A MUM has revealed how she made an entire Christmas dinner for four for just £3.50 each.
December 25th is now just around the corner, and many of us are excitedly making plans for festive feasts with family and friends.
However, with budgets tight for many this year, some of us may be struggling with the often hefty costs of putting on a Christmas spread.
Heron Foods have answered our prayers though with a £13.99 Christmas dinner deal that feeds a family of four.
The deal comes with six sides, including cauliflower cheese, carrots, sprouts, pigs in blankets and Yorkshire puddings.
For the meat, you can choose from gammon, turkey or Quorn, meaning that you have everything you need for the perfect festive feast.
Busy mum @uknewestfoods, grabbed the turkey, and one of each of the sides, and headed home to cook her feast,
She unwrapped the turkey, covered it in foil, and popped it in the oven at 190 degrees for one hour and 15 minutes.
Then, she prepped the sides and cooked them, so that everything was done at the same time.
“This is all about convenience and spending less time in the kitchen on Christmas Day and more time with the family,” the mum said.
“It’s quick and easy, and it’s an absolutely brilliant price!”
Once everything was cooked, the mum plated it up, and noted that whilst their wasn’t enough for four adult sized portions, it was perfect for two adults and two children.
“For £13.99 I think this looks fantastic,” the mum beamed.
Unfortunately, the meal doesn’t come with gravy, but, as the TikToker pointed out, most of us have this staple in the kitchen anyway.
The video has likely left many people impressed, as it has racked up over 87,000 views on the video sharing platform.
TikTok users raced to the video’s comments section to share their thoughts, with many praising the budget meal.
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
One person said: “That would be good for any weekend roast as well for the price.”
A second person said: “14 quid, absolute bargain, another few pounds more and you’ll have pudding and custard.”
A third person said: “So pleased supermarkets are providing this as an option now.
“It will ensure everyone can afford a Christmas dinner.”
A fourth added: “This means families will be able to have a special, convenient and budget-priced Xmas dinner that’s tasty.”
