Christmas sandwich

Christmas sandwich
2011 Co-op Food 'Christmas dinner triple' sandwich package
Alternative namesBoxing Day sandwich
TypeSandwich, Leftovers
Associated cuisineChristmas dinner
Main ingredientsBread & leftovers from Christmas dinner
Similar dishesThanksgiving sandwich

A Christmas sandwich[1] or Christmas dinner leftovers sandwich[2] (also sarnie, butty), also known as a Boxing Day sandwich,[3] is a sandwich made of leftovers from Christmas dinner. Popular in the United Kingdom as a seasonal meal, a Christmas sandwich can incorporate various traditional Christmas dinner foods, including Christmas ham, roast turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.[4][5]

In the 21st century, Christmas sandwiches have become a regular seasonal offering at sandwich shops and chain stores in the UK.[6][7] In November 2024, a multi-day 'Christmas Sarnie Party' food festival was held in Peckham, London.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Rather, Rebecca; Oresman, Alison (23 November 2011). The Pastry Queen Christmas: Big-Hearted Holiday Entertaining, Texas Style [A Cookbook]. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed. p. 384. ISBN 978-1-60774-240-1. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  2. ^ Graves, Helen (7 March 2015). 101 Sandwiches: A collection of the finest sandwich recipes from around the world. Ryland Peters & Small. p. 392. ISBN 978-1-78249-299-3. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  3. ^ Halley, Max; Benton, Ben (17 May 2018). Max's Sandwich Book: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Perfection Between Two Slices of Bread. Bonnier Publishing Ltd. p. 89–90. ISBN 978-1-911600-84-8. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  4. ^ Meager, Daisy (26 December 2017), What Your Favourite Chefs Put in Their Boxing Day Sandwiches, VICE News
  5. ^ Evans, Hannah (26 November 2024), "What chefs put in their Boxing Day sandwiches (not just turkey)", The Times
  6. ^ Naylor, Tony (23 November 2013), "Christmas sandwiches taste test: the best and the worst", The Guardian
  7. ^ Wiseman, Eva (5 November 2017), "Christmas sandwiches, our newest Yuletide tradition", The Observer
  8. ^ Butterfield, Holly (1 November 2024), London's first-ever Christmas sandwich festival is landing this month, Squaremeal