During this time of year, many of us enjoy indulging in a tin of chocolates to share with loved ones or savor on our own. However, if you’re considering purchasing one, be prepared for higher prices than usual.
In the past, a tin of festive chocolates typically wouldn’t cost more than five pounds. To my surprise, during a recent visit to the supermarket, I noticed that both 700g tins of Cadbury Roses and Heroes were priced at £16.50.
While a Nectar card can bring the cost down to £10, it’s still a considerable amount to spend on chocolates. Fortunately, Sainsbury’s offers more affordable options for chocolate tins this Christmas season.
For instance, the 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.
If you’re looking for budget-friendly options, Sainsbury’s also sells tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, and Quality Street in the range of 500-550g for just £6 each.
For those seeking even better deals, Tesco is currently offering the same tubs of Celebrations and Quality Street for only £3.95 with a Clubcard, or £4.50 without the discount. Moreover, the £16.50/£10 Heroes tin at Sainsbury’s is priced at just £7.50 with a Clubcard at Tesco, or £15 without the discount.
Recent reports have highlighted Asda as one of the most cost-effective supermarkets for Christmas chocolate tubs, with standard tubs of Heroes, Roses, and Celebrations priced at under £5. Morrisons offers them for £7, or £5.50 with a Morrisons More Card.
Notably, Tesco sells Celebrations and Quality Street tubs for £3.95 with a Clubcard, while Roses and Heroes are priced at £7, or £5.25 with a Clubcard. Aldi and Lidl also have tubs available for less than £5.
Marks and Spencer and Waitrose do not carry traditional tubs on their websites but offer smaller pouch-sized packets and alternative festive chocolates ranging from around £4 to £10.