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10th November 2021 Tesco unveils Britain’s favourite Christmas meal deal – is yours on here?
Thomas Melia
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced brand-new data revealing Britain’s favourite Christmas meal deals.
But has yours made the cut?
Of course, Christmas is famed for its food, especially the Christmas dinner, but nowadays, the days leading up to the big day have also become filled with foodie feasts, and nothing proves this more than the popularity of the Christmas meal deal – something which Tesco, arguably, knows how to do better than anyone else.
Tesco has been actively tracking the nation’s everyday eating trends all year long, and now that the festive season’s here, shoppers favourite Christmas meal deals have been announced.
It seems meal deal lovers are eager to get into the Christmas spirit, with the best-selling main being the Tesco Turkey and Trimmings Sandwich.
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This roast dinner-inspired butty has been purchased over 2.5 million times between October and December 2024, and it was so popular, in fact, that it was chosen almost three times as often as this year’s runner up – Tesco Jingle Brie Sandwich.
To pair with this much-loved sandwich is the classic Mccoy’s Flame Grilled Steak Crisps, which are championing the snack category overtaking last year’s champion, Egg Protein Pot, which finished third this year.
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And if you’re wondering what beverage Brits are pairing with their lunchtime combinations, it’s none other than Coca-Cola 500ml.
This will come as no surprise to any avid meal deal fans, as this drink has worn the crown as the nation’s favourite drink, not just during Christmas but the whole of 2024 itself.
Tesco top 10 festive meal deal mains (October – December 2024)
| 1. | Tesco Turkey & Trimmings Sandwich |
| 2. | Tesco Jingle Brie Sandwich |
| 3. | Tesco Yuletide Half ‘N’ Half Sandwich |
| 4. | Tesco Christmas Wrapped Up |
| 5. | Tesco Festive Chicken & Trimmings Sub |
| 6. | Tesco Ho-Ho-Hog Wrap |
| 7. | The Gym Kitchen Chicken Bacon & Stuffing Sandwich |
| 8. | Tesco Cracking Currywurst Sub |
| 9. | Tesco Finest Festive Chicken & Bacon with Gravy Mayonnaise Dip |
| 10. | Tesco Gluten Free Festive Chicken & Trimmings Sandwich |
“Turkey isn’t just for the big day, our customers love bringing festive flavours to their lunchtimes even as early as October,” commented Sarah Bryer, who is the Product Development Manager for Tesco Meal Deal.
“With the crowd-pleasing Turkey and Trimmings Sandwich back again, this year’s line-up of Meal Deal mains has something to suit both traditionalists and those looking for something new with the addition of our Honey Ham, Red Leicester and Festive Chutney Sandwich, Finest Brie and Bacon Brioche Bagel, and Tesco Plant Chef Festive Feast Wrap.“
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So, what’s your go-to festive Tesco meal deal then?
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Jane McDonald announces huge new arena tour, with gig in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
National treasure Jane McDonald has just announced a brand-new arena tour, including a show here in Manchester.
The singing sensation has shared details of a new UK tour and album for 2026, with the Living The Dream tour hitting 19 stages.
Jane McDonald, star of stage and screen, will be performing at the AO Arena in Manchester next September, following the release of her new album in the spring.
Living The Dream is her 11th studio album, and boasts nine original songs plus four re-workings of country classics.
Jane has been a British icon ever since she appeared in the BBC docusoap The Cruise back in 1998.
Since then she’s sold out some of the world’s most iconic venues, including the Royal Albert Hall and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
As well as her singing and stage career, she’s known for her TV work including the BAFTA Award-winning Channel 5 series Cruising with Jane McDonald, Celebrity Gogglebox with best friend Sue Ravey on Celebrity Gogglebox, and her starring position on Loose Women.
She’s also recently launched her sold-out cruise charter, Cruise with Jane McDonald, with a seven-night round-trip for 1,400 fans planned for next October.
Before heading out on tour, TV audiences will also see Jane undertaking an ocean expedition for Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole, where she’ll be travelling from the Antarctic to the Arctic.
In May 2026 Jane will headline the main stage at Mighty Hoopla festival in London in her first ever festival headline appearance.
Making the announcement, Jane said: “It’s true, I am officially Living The Dream so what better way to celebrate that than with a new album and a new tour.
“I love Country music and I love partying with you so I want to bring that together by bringing you some exciting new music along with the songs you know and love.
“We had brilliant fun on the last tour and we’re stepping it up a notch this time to visit even bigger venues so buckle up and let’s make even more memories together.”
Jane McDonald will play the AO Arena in Manchester on Thursday 10 September.
Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 28 November HERE, but you can pre-order Jane’s album HERE for access to the pre-sale.
- 28 Aug DERBY, Vaillant Live
- 29 Aug BLACKPOOL, Opera House
- 30 Aug BLACKPOOL, Opera House
- 1 Sep NEWCASTLE, O2 City Hall
- 2 Sep ABERDEEN, P&J Live
- 4 Sep GLASGOW, SEC Armadillo
- 5 Sep EDINBURGH, Usher Hall
- 7 Sep BRIGHTON, Brighton Centre
- 8 Sep NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena
- 10 Sep MANCHESTER, AO Arena
- 11 Sep LIVERPOOL, M&S Bank Arena
- 12 Sep BIRMINGHAM, Utilita Arena
- 15 Sep LONDON, The London Palladium
- 16 Sep LONDON, The London Palladium
- 20 Sep BELFAST, Waterfront Hall
- 23 Sep SHEFFIELD, Utilita Arena
- 24 Sep BOURNEMOUTH, BIC
- 25 Sep CARDIFF, Utilita Arena
- 25 Sep LEEDS, First Direct Arena
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