5 tips to save on Christmas dinner
We already know that Christmas dinner is synonymous with expenses for you! It is a time of great happiness. Being with family and special people is a priority. But, these parties can weigh on the budget.
It is possible to have a Christmas dinner with a plentiful table paying little and, above all, without wasting food. But first of all, organize yourself well beforehand and plan every detail. No stress, okay? Now follow our tips.
Make a guest list
This is fundamental to ensuring the correct number of people attend the Christmas dinner. Also, avoid inviting more guests at the last minute, as you will spend more than expected. Remember: each person is a cost.
Prove an amount to be spent considering the number of guests
The idea is to know how much you can spend and what dishes you want to prepare for Christmas dinner. Then, do the math on how much each person will consume on average.
To calculate the amount of consumption per person, we have some tips to give you:
- 1 kg of rice serves up to 20 people;
- 200g of meat is ideal per person;
- 1 kg of dough serves, on average, six people;
- 150g is perfect for each guest.
After this information, it is easier to know exactly which dishes you want to prepare for Christmas dinner. You will also know how many ingredients you should buy. So make the market list. A precious tip at this stage is not to run away from your shopping list. Put only what you need in the cart!
Don’t leave shopping for Christmas dinner ingredients to the last minute.
At some point in your life, you must have gone to the supermarket on Christmas Eve. Who never forgot a Christmas dinner item, huh? But there is nothing better than getting ahead and next a plan so nothing goes wrong—including your recipes.
Also, to experience less stress, buying all the ingredients before Christmas dinner saves you money. Prices at this time of year vary significantly according to demand. So, you have also noticed that the closer to the 25th, the higher the food prices are.
Research ingredient prices in different supermarkets and keep track of offers
After the shopping list is ready, plan to go to the market. Search for prices in different places and follow the wholesalers’ social networks to stay updated on the news.
If you need to buy an item in bulk, choose a wholesaler. You will make a super saving! Drinks, decorative objects, disposables, dessert ingredients, and even Christmas mixtures are more affordable in these places.
Swap more expensive foods for cheaper options.
But be careful: don’t overlook the quality of the dishes you’ll offer at Christmas dinner. We can save money without modifying the taste and delights of this exceptional date.
Usually, at this time of year, Christmas foods are more expensive. That’s why we’ve brought you two valuable tips to save on Christmas dinner :
- Choose cheaper brands, but this is another only for those you are used to using in recipes;
- Opt for fruits and vegetables typical of the season, as they are easy to find in markets and are cheaper, especially at fairs;
- Look individually at each dish you are going to prepare. Analyze the possibility of changing more expensive ingredients for cheaper ones without changing the flavor!
