It’s that time of year again when many of us indulge in a tin of chocolates for sharing with loved ones or enjoying on our own. However, if you’re thinking of doing so, it might be wise to hold off on your purchase.
Traditionally, a tin of festive chocolates would have set you back no more than five pounds. Yet, during my recent supermarket visit, I was taken aback by the prices of Cadbury Roses and Heroes. Entering my local Sainsbury’s with the intent to grab a tin of chocolates for a cozy movie night, I was shocked to find both 700g tins of Cadbury Roses and Heroes priced at £16.50.
Fortunately, there is a slight silver lining for those with a Nectar card as they can grab the chocolate tins for £10, although that still seems quite expensive in my opinion.
For Sainsbury’s shoppers seeking more budget-friendly options, there are alternatives available. 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. Additionally, a 750g tin of Quality Street costs £13 or £8.50 with a Nectar card.
Furthermore, tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, and Quality Street weighing 500-550g can be purchased for just £6 each.
For bargain hunters, Tesco may be the go-to destination as they are currently offering the same 500-550g Celebrations and Quality Street tubs for as low as £3.95 with a Clubcard, or £4.50 without the card.
Moreover, the £16.50/£10 Heroes tin at Sainsbury’s can be snagged for just £7.50 with a Clubcard at Tesco, priced at £15 regularly.
These price revelations follow a recent report on the most cost-effective supermarkets for Christmas chocolate tubs. Asda is currently selling standard tubs of Heroes, Roses, and Celebrations for under £5, while Morrisons offers them for £7 (or £5.50 with a Morrisons More Card).
As highlighted earlier, Tesco presents a deal with Celebrations and Quality Street tubs priced at just £3.95 with a Clubcard, while Roses and Heroes are available for £7 (or £5.25 with a Clubcard). Aldi and Lidl are also retailing tubs for less than £5.
Although Marks and Spencer and Waitrose do not stock traditional tubs on their websites, they do provide smaller pouch-sized packets and alternative festive chocolates ranging from approximately £4 to £10.