Feed the family for under $100 this Christmas with supermarkets’ festive feasts
Looking to feed the family on a budget this Christmas? We’ve got you covered.
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Australia’s major supermarkets have released budget Christmas grocery guides, after new research showed Australians plan to spend less than ever on food over the festive season.
The research conducted by Finder revealed that on average, Australians were prepared to spend $244 per person on food over the festive season, slightly less than in 2023.
Comparatively, the average household weekly grocery spend in December is $208, an increase of $184 from December 2023.
Sarah Megginson, personal finance expert at Finder, said that shoppers would have to make the most of sales to keep on budget this Christmas.
“Be prepared to shop around for the cheapest options and always check the price per unit so you are comparing like with like,” Megginson said.
“It pays to shop the sales – you could get the same identical item from one supermarket for less due to a running promotion.”
Each of the three major supermarkets, Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, have constructed a shopping guide for customers who are looking to feed their family for less.
Woolworths, who have been subject to increased scrutiny this year around price gouging, have developed four menus for a penny-pinching Christmas, with one option intended to feed six people for under $75.
Similarly, Coles have created three menus with one clocking in just under $75 and Aldi have created just one, which including wine for our southern-state counterparts, scrapes in just shy of $100.
See some of the menus below.
Woolworths ‘Aussie Classic’ Christmas menu
Serves up to 8
Starter
Mixed cheese and crackers with olives
Thomas Dux sliced hot sopressa 100g - $6.50
Woolworths plain water crackers 125g - $1.00
Thomas Dux club cheddar cheese 235g - $5.50
Thomas Dux brie cheese 125g - $3.00
Woolworths cracked pepper water crackers 125g - $1.00
Woolworths mixed gourmet olives 110g - $3.50
Main
Glazed leg ham with roast potatoes and salads
Woolworths bone in half leg ham (based on 4kg ham) - $32
Woolworths fig, honey and thyme glaze 150g - $4.50
Woolworths caesar salad kit entertainer pack 500g - $7.50
Woolworths cranberry and Kaleslaw kit 350g - $5.50
Woolworths washed potatoes bag 2kg - $7.90
Woolworths rosemary fresh herb punnet 10g - $3.20
Dessert
Mango and passionfruit pavlova
Woolworths large pavlova base $7.00
Kensington pride mango - $2.50
Woolworths passionfruit pulp canned 170g - $1.09
Woolworths thickened cream 600ml - $4.50
Total cost: $96.19
Coles Christmas Ham Menu
Serves up to 10
Starter
Prawn and mango salad
Coles Cooked Thawed Banana Prawns 1kg - $20.00
Kensington Pride mango - $4.00
Coles Australian baby rocket 120g - $3.30
Coles seafood sauce 230g - $2.50
Main
Orange and mustard glazed ham with potatoes and salad
Coles Beechwood smoked half leg ham (based on 4.5kg) - $32.00
Coles brown sugar 110g - $0.36
Coles Dijon mustard 2tbsp - $$0.58
Coles finest orange juice 125ml - $0.34
Coles finest parmentier potatoes 1kg - $9.00
Coles jumbo value pack baby spinach 400g - $6.00
Coles grana padano aged 14 months 40g - $1.36
Coles Australian Extra Virgin olive oil 80ml - $1.60
Coles balsamic vinegar of Modena 60ml - $0.32
Dessert
Christmas pudding and pecan and burnt butter ice cream
Coles Christmas traditional pudding large 700g - $5.50
Coles burnt butter pecan and caramel swirl ice cream 1L - $7.50
Total cost: $94.37
Aldi Christmas menu
Serves up to 6
Starters
Berg Deli Grazing Platter 350g - $14.99
Damora Premium Crisps Sea Salt 150g - $2.99
Vegetable Parcel Selection 201g - $4.99
Prawn Balls 180g - $3.99
Mains
Christmas Favourites Fish Wellington 500g - $9.99
Festive Selection Australian Half Leg Ham (based on 4kg) - $31.96
Garlic and herb roast potatoes 600g - $3.99
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts 400g - $3.99
Dessert
Marbled Roulade (white forest) 425g - $12.99
Total cost: $89.88
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