The woman & home Christmas taste tests are an annual event where our expert Test Kitchen taste test hundreds of food and drink products to find the best of the best in everything festive.
The 2021 winners have now been announced and our pick of the best Christmas food has been revealed for the upcoming festive season.
This year, like last year, the competition was tough, with numerous outstanding contenders for every category. Our expert panel of judges whittled down the entries to the creme de la creme of Christmas buys.
Discover the results from the 2020 taste tests below.
Best turkey
In true Christmas tradition, a golden, succulent turkey, cooked to perfection surrounded by your favourite accompaniments is just the best. Taking centre stage of your festive spread, it will provide you with a special meal on a special day. So, of course, you want to make sure that you buy the best! Whether you are feeding a crowd (lockdown rules permitting) or having a mini Christmas feast for two, here’s our pick of the best turkeys on the market.
Best vegan Christmas mains
Serve up the finest, festive, plant-based feast with these carefully selected vegan mains.
Best vegetarian Christmas mains
We’ve got your vegetarian Christmas sorted with our picks of the best free meat-free mains on the market.
Best Christmas Party Food
Best Canapés
Even when celebrating in a smaller group it's fun to have an array of party food. This year we have seen trends emerge for grazing platters and spicy flavours. Delight your guests with these splendid nibbles.
Best Christmas crisps and nibbles
We are on board in a big way with the truffle flavoured crisp trend. They are the perfect bougie nibble to accompany a glass of bubbles, but have you tried the latest fancy thing? Move over truffle, caviar is in town!
Best Christmas sweet treats
This was a highly contested category this year, our panel tried so many greats. But these six blew us away.
Best Christmas pudding
The proof is in the pudding, you will not be disappointed with these. All excellent choices for the finale to the festive feast.
Best pannetone
The classic Italian Christmas bread is becoming increasingly popular. We love it as a breakfast bread, but it's also a fantastic dessert and great with a cuppa. Contemplate using any leftover pannetone in trifle or tiramisu.
