Tesco meal deal update confirmed in new Monday announcement for food shoppers

Tesco meal deal update confirmed in new Monday announcement for food shoppers Shoppers don't have too long to wait to get their hands on the new food and drink options Tesco has announced a new change is coming to its meal deal range for shoppers to enjoy this month. On Monday, October 5, the supermarket confirmed new items will be coming to shop shelves across the UK from October 12. The new food products will likely excite anyone keen to get into the festive mood early, even though Christmas is still 81 days away. As part of its Festive Sandwich and Meal Deal range this year, Tesco revealed that there will be a mix of new "indulgent" choices and returning festive "favourites." It comes as the supermarket's recent research found that over a third (35%) of Brits agree that their favourite type of sandwich is a Christmas sandwich. In response, Tesco says its 2026 festive line-up is brimming with seasonal favourites, indulgent twists and plenty of choice, all at great value for shoppers. The store said: "The range brings together sandwiches, wraps, salads, snacks and drinks, giving customers plenty of ways to mix-and-match their Meal Deal, and enjoy the comforting flavours of Christmas without waiting for the big day." What new festive meal deal items are coming to Tesco? - Tesco Fully Loaded Chicken, Stuffing, Braised Red Cabbage and Cranberry Sauce Sandwich - Tesco Finest Turkey Pastrami Panettone Style Roll - Tesco Christmas Triple Sandwich - Tesco Chicken, Brie, Bacon and Cranberry Caesar Salad - Tesco Pretzels with Salted Caramel Dip (side) Tesco says its new Fully Loaded Chicken, Stuffing, Braised Red Cabbage and Cranberry Sauce Sandwich delivers the "best bits of Christmas dinner together in one hearty, flavour-packed bite". It is filled with chicken, smoky bacon, rosemary gravy, sage and onion stuffing and a layer of red cabbage. Another new option coming out is Tesco's Finest Turkey Pastrami Panettone Style Roll. It combines slices of turkey pastrami with Emmental cheese and pickled red slaw, all tucked inside a panettone-style roll for a "sweet and savoury deli-inspired bite". Tesco says its new Christmas Triple Sandwich is inspired by three of the season’s most loved food moments. It combines the classic Christmas lunch with chicken, stuffing, and cranberry sauce; a cheeseboard-inspired slice of Red Leicester cheese and chutney; and a Boxing Day buffet-style pork pie filling. For an alternative main option, the new Tesco Chicken, Brie, Bacon and Cranberry Caesar Salad, features "succulent" chicken, "creamy" Brie, smoky bacon and sweet cranberry. The supermarket says it is a "fresh yet seasonal take on a classic". New lunchtime sides this year include the Tesco Pretzels with Salted Caramel Dip, and the Tesco Cinnamon Bun Overnight Oats. The latter combines overnight oats made with warming cinnamon, Greek-style yoghurt, and a soft cheese frosting for a pudding-inspired breakfast or snack. What other new food and drink items are coming out? - Tesco Finest Honey Roasted Gammon Ham and Barber’s Cheddar Sandwich with semi-dried tomato chutney - Tesco Pork Meatball Wrap with smoky sage and onion mayonnaise - Tesco Mini Cheese Twists with Cheddar Cheese Dip - Tesco Chicken and Stuffing Dip with Mini Toasts Tesco has also announced a new drink. It said: "To complete your Christmas Meal Deal, the new Tesco Finest Spiced Apple and Pear Lemonade offers a refreshing blend of juicy apple, ripe pear and freshly squeezed lemon, gently spiced with warm vanilla and nutmeg." And again, this Christmas, Tesco is partnering with Coca-Cola to "spread festive goodwill through the meal deal". Coca-Cola Europacific Partners will donate 20p to Felix for every Festive Meal Deal purchased with any 500ml Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, or Diet Coke (incl. flavours). Felix, formerly FareShare and The Felix Project, is a UK food redistribution charity. Tesco says these funds will help the Felix network provide meals to people and communities in need across the country during the Christmas season. How much is a festive Tesco meal deal? The Tesco Christmas Meal Deal, including a main, snack and drink, is available in stores and online from October 12, for £3.85 with a Clubcard (£4.25 without). The Tesco Premium Meal Deal (premium main with standard side and drink) is available from £5.50 with a Clubcard (£6 without).