As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to indulging in a tin of chocolates to share with loved ones or enjoy on our own. However, if you’re planning to purchase one, be prepared for higher prices this year.
Traditionally, a tin of festive chocolates would have cost around five pounds. Yet, during a recent visit to my local supermarket, I was shocked to see the prices of Cadbury Roses and Heroes tins. Expecting to treat myself to some chocolates for a cozy movie night, I was taken aback to find both 700g tins priced at £16.50.
While a Nectar card can get you the tins for £10, it still seems quite pricey for chocolate treats.
Thankfully, Sainsbury’s offers more affordable options for chocolate tins this Christmas season.
According to the website, the Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Mixed Chunks Tin (60g) is priced at £9.59 or £6.50 with a Nectar card. Similarly, a 750g tin of Quality Street costs £13 or £8.50 with a Nectar card.
For those looking for more budget-friendly options, Sainsbury’s offers tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, and Quality Street at just £6 each.
Shoppers seeking even better deals may find Tesco appealing, with 500-550g tubs of Celebrations and Quality Street priced at just £3.95 with a Clubcard, or £4.50 without the discount.
Moreover, at Tesco, the tub of Heroes that costs £16.50/£10 in Sainsbury’s can be purchased for just £7.50 with a Clubcard or £15 without the discount.
Recent reports have highlighted the supermarkets offering the most affordable Christmas chocolate tubs.
Asda currently sells standard tubs of Heroes, Roses, and Celebrations for under £5, while Morrisons offers them for £7, or £5.50 with a Morrisons More Card.
In addition, Tesco provides Celebrations and Quality Street tubs for just £3.95 with a Clubcard, and Roses and Heroes for £7, or £5.25 with a Clubcard. Aldi and Lidl also have tubs priced below £5.
Notably, Marks and Spencer and Waitrose do not stock traditional tubs on their websites but offer smaller pouch-sized packets and alternative festive chocolates ranging from approximately £4 to £10.