During our food fortnight a number of you have been lamenting the fact that they always forget something (or many things!) on the big Christmas shop. So we have put together what we hope is the ultimate Christmas shopping list with everything you need for the traditional Christmas Day meals. You will of course need to adapt this to your particular menu, so if you're doing turkey curry, boeuf Bourgignon, or just drinking rum cocktails all day, make sure you add in what you need. Hope it helps! (Advice: grab a hot drink and a mince pie before making your list!)
Cards & Wrap
Christmas cards - general + family
Wrapping paper
Sellotape
Batteries
Ribbon
Bows
Gift tags
Gift bags
Metallic ink pens
Spare gifts, e.g. box of chocolates or bottle of wine/Prosecco
Stocking fillers like chocolate bits, novelty bits etc
Decorating Bits
Christmas tree
Tree decorations
Tree lights
Tinsel etc
Wreath for the door
Outdoor lights
Outdoor decorations
Decorations for the home
Fresh plants and foliage
Candles
Serving Bits
Tablecloth(s)
Serviettes or napkins
Napkin rings
Crackers
Do you have enough crockery, cutlery and glasses?
Serving cutlery and dishes
Table centrepiece
Place mats and coasters
Place markers & cards
Partyware: paper plates, cups etc
Vegetables
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussels sprouts
Chestnuts
Red cabbage
Carrots
Sweet potato
Onions
Red onions
Swede/turnips/squash
Parsnips
Potatoes for roasting
New potatoes
Herbs
Rosemary
Thyme
Sage
Garlic
Parsley
Chives
Salad
Tomatoes
Cucumber
Lettuce/salad leaves
Celery
Spring onions
Radishes
Peppers
Fruit
Satsumas/clementines
Oranges
Lemons
Limes
Apples
Pears
Bananas
Melon
Pineapple
Grapes
Berries
Dates
Nuts
Dry goods
Bread sauce mix if using
Gravy powder
Stuffing mix
Pickled onions, beetroot, red cabbage
Pickles and chutneys
Cranberry sauce
Biscuits for cheese
Tin of biscuits
Box or tin of chocolates
Bakery
Bread
Rolls
Pastries
Croissants
Pancakes
Crumpets
Waffles
Tortillas/wraps
Christmas pudding
Christmas cake
Mince pies
Panettone
Stollen
Chilled
Meat(s) or vegetarian alternative(s)
Gravy/bread sauce/stuffing/cranberry sauce if buying ready made
Coleslaw
Potato salad
Couscous salad etc
Olives, antipasti etc
Cheese
Pate
Smoked salmon
Prawns
Pigs in blankets
Double cream
Flavoured creams
Brandy butter
Brandy sauce
Sauces for puddings
Chilled desserts
Party food/canapés (or ingredients)
Frozen
Peas
Party food/canapes
Ice cream
Berries
'Emergency' desserts
Alcoholic Drinks
Sherry
Port
Gin
Vodka
Martini
Whiskey
Brandy
Amaretto
Rum (dark and white)
Irish Cream
Advocaat
Prosecco/Cava
Champagne
Red wine
Mulled wine or mulling spices
White wine
Dessert wine
Lager/beer
Cider
Soft Drinks/Mixers
Tonic water
Lemonade
Bitter lemon
Ginger beer
Cola
Juices
Cordials
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Cards & Wrap
Christmas cards - general + family
Wrapping paper
Sellotape
Batteries
Ribbon
Bows
Gift tags
Gift bags
Metallic ink pens
Spare gifts, e.g. box of chocolates or bottle of wine/Prosecco
Stocking fillers like chocolate bits, novelty bits etc
Decorating Bits
Christmas tree
Tree decorations
Tree lights
Tinsel etc
Wreath for the door
Outdoor lights
Outdoor decorations
Decorations for the home
Fresh plants and foliage
Candles
Serving Bits
Tablecloth(s)
Serviettes or napkins
Napkin rings
Crackers
Do you have enough crockery, cutlery and glasses?
Serving cutlery and dishes
Table centrepiece
Place mats and coasters
Place markers & cards
Partyware: paper plates, cups etc
Vegetables
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussels sprouts
Chestnuts
Red cabbage
Carrots
Sweet potato
Onions
Red onions
Swede/turnips/squash
Parsnips
Potatoes for roasting
New potatoes
Herbs
Rosemary
Thyme
Sage
Garlic
Parsley
Chives
Salad
Tomatoes
Cucumber
Lettuce/salad leaves
Celery
Spring onions
Radishes
Peppers
Fruit
Satsumas/clementines
Oranges
Lemons
Limes
Apples
Pears
Bananas
Melon
Pineapple
Grapes
Berries
Dates
Nuts
Dry goods
Bread sauce mix if using
Gravy powder
Stuffing mix
Pickled onions, beetroot, red cabbage
Pickles and chutneys
Cranberry sauce
Biscuits for cheese
Tin of biscuits
Box or tin of chocolates
Bakery
Bread
Rolls
Pastries
Croissants
Pancakes
Crumpets
Waffles
Tortillas/wraps
Christmas pudding
Christmas cake
Mince pies
Panettone
Stollen
Chilled
Meat(s) or vegetarian alternative(s)
Gravy/bread sauce/stuffing/cranberry sauce if buying ready made
Coleslaw
Potato salad
Couscous salad etc
Olives, antipasti etc
Cheese
Pate
Smoked salmon
Prawns
Pigs in blankets
Double cream
Flavoured creams
Brandy butter
Brandy sauce
Sauces for puddings
Chilled desserts
Party food/canapés (or ingredients)
Frozen
Peas
Party food/canapes
Ice cream
Berries
'Emergency' desserts
Alcoholic Drinks
Sherry
Port
Gin
Vodka
Martini
Whiskey
Brandy
Amaretto
Rum (dark and white)
Irish Cream
Advocaat
Prosecco/Cava
Champagne
Red wine
Mulled wine or mulling spices
White wine
Dessert wine
Lager/beer
Cider
Soft Drinks/Mixers
Tonic water
Lemonade
Bitter lemon
Ginger beer
Cola
Juices
Cordials
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