# Meat-Free Christmas Roasts The THIS Chestnut, Mushroom & Caramelised Onion Nut Roast is Flavorful By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-11-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-chestnut-mushroom-caramelised-onion-nut-roast References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/this-to-debut-limited-edition-nut-roast-in-tesco-for-the-festive-season) & [this.co](https://www.this.co)  The THIS Chestnut, Mushroom & Caramelised Onion Nut Roast has been announced by the British [plant-based food brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-product) as its latest creation for the holiday season. The product maintains a rich, satisfying recipe that consists of chestnuts, mushrooms, parsnips, seeds and a caramelized red onion chutney. The product is perfect for consumers to enjoy at a [Christmas dinner as a meat alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-christmas-menu) or to complement the existing items on the menu. The roast comes packaged in a tray that's oven-ready, can be frozen, has four servings and is priced at £7.50. The THIS Chestnut, Mushroom & Caramelised Onion Nut Roast is launched into [Tesco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesco-vegan-christmas-range) locations starting December 8, 2025 and will be on offer for three weeks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 56% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Meat-free Holiday Meals:** As consumers seek delicious alternatives for festive occasions, meat-free holiday meals offer a growing sector for innovation in plant-based cuisine that mirrors traditional tastes. - **Sustainable Festive Foods:** Emphasizing eco-friendly ingredients, sustainable festive foods cater to an environmentally conscious market demanding ethically produced holiday options. - **Gourmet Plant-based Offerings:** Premium ingredients in plant-based roasts appeal to discerning audiences pursuing gourmet experiences without animal products during special events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The increasing demand for plant-based alternatives presents vast opportunities for innovation focused on taste and texture emulation traditionally found in meat-based holiday foods. - **Holiday Specialty Foods:** The development of unique and convenient holiday specialty foods supports evolving consumer preferences for varied and themed gastronomic experiences during festive seasons. - **Retail Food Distribution:** Retail food distribution channels are poised to benefit from the seasonal surge in innovative plant-based products aligning with holiday consumer buying patterns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-this-products.md) - [Meat-Free Butternut Snacking Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldron-butternut-red-chilli-bites.md) - [Juicy Plant-Based Steak Cuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plantedsteak.md) - [Chestnut-Flavored Christmas Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-roasted-chestnut-sage-crisps.md) - [Chilled Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-this-product.md) - [Regionally Flavored Meatless Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tofoo-co-2.md) - [Cuisine-Specific Plant-Based Minces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitworths-nutty-kitchen-supermince.md) - [Plant-Based Roast Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compound-vegan-roast.md) - [Savory Cold Weather Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pukka-product.md)