During this season, many of us enjoy having a tin of chocolates on hand to share with loved ones or savor by ourselves. However, if you’re planning to indulge in this festive treat, it’s worth noting the prices have gone up.
In the past, a tin of holiday chocolates typically wouldn’t cost more than a few pounds. Yet, during my recent visit to the supermarket, I was taken aback by the steep prices of Cadbury Roses and Heroes tins, priced at £16.50 each for 700g.
While there is a slight discount available for Nectar cardholders, reducing the price to £10 per tin, it still remains relatively high. Fortunately, Sainsbury’s offers more affordable options for chocolate lovers looking to purchase Christmas tins.
For instance, the Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Mixed Chunks Tin (60g) is priced at £9.59 or £6.50 with a Nectar card. Additionally, a 750g tin of Quality Street is available for £13 or £8.50 with a Nectar card.
Moreover, shoppers can grab tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, and Quality Street ranging from 500-550g for just £6 each. For those seeking even better deals, Tesco currently offers the same tubs for just £3.95 with a Clubcard, or £4.50 without the discount.
Furthermore, Tesco also provides a bargain for Heroes tubs, priced at £7.50 with a Clubcard or £15 without. Notably, Asda and Morrisons offer competitive pricing for Christmas chocolate tubs, with various options priced below £5.
Celebrations and Quality Street are available for £3.95 with a Clubcard at Tesco, while Roses and Heroes can be bought for £7 or £5.25 with a Clubcard. Aldi and Lidl also offer tubs for less than £5 each.
Notably, Marks and Spencer and Waitrose do not stock traditional tubs on their websites. However, they do provide smaller pouch-sized packets and alternative festive chocolates, ranging from approximately £4 to £10.
These price comparisons come after recent revelations of the most cost-effective supermarkets for Christmas chocolate tubs.