Best Christmas sandwiches 2024: Where to get your fill this festive season

It's that time of year again. The Christmas season never fails to bring a hint of magic - from wandering around Christmas markets with a steaming cup of mulled wine in hand, to spending your evenings sipping boozy hot chocolates at every cosy igloo you can find. With the days getting shorter and the nights getting colder, it's the perfect time to indulge and we believe that starts with tucking into all the best Christmas sandwiches 2024 has to offer.

For years, it's been all about who can make the best Christmas dinner between two slices of bread. It's a classic for a reason - but we're a bit sick of dried-out turkey served with a measly bit of stuffing or cranberry sauce. Luckily, brands have really started to branch out with a whole host of new and exciting festive sarnies. 2024 brings a great choice of festive sandwiches, putting new twists on toasties and stuffing wraps with all sorts of Christmassy goodness.

With so many options to choose from you won't get bored this winter and you definitely won't be able to wait until lunch. From Boxing Day inspired roast ham to fishy seafood starters - as well as everything in between - the Christmas sandwich options for 2024 are out and better than ever! They're the perfect warm up to get you in the mood for this year's Christmas dinner, especially if all you're really wanting is a sandwich stuffed to the brim with pigs in blankets.

We’ve scoured menus across the country and collated a round-up of all our favourite 2024 Christmas sandwich releases. It is true what they say, everything really is better at Christmas.

 The best Christmas sandwiches

A complete selection of some of our favourite new Christmas sandwich releases from 2024 - showcasing the very best of supermarket and your favourite coffee shop sarnies. There’s definitely something for you to sink your teeth into here.

Pret 

What: Brie and Caramelised Onion Toastie
Why: Always delivering unique and exciting sarnie options, Pret has returned with a complete indulgence for 2024. It features a combination of French brie and mature cheddar, all smothered with a caramelised onion chutney and tucked nicely into a seeded bloomer. Full of comforting flavours, this sandwich definitely stands out from the others, bound to keep your toasty throughout the festive season. 
When: Available from 5 November
How much: £6.25

M&S

What: Christmas Sando
Why: A Christmas dinner with a delectable Asian twist is gracing the shelves at M&S as it launches its new 2024 treats. Bringing you delicious Christmassy goodness once again, the M&S Christmas Sando features crispy breaded chicken goujons, pickled slaw, cranberry chutney and a healthy spread of gochujang mayo, between two layers of brioche-style bread. Plus, 5% of all sales will be donated to Shelter.
When: Available from 1 November
How much: £4.50

B Bagel

What: The Holly Jolly Turkey Bagel
Why: Keeping it classic this year, B Bagel are offering a delicious toasted bagel packed full of all the best parts of a Christmas dinner. Expect pulled turkey, with creamy mayo and a sharp cranberry sauce, all topped with spinach, cabbage and a crisp, crumble topping. The best part? Each sandwich comes with a pot of pepper gravy on the side, the ultimate dip that means there'll be no dry sarnies here.
When: Available from 7 November
How much: £9.85

Costa

What: Brie and Cranberry Toastie
Why: Forget your classic cheese sandwich this winter and grab this festive edition complete with oozing slices of brie, a sweet cranberry sauce, all wrapped up in a malted cranberry bread. This is a sarnie you won’t want to put down, and it's the perfect pairing with a gingerbread latte or orange hot chocolate.
When: Available from 7 November
How much: £5.20

Sainsbury's

What: Taste the Difference Festive Porchetta Sandwich
Why: An alternative to turkey that's perfect for those still wanting a full roast in a sandwich. Sainsbury's has launched its new porchetta sandwich complete with cranberry stuffing, gravy mayo, fresh lettuce and a cranberry sauce, all stuffed between an indulgent onion bread. They've really nailed all the best Christmas flavours in one delicious sandwich and if there's something that will improve mayonnaise, it's definitely going to be gravy! 
When: Available from 28 October
How much: £4.50

Tesco Finest

What: Tesco Finest Festive Chicken & Bacon Wrap
Why: Tesco's chicken and bacon wrap is a more premium choice for those wanting something a bit nicer for their lunches this winter. Tuck into this bar-marked wrap filled with chargrilled chicken, maple-cured bacon, and a cranberry and chilli chutney, all paired with a black pepper gravy mayo on the side - so you can dunk every bite. Plus, with mini mince pies now available as a meal deal snack, you can enjoy a full-on festive feast for your lunch.
When: Available from 21 October
How much: £4.25

LEON

What: The Christmas Cracker Wrap
Why: Beloved coffee-chain Leon has launched a complete festive menu, including this rather indulgent Christmas cracker wrap, taking all the best parts of a festive roast, adding a slight twist and wrapping them up in classic Leon style. Expect miso-roasted turkey, caramelised onion butter, pork stuffing, crispy bacon and onions, a few salad leaves, paired with a rich cranberry chutney and Leon’s own Aioli.
When: Available from 13 November
How much: £7.99

Caffe Nero

What: Italian Porchetta Focaccia
Why: A classic Christmas sandwich, but with an Italian twist, this isn't the first focaccia sandwich that we've seen from Caffe Nero over the years, but it might just be our favourite. Here, you'll be treated to a rosemary and sea salt focaccia filled with porchetta, salsa verde, provolone cheese and caramelised onions - which is exactly the kind of sandwich that we can get behind.
When: Available from 7 November
How much: £6.35

Benugo

What: Pigs in Blankets Roll
Why: There’s a delicious new range of seasonal sandwiches on the Benugo festive menu this year - but our particular favourite is the (slightly deconstructed) pigs in blankets roll. Because the only thing that can make pigs in blankets even better is a whole bunch of them stuffed into a brioche roll. This one comes with Cumberland sausages, crispy bacon, caramelised onion, rocket, honey mustard aioli and cranberry sauce, for all those tantalising festive flavours.
When: Available from 15 November
How much: £4.95

The Gym Kitchen

What: High Protein Christmas Sandwich
Why: For a protein-packed alternative, be sure to pick up this festive creation from The Gym Kitchen - allowing you to keep things healthy, but equally delicious. A hefty portion of tender chicken is paired with beechwood-smoked bacon, cranberry sauce, creamy mayo and a classic sage and onion stuffing, all packed between two slices of oatmeal bread. Low in sugar, high in fibre and boasting 24g of protein, add this to your Tesco meal deal this winter.
When: Available from 1 November
How much: £3

Starbucks

What: 'Tis The Season Sandwich
Why: Returning once again with its festive favourites, Starbucks has launched a pretty traditional sarnie for 2024. A soft malted loaf contains sliced chicken bread, smoked bacon and spinach, all smothered with mayonnaise, cranberry chutney and a hefty portion of sage and onion stuffing. It's simple but effective - you can't go wrong.
When: Available from 7 November
How much: £4.45

The best Christmas sandwiches in London

For those who find themselves craving the ultimate festive day out in the capital. Once you've finished checking out the lights and hitting up every igloo pop up and Christmas market you can find - be sure to try one of these festive offerings. 

The New York Bar, Victoria

What: The New York Bar Christmas Sandwich 
Why: This one is a little bit pricier than the other options, but you can enjoy this delicious sandwich in the beautiful surroundings of the New York Bar. Packed full of Norfolk turkey, pork and apple stuffing and truffle Baron Bigod, then served with fries and cranberry mayonnaise - as well as a couple of pigs in blankets - it's an indulgent seasonal treat that will get you in the Christmas spirit. Coupled with their specialty cocktails, such as the Santa's Sipper, it's the ultimate festive celebration. 
When: Available from 18 November
How much: £26 for two people

Sticks 'n' Sushi, various locations

What: Wagyu Sando
Why: Japanese chain Sticks ’n’ Sushi might not have been your first thought for a top notch sarnie, but this year they’ve whipped up a treat, offering traditional Japanese flavours with a rather luxurious twist. Served in perfect squares of toasted brioche, this sando features slices of grilled wagyu with yuzu-koshu paste and served alongside some pickled cucumber. For the complete Sticks 'n' Santa experience, be sure to pair this with a Gingerbread Matcha Egg Nog!
When: Available from 25 November
How much: £19.50

Sandwich Sandwich, City of London

What: The Sandwich Sandwich Christmas Sandwich
Why: If you’re only going to get one Christmas sandwich this year, we’d wager that Sandwich Sandwich is the way to go. Known for their ginormous sarnies, the Christmas edition is no different. For those who want nothing more than a complete roast between two slices of bread, you’ll find it here, packed full of overnight-roasted turkey, smoked bacon, pulled turkey thigh, a hefty sage and onion sausage patty, with smotherings of herby mayo, crispy onion and parma ham crumble. Oh, and did we mention you’ll get a pot of gravy too?
When: Available from 18 November
How much: £13.95

Orée Boulangeries, various locations

What: Brie and Cranberry Petit Pain
Why: Straying slightly from your usual festive sandwich, and swapping out the turkey for cheese, Orée Boulangeries is combining seasonal flavours with its beloved French craftsmanship to bring you this year’s sarnie. A sourdough roll comes stuffed with both brie and emmental cheese, topped with wild rocket, a sweet onion chutney and a vegan cranberry mayo. This is one that’ll leave you wanting more, and we reckon we'll be back to grab another one before the big day.
When: Available from 18 November (in all London stores)
How much: £6.40 (to take-away)

The Black Pig, Borough Market

What: The Sleigher Christmas Sandwich
Why: Located in the heart of Borough Market, you’ll have to join a queue to try The Black Pig's Christmas sandwich. It features an entire festive feast in one overflowing sarnie! Served in a toasted ciabatta and packed full of turkey, pork, red cabbage, confit leek mayo, cranberry sauce and a crunchy pecan, sage and onion crumble, this one is epic on all fronts. The best part? You can upgrade your sandwich to come with a pot of gravy - perfect for dipping. With a limited number available every day, make sure to get there early.
When: Available from 21 November
How much: £12

Rogue Sarnies, Hackney

What: Festive Beef Dip
Why: Rogue Sarnies proves that it’s all about the details. Making their own bread each day, in their wood fire oven, is the secret ingredient to all their sarnies, setting them apart from many others. If you find yourself in Hackney in the run up to Christmas, be sure to try this Festive Beef Dip. Packed full of sticky braised beef shin with slices of roast beef (which had been pre-drenched in gravy), caramelised bovril onions, pickled roasted onions and finished with a horseradish cream - what more could you want?
When: Available from 11 November
How much: £12

Chet's, Shepherd's Bush

What: The Spicy Nutcracker
Why: Housed in The Hoxton Hotel, Chet’s serves up its unique Thai-American fusion which, of course, seeps into its 2024 Christmas sandwich offering. Served on shokupan, Japanese milk bread, this sarnie is packed full of shredded duck, pickled onions, fresh spinach, and crispy red cabbage, and slathered with a spicy peanut sauce and ranch dressing. There’s truly something for everyone in the sarnie, and completely different to anything else you’ll find on our list! A side of prawn crackers just seals the deal with this one.
When: Available from 13 November

The best vegan Christmas sandwiches

Keen to enjoy all the season's best Christmas sandwiches on a vegan diet? You absolutely can. Check out these tasty plant-based alternatives, from nut roast sarnies to veggie-filled creations. 

B Bagel

What: The Tofu Tinsel Treat Bagel
Why: As well as its new festive turkey option, B Bagel has launched a vegan Christmas sandwich for 2024 - and it doesn’t disappoint. Keep it plant-based this Christmas with marinated tofu smothered in a vegan pepper gravy so you can dip away as you eat.
When: Available from 7 November
How much: £7.80

M&S

What: Very Merry Veggie Roast Wrap
Why: For those not interested in fake meat sarnies, why not give this one a try? Bursting with delicious flavours, and packed full of colourful veggies, this wrap is filled with spiced vegetable balls and butternut squash, paired with a red cabbage slaw, fresh spinach and a garlic dressing that is sure to tickle your tastebuds. 
When: Available from 1 November
How much: £3.90

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