From peta.org.uk
The 2025 festive season has brought us some of the best vegan supermarket Christmas food yet. Festive feasting has come a long way – from classic nut roasts to showstopping vegan roast beef and turkey and indulgent Christmas pudding – all without the cruelty. Enjoying a traditional vegan Christmas dinner doesn’t require any unnecessary effort, either. All it takes is a trip to your local Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, M&S, Morrisons, or Asda.
From “turkey” crowns to shimmery chocolate snowflakes, here are the best vegan festive foods to try in 2025.
Best Vegan Christmas Food to Try in 2025 – Supermarket Round-Up
Supermarkets have stepped up their game when it comes to plant-based Christmas food this year, offering a diverse range of options for every cruelty-free eater. Whether you’re a vegan meat fanatic or prefer to keep it old school with a plate of tasty vegetable-led dishes, there really is something for everyone. We’re calling it: this year’s Christmas vegan food line-up might be our best yet!
Please note: all products are available while stocks last, and items may not be available at all supermarkets.
Tesco Vegan Christmas Range 2025
For traditional Christmas dinner enthusiasts, Tesco has relaunched its Plant Chef No-Turkey Crown with Sage and Onion Stuffing for the 2025 festive season.
Each year, millions of turkeys are killed for Christmas dinner in the UK. But there’s nothing festive about plopping a dead bird on the table. Here’s a better idea: Tesco’s cruelty-free turkey is made from pea and wheat protein and comes complete with a sage melt and herb crumb. It serves four and makes for an excellent centrepiece – with no animals harmed.
Elsewhere at Tesco, you’ll find the Finest Roasted Vegetable and Cranberry Star, a gorgeous main that will instantly make your table more festive. It features roasted butternut squash, roasted parsnip, dried cranberries, and chestnuts, all wrapped up in a star-shaped puff pastry. Veg fans will also enjoy the Finest Roasted Butternut Squash Wellington, a colourful mix of layered vegetables in a pastry crust.
No Christmas dinner is complete without vegan pigs in blankets, and Plant Chef’s Meat-Free Bangers in Blankets offer all the taste without the cruelty that comes with eating pig flesh.
For dessert, opt for the Finest Free From Dark Chocolate and Cherry Festive Wreath.
Morrisons Vegan Christmas Range 2025
If you’d rather skip the vegan turkey and indulge in a table full of cruelty-free Christmas desserts this festive period, Morrisons may just be your best bet. The supermarket’s Free From Honeycomb Snowflake is truly a showstopper. It consists of a hefty chunk of tiffin made with dark chocolate, honeycomb, and shortbread, finished with a bronze shimmer that’ll have your Christmas dinner table sparkling.
You’ll also find all the usual contenders at Morrisons: including No-Pigs in Blankets, a No-Turkey Joint with Onion and Herb Stuffing, Mushroom Chestnut and Parsnip Wellington, and even some Maple Roasted Chestnut, Cranberry, and Orange Stuffing Baubles that go perfectly with vegan turkey.
Top tip: for nut roast enthusiasts, the Butternut Squash, Chestnut, and Cranberry Wreath makes for a beautiful and tasty centrepiece.
Marks & Spencer Vegan Christmas Food 2025
For those who like splashing out for Christmas Day, Marks and Spencer’s Christmas line-up is the stuff of legend. The supermarket was one of the first major retailers to introduce a meat-free turkey option in its Christmas range with its now iconic “No Turkey” Christmas sandwich.
The following year, it announced a vegan turkey roast, which it still offers today in the form of the Plant Kitchen No Turkey Crown. Pigs in Blankets and Chocolate Tortes are also on offer, as well as brand-new Bubble & Squeak Vegetable Stacks featuring red onion marmalade, butternut squash, and a pumpkin seed crumb.
Sainsbury’s Vegan Christmas Range 2025
Vegan cheese fans will be delighted to learn that Sainsbury’s is offering Leek and Walnut Tarts complete with dairy-free cheddar. They’re perfect as a side dish or Boxing Day meal. For Sainsbury’s vegan Christmas mains, you can choose from the No Turkey Crown or Festive Nut Roast.
The vegan turkey offered by Sainsbury’s is a definite contender for one of the best of the bunch, as it comes wrapped in a plant-based bacon lattice.
Elsewhere at Sainsbury’s, you can find the Vegan Trimmings Selection, complete with 10 plant-based pigs in blankets and 12 mushroom stuffing balls.
For dessert, you can – of course – count on the trusty Dark Chocolate Torte.
Aldi Vegan Christmas Range 2025
Aldi’s vegan range is nothing short of iconic in the animal-friendly community – and the supermarket’s Christmas food offering is no different.
As well as classic No Pigs in Blankets and Sage and Onion Stuffed Tofu Roasting Joint, you can get the Vegan Cheese Selection Pack – complete with White Style with Cranberries, Jalapeño and Chilli, Mature Style, and Mature Style with Black Pepper. The budget retailer also includes a Specially Selected No Beef Fillet Roasting Joint in its line-up – perfect for vegan meat fans who want something a little bit different.
Asda Vegan Christmas Range 2025
AsdaAsda’s Butternut, Cranberry & Chestnut Roast makes for a gorgeous vegetable-led centrepiece
We may just have saved the best for last. Asda has been knocking it out of the park with its vegan Christmas food for years, and it has expanded its already impressive collection for 2025.
In addition to the No Turkey Crown with Caramelised Onion and Herb Stuffing and Mushroom Wellington, you can opt for the Exceptional Roasted Butternut, Cranberry and Chestnut Roast. This veggie-heavy centrepiece is bursting with festive flavours. It’s the perfect addition to any Christmas meal.
And, in what is probably the most exciting vegan Christmas launch since M&S’s No Turkey sandwich, Asda has introduced Choc Malt Balls in its plant-based OMV! Range this year. If you haven’t already guessed, these crunchy chocolate treats are distinctly reminiscent of Maltesers, and they look like little festive baubles. Fill up your trolley: they’re the perfect stocking filler.
Other Supermarket Vegan Highlights
There is a wide range of vegan options at all major supermarkets, so you should be able to find something wherever you do your weekly shop. If you’re a Waitrose fan, you’ll find the Plant-Based Turkey Roast with Trimmings, No.1 Festive 5 Nut Roast, Apple and Cranberry Cocktail Sausages, Balsamic Beetroot and Walnut Tarts, and even some adorable Polar Bear Bao Buns.
And don’t skip a trip to Co-op, either, as you’ll find tasty vegan options, such as the Irresistible Vegetable Fritter Slider Bao Buns Kit with Soy Dip – the ideal canapé for your Christmas party – as well as Merry Mince Pies.
Lidl has significantly expanded its vegan range in recent years, and its 2025 plant-based Christmas food offering includes a Vegan Sausage and Cranberry Wreath.
Vegan Supermarket Christmas Food FAQs:
Which Supermarkets Offer the Best Vegan Christmas food in 2025?
Asda is one of the top supermarkets for vegan Christmas food in 2025, thanks to its wide range of innovative mains, sides, and desserts. However, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S, Morrisons, and Aldi also offer excellent plant‑based festive ranges. The best approach is to shop around, as every UK supermarket has standout vegan Christmas products this year.
What is the Best Vegan Christmas Main in 2025?
The Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference No Turkey Crown wrapped in vegan bacon is one of the best vegan Christmas mains in 2025, offering a plant-based turkey with sage and onion stuffing and loads of festive flavour. For a vegetable‑focused centrepiece, the Tesco Finest Roasted Vegetable and Cranberry Star is a delicious option that looks and tastes perfect for the Christmas table.
What’s the Best Vegan Christmas Dessert for 2025?
The dairy‑free chocolate torte remains a festive favourite across supermarkets, but for a true showstopper, the Morrisons Free From Honeycomb Snowflake is one of the best vegan Christmas desserts in 2025. It’s indulgent, eye‑catching, and ideal for impressing guests.
Are Vegan Christmas Puddings Available in 2025?
Yes, vegan Christmas puddings are widely available in 2025. Supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Aldi all stock plant‑based Christmas puddings, including a gluten‑free option. That means no one will miss out on this traditional festive dessert.
Can You Buy Vegan Mince Pies?
Absolutely. Vegan mince pies are easy to find in 2025. While it’s always a good idea to check the ingredients, many supermarket options are plant-based as standard, while others are clearly aimed at the vegan market. Even Greggs’ mince pies are vegan-friendly.
Can You Get Budget‑Friendly Vegan Christmas Food in UK Supermarkets?
Yes. Aldi and Lidl are the best supermarkets for budget‑friendly vegan Christmas food in 2025, offering mains, sides, and dairy-free desserts at lower prices. Tesco and Asda also provide affordable vegan festive options without compromising on taste.
Where Can I Buy Vegan Christmas Food?
You can buy vegan Christmas food both in‑store and online at all major supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, M&S, and Waitrose. Popular products often sell out quickly, so pre‑ordering or shopping early is recommended.
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