Christmas may still feel a little way off, but here at Good Housekeeping, we don’t think it’s ever too early to start planning the big festive feast.
And if you’d rather spend less time cooking on Christmas Day and more time opening presents and drinking mimosas (here’s hoping!), good news, because Iceland has just confirmed the return of its popular Christmas Dinner in a Box.
Designed to feed four people, each kit contains a centrepiece and all the trimmings (yes, even gravy) with prices starting from just £25. Better still, it cooks from frozen.
Last year, there was a choice of lamb and chicken, and this year, the lamb option has been replaced by three new versions: beef, traditional turkey and gammon. With the chicken box also returning, there are now four options in total.
With food prices constantly on the rise, it’s not often that we feel like we’re getting a good deal these days. But at just £6.25 per person, this feels like a proper bargain – whether you’re enjoying it in the run-up to Christmas or on the big day itself.
What’s in the box?
Here’s everything included in each Iceland Christmas Dinner in a Box, along with the price, weight and launch date.
Iceland
Iceland Turkey Christmas Dinner in a Box, £30 for 4.292kg
Launch date: 6 November
Contents:
Turkey Breast JointRidiculously Crispy Roast PotatoesHoney Glazed ParsnipsSprouts & Bacon with Butter16 Pork, Onion & Sage Stuffing BallsHoney Glazed Chunky Carrots12 Pigs in BlanketsLuxury Turkey Gravy
Iceland
Iceland Roast Beef Dinner Box – £30 for 3.915kg
Launch date: 6 November
Contents:
Beef Topside Joint with Salt & PepperRidiculously Crispy Roast PotatoesCauliflower CheeseRed Cabbage & AppleHoney Glazed Chunky Carrots12 Pigs in BlanketsLuxury Beef Dripping Yorkshire PuddingsLuxury Beef Gravy
Iceland
Iceland Roast Chicken Dinner – £25 for 4.167kg
Launch date: 24 November
Contents:
Chicken Breast JointRidiculously Crispy Roast PotatoesHoney Glazed Parsnips12 Pigs in BlanketsLuxury Beef Dripping Yorkshire PuddingsCarrots, Broccoli & Peas MixLuxury Chicken Gravy
Iceland
Iceland Gammon Dinner – £25 for 4.508kg
Launch date: 24 November
Contents:
Large Gammon Joint with Honey GlazeRidiculously Crispy Roast PotatoesHoney Glazed Parsnips12 Pigs in BlanketsBeef Dripping Yorkshire PuddingsCarrots, Broccoli & Peas MixGravy
The Christmas Dinner in a Box range is just a small part of Iceland’s wider 2026 festive collection, which includes everything from lobster to showstopping desserts and party food. We’ve already got our eyes on the £5 Strawberries and Cream Bauble – more on that soon.
The full Iceland Christmas 2026 range will launch in stores and online from 6 November.
Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila. Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine. Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia’s food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business. You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk