Spoil your friends and family with an affordable Christmas feed without skimping on all the trimmings.
Create a beautiful Christmas spread for your loved ones with these affordable recipes that come in under $5 per serve*. Discover our budget-friendly collection of starters, mains, sides and desserts; it’s everything you need for an extravagant festive feast! Don’t forget to sign in and save your recipes. Planning ahead for the big day will also help take the hassle and stress out of hosting.
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Starters
Put your best foot forward with these ideas that are sure to impress. From an abundant bruschetta board to sesame tofu bites, there’s something delicious for every guest. That way, everyone can enjoy the little things this festive season!
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Mains
Make a statement with the main event. Whether you opt for lamb, chicken, beef, pork, seafood or a vegan-friendly option, these flavourful recipes are affordable and absolutely delicious. We’re here for seconds (and we bet you’ll be going back for more, too)!
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Sides
If you’re asked to bring a plate or you’re just looking for the perfect accompaniment to your main dish, these scrumptious sides might just steal the show. Make the most of seasonal fruits and try festive twists on the classics with these simple recipe ideas.
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Desserts
Arguably the highlight of any festive spread, delightful dessert options are a must. There’s an easy-to-assemble doughnut Christmas tree as well as a bombe Alaska ice-cream cake for the more experienced chefs among us, but any of these dessert ideas are sure to please.
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Vegetarian options
Delight your guests with vegetarian dietary requirements or a fondness for plant-based dining with these meat-free recipes. They’re a tried-and-true list of our favourites.
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Gluten-free options
Explore these gluten-free recipe ideas to delight your coeliac guest or those with gluten-free requirements. No bread? No worries. We have plenty of flavour here.
*The cost per serve is calculated by dividing the approximate cost of the ingredients (excluding ingredients marked as "extra to serve") by the number of serves in the recipe. Ingredient prices are based on standard shelf prices in NSW Woolworths Supermarkets as at [13/11/2023]. Prices and products may vary by State and may not be available in all Supermarkets, Woolworths Metro, MetroGo, Woolworths Online (including Everyday Market) and Ampol Woolworths Metro. Where a specific brand is not listed for an ingredient, calculations are based on the price of the Woolworths own brand version of the ingredient or the next cheapest alternative.