Can the Iceland Christmas Dinner feed a family of four for just £30? 🎄
Well, that’s exactly what I wanted to find out when I picked up the Iceland Christmas Dinner for 4.
Now, I’ve been looking at some of the different supermarket Christmas dinner options available this year.
From frozen Iceland Christmas dinners to ready-made festive meals, I wanted to see whether any of them could actually deliver a decent Christmas dinner without spending a fortune.
And when I spotted the £30 Iceland Christmas dinner for four people, curiosity got the better of me.
Because £30 for a complete Christmas dinner works out at just £7.50 per person.
And when you consider everything that’s included, that sounded like a pretty interesting deal.
So naturally, I decided to buy one and give it a go.
There was only one slight problem.
I had to cook it myself. 😂
And if you’ve followed Ribz Reviews for any length of time, you’ll know that’s not exactly my strongest department.
But how difficult could it really be?
Well, let’s find out!
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What’s Included in the £30 Iceland Christmas Dinner for 4?
One of the biggest attractions of this frozen Iceland Christmas dinner is that you’re getting most of the traditional Christmas dinner favourites together in one package.
The Iceland Christmas Dinner for 4 included:
- Turkey breast
- Roast potatoes
- Parsnips
- Honey-glazed carrots
- Sprouts in bacon and butter
- Pigs in blankets
- Stuffing
- Gravy
Now, that’s a pretty decent selection for £30.
You’ve got the turkey, the roast tatties, the vegetables, pigs in blankets, stuffing and gravy.
Pretty much everything you’d expect to see on a traditional Christmas dinner plate.
And that’s what made this particular supermarket Christmas dinner appealing to me.
Rather than having to go around buying all the different ingredients separately, the main components were already included.
For somebody who doesn’t particularly enjoy cooking, that’s a massive bonus.
Although I still had to figure out how to get everything cooked properly.
Which was going to be an adventure in itself. 😂
Cooking the Frozen Iceland Christmas Dinner
Now, the Iceland Christmas Dinner for 4 comes with step-by-step cooking instructions.
And believe me, those were absolutely essential for this particular chef.
Because while I can happily sit and review a Christmas dinner, actually preparing one is a completely different story.
Thankfully, the instructions helped me work my way through everything.
And somehow, against all the odds, I managed to cook the entire Christmas dinner!
Not only that.
I actually thought I’d done a pretty decent job.
Which probably says more about how straightforward the instructions were than it does about my cooking abilities. 😂
But that’s definitely a positive.
Because I imagine one of the main reasons people would consider buying a frozen Christmas dinner from Iceland is convenience.
Not everybody wants to spend hours preparing Christmas dinner from scratch.
And not everybody has the confidence to cook a big traditional Christmas meal.
So having everything together with instructions to follow certainly makes the process less intimidating.
If I can manage it, there’s hope for everybody!
How Much Food Do You Get?
Once everything was cooked, I portioned the Iceland Christmas dinner out.
And I have to say, I thought it was a decent amount of food.
There was a good selection of different items on the plate, and it certainly looked like a proper Christmas dinner.
One thing that made me laugh was the amount of vegetables I’d been eating.
Honestly, I think I’ve eaten more vegetables over the last few days than I have in the rest of my life combined. 😂
Between the carrots, parsnips and sprouts, I was certainly getting my five a day.
Probably my five a week as well!
But joking aside, I was happy with the overall amount of food.
Especially when you remember that the entire frozen Christmas dinner package cost £30 and was designed to feed four people.
The Turkey Portion – My One Criticism
Now, there was one thing that stood out to me.
The turkey breast portion was a little on the small side for my liking.
When I divided everything into portions, I felt the amount of turkey per person could have been a bit more generous.
And personally, turkey is one of the main attractions of Christmas dinner.
I like having a good helping of meat alongside all the potatoes, vegetables and other festive extras.
So that’s probably the one area where I would have liked a little more.
Of course, everybody has different appetites.
And what I consider a small portion might be perfectly adequate for somebody else.
But for me, I’d have preferred a bit more turkey on the plate.
That’s something worth considering if you’re buying the Iceland Christmas Dinner for 4 for a family of particularly big eaters.
You might want to add some extra meat.
But overall, I was still happy with the amount of food included for the price.
Is The Iceland Frozen Christmas Dinner as Good as Homemade?
Right.
Let’s address the big question.
Is the Iceland Christmas dinner as good as my wee maw’s homemade Christmas dinner?
NAW.
It’s no. 😂
And I don’t think anybody should really be expecting it to be.
There’s something special about a proper homemade Christmas dinner.
The kind where somebody has spent hours in the kitchen preparing everything.
And let’s be honest, your own family’s Christmas dinner is always going to be difficult to beat.
But I also think it’s unfair to compare a £30 frozen supermarket Christmas dinner directly against a big homemade festive feast.
Because they’re designed to serve different purposes.
One is a traditional home-cooked meal.
The other is a convenient, relatively affordable option that provides most of the main Christmas dinner components in one package.
And when you judge Iceland’s Christmas dinner on those terms, I think it makes a lot more sense.
Is the Iceland Christmas Dinner for 4 Good Value?
For me, this is where the Iceland Christmas Dinner really delivers.
Because £30 for a Christmas dinner designed to feed four people is pretty reasonable.
Let’s break it down.
Christmas dinner cost
Total Iceland Christmas Dinner for 4 – £30.00
Cost per person – £7.50
Number of people it’s designed to serve – 4
When you consider that you’re getting turkey breast, roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots, sprouts, pigs in blankets, stuffing and gravy, I think that’s a decent deal.
Could you potentially buy all the ingredients separately and make your own Christmas dinner?
Of course.
And depending on where you shop and what you buy, you might be able to do it for less.
But that’s not necessarily the point of this particular product.
You’re paying for the convenience of having the meal components together and ready to prepare.
And for people who don’t want to spend ages shopping for ingredients, I can definitely see the appeal.
£7.50 per person for a full supermarket Christmas dinner?
I think that’s good value.
Especially if you’re looking for a straightforward festive meal without a massive amount of preparation.
Who Would I Recommend This Supermarket Christmas Dinner To?
I think the Iceland frozen Christmas Dinner for 4 could appeal to quite a few different people.
Maybe you’re looking for a relatively inexpensive Christmas dinner for a small family.
Maybe you’re not particularly confident in the kitchen.
Or perhaps you just want a convenient Christmas dinner without having to buy every individual ingredient.
And I also think something like this could be handy if you fancy having a Christmas dinner before Christmas Day itself.
Because let’s be honest.
There’s absolutely no rule saying you can only eat Christmas dinner once a year.
And I’m certainly not going to start following one now. 😂
The main thing I’d keep in mind is the turkey portion.
If you’re feeding four people with big appetites, you might want to consider adding a little extra.
But otherwise, I think it’s a pretty decent option for the money.
My Final Verdict – Iceland £30 Frozen Christmas Dinner Review
Well, this was an interesting wee experiment.
I bought the Iceland Christmas Dinner for 4 purely out of curiosity.
I wanted to see what you actually get for £30 and whether a frozen supermarket Christmas dinner could be a decent alternative to preparing everything from scratch.
And overall?
I was pleasantly surprised.
There was a good selection of traditional Christmas dinner items included.
The cooking instructions were straightforward enough that even I managed to follow them.
And once everything was portioned out, I thought there was a decent amount of food.
My main criticism would be the amount of turkey breast per person.
I’d definitely have preferred a slightly bigger helping.
But considering the whole thing cost £30 for four people, I think it’s difficult to complain too much.
Is it going to replace my wee maw’s Christmas dinner?
Absolutely not!
But is it a convenient and good-value way to feed four people a Christmas dinner for £7.50 each?
I’d say absolutely.
And that’s really what this product should be judged on.
For me, the Iceland Christmas Dinner for 4 gets a thumbs up for value for money.
And I’ve now got the added achievement of successfully cooking an entire Christmas dinner without causing a major incident in the kitchen.
A Christmas miracle if ever there was one! 😂
Where Can You Buy the Iceland Christmas Dinner for 4?
I purchased this frozen Christmas dinner from Iceland, priced at £30 at the time of my visit.
As Christmas products can be seasonal and stock can vary between stores, I’d recommend checking Iceland’s current range and availability before making a special trip.
Which Supermarket Christmas Dinner Should I Try Next?
Now that I’ve tried Iceland’s £30 Christmas Dinner for 4, I’m keen to compare it with some of the other supermarket Christmas dinners available.
I’m particularly interested in ready-made Christmas dinners, frozen Christmas meals and supermarket Christmas dinner options that don’t cost a fortune.
Have you spotted a Christmas dinner in Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons or M&S that you’d like me to review?
And would you consider buying a frozen Christmas dinner like this, or does everything have to be homemade on Christmas Day?
Let me know!
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Independent Ribz Reviews article based on my experience purchasing, cooking and eating the Iceland Christmas Dinner for 4. The £30 price and product contents reflect my purchase; seasonal availability and prices may change.
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