PRESENTS, decorations and hungry guests to feed – Christmas is certainly the most expensive time of the year for many families.
But luckily, one cash-savvy foodie, Kathryn Leech, has proved you can easily have a scrumptious festive feast on a budget this year – and no, it's not by doing your shopping at Aldi.
With Christmas right around the corner, the money-saving whizz, from Manchester, advised to check out your local Marks & Spencer instead.
Although this high-street retailer may not necessarily be the first shop to spring to mind when it comes to shopping on a budget, Kathryn recently revealed it's even cheaper than rival supermarket Tesco – and some of their items, such as eggs, are less pricey than elsewhere.
''When shopping at M&S, taking full advantage of their multi-buy deals is the way to save the most money whilst getting the best products!
''Shop smarter not harder! You can enjoy M&S quality food, for a very affordable price,'' she said in an exclusive chat with Fabulous.
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To make sure you get the most food for less, Kathryn advised to check out their 'buy any 3, add 1 free’ deal, bringing the total to £24.40.
Here's what the cash-savvy money whizz, also known as Kat Saves on TikTok, snapped up…
16 Pigs in Blankets
Price: The festive classic cost her £5.50 and was available in their 'buy any 3 add 1 free' deal.
''Christmas just isn't Christmas without pigs in blankets!
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''You get 16 in this pack which means there should be enough to go around… but first come first served!''
10 Salt & Pepper Chicken Spring Rolls
Price: £5.50, buy any 3 add 1 free.
Fancy something new this year? Then M&S' take on the traditional Spring Rolls is a must – and they're scrumptious too!
12 Fried Fondue Bites
Price: £5.50, buy any 3 add 1 free.
Fried cheese! Do we even need to say more? Perfect for a glass of wine and some crackers on the side – yum!
10 Mini Cheeseburgers
Price: £5.50, buy any 3 add 1 free.
''Mini food just makes the perfect party table! It just means everyone can taste a little bit of everything, and these cheeseburgers are a great choice.''
20 Cocktail Sausage Rolls
Price: £3.70
A party table essential that we will never get bored of – and for such a bargain price, it's really a no-brainer.
''I could probably eat half the pack to myself!'' Kathryn chuckled.
Salt & Vinegar Chiplets
Price: £1.10
''M&S have a number of really affordable sharing bags of crisps perfect for parties. You can mix and match a few different flavours!'' said the rising TikTok star.
Cheese Tasters
Price: £1.10
The high street retailer offers a great range of crisps, from something a little bit more exotic to firm classic, such as Cheese Tasters.
Chatting to The Sun, the shopper noted: ''These are my favourite M&S crisps, and at £1.10 for a share bag, it’s an absolute bargain!''
Percy Pig Chocolate Coins
Price: £2
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Marks & Spencer are known for their Percy Pig sweets – but have you tried out their Chocolate Coins? If not, then this festive season is the perfect opportunity to do so – and they're ideal for affordable stocking fillers.
''With a bit of an M&S spin, enjoy a little bit of chocolate, Percy Pig style,'' Kathryn joked.
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