As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to indulging in a tin of chocolates either for sharing with loved ones or for personal enjoyment. However, this year, it seems that the cost of these festive treats has significantly increased.
Traditionally, a tin of Christmas chocolates would have set you back no more than five pounds. Yet, during a recent visit to my local supermarket, I was shocked to find that both 700g tins of Cadbury Roses and Heroes were priced at £16.50.
Although there is a slight discount available for Nectar cardholders, reducing the price to £10, it still remains a hefty sum for a tin of chocolates.
Fortunately, Sainsbury’s offers more budget-friendly options for chocolate enthusiasts this festive season.
According to the store’s website, a Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Mixed Chunks Tin (60g) is priced at £9.59 or £6.50 with a Nectar card. Additionally, a 750g tin of Quality Street is available for £13 or £8.50 with a Nectar card.
For even more savings, customers can purchase 500-550g tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, and Quality Street for just £6 each.
Those seeking better deals may find Tesco to be a more budget-friendly option. Currently, 500-550g tubs of Celebrations and Quality Street are priced at just £3.95 with a Clubcard, or £4.50 without the discount.
Moreover, the same tub of Heroes that costs £16.50/£10 at Sainsbury’s can be purchased for only £7.50 with a Clubcard at Tesco, a significant price difference from the original £15 tag.
This recent price discrepancy follows a comparison of the most cost-effective supermarkets for purchasing Christmas chocolate tubs.
According to the findings, Asda currently offers standard tubs of Heroes, Roses, and Celebrations for under £5, while Morrisons sells them for £7 (or £5.50 with a Morrisons More Card).
In addition, Tesco provides competitive pricing with Celebrations and Quality Street tubs at £3.95 with a Clubcard, and Roses and Heroes at £7 (or £5.25 with a Clubcard). Aldi and Lidl also have tubs priced below £5.
Although Marks and Spencer and Waitrose do not carry traditional tubs on their websites, they offer smaller pouch-sized packets and alternative festive chocolates ranging from approximately £4 to £10.