The best roast potatoes to serve with your Christmas dinner (and the winner isn't Aunt Bessie’s!)

Score: 84/100

Our winning spuds feel extra fancy – and therefore perfect for the big day – thanks to the addition of slow-cooked confit garlic, which adds an earthy depth of flavour. Seasoned with rosemary, parsley and thyme, they impressed our testers with their crisp, caramelised edges and fluffy centres. God-tier tatties, worthy of the big day.

Available 1 December 2026

Score: 82/100

Cooked in traditional goose fat, these rich, meaty potatoes crisp up beautifully on the outside while staying soft and fluffy in the middle. Testers said the comforting flavour was 'reminiscent of homemade roast potatoes', with one describing it as 'the hallmark of a traditional Sunday roast'. They'd be a welcome addition to the Christmas feast.

Score: 82/100

Alternatively, Lidl’s goose fat spuds scored equally well and will save you a few quid. Rich and buttery with an indulgent caramelised finish, the texture was a hit, with one tester saying they were ‘left wanting more’.

Available 14 December 2026

Score: 81/100

It's always wise to have a bag of frozen roasties on standby, and M&S's are the ones to reach for. Well-seasoned with a satisfyingly crunchy coating and fluffy, melt-in-the-middle centre, they impressed across the panel, with one tester describing them as 'perfect'.

Score: 80/100

If you can't cook your roast potatoes in wagyu fat at Christmas, when can you? These spuds smell fantastic, with a rich, buttery aroma and indulgent flavour. Testers also praised the crisp, golden exterior and light seasoning, which lets the richness of the wagyu shine through.

Available 19 December 2026

Score: 80/100

Part of ASDA’s most premium “Exceptional” range, these golden roasties are cooked in beef dripping to create a fluffy, creamy texture and comforting flavour (our test kitchen smelt incredible!). The parsley and rosemary really enhances the taste without overpowering, making them a top choice for your Christmas roast.

Available TBC

Score: 79/100

COOK’s roasties impressed us with their perfectly crispy skin and ‘rich, earthy’ flavour, which is well-balanced with a hint of natural sweetness.

And while others rely on goose or duck fat for crunch, COOK’s potatoes are 100% plant-based, making them a great option for everyone this Christmas, veggies and vegans included.

Score: 75/100

Rich and savoury, with inviting notes of garlic, Waitrose's premium roast potatoes make a great first impression. The wagyu fat adds a meaty depth of flavour that's balanced by the potato's natural sweetness, while caramelised edges give way to a 'beautiful soft potato' within. They do break up a bit in the oven, but we think the crispy crumbled bits are the best part.

Available 2 December 2026

Score: 72/100

Not to be confused with Aunt Bessie’s duck fat roasties, these are cooked in oils, making them vegan-friendly. Although not quite as crisp as we’d have liked, the simple, comforting flavour provides a good base for you to add your own herbs and flavouring.

Score: 72/100

Sainsbury's has also used luxurious wagyu fat to create these golden roasties. Fluffy and comforting, with a homely appeal, testers praised the lightly crisp exterior and soft, pillowy centres. A classic crowd-pleaser for the Christmas table.

Available 22 December 2026