Christmas Dinner in a Scone? The Cornish Company’s Festive Twist Divides the Nation

The Cornish Company has sparked a nationwide debate with the launch of its Christmas Dinner scone, a novel take on the traditional festive meal. Marketed as a stress-free and cost-effective alternative to the full Christmas spread, this unique creation has left some excited and others less convinced.

A Festive Feast in a Bite

Unveiled on Monday, the Christmas Dinner scone features a sage and onion stuffing-infused base, layered with roast turkey, cranberry relish, and a white wine and herb gravy. Aimed at reducing the stress associated with preparing a traditional Christmas dinner, the scone is already making waves.

For £19.99, customers can purchase a Christmas Dinner scone hamper, which includes four stuffing-infused scones, hand-sliced turkey, cranberry relish, and gravy. Nearly 50 hampers have been sold already, with only a limited number remaining for those looking to try this unique festive offering.

To order, visit The Cornish Company website.

Dividing Opinions

The Christmas Dinner scone has ignited strong reactions across social media. While some see it as a fun and innovative way to embrace the festive season, others are less than impressed. Positive reactions included comments like:

“Well this definitely is worth a go! Just ordered.”

“Just ordered. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

However, not everyone was convinced, with one user exclaiming:
“This is surely a crime?!”
Another added simply:
“Yuk.”

The Inspiration Behind the Scone

Tom Woodley, founder and managing director of The Cornish Company, explained the motivation for the festive creation, saying:

“There are few things better in life than tucking into your Christmas dinner surrounded by those nearest and dearest to you.

“With the festive season in full swing, we wanted to give people the opportunity to sample the joy of a Christmas dinner a few weeks early and in a single bite.

“Being proudly based in Cornwall we were in little doubt there was a better way to achieve this than through a scone that celebrates the nostalgia and comfort of the festive season.

“The scone is cost-effective and totally stress-free to create – we can’t wait for people to try our creation. Who knows, maybe scones will become an unmissable treat around the dinner table this Christmas!”

A Solution to Christmas Dinner Stress?

The Cornish Company’s research highlights the pressure many Brits feel when preparing Christmas dinner. Over a third (38.9%) identified the timing of the meal as a key source of stress, followed closely by the challenge of keeping food warm (38.6%) and the post-meal clean-up (33.2%).

With its easy preparation and minimal clean-up, the Christmas Dinner scone aims to provide a stress-free festive solution. Whether it becomes a beloved Christmas staple or remains a divisive novelty, one thing is certain—this festive scone has captured the nation’s attention.