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After Christmas dinner, Easter lunch is probably the most thought-about meal of the year — especially if you’re hosting this year.
Sure, there’s slightly less pressure for absolute perfection this time around — preparing ahead is key for less stress come the big day — and rather than a meal that might put you in a coma, Easter lunch is all about bright spring greens and lighter protein, with salmon and ham all making the cut.
As for the star of the show? This weekend, it’s roast lamb that will take centre stage. Although, depending on how hungry your mob is, an entourage of roast beef or roast chicken could go down a storm too.
Whatever flavour of feast you’re planning to lay on your decorated table, there’s no need to fork out more than you have to. The nation’s supermarkets have laid on a spread of deals to help make the cost of Easter more palatable.
Sainsbury’s is top of the pack, offering huge savings on roast centrepieces with deals across lamb, beef and pork. The ‘Build A Roast Dinner’ savings get even better for those with a Nectar card — better than half price in some cases. Mix and match the stars of your Easter lunch show with essential trimmings, like potatoes, carrots, Savoy cabbage all down to 15p.
As for dessert, well, Sainsbury’s hasn’t forgotten about your sweet tooth either. For those who can be persuaded away from their pile of chocolate eggs, there are hot cross buns, trifle, and Sicilian lemon tarts to tuck into, with up to 25 per cent off.
And when it comes to booze, the supermarket has cracking deals on champagne and sparkling wine, plus deals on red, white, and rosé, so there are plenty of options to pair with your menu. If you buy six bottles or more, you can save up to 25 per cent.
Safe to say, no one will be going hungry or thirsty this Easter.
To show you what’s on offer from Sainsbury’s and the UK’s other major grocers, I’ve rounded up the best offers to buy now and prepare for the special Sunday lunch ahead.
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The main event - lamb, beef, pork, chicken and salmon deals
Sainsbury’s whole leg of lamb (2.3kg) — Was: £33.40, now £15.70 on Nectar
Sainsbury’s Scottish salmon side — Was: £21.60, now £10.80 on Nectar
Sainsbury's 1.6kg British Fresh Medium Whole Chicken — Was: £5.35, now £3.58 on Nectar
Waitrose British Native Breed Large Beef Topside — Was: £22, now: £14.66
Tesco Finest Wiltshire Cured Smoked Loin Joint 550g — Was: £6.25, now: £5 with Clubcard
Easter lunch side deals
Sainsbury's White Potatoes 2kg — Was: £1.32, now: 15p on Nectar
Sainsbury's Carrots 1kg — Was: 69p, now: 15p on Nectar
Sainsbury's Savoy Cabbage — Was: 69p, now: 15p on Nectar
Tesco Finest Baby Potatoes 750g — Was: £1.30, now: 99p with Clubcard
Easter dessert offers (that aren’t a chocolate egg)
Sainsbury's Chocolate & Salted Caramel Tart, Taste the Difference 855g — Was: £10, now: £6.65 on Nectar
Sainsbury's Belgian Chocolate & Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Taste the Difference 500g — Was: £5.50, now: £4.10 on Nectar
Sainsbury's 30 Piece Belgian Chocolate Profiteroles Tower — Was: £9.50, now: £6.30 on Nectar
Sainsbury's Sicilian Lemon Tart, Taste the Difference 900g — Was: £10, now: £6.65 on Nectar
Tesco Chick & Bunny Gingerbread Kit Kit 441g — Was: £6, now: £5 with Clubcard
Wine, beer and drinks offers
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne 75cl — Was: £45, now: £38 on Nectar
Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne Brut, Non Vintage 75cl — Was: £40, now: £29 on Nectar
Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos de L'Oratoire Red Wine 75cl — Was: £33, now: £30 on Nectar
La Vieille Ferme Rose Wine 75cl — Was: £40, now: £29 on Nectar
Pimm’s 1L — Was: £23, now: £17 on Nectar
Waitrose Big Reds Case of 12 — Was: £126, now: £94.50
