Turkey may be the traditional centrepiece when it comes to Christmas Dinner but for those looking for something a little different this year then we’ve scoured the main supermarkets in the UK and handpicked some of our favourite offerings. This includes options for veggies and vegans too!
Plus remember to use KidStart when doing your grocery shop to get up to 7.5% back!
Waitrose
Slow Cooked British Beef Shin with Merlot & Shallot Sauce, RRP £37
You won’t have to worry about dry meat with this slow cooked beef shin, especially as it comes with a decadent merlot and shallot sauce.
No.1 Mushroom, Malbec & Port Vegan Wellington, RRP £14
For a vegan centrepiece this mushroom wellington looks perfect, with golden pastry and shitake mushroom filling.
With KidStart get up to £1.60 back at Waitrose.
Sainsbury’s
Crackling Hog Roast, Taste the Difference, RRP £12.93 with Nectar £17
Pork and apple is a perfect combo so this succulent outdoor bred pork shoulder stuffed with sage & caramelised onion stuffing looks like it would be 10/10.
No Turkey Crown with Sage, Onion Stuffing & Star Melt, Taste the Difference, RRP £6.50 with Nectar £7
If you’re veggie or vegan and looking for a meat alternative centrepiece for your Christmas dinner then this no turkey crown covered with a vegan bacon lattice, from Sainsbury’s is worth considering.
With KidStart get up to 7.5% back at Sainsbury’s.
Morrisons
Whole Lamb Leg, RRP £16.50 typically
We loved how this lamb has been served with rosemary, garlic, onion and pomegranate. A delicious alternative to roast turkey.
Plant Revolution Squash, Chestnut & Cranberry Wreath, RRP £6
For veggies and vegans on Christmas Day Morrisons Plant Revolution range is brilliant and this wreath stuffed with seeds and cranberries is a bargain at £6.
With KidStart get £2.50 back at Morrisons for new customers.
Tesco
Tesco Finest Free Range Medium Goose 4-6kg, RRP £84
Goose may not be a festive staple in this country but it’s a common Christmas dinner centrepiece on tables in parts of Europe like Germany and Austria. It’s popular for its deeper and richer meat when compared to turkey.
Tesco finest 2 No Beef Bourguignon pies, RRP £7
This rich and savoury vegan no-beef bourguignon pie with red wine and cognac sauce sounds like it would be a perfect main for Christmas Day.
With KidStart get up to £4 back at Tesco.
ASDA
Gressingham Whole Duck, RRP £7.50 was £9.77
Another richer meat alternative would be duck for your Christmas dinner, roast it slowly with citrus or berries and herbs for a festive centrepiece.
Plant Based by ASDA Plant Based OMV! 10 No Pigs in Blankets, RRP £2.97
ASDA didn’t have great options when it came to veggie or vegan Christmas dinner centrepieces, so that’s why we’ve chosen a Christmas Day staple in the way of pigs in blankets made from soya protein, wrapped in vegan bacon rashers made with wheat, rice, potato and pea proteins
With KidStart get up to 2% back at ASDA.
Please note prices and KidStart Savings are correct at the time of publishing on 11/12/25.