The big Christmas food shop can be planned with extreme precision but, however careful you are, something will always be left off the list. When plans change, when sprouts burn or when you just run out of foil, your local SPAR can help.
Shopping at your local SPAR means avoiding the crowds in out-of-town supermarkets and the parking nightmares of the city centre. With SPAR’s convenient locations and opening hours they’re there to help you with those last-minute crisis hits.
Choose from big brand names or award-winning items from SPAR’s own range. But before you do anything, take a look at our list of often-forgotten items and see if anything jogs your memory.
Get mixing
You’ve got drinks, you’ve got snacks and decorations… But suddenly you realise there’s gin, but no tonic.
And the couple from next door really like a G&T. SPAR’s own-brand tonic is made with spring water and comes in original and slimline versions. You can pick up bitter lemon and soda water while you’re there too.
Foiled…again
There cannot be a cook in the land who hasn’t run short of foil during the Christmas season – we like to imagine that even the staff at Sandringham House would sometimes pay a king’s ransom for an extra roll of aluminium!
Looking at a half-covered turkey and calling to someone “check the back of the cupboard! Check again!” rarely works. But visiting your local SPAR will set you up with foil, cling film and greaseproof paper.
Oil’s well
We often fall into the trap of thinking we will always have cooking oil.
The bottles last so long. But it’s only when you’re cooking dinner for eight that you realise the level in the sunflower oil bottle is really quite low and it’s not going to cover all of the roast potatoes. SPAR is your saviour again…
Popping off
It’s your turn to head out to a party, but you’ve forgotten to pick up anything to drink.
Stop at SPAR on your way and pick up a bottle of their Perlezza Prosecco Brut or Perlezza Rose – taking inspiration from the Italian word for pearls (perle) this truly is an Italian gem, gently aromatic with delicate citrus characters, hints of apple and a soft, creamy finish.
And it’s currently on offer at just £6.49!
Double delight
A pavlova at the centre of a buffet. A warm slice of apple pie as everyone tumbles back in from a Boxing Day dog walk. A big pile of profiteroles waiting to wow New Year’s Eve guests.
Except you don’t have any cream. SPAR stocks both single and double creams, so your puddings are saved.
The morning after
You weren’t going too drink much, you said. But surrounded by laughing friends you forgot about that.
You can make it to SPAR and alongside eggs, bacon and a range of soft drinks, you’ll also find packets of ibuprofen and extra-strength paracetamol. Happy new year!
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Please note alcoholic products are only available to people aged 18+. SPAR follows the ‘challenge 25 policy’ so you may be asked for ID when purchasing. Please drink responsibly. Do not drink if you are pregnant.
