Scottish Store & Deli’s Top Christmas Food Picks for 2026
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Our 2026 festive food picks, from Scottish breakfast favourites and pies to cheese, smoked fish, charcuterie, bakery treats and sweets.
Christmas is one of the best times of year to put Scottish food at the centre of the table. For 2026, we have picked the products and categories that work especially well for Christmas morning, festive buffets, cheeseboards, Christmas Eve grazing and Boxing Day.
You can shop the full seasonal range in our Christmas Foods & Hampers collection.
1. Square sausage for Christmas breakfast
A proper Scottish breakfast is hard to beat on Christmas morning. Square sausage is quick to cook, easy to serve in a roll and works perfectly with tattie scones, bacon and eggs.
Browse Square Sausage, Lorne Sausage & Bacon.
2. Black pudding and traditional breakfast puddings
Black pudding is the classic choice, while white pudding and fruit pudding give you extra variety. A mixed breakfast platter is an easy way to let everyone choose their favourite.
See our Traditional Scottish Puddings.
3. Scotch pies and mini savouries
Few foods are as useful over Christmas as a tray of hot savoury pies. Scotch pies, mini steak pies and macaroni pies work for lunches, buffets and last-minute visitors.
Try Scotch Pie, Mini Scotch Pies x12 or Mini Macaroni Pies.
4. Scottish steak pie
Steak pie comes into its own as Christmas gives way to Hogmanay and New Year. It is a simple family meal that feels traditional without needing hours of preparation.
Browse our Butcher’s Meat & Sausages collection.
5. Scottish cheese for the festive board
A small, well-balanced cheeseboard works after dinner or as part of a Boxing Day spread. Pair Scottish cheese with oatcakes, chutney and preserves.
Explore Scottish cheese.
6. Charcuterie and smoked meats
For Christmas Eve or a relaxed Boxing Day, cured and smoked meats make an easy grazing board. Add cheese, oatcakes and condiments and most of the preparation is already done.
See Charcuterie, Meats & Pâté.
7. Smoked fish
Smoked salmon and other smoked fish are useful for starters, brunch and small canapés. They also bring a lighter option to a table that may otherwise be rich in meat and pastry.
Browse our Fish selection.
8. Scottish bakery favourites
Cakes, traybakes, biscuits and traditional breads are ideal for unexpected guests because they can be served quickly with tea or coffee.
Explore Cakes & Traybakes and Biscuits.
9. Tablet and fudge
Small Scottish sweet treats are perfect for sharing bowls, after-dinner treats and adding to a festive gift.
Browse Fudge & Tablet.
10. Condiments for leftovers and cheeseboards
Chutneys and preserves often become some of the most useful items in the cupboard over Christmas. They work with cheese, cold meats and Boxing Day leftovers.
See our Condiments collection.
Planning your Christmas food order
Think across the whole festive period rather than only Christmas dinner: Christmas morning, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year all create different food occasions. Ordering a mix of breakfast, deli, bakery and savoury products gives you far more flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What Scottish food is good for Christmas?
Breakfast foods, pies, steak pie, Scottish cheese, smoked fish, charcuterie, bakery treats, shortbread, tablet and preserves all work well across the festive period.
Can I order Scottish Christmas food online?
Yes. Browse our Christmas collection for seasonal Scottish food available to order online.
Will this guide be updated?
Yes. This is our 2026 selection and we can refresh the picks as the seasonal range changes.