Poundland has become the latest retailer to announce a Christmas sandwich(Image: PA)

Poundland's £2 Christmas meal deal sandwich range cheaper than Tesco

Some shoppers rarely think to buy their lunch from Poundland - but the store's latest festive meal deals only cost £3

by · The Mirror

Poundland has added two new Christmas-themed choices to its meal deal range. Most stores offer a festive selection in their sandwich range this time of year, and the discount store is no different.

Filled with turkey, cranberry, and stuffing, the £2 sandwich joins the lunchtime meal option, along with a vegetarian option – a cheese and Christmas slaw sandwich. Both can be found in the store's chilled aisles starting this week.

Made by 'On A Roll Sandwich Company’s Pantry', the sandwiches are priced at just £2 on their own. They can also be bundled up as part of the value £3 meal deal which offers three items – a sandwich, drink and snack.

“Others may have celebrities in their expensive Christmas TV ads, but at Poundland it’s the price that’s the star,” said FMCG director Glyn Hughes. “That’s why we’re delighted to have worked with up-and-coming supplier On A Roll to create a festive sandwich that tastes as good as any on the market – and just for £2.”

While Poundland isn’t always the first place office workers would consider for their lunch date, its £3 meal deal has raised the bar. Priced at £3, Poundland’s meal deal is designed to satisfy lunchtime cravings without breaking the bank.

There are two options to choose from this festive season at Poundland( Image: Poundland)

The meal deal was launched earlier this year, but the new festive filled sarnies have only just been added. Poundland's meal deals are touted as the cheapest around compared to Tesco's £3.40 deal (if you have a Clubcard). You can find the full list of what to expect when you shop for your lunch at Poundland here.

The launch follows Poundland's move to increase the number of items at £1 or below from around 1,000 to 1,500 in all its UK stores. Last week, everyday essentials such as milk, bread, sugar, and eggs were all reduced to a locked price of £1, and Poundland began the launch of new £1 fresh produce stands in over 520 stores across the UK.

Now, across Poundland’s typical core range of around 5,000 items, around a third are £1 or less, reinforcing Poundland’s aim to be the home of the pound. Last week Poundland also launched ’12 deals of Christmas’, covering different must-have Christmas essentials such as LED lights, gift bags, wrap, biscuits and more.

Poundland has announced a Christmas sandwich is being added to its very cheap meal deal range( Image: Poundland)

Brands up and down the country have revealed festive menus as the nation gears up for Christmas - which is only a few weeks away. Major chains like Greggs, Costa Coffee, and McDonald's have all released information about special items coming to stores for a limited time only.

TV cook Nigella Lawson teased the return of the iconic Festive Bake as well as sandwiches, sweet treats and hot drinks. For those after some fast food, McDonald's announced a wealth of fan favourites would be returning this Christmas to its ever-changing menu.