You can always rely on Pret to deliver a banger, and their veggie Christmas sandwich is no different. The Veggie Christmas Lunch sandwich – which features a “Christmas” pesto made with pine nuts, chestnuts, pumpkin seeds, parsley and rosemary – gives this one a uniquely festive taste, which is perfectly complimented by the crunchiness of the crispy onions and caramelised pecans.

Price: £3.75

As a non-vegan myself I decided to enlist some help to make this decision, and the answer was unanimous. Filled with plenty of stuffing and boasting loads of flavour, Starbucks have really outdone themselves here. The beautiful beetroot wrap also makes it stand out from the crowd: we’d certainly be happy to see this one hang around all year.

Price: £2.99

Stylist’s fitness editor Meriam Ahari has been vegan for over three years and she’s had her share of disappointing sandwich options. Her verdict on Coco di Mama’s festive option? She asked for seconds. If you’re a vegan who misses the taste or consistency of mayonnaise, this sandwich does the trick with it’s tasty vegan mayo. Although the bacon didn’t taste like the actual thing (a potential bonus for some vegans), it was a lively mix with the perfect ratio of cranberry and parsnip stuffing, some tasty smoked chilli jam, and, of course, lots of THIS™ Isn’t Bacon (made primarily from soya). Plus, 25p from the sandwich goes to The Felix Project to help feed a hungry Londoner.

Price: £4.25

Everyone knows they can rely on M&S’ food to be tasty, but they’ve really delivered here. The Turkey Feast sandwich is filled to the brim with pieces of turkey, bacon, stuffing and cranberry sauce, all nestled between two pieces of soft malted brown bread. While turkey sandwiches can veer on the dry side, this one is suitably moist thanks to the generous helpings of mayo and cranberry sauce. And as if that wasn’t enough, 5% of the sale is dedicated to the homeless charity shelter. A round of applause please.

Price: £3.90

If you’re not a fan of turkey (or if you just bloody love pigs in blankets), this one’s for you. While it’s not technically pigs in blankets in a sandwich (the bacon and sausages are separate), it tastes exactly like it, and the toasted bread adds a whole new dimension to the panini. Delicious.

Price: £3.95

If you’re looking for something a bit different this Christmas, why not go for EAT’s smoked salmon, beetroot and horseradish sandwich? Instead of the traditional smoked salmon and cream cheese recipe, this sandwich offers a unique twist on a classic. It may not sound like a match made in heaven, but it just works. Trust us.

Price: £4.50

This may sound like a pretty random category, but you’ll know what I’m talking about when you sink your teeth into this beautiful sandwich. First of all, it’s made from Waste-Less Sourdough, aka the UK’s first loaf made from surplus loaves, meaning you can avoid that unnecessary waste. All that’s left to do is pick up this GAIL’s sandwich from your local bakery and tuck into some delicious slices of turkey and Mayfield Swiss cheese layered with homemade bacon jam and the most incredible chipotle aioli – you can thank us later.

Price: £5.10

Brie truly is the cheese of Christmas, and this sandwich from EAT tops the list of brie-inclusive recipes on offer. Laden with plenty of cranberry sauce and filled with delicious nut stuffing, this is another great option for the vegetarians among us. The combination of the nut stuffing and creamy brie is the big winner here, adding a rich and indulgent edge to the whole experience – perfect for the festive season.

Price: £3.99

When you’re full up from all the incredibly indulgent festive food on offer, Aldi’s Turkey and the Trimmings wrap is the perfect way to eat something lighter without dodging the Christmas spirit. The mix of turkey with a good helping of pork, sage and onion stuffing, cranberry and port chutney, mayonnaise and friend onions is everything you want in a festive sandwich – and the wrap doesn’t get in the way of the amazing flavours in between.

Price: £1.79

It’s all the fun of the regular turkey feast sandwich with some pretty tasty gluten free bread to go with it – what’s not to love? Plus, as with the other M&S sandwich, 5% of the proceeds will go to homeless charity Shelter, so that’s always good news.

Price: £3.50

For those among us who really don’t like mayo, PAUL’s All About The Sprouts sandwich is a pretty tasty alternative. This colourful combination of hummus, roasted Brussel sprouts, spinach, pickled red cabbage, grilled carrots and chestnuts is topped with a generous helping of orange jam and old English chutney, and it’s delicious, sweet and refreshing. The freshly baked cranberry, onion and sage baguette is a pretty big bonus, too.

Price: £4.25     

If you’re looking for the taste of Christmas in a roll, look no further than this Christmas market sandwich from Sainsbury’s. Nestled inside the delicious brioche roll you’ll find a mix of ham hock, sauerkraut, beer-flavoured mayonnaise and some weirdly wonderful gherkins. If you can’t get to Europe this year for the authentic Christmas market experience, this roll will at least take you half the way.

Price: £3     

It’s not what you’d conventionally expect from a festive sandwich, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t tasty. Packed with nice smoky cheese and some great chunky slaw, this is a good sandwich, even if isn’t the most Christmassy thing ever.

Price: £3.29

As soon as I’d taken the first couple of bites of this delightful sandwich, I knew I’d found my all-around winner. No, it’s not a culinary masterpiece, and it doesn’t offer anything you wouldn’t expect from a festive menu, but that’s kind of the point. It’s got everything you want from a Christmas sandwich: it’s stuffed with plenty of filling, boasts a perfect amount of cranberry sauce and is generally just very yummy. It’s a solid thumbs up from me.

Price: £3.59

And last but not least, the big award goes to the one and only PAUL’s Dinde De Noël. To start with, the cranberries are literally baked into the bread, which is also sage and onion flavoured. Between the delicious baguette you’ll find sliced turkey, smoky bacon and spinach with some rich cream cheese and horseradish sauce. The horseradish sauce may sound rogue, but trust me – it makes it all worth it.

Price: £4.65