M&S has once again made Christmas planning easy, and this time, everyone’s favourite chocolate caterpillar is taking the spotlight.
The 2025 Food-To-Order range is packed with indulgent centrepieces, nostalgic desserts and plenty of sparkle for the season.
There’s a sense that Colin really has become the sweetest symbol of British festive cheer.
All information is provided for general interest only. Product availability, pricing and collection windows may vary by location.
1. Festive Colin Takes Centre Stage
M&S's Christmas Food-To-Order line-up for 2025 puts a festive Colin front and centre, with the Christmas Cracker Colin the Caterpillar highlighted across guides and round-ups.
It's a playful twist on the cult classic, positioned by multiple outlets as a star of this year's range.
The cake appears prominently alongside other seasonal showpieces in M&S coverage.
Collection is tied to the Food-To-Order window in late December.
2. What Christmas Cracker Colin Actually Is
Christmas Cracker Colin is a chocolate sponge roll filled with chocolate buttercream, covered in thick milk chocolate, and decorated with chocolate crackers plus popping-candy details.
It's listed to serve 10.
M&S's product page also notes a guaranteed use-by date running to 27 December for Food-To-Order purchases.
UK press pricing commonly cites £15, though prices can vary by location.
3. When And How To Order
M&S's Christmas Food-To-Order site confirms collection across 22–24 December 2025.
The Independent notes there isn't a single official closing date for orders, but recommends booking early to secure your slot.
You place orders online and pick up in store during your chosen collection window.
This approach helps households plan the big shop without last-minute stress.
4. Extra Colin Treats You'll See In Stores
Beyond the Food-To-Order cake, M&S's seasonal content highlights that Christmas Colin arrives in stores in December, with official pages flagging the in-store date.
Social updates from M&S have also hyped an even more chocolate-forward Christmas Colin compared with the year-round version.
You'll also spot Colin-themed Christmas sweets, including vegan fruit gums, in the Foodhall.
It's very much a Colin-everywhere Christmas.
5. A Frozen Colin For Freezer Space
If you like the idea of a caterpillar-themed centrepiece you can stash ahead of time, there's an Arctic Colin the Caterpillar Chocolatey Frozen Dessert.
It's listed at 765g and widely sold via Ocado's M&S Christmas section.
This gives you a freezer-friendly option alongside the fresh Food-To-Order cake.
Handy if you're juggling oven space.
6. New Savoury Heroes On The 2025 Menu
While Colin steals the dessert spotlight, the 2025 range also packs notable savoury centrepieces and party food.
Coverage details collaborations with chef Tom Kerridge, including a duck-liver parfait and multiple Wellingtons, plus luxe choices like wagyu beef and premium brie bakes.
You'll also find new pies, gratins and seafood starters in this year's mix.
It's a broader, chef-influenced line-up designed to suit different Christmas tables.
7. Where To Browse The Full Line-Up
You can explore the live Food-To-Order selection on M&S's Christmas site and in the digital Food catalogue to check what's available at your local store.
M&S also pushes a seasonal Food magazine in stores that showcases the range and key dates.
Between these, you'll get the latest on collection slots, serving sizes and product specifics.
It's the easiest way to confirm what your branch is stocking.
