>Gousto Lead Chef Sophie Nahmad<\/b> has created a decadent twist on the classic: <b>Cr\u00e8me Br\u00fbl\u00e9e Mince Pies<\/b>. By topping traditional mince pies with custard and a caramelised sugar crust, she\u2019s turned the humble Christmas treat into a showstopping dessert. \u201cAdding a Cr\u00e8me Br\u00fbl\u00e9e topping to your mince pies is the ultimate luxury treat,\u201d Sophie explains. \u201cIt\u2019s sweeter, more indulgent, and guaranteed to turn even mince pie sceptics into year?round fans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The recipe couldn\u2019t be simpler: spoon cold custard over ready-made mince pies, sprinkle with sugar, and br\u00fbl\u00e9e under a grill or with a blowtorch until golden and crackly. The result? A perfect hot?and?cold contrast with all the flavour of a traditional pie and the elegance of a dinner-party dessert.<\/p>\n<p>And for those who can\u2019t resist buying mince pies early, Sophie has another trick up her sleeve. \u201cIf your mince pies are starting to feel a little stale, don\u2019t bin them, br\u00fbl\u00e9e them,\u201d she says. \u201cA layer of custard and caramelised sugar brings them back to life with a crackly topping and silky centre. It\u2019s the ultimate glow-up for leftovers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a mince pie purist or a pudding pioneer, Gousto\u2019s twist on this festive favourite proves that even the most traditional treats can get a creative, and waste-saving, upgrade.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20123&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Festive_Food_Waste_and_How_to_Save_It\"><\/span>Festive Food Waste (and How to Save It)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While families across the UK plan, prep, and pile their plates high, waste remains a defining feature of the festive season. Gousto\u2019s Festive Feasting study found that <b>half of Brits (49%)<\/b> who celebrate Christmas admit to throwing away at least one item of food or drink during the holidays. The figure rises to <b>67%<\/b> in Northern Ireland and <b>58%<\/b> in London.<\/p>\n<p>The most commonly wasted foods read like a festive shopping list: <b>Christmas dinner leftovers (19%)<\/b>, <b>fruit and vegetables (16%)<\/b>, <b>cream (14%)<\/b>, <b>bread (14%)<\/b>, <b>mince pies (13%)<\/b>, <b>cheese (11%)<\/b>, and even <b>alcohol (7%)<\/b>. Cities like <b>Belfast (66.5%)<\/b>, <b>Leeds (55.1%)<\/b>, and <b>London (52.9%)<\/b> top the charts for food waste, while <b>Brighton<\/b> leads the way in sustainability, <b>66%<\/b> of residents there claim they waste nothing at all.<\/p>\n<p>The data also reveals a curious cheese conundrum. On average, Brits buy over three types of cheese for Christmas, but one in ten admit to throwing some away. Interestingly, Belfast buys fewer cheeses than most (<b>2.67 per household<\/b>) but wastes the most (<b>24.3%<\/b>), suggesting that planning, not just overbuying, is the real issue.<\/p>\n<p>As Sophie explains, \u201cThere\u2019s far too much going to waste that could be repurposed into tasty meals to last until New Year. A bit of planning and a few smart leftover recipes can turn spare roasties, greens and cheese into brilliant brunches and Boxing Day dinners.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20122&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chef_Sophies_Festive_Hacks_How_Gousto_Can_Help\"><\/span>Chef Sophie\u2019s Festive Hacks &amp; How Gousto Can Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From torching stale mince pies to reimagining Christmas classics, Sophie\u2019s festive tips prove that sustainability and indulgence can go hand in hand:<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Br\u00fbl\u00e9e your leftovers:<\/b> Revive stale mince pies with custard and caramelised sugar for a luxurious twist.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Switch the centrepiece:<\/b> If turkey isn\u2019t a crowd-pleaser (or budget-friendly), try chicken, pork, beef or a plant-based main.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Keep the theatre:<\/b> Flamb\u00e9 sticky toffee pudding for that show-stopping blue flame without the divide.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Plan to prevent waste:<\/b> Transform spare roasties, greens and cheese into Boxing Day pies or brunch bakes.<\/p>\n<p>At Gousto, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/easy-mid-week-meals\">we make it easy<\/a> to cook creatively and consciously. With <b>precise portions<\/b>, <b>over 175 fresh recipes every week<\/b>, and a <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/sustainability\">B Corp\u2122<\/a> commitment to reducing waste<\/b>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/food-box\">recipe boxes<\/a> help households cut carbon emissions by around <b>23%<\/b> compared with an equivalent supermarket shop, and enjoy every bite of the festive season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/food-box\/how-it-works\">Learn how our Gousto boxes work<\/a> or sign up for your first box today.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>We saw you looking&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All the delicious food images in this post can be on your table this Christmas. Order your box and get our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/menu?collection=christmas\">2025 Christmas range<\/a> served up this season.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;GET 50% OFF YOUR BOX&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Fsignup%2Fbox-size%3Fpromo_code%3DDTI-B-504020%26utm_campaign%3DSEO-Blog&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b>Methodology &amp; References<\/b><\/p>\n<p><sub><b>&#8211; Festive Feasting 2025 Study:<\/b> Nationally representative survey of UK adults who celebrate Christmas (Weighted base <b>n=1,863<\/b>), conducted by <b>Opinium for Gousto<\/b>, <b>7\u201311 Nov 2025<\/b>.<\/sub><\/p>\n<p><sub>&#8211; Google Trends data for \u201cmince pies\u201d, 12 Oct \u2013 12 Nov 2025.<\/sub><\/p>\n<p><sub>&#8211; *5 million puddings uneaten &#8211; Calculation based on ONS population estimates (67 million) and Gousto survey findings that 72% of UK adults celebrate Christmas and 10% buy a pudding for show but don\u2019t eat it (4.8 million).<\/sub>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Why we\u2019re studying festive feasting in 2025 This Christmas looks different for many households. Prices remain front of mind, tastes are evolving, and more of us are balancing tradition with practicality, inclusivity and sustainability. 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