Marks & Spencer has kicked off its Christmas Food To Order service, giving shoppers the chance to secure festive centrepieces and hampers months in advance. With slots known to vanish quickly, fans are being urged to book early to lock in their preferred pickup times and must-have dishes.
Reserve your M&S Christmas Food To Order slot today
Bookings are now open on the dedicated M&S Christmas food hub. Availability works on a first-come, first-served basis, so popular collection windows fill fast.
- Where to book: marksandspencer.com/christmasfood
- How to choose: enter your postcode, select a store and pick a collection time
- Payment terms: orders require a minimum spend of £50 and a £50 deposit at booking
- Balance: pay any remaining amount when you collect your order
When to collect and freshness promise
M&S schedules all Food To Order pickups to arrive ready to cook between December 22 and 24. The retailer says items will remain fresh until at least Boxing Day regardless of collection date.
- Pickup window: 22–24 December
- Freshness assurance: products should keep through Boxing Day
- Timing tip: reserve early to secure your ideal collection slot
New and standout dishes on the 2026 menu
The seasonal catalogue expands across a wide range of savoury mains, vegetarian options and showstopping desserts. Expect restaurant-style items and traditional roasts.
- Collection Beef Fillet Wellington, 1kg — £100
- Oakham Turkey Crown on the Bone with chestnut, pancetta & Calabrian orange stuffing, 2kg — £70
- Collection Lobster, King Prawn & Scallop Thermidor en Croûtes, 640g — £30
- Collection Butternut Squash, Brie & Caramelised Onion Wellington, 800g — £22
- Collection British Slow Cooked Venison & Portobello Mushroom Pie, 1.4kg — £55
- Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Leek Pie, 1.4kg — £35
Desserts and sweet treats to finish the meal
- Passion Fruit & White Chocolate Yule Log, 790g — £15.50
- Collection Snow Much Fun dessert, 1kg — £25
Festive florals, trees and decorations available to order
M&S pairs food with floral and home offerings crafted by celebrity designers. Options span elegant bouquets to large real trees with lights.
- Dame Joan Collins Christmas Bouquet — £100
- Kelly Hoppen Festive White Bouquet — £75
- Katherine Jenkins Christmas Hymn Bouquet — £100
- Festive Natural Wreath — £75
- Festive Red Swag — £55
- Real Festive Natural Garland — £90
- 7ft Christmas Tree with lights and tree skirt — £150
Hampers, gifts and curated wine picks
The seasonal line-up includes hampers at several price points and a wine selection chosen by M&S’s Master of Wine. These make easy presents or additions to a festive table.
- Clemencello & Panettone Hamper — £35
- The Luxury Collection Christmas Hamper — £100
- The Merry Munch & Cocktails Gift — £35
- The Christmas Sweet Treats Hamper — £20
- The Festive Cheeseboard Hamper — £70
- The Christmas Grazing Hamper — £55
- Wine selection: exclusive range curated by Dror Nativ, prices from £35
Prices at a glance and budgeting tips
Range covers budget-friendly options and premium centrepieces. Turkeys start from moderate prices while signature mains sit in the higher bracket.
- Turkeys from about £36
- Luxury mains like fillet Wellington around £100
- Hampers from £20
- Plan a minimum order of £50 to place a Food To Order booking
Why book now: demand and availability
M&S’s Food To Order slots typically sell out quickly in past seasons. Shoppers who want high-demand items and preferred pickup times should act early.
- First-come, first-served: popular slots and dishes vanish fast
- Convenience: orders arrive ready to cook, reducing last-minute stress
- Where to start: visit the M&S Christmas food page to browse and reserve
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