Christmas Food Shopping Guide
Find out where to get all the Christmas classics you know and love, without the cruelty.
Practical Shopping Tips for a Stress-Free Vegan Christmas
Our complete plant-based food shopping guide is here to help. Whether you’re preparing a festive feast or stocking up on holiday treats, this guide shows you what to buy for mains, like vegan Christmas roasts, sides, and desserts – all dairy-free, egg-free, and cruelty-free. With practical tips for planning and shopping, you can enjoy a compassionate Christmas full of flavour, colour, and festive joy without compromising your plant-based lifestyle. Make this holiday season easier, tastier, and more mindful with our expert vegan grocery tips:
- Create a detailed grocery list: Separate it into mains, sides, desserts, snacks, and drinks to make shopping quicker and more organized.
- Check labels online in advance: Look for vegan, cruelty-free, dairy-free options to avoid surprises at the store.
- Use vegan product apps: Apps like FussyVegan, Is It Vegan?, VeganVerify or others can be used to identify plant-based products easily.
- Shop early or online: Avoid holiday shortages by buying non-perishables in advance or using online grocery delivery services.
- Plan for leftovers: Include containers or storage options so that no food goes to waste.
What You Can Buy
Christmas Roasts
- Suzy Spoon’s Classic and Gluten-free Festive Roast (Suzy Spoon’s)
- Vegie Delights Vegetable Roast 480g (Coles)
- Plantitude Christmas Roast with Cranberry Glaze 500g (Woolworths)
- Field Celebration Roast 454g (Green Edge & Vegan Perfection)
- Field Roast with Hazelnut & Cranberry family-size (Vegan Perfection)
- Lamyong Vegan Roast 350g (Lamyong)
- Nature’s Kitchen Christmas Roast 650g (Coles)
- Nature’s Kitchen Christmas Ham-style Roast 600g (Coles)
Christmas Meal Kits
- Choose from a variety of options: The Lot, Christmas sides, Festive trifle and more (Just Add Vegan)
Other Festive Vegan Protein
- Lamyong Vegan Seafood Fingers 600g (Lamyong)
- Lamyong Vegan Prawn 600g (Lamyong)
- Lamyong Vegan Calamari 600g (Lamyong)
Fruit Mince Pies & Cake Slices
- Athenry Christmas Mince Pies, gluten-free (Vegan Perfection)
- Coles I’m Free From Fruit Mince Pies, gluten-free
- Coles I’m Free From Fruit Cake Slices, gluten-free
Christmas Puddings
- Newcastle’s Pudding Lady Christmas Puddings (Green Edge)
- Woolworths Gold Vegan Christmas Pudding
- Coles I’m Free From Christmas Gluten Free Pudding 400g
- Coles Festive Matured Christmas Pudding 700g
- Woolworths Essentials Plum Pudding
- Pudding Lane Christmas Plant-based Pudding 500g
Chocolate Cakes & Treats
- Plantitude Vegan Belgian Dark Chocolate Cake
- Gold Vegan and Chocolate Hazelnut Mudcake
- Plantitude Vegan Belgian Dark Chocolate Brownie
- Pat and Sticks Double Choc Ice Cream Sandwich (Green Edge)
- Denada Espresso Choc Fudge Ice Cream (Coles)
- So Good Chocolate Bliss Ice Cream (Coles & Woolworths)
Christmas Biscuits, Cookies and Ginger-folk
- Lotus Biscoff Biscuits (Coles, IGA, Woolworths)
- The Little Bakery Co. Vegan Chocolate Macaroons (Coles)
- Gingerbread Folk Kiddiewinks, Cookie Tin, Christmas Gluten-free Minis
Christmas Candy and Treats
- Christmas Rock Candy (Red Balloon)
- Coles Peppermint Candy Canes (30 pack available too)
- House of Nestar
Vegan Turkish Delights - The Natural Candy Shop Strawberry Candy Canes (Happy Tummies)
- Christmas Tree Lollipops (Red Balloon)
- Yum Earth Organic Pops (Happy Tummies & iHerb)
- Nature’s Kitchen Vegan Meringue Kisses (Coles)
- Treat Yo Self Ice Cream
Christmas Themed Chocolates and Truffles
- Advent Calendars (La Vida Vegan, Happy Tummies & Vegan Perfection)
- Constant Craving Chocolates
- Moo Free Christmas chocolates (Sunnybrook)
- Nomo Reindeer Chocolate (Woolworths)
- Sweet William Chocolate Santas (Big W & IGA stores)
FAQs
What should I buy for a vegan Christmas feast?
A vegan Christmas grocery list should include plant-based mains like lentil, nut or tofu roasts, fresh vegetables for roasting, grains, legumes, vegan cheese, dairy-free milk, and holiday desserts such as vegan gingerbread folk, fruit mince pies, or chocolate treats.
How can I plan a stress-free vegan Christmas shop?
Plan ahead by creating a plant-based shopping list, check labels for cruelty-free and dairy-free products, and shop early to avoid shortages. Focus on versatile ingredients that can be used for multiple dishes. You can also rely on vegan food apps that list plant-based products, making it easier to find the right items and save time while planning your festive feast.
Are there shortcuts for vegan holiday meals?
Yes! Pre-prepared vegan roasts or plant-based meats, store-bought dairy-free desserts, frozen vegetables, and plant-based sauces or gravies can save time while keeping your Christmas menu compassionate and delicious.