How much Christmas dinner will cost Brits this year as some products cheaper than last year

New inflation figures reveal how much Brits are likely to spend on Christmas dinner this year, with some products falling in price since last year.

While shoppers have seen large price rises in recent months, grocery inflation appears to have started to slow towards the end of 2023, with a traditional Christmas dinner for four people predicted to cost £31.71 this year - which is up by just 1.3 per cent on last year. This is well below overall grocery price inflation, according to the latest figures, which saw grocery inflation slow again in November to 9.1 per cent, down from October’s 9.7 per cent.

In good news for hard-pressed consumers, fierce competition between the supermarkets is actually seeing some items on the festive plate falling in price. Brussels sprouts are now 4.3 per cent cheaper than 12 months ago, analysts Kantar said, while Christmas pudding is 2.4 per cent cheaper than last December and sparkling wine costs 5.9 per cent less on average.

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Some traditional items have gone up in price over the last year, however. Carrots have seen the biggest price rise - 12.8 per cent more expensive than last year.

Potatoes are up 7.7 per cent since last year, while gravy granules are now 4 per cent more expensive and parnsips are up 3.3 per cent on last year. Shoppers are likely to find themselves paying more for a frozen tukey this year too, with the price up going by 3.1 per cent in the last 12 months.

Take-home supermarket sales are expected to surpass £13 billion for the first time ever this December, with Friday December 22 set to be the busiest day for