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The best ready-made roast potatoes to buy this Christmas

The ultimate roasties, as rated by the Good Housekeeping Institute

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Roast potatoes may seem like a humble side dish, but achieving the perfect crispy exterior and soft, fluffy middles isn’t easy, and why settle for anything less than perfect tatties this Christmas?

Well, you can ditch another task on your to-do list, because we’ve found the best ready-made roast potatoes to serve alongside your roast on Christmas Day. Our spud specialists reckon these perfectly golden roasties are just as appetising as homemade but without the time-consuming prep. Hurrah!

The Good Housekeeping Institute sampled 20 options from the leading brands and supermarkets to find those most worthy of a spot on your plate. Trust us, your guests will never know the difference.

Best roast potatoes 2025

The Good Housekeeping Institute Christmas Taste Test 2025

How we test roast potatoes

Our panel of experts and consumers tasted 20 batches of ready-made roast potatoes, awarding marks for a delicious crunch, golden colour, buttery yet fluffy interior, and balanced seasoning. Products were cooked and prepared according to the packet instructions and served blind to avoid brand bias.

These are the spuds that came out on top.

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Best roast potatoes and best value

Aldi Specially Selected The Ultimate Wagyu Fat Roast Potatoes

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Specially Selected The Ultimate Wagyu Fat Roast Potatoes

Score: 88/100

Forget bog-standard beef dripping, Aldi has taken things up a notch this year, with wagyu dripping no less. Our testers loved the “gorgeous” rich, buttery aroma and described the flavour as simple but delicious. If there’s ever a time to trade-up, it’s Christmas.

Available 19 December 2025

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Runner-up roast potatoes

Tesco Finest Maris Piper Roast Potatoes with Salted Butter & Confit Garlic

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Finest Maris Piper Roast Potatoes with Salted Butter & Confit Garlic
Credit: Tesco

Score: 84/100

Tesco has also given the humble spud a bit of pizazz with the addition of delicious, salted butter and slow-cooked garlic. The potatoes have a super soft, creamy middle with crisped, caramelised edges – you might want to leave them in the oven a little longer for that extra crunch.

Available 8 December 2025

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Best goose fat roast potatoes

Sainsbury’s Goose Fat Roast Potatoes

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Goose Fat Roast Potatoes

Score: 82/100

Using the more traditional goose fat, these naturally sweet spuds from Sainsbury’s are nicely seasoned with a long-lasting meaty flavour. And while not completely crispy, testers enjoyed the lovely fluffy middle.

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Best vegan roast potatoes

Jamie Oliver Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes

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Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes

Score: 81/100

We like to think Jamie keeps a bag of these frozen spuds on standby for when he’s not in the mood for peeling and chopping, and if it’s good enough for him...

Our testers thought these vegan-friendly roasties were well seasoned with salt, garlic and rosemary, describing the soft, fluffy middle and crunchy outer, as “similar to crispy smashed potatoes”.

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Crispiest roast potatoes

FieldGoods Goose Fat Roast Potatoes

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Goose Fat Roast Potatoes
Credit: Elliot Day

Score: 81/100

Not a fan of scrambling for Christmas supermarket delivery spots? Allow FieldGoods to deliver the perfectly prepped (frozen) goods to your door. Made simply with spuds, goose fat, olive oil and sea salt, these were the crispiest roast potatoes on test, making them the ideal pairing for the main event.

Available 3 November 2025

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Morrisons The Best Goose Fat Roast Potatoes

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The Best Goose Fat Roast Potatoes

Score: 81/100

Described as “comforting” and “delicious”, these classic roast potatoes are sweet and buttery. With a creamy, melt-in-the-mouth texture, they’re better suited to those who prefer a softer spud.

Available 19 December 2025

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COOK Roast Potatoes

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Roast Potatoes

Score: 80/100

These were last year's winning roasties in our taste test, and they impressed again 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 another great option for vegetarians and vegans this Christmas.

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McCain Roast Potatoes

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Roast Potatoes

Score: 79/100

McCain is renowned for its failsafe freezer fillers, and these triple cooked roasties are no exception. The earthy flavour and crispy golden finish secured this well-known brand its place in our round-up.

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Exceptional by ASDA Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes with Herb Seasoning

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Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes with Herb Seasoning

Score: 78/100

Part of ASDA’s most premium “Exceptional” range, these generously-sized potatoes are cooked in beef dripping to create an indulgent buttery flavour and soft, creamy texture. The dried herbs enhance the overall flavour without overpowering.

Available 5 December 2025

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Co-op Irresistible Wagyu Beef Roast Potatoes

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Irresistible Wagyu Beef Roast Potatoes

Score: 77/100

Co-op's roast potatoes are cooked in decadent wagyu beef dripping and achieved a beautiful golden colour that our testers couldn’t wait to tuck into. The panel found the skin thin and crisp, and although well-seasoned, they weren’t as meaty as expected.

Available 12 November 2025

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Best duck fat roast potatoes

Aunt Bessie's Duck Fat Roast Potatoes

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Duck Fat Roast Potatoes
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Score: 76/100

Aunt Bessie’s uses duck fat to give its golden spuds a meaty flavour. Although not quite as crisp as we’d have liked, the undeniably bold flavour offered that moreish salty umami hit. Impressive stuff from this branded buy.

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Waitrose Goose Gat Roast Potatoes

Goose Gat Roast Potatoes

Score: 71/100

You can rely on Waitrose for a traditional roast potato. Our testers described these as “warm” and “comforting”. They’re cooked in goose fat, but with no other herbs or obvious seasoning, they won’t overpower the rest of the festive plate.

Available 26 November 2025

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Stacey Smith
Senior Food & Drink Editor

Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila.   Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine.    Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business.    You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk

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Joanna Anastasiou is our Food and Drinks Tester, and has completed certifications in Sensory Foundation and WSET Wine Level 2 training. Prior to this she studied geography with conservation biology at the University of Exeter and trained at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland. Through this she has developed a passion for sustainability within the food and agricultural sectors. Joanna also volunteers in kitchens with FoodCycle, as well as on multiple wildlife conservation projects, where she formed a particular love for bees! 

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